Author: Bayoulee

Its been a long time coming-

Ive had this 1966 Sport Fury for 9 or 10 years. Its sat in the shop for the past 5-6. Finally found a 440 and had it built. Promax heads, mild Melling cam flat top pistons.

440 build and distributor/HEI question

I am looking for an HEI ignition to add to the 440. I ordered the ready to run billet kit from Competition Products for $206 but found that it wont work with fabricated valve covers. I attached a couple of pictures of where he is with the build, and s…

Carburetor Question

Having a 440 built. Bored.30 Promax heads, mild Melling cam. Looking at carbs and wanted some expert advice. Here are the two i have been looking at:
Suggestions or other options? Thanks-

440 Headers

Header shopping, and the only place I have had a response so far is Chrysler Power for the TTI headers. Ceramic coated with shipping is around $1100. Any other suggestions or any feedback on these guys?
Thanks-

Crankshaft Balance on 440

I had a guy telling me that some 440s were internal vs external balanced. My builder is a 1975, and the transmission I was going to use is I believe a 1967. He said while some would bolt together, there would be terrible vibration. Any input on this…

1966 Sport Fury- 1975 440

Question: im having a 1975 440 from a New Yorker built for my 66 SF. The block will be the only thing original from that engine. Im about to order a new oil pan and pickup. Was looking at the milodon and moroso deep pans, and wondered “am i going to ha…

440 year Engine fitment

Ive found a 440 and transmission from a new yorker that the guy thought was a 1975. With bb motor mounts, will it fit into my 1966 Sport Fury? Going to bore it, new heads cam and crank So I want to make sure it will fit. Thank you in advance
Also, how …