The last comments are encouraging for me as it appears for $ 5K I could bring my 440 to 475 HP. If I understand correctly I need to do the followings:
a) replace the cast-iron heads for "Trick Flow Power Port 240 for Flat Tappet Cams.
b) replace the head gasket for felpro # 1009.
c) use the...
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Thanks for your comments. If I understand you correctly: I'm OK with the set-up I have regarding the pistons & cams (see my original post listing qhat I have in the car).
Howewver I should replace the cast iron heads with 440 Trick Flow Heads and install verry thin gaskets.
My goal is to...
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I have a 440 in my 1970 CUDA with the following main parts:
CAM:
COM21-223-4 = Xtreme Energy Camshaft
Hydraulic Flat Tappet
Single Bolt
1600-5800rpm
Adv. Dur. 268 Int./280 Exhaust
Valve Lift .477 Int./.480 Exhaust
Lobe Angle 110 deg.
Valve @ .050 208° Intake/221° Exhaust
PISTONS...
Well I'm down finalising my choice to correct the low compression on my 440 - the compression is about 110 on each cylinder. I'm totaly disapointed about those result as the engine only has about 700 miles since it was redone. I have a mechanic that will remove the heads to find out what is the...
Hi does anyone knows the brand name of the clock in the mopar E-body. I have a 1970 CUDA and I will have the clock repaired. I understand that I can buy a kit to reparr the clock but my clock needs to be of a brand name = Borge. Can someone confirm that the clockl in the E-body (CUDA 1970) is a...
Have you intalled a six barrell (six pack) unit yet - if so how does it perform? I would like to convert my 440 mopar Hollwy EFI (4 barrell) to a six pack. Should I do this. I get a lot of worrying comments form mopar forrum members.
Hi! I want to buy a repair kit for my rally dash clock for a CUDA 1970 - see the link at E-bay:
Car Clock Repair Kit For 1970,1971,1972,1973,1974 Mopar E Body Rallye Clock I'm advised by the seller that the kit will fit is my clock is a "borg". does anyone knows if the clock that I...
How much do you want for your heads? Also anyone wants to tell me if it's a good idea to convert my 440 HP to a 440 Six pack and how much it will cost me. Will this increase the market value of my 1970 CUDA or not. Thanks! The guy tha t sold me the car tells me that the motor is a 440 Sis...
Hi! I'm considering upgrading my heads to alluminium heads to produce around 400HP+. I want to keep the 440 as a good street machine. Please provide me with your recommendations. Also I'm trying to get a 15 inches wheel as a spare. Where can I get this used or new. Thanks!
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My tach in my 1970 CUDA does not work. I'm considering buying the following:
1) 67-74 M5 Tachometer repair kit at $ 98.
or
2) 67-74 M4 Tachometer repair kit for $ 75.
abd
3) Limiter IVR 3 at $ 60
Anyone have comments reegarding this plan - will it resolve my issue...
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Thanks for all of your constructive comments. OOF I goof on the compression - what I ment is - I'm getting 100 to 110 on all cylinder. That seems to be low.
Thanks again!
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Please provide me comments on the following 4 issues that I have with my CUDA:
1) NOISY REAR-END
I have a 3:23 ratio differiential which is noisy when I accelerate the vehicle. I tried some special oil which is supposed to illiminate or redcuce the noise. The noise has recuce a bit but...
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Still working on my restauration. Im planning to buy the rear window loover - comments where is the best place to buy. Also I need to replace the rear-end gear. I presently have a 3:23 ratio with a 440 - should I move to a 3:55 ratio?