440 build working with what I’ve got
Here’s my low compression 9.5-1 440 that pumped out 525hp and 545tq and it’s stock enough that you could change the cam and valve springs then install it in a motor home.
I built it back in the mid eighties and followed the Mopar engine book. So it has the 1.81/2.14” valves, I did the pocket port on the heads along with cutting them to 80cc for a true 9.5 cr.
Pistons are heavy forged TRWs. And if I remember correctly it has a .557 lift mechanical purple shaft. So you don’t need to spend big money on parts to make decent power you just need to make sure all the parts work together.
Here’s my low compression 9.5-1 440 that pumped out 525hp and 545tq and it’s stock enough that you could change the cam and valve springs then install it in a motor home.
I built it back in the mid eighties and followed the Mopar engine book. So it has the 1.81/2.14” valves, I did the pocket port on the heads along with cutting them to 80cc for a true 9.5 cr.
Pistons are heavy forged TRWs. And if I remember correctly it has a .557 lift mechanical purple shaft. So you don’t need to spend big money on parts to make decent power you just need to make sure all the parts work together.