383 or 440 in Cuda

[tooslow]

I have a 318 67 notchback Cuda that I was planning on putting a 383 in with a 6 pack and 727 trans. But I have a built 440 4 barrel ready to go, Carb to Pan. I never put a BB in an A body Cuda before but have the Shumacher kit
Questions:
1). 383 or 440 opinions
2). The 440 is wider, will it be much more difficult to install?

Thanks for ANY opinions

 

[66fs]

If the 440 is done, use that. Should be the same difficulty. Watch your pan clearance unless you have the big block pitman and idler arms.

 

[bOb shingler]

if you already have the 383 6-pac you can use spacers to get it on the 440. the headers are a bit tighter with a 440 but like already said by 66fs everything else is nearly the same.

 

[tooslow]

Great,
Since there is not much difference in difficulty then 440 it is
Thanks for your help

 

[ir3333]

i have heard that the RB has few clearance problems and the B is a better fit everywhere but have no experience myself.

 

[txstang84]

Either way-post pictures

Pretty sure I can safely say we all like big block Barracudas

 

[qkcuda]

The main differences will be header selection and hood clearance. Schumacher headers will work with either, others are B or RB specific. I am able to get away with the stock air cleaner on my B block.

 

[66fs]

Also a 440 has at least 500 foot pounds of torque, compared with 400 foot pounds of torque for a 383. Parts start to break with sticky tires...

 

[rklein383]

I have a stock six pack air cleaner on my 440 in my 69 383-s fastback. No problems. The schumacher headers fit nicely. You can put them in with the engine in place.
Rod

 

[famous bob]

I have a stock six pack air cleaner on my 440 in my 69 383-s fastback. No problems. The schumacher headers fit nicely. You can put them in with the engine in place.
Rod

don`t use raised port heads, they create all the nightmares you read about
ask me how I know! but on the other hand they are very easy to get 40 to 60 more cfm out of.-bob