How would you build this 440?

[Ironracer]

That v

They are quite surprising with their bottom end off idle torque.

Yessir, and the 400 with the Magnum cam would not be a slouch....either way, I'll bet she's Gonna be a BadAss Mopar Truck!

 

[1969383S]

Honestly, any Mopar engine in these very stout trucks with the correct gearing and tires is most fun!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Honestly, any Mopar engine in these very stout trucks with the correct gearing and tires is most fun!

I don't think I'd put a 2.6 in one. lol

 

[1969383S]

I don't think I'd put a 2.6 in one. lol

I will give you that one!

A straight 6 from a 1950 PW! I would!

 

[Craig Burriss]

I run a Eddy LA Performer cam and intake with 600 CFM Holley vacuum secondary on my 318. My 74 PW is happy as such with 3:91 gearing and 36" tires!

With the 440, I would do much the same and keep the Torque in the low end!

That’s the plan so far. I’m thinking about going with this cam DODGE Summit Racing SUM-6400 Summit Racing™ Classic Camshafts | Summit Racing or something similar, some 30 over speed pro pistons, and if the budget allows I’ll probably get some stealth aluminum heads and an eddy intake manifold. No idea what carb I’ll run yet.

 

[1969383S]

That’s the plan so far. I’m thinking about going with this cam DODGE Summit Racing SUM-6400 Summit Racing™ Classic Camshafts | Summit Racing or something similar, some 30 over speed pro pistons, and if the budget allows I’ll probably get some stealth aluminum heads and an eddy intake manifold. No idea what carb I’ll run yet.

That is more of Mud Drag cam IMO! Almost a famous 3/4 Purple shaft 284/484.

Kiss it!

High torque low RPM.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I will give you that one!

A straight 6 from a 1950 PW! I would!

Yes sir. Right quick like.

 

[1969383S]

Yes sir. Right quick like.

My favorite from recently!

 

[Craig Burriss]

That is more of Mud Drag cam IMO! Almost a famous 3/4 Purple shaft 284/484.

Kiss it!

High torque low RPM.

I’ve always heard about the purple cam. I’ve also always wondered why it’s called purple. Lol

 

[RustyRatRod]

My favorite from recently!

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Those are almost unstoppable.

 

[Ironracer]

I can't remember why they were " Purple Shaft", other than the Purple. They were born around the same time as me.... I'd like to know too,, unless it's cause yer shaft is Purple, from dogging em out

 

[1969383S]

Here is why! The 292/509 DC Purple in my 383 Fish!

 

[Ironracer]

Yep, there's a bunch of Purple Cams, is the Purp a Specialty Coating? Or is it you gave the bowties the shaft?

 

[1969383S]

Yep, there's a bunch of Purple Cams, is the Purp a Specialty Coating? Or is it you gave the bowties the shaft?

Mopar engineers put much forward to distinguish the Lame from the Best. For some reason they liked Purple/Plum Crazy/INviolet! Never mind the rest the crazy colors!

 

[1969383S]

Here is why! The 292/509 DC Purple in my 383 Fish!

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I took this pic after 25 years of storage, needed to know if all was ok!

Popped the heads and the Oil pan to have a look around!