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Tech Question
Jeff Santin, London, ON, Canada, 1970 dodge charger 440
Hi, I recently picked up a 1970 440 with a 6-pak bottom end. The motor was rebuilt over 15 years ago and only got a couple thousand miles on it before the car was totaled. It has never run since, but has been well oiled and turned over regularly. The cam is a Crane Blazer 288-2H and the pistons are TRW 2286P, 0.030" oversize. They sit 0.050" down in the hole. These parts are in excellent condition but I can't find out anything about them because they are too old!
The cam is probably the biggest question, any info you might be able to pass along would be greatly appreciated.
I have 906, 902, 346 and 915 small exh valve heads I could use. I want a torque monster that doesn't have to rev over 5000 rpm.
Thanks, Jeff
Jeff-
The cam is similar to the MP 284 - 0.484" design, not a bad choice. Some of the newer designs with steeper ramps (true Chrysler lobes) and a bit less overlap might be a little closer to what you're after, however.
Of the heads you've listed, I'd sure use the 346s - decent flow, induction hardened seats. But, if there's any $$$ at all available, the 440source.com alum heads are great bang for the buck and it is great to take all that mass off the front of the car, esp. up so high.
Good thing you don't want to rev it -- those pistons and con rods are crazy heavy!
Rick
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