Tech QuestionTed Theroux, Smithfield, RI, 1964 Plymouth Belvedere TBD I presently have a steel/forged 440 crank (not turned down) in good shape, a set of recondioned & bronze bushed 6-pak rods, and reconditioned, no-lead fuel '452 heads. I'd like to use them to build a strong street engine. I'm told a 400 vs 440 block would be better/stronger for this application. Could you please recommend which years to use, which to stay away from? Any block preps? Will use a 727 trans and higher stall convertor. Thank you. Ted- If strength is paramount, stay with the stock 440 configuration...better rod angularity / less skirt wear. Any year block except '66 is fine...even 1978! Just be sure your machinist has a deck (honing) plate. Beyond that, it is "engine building 101". Stay with the stock 3/8" NPT oil pickup, use "street hemi" 5/6-qt repro pan. Could I talk you into a pair of 440source heads? Bolt on, cheap, less weight, more power. Rick
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