Mopar Engines
Mopar cars are notorious for their high horsepower engines. Mopar engines were, and still are very desirable for speed and performance. One of the most desirable mopar engines is the 426 Hemi Engine. This hemi engine produced 425 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 490 foot-pounds of torque at 4000 rpm. Other popular Mopar engines include: the powerful 440 cid, the 383 cid, the small block 340 cid, and the durable 318 cid engines.
Mopars were in their prime in the 1960’s and 1970’s. In 1972, though, stricter emission laws were put into effect and Mopar engines had to be detuned and thus greatly reduced the amount of horsepower the engines put out. In 1974, though these stricter emissions led to the downfall of most muscle cars.
Recently though there has been trend to the rebirthing of the muscle car craze and we are once again seeing new high horsepower engines being built. Take for example the Charger, or the new Dodge Challenger that is coming out. They have a 6.1L hemi that is being dropped into them and are producing, like the 426 hemi engine, 425 horsepower.
Well now that we have had a little overview/history of the Mopar engines let’s take a close look at each engine individually.
Here are some of the engines that we are planning on writing articles about. If you have any interesting stories / tips / rebuilding tips, please email them to us using this by contacting us here.
Small Block Mopar Engines
- 273
- 318
- 340 Mopar Engine
- 360
Big Block Mopar Engines
- 350
- 361
- 383
- 400
- 413
- 440
- 440 6-Pack
- 426 Hemi
Current / Recent Mopar Engines
- 5.7 Hemi
- 6.1 Hemi
Other Mopar Engines
- 331 Hemi
- 354 Hemi
- 392 Hemi
July 16th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Hi can you help me with this casting # 2586430-7 ?
What is this engine?
I dont see this 258 # on your list.
Thank You,
Gus
July 17th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
If it is a Mopar, there should be 3 more numbers, then a slash and another number. Those 3 numbers tell you what you have.
July 18th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
1. Can you send a photo of a VIN number, as it appears on the right-hand side of a 440 Six Pack, so that I know what to look for in an inspection of a car to purchase?
2. The date code on the block is 7/24/67 is this too old of a block for a April 70 car?
July 30th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
I BOUGHT A 70 CUDA THAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE A MATHCHING NUMBER CAR BUT I CANT FIND A NUMBER ON THE ENGINE I FOUND THE CASTING NUMBER BUT WHERE IS THE NUMBER FOR THE ENGINE ITS A 383 MOTOR THANKS
August 6th, 2007 at 6:30 am
I AM LOOKING AT PURCHASING A 1970 ROADRUNNER. HOW CAN I TELL BUY THE NUMBER ON THE ENGINE IF IT IS A NUMBERS MATCHING CAR?
August 8th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
on a 383 it ia stamped on the clinder block pan rail, at left rear corner below starter opening
August 8th, 2007 at 8:30 pm
can someone tell me where to look for the engine number on a 440 i bought a 68 charger it had a 318 in it but someone replaced it with a 440 and i wanted to know if i got a good year 440 or a lower HP number one in the 70’s the numbers on the engine by the water pump are H 440 + X 10 12 2 what does that number represent
August 11th, 2007 at 10:57 am
does anyone know if you can put 15/7 steel wheels on a 64 barracuda? will thay fit? i have 4.5 lug space. i want to put dog dishes on it, but dont know if the wheels are too big…thanks
August 13th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
I have just bought a 1973 dodge Charger 2 door hardtop. The VIN # is WH23M3A17825. I have looked at your VIN decoding sheet and can’t find the engine code that is on the VIN plate. It has a 400 2 bbl in it. Is this correct. Also The VIN code for the body style is W. According to your VIN decoder the “W” stands for Dodge Coronet. I know this is a charger. Can you shed some light on this for me as I am confused about it. Thank You JF
August 14th, 2007 at 10:23 am
Hey there was a show on all of the old muscle car engines and they were able to push out 820 hp and 689 Ft/Lbs of torque out of the 426 HEMI. It was a “Blueprint” engine. So basically, it most likely had ported heads and the the crank was balanced.
August 16th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Hello!
jarle from norway calling!
Ihave a 360 cid.engine,that i`m told to be a 36o police engine.
I have found 2 numbers on the engine block.
4006830-360-8.
5a178474.
Can you give my any info,from these numbers?
when its from-horsepower etc.etc.
Thanks.
jarle nesoy from norway
August 19th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
i dont know if this will be possible but im ganna thow in a 440 in my new challenger when i get one if it works out.
August 21st, 2007 at 9:22 pm
I have a 1957 392 HEMI with the word ‘Sample’ cast into the block. Can anyone give me any info?
August 22nd, 2007 at 4:23 pm
Wanted 2 say THANKS. Your site helped me verify my 74 Dart Sport 360 HP very accurately, except for a few mirror and glass codes it did not know (g55, g65, g75). I am certainly happy how well it was able to shake down this rare car!
August 25th, 2007 at 1:13 am
wheres the 383 mag…and 440 mags?
August 26th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
I have an 1987, plymouth Grand Fury, with a 318 engine 2bbl carb, and wanted to know if you could give me some tips on replacing the 2bbl carb, with a small 4bbl, carb. Is it hard to replace, I have a little mechanical knowledge, but carbs are not my expertise ? Any help to\\you can give would be greatly appreciated !
Thank you,
Frank M.
August 28th, 2007 at 12:31 am
i HAVE A 318 IN MY DODGE DAKOTA. i DO HAVE THE RAM AIR AND HOOD SCOOP. I WANT MORE HORSEPOWER. WHATT CAN I DO TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN WITHOUT KNOWTO MUCH ABOUT THE MOTOR . OR HAVING TO MUCH ALOT OF MONEY TO PUT INTO IT . THINGS I CAN DO MYSELF
August 28th, 2007 at 12:34 am
CAN I CHANGE OUT A 318 TO A 360 IN MY DAKOTA WITHOUT HAVING TO REALLY MODIFY TO MUCH.
August 28th, 2007 at 1:45 am
I have a 1974 Dogde 400 B engine with a 727 Torque Flite tranny. I been had for 14 years.
Just started to tear down and rebuild. My question is what is the best way to remove sealed pistons. I have the top part removed. Also I want to produce the max amount of horsepower. What do you suggest.
September 3rd, 2007 at 6:05 am
I have found a set of big block heads with casting # 3614476, but can’t find this # anywhere. Can you tell me anything about them? are they worth buying? Thanks in advance!
September 4th, 2007 at 8:04 am
i purchased a 68 road runner,the 383 has a metal tag attached on the passenger side of the engine that says[ new short engine #273] the casting is 2468130-8, 4-17-67, the numbers on back rail do not match the vin number,it is PT383P24660633,IS THIS A FACTORY REPLACMENT?thanks for any help,jerry
September 11th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
I have an old Chrysler New Yorker wagon I plan to rob the engine and transmission from to place in a 1963 Barracuda I am about to pick up. Does anyone know of a mod kit to showhorn this 440 into the Barracuda?
Thanks.
September 18th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
hi im a proud owner of a 2006 dodge dakota and was wondering how i can get some more power out of it. another question i have is that when i try to go over 100 it slows down, its nothing thats wrong with the car, it just doesnt let me go past 100mph. do u know how i might be able to fix this?
September 19th, 2007 at 12:30 am
I just bought a 440 casting # 2536430 date code 1 30 69
Does anyone know what it came out of and what the HP was originally?
Thanks
September 19th, 2007 at 8:12 pm
I’m trying to see if my 340 is matching numbers for my 1968 Barracuda 340S. Where do I look to find numbers on motor? All I found are casting numbers.
Thanks.
September 19th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
I’m trying to see if I have a matching number motor in my 1968 Barracuda 340S but don’t now where to look for the numbers. All I found are casting numbers which look right but no vin number.
Thanks.
October 5th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
I have a 340 with 360 J heads. The previous owners had machining done to the heads wich removed much of the head where the intake manifold bolt to the heads and left the pushrods at weird angles.
What was the reason for the offset and does anyone know if a head is available that doesn’t require machining?
October 7th, 2007 at 9:39 am
*426 MAX WEDGE*
I didn’t see any thing about the alternative to the Hemi, the 426 Max Wedge. I.E. “the poor man’s Hemi”. It isn’t the Hemi, but is worth mentioning, at least listing with the others. It was a mopar engine that came out in (60-62 413 Wedge) (63-64 426 Max Wedge). It was the development platform for Mopar that allowed them to go from Gen. I Hemi (50-54?), to Gen. II Hemi. The Wedge was also the platform that allowed Mopar to perfect their dual quad set up.
A simple request to have the 426 (425.5 c.i.) at least entered into the list.
Yours Truly,
Richard Jackson
October 13th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
cant find any specs on timeing on a 440 1978
4 barrel 670 holley the engine is in avco motor coach
no plates to be found. all i can find on the block is 440t
October 16th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Hey I have a 1976 charger. I put a 440 in it and boared out the pistons. other than that i dont know much about the car. Can anyone give me some info about this car? Thank you.
October 17th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
I have found a 69 Charger for sale but the seller says that he has the Fender tag but that its not attached to the car. Is this ok? Aren’t the tags LEGALLY required to remain attached to the car? Any way of verifying that the Tag he has is the tag for the specific car being sold?
October 18th, 2007 at 9:32 am
david L, how much did he want for the charger?
October 20th, 2007 at 1:14 am
I’m new to the forum but I see lots of ? I can help with email me at rockyroche@bellsouth.net
October 20th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
david l , the vin # will be on the bottom of the fender tag skip the 1st 6 digits and the rest will be your vin #
October 20th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Bill 440 T stands for truck look for truck specs
October 20th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Jarret what yesr is you 440 ? look on the drivers side of the engine , in front of the head is a flat surface on the block you will find a series of # ’s .some are dates ,some are letters representing dates. depending on the date of the engine depends on what to do.
October 20th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Tom cuda , you have a good year for a 440 . look on the right hand side of the block in front of the drivers side head for a flat spot on the block look for a letter and numbers these will tell you the date of build if you see H P on the lower rt hand side of the flat spot if you do you have a H P block. If not no worries just ad 3/4 cam ,dual exaust , hi tension springs on the valves, a double snorkle breather, dual point dist. or equal. a good 650 cfm carb and you will have a good 440 HP clone
October 20th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Lewis you will need a k member from a 68 big block cuda ,and the rest is easy
October 20th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Jerry pt383 pt = sport fury 383 engine p =hp engine is your engine a 4 bbl car with originak 4 bbl intake ? If so it is stock 383 magnum, 383 HP same thing
October 20th, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Jeff The W also represents you charger for that year
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:58 am
danny,
There’s nothing wrong with your Dakota; that’s the factory rev-limiter kicking in. The only way around this is checking to see if companies like Hypertech have an aftermarket engine controller available for your application. Some of them bypass the limiter. As far as more hp, the above-mentioned controller will help, as well as the old stand-bys: a good free-flowing exhaust, intake, etc. Sometimes a combination of the three can add around 50 hp.
October 23rd, 2007 at 1:09 am
Lewis,
What year is that Barracuda? It didn’t come out until ‘64 1/2. Putting an RB motor into one of the ‘narrow’ A-bodies (’63-’66) is pretty tight, as that body style was never configured for a big block. However, Schumacher Creative Industries has a swap-kit for your application that uses the K-member that you already have. At around $200, it’s well the worth the $$$. Check them out at engine-swaps.com. You still have to address the exhaust (will have to be fabbed), the trans linkage (all automatic pre-’65 A-bodies had push-button cable shifted transmissions), suspension, cooling, etc. It definitely can be done, but it is a project.
November 2nd, 2007 at 12:26 am
frank m 318 engines do not do well with 4 bbl unless you really beef it up .however find 383 2 bbl or a 360 2bbl and you will see a nice improvement
November 8th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
hi, my boyfriend just baught a 69 barracuda and the stamp number on the engine is 1135498 i cant find any info on htis motor at all. im trying to find out if its original to the car or what its out of. if anyone can help i would love it thank you.
November 26th, 2007 at 10:32 am
I have a 440 bbl. There is a crack along the side of the block about 9 inches long. If anyone knows what the best course of action would be, please respond a.s.a.p. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
November 27th, 2007 at 10:31 am
does anyone know where i would be able to come across a 440 block in the northwest ohio area for a reasonable price. Please give me any info you may have. thank you
November 29th, 2007 at 4:22 am
i have a 66 charger with a 68 d stamp 383 maltese .001 under journals r-L 2-8 which i imagine those are the locals of the undersize i have to questions first is in between the the codes above right in the middle are these 3 numbers what do they mean 5 6 2, and secondly bottom rail numbers are PT 383R24741589 the entire motor is 68 hopfully from a b-body or factory replacment just seems odd to have this motor in a 66 it has the hp exhaust manifolds 28439o6-8 heads 2205968 hp intake four barrel with dual snorkle 727 trans any info u can provide would be great the car looks completly stock and i consider it to be rated a C according to the price guide provided by mopar milestones recent publication, im out
November 29th, 2007 at 4:50 am
david s Says:
November 29th, 2007 at 4:22 am
i have a 66 charger with a 68 d stamp 383 maltese .001 under journals r-L 2-8 which i imagine those are the locals of the undersize i have to questions first is in between the the codes above right in the middle are these 3 numbers what do they mean 5 6 2, and secondly bottom rail numbers are PT 383R24741589 the entire motor is 68 hopfully from a b-body or factory replacment just seems odd to have this motor in a 66 it has the hp exhaust manifolds 28439o6-8 heads 2205968 hp intake four barrel with dual snorkle 727 trans any info u can provide would be great the car looks completly stock and i consider it to be rated a C according to the price guide provided by mopar milestones recent publication, im out
November 29th, 2007 at 4:52 am
david s Says:
November 29th, 2007 at 4:50 am
david s Says:
November 29th, 2007 at 4:22 am
i have a 66 charger with a 68 d stamp 383 maltese .001 under journals r-L 2-8 which i imagine those are the locals of the undersize i have to questions first is in between the the codes above right in the middle are these 3 numbers what do they mean 5 6 2, and secondly bottom rail numbers are PT 383R24741589 the entire motor is 68 hopfully from a b-body or factory replacment just seems odd to have this motor in a 66 it has the hp exhaust manifolds 28439o6-8 heads 2205968 hp intake four barrel with dual snorkle 727 trans any info u can provide would be great the car looks completly stock and i consider it to be rated a C according to the price guide provided by mopar milestones recent publication, im out
December 5th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
i recently bought a 72 Road Runner and it was built in Canada but sold new in reidsville N.c. the guy i bought it from said it had a 383M in it when he bought it but it blew up big time and he put a 400 back in. I know that they didnt offer a 383 in 72 but he says its a Petty special car 383 4 speed. Did they make suck a thing and how can i find out for sure? thanx chris from NC. ( it is factory Petty blue and black and the 400 that is in it is too new to have came in it )
December 5th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
email me at macdaddygmoney2001@yahoo.com if you have some info i need thanx
December 6th, 2007 at 1:30 am
i would like to know what i could replace a 318 2bbl with for a 85 dodge ram pickup im lookin to gain HP
December 6th, 2007 at 1:33 am
i was thinking of getting a 360?
December 7th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
I got a 1968 sports fury 2dr hardtop with a 383 in it and was wondering if it was the original motor for the car how car I tell?
December 7th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
I got a 1968 sports fury 2dr hardtop with a 383 in it and was wondering if it was the original motor for the car how can I tell?
December 7th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Can you tell me what an ‘SD’ option would have been for a 70 Mopar hemi engine?
December 7th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
I would like to know if my 1968 Plymouth Fury III’s 383 2bbl. engine uses the same heads, valves and cam as the 383 4bbl engine (that I believe uses the same heads as the 440 - 906’s).
Can you tell me the specifications for the heads, valves and cam for my 383 2bbl engine?
Also does the VIN number PM23G8D279781 tell the rear axle ratio for the car?
Thanks!
December 7th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
steven a katz.
i have a set of 906 heads for a 383- 440 and they are decent heads. they have 2.08 int. valves and 1.74 ex. valves and open combustion chambers. to lite a 383- 440 on fire use the 516 heads. they have 2.08 int. valves and 1.60 ex. valves. and closed comb. chambers. also get ur local machine shop to put the 1.74 ex. valves from the 906 heads in the 516’s. i work at our lacal machine shop and thats what im doing on my 400. i have a 72 roud runner and it will be right soon
December 7th, 2007 at 9:45 pm
steven a katz.
and also i would use a mopar purple performance camshaft in the 383. if ya need a set of 906 heads i have a set ill get rid of if u let me know soon will take $100. + shipping for them and ill makes sure they are in good rebuildable shape. or can rebuild for a small fee. let me know at macdaddygmoney2001@yahoo. com
December 7th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Comp Cams Extreme energy series cams are way ahead of mopar performance cams. Anyway I just wanted to know if the 383 2bbl. uses the same 906 heads (2.14 intake, 1.74 exhaust, open chamber) as 383 4bbl. for 1968 - the 1st year for these heads. I know 516 heads are closed chamber but I need to keep my compression low at 9.2 : 1 to use pump gas as its a street car - unless the closed chamber will allow for a higher compression w/o knocking on 91 octane gas.
Also I want to know the cam specs for the 1968 383 2 bbl. and 383 4 bbl. engines from the factory. Thanks everybody!!
December 8th, 2007 at 1:21 am
hi i have a 400 mopar big block most people i talk to say 383 is better if a 400 is bigger than 383 why is it better im no motor head but is a 400 a good engine like to know
December 16th, 2007 at 12:06 am
i replaced my 318 w a 360 mag but manifold seem 2 b 2 big what manifolds can i use without headers on 74 challenger
December 17th, 2007 at 10:34 am
mike,
A 383 is better for the same reason a 426 is better than a 440. Its just puts out a little more horsepower.
December 19th, 2007 at 8:59 am
Hi: I am trying to help my son work on a 1977 plymouth Grand Fury with
the 400 B engine (413 ?) Where can I find parts or pictures of the engine?
I know about the older cars and some parts nbut I did not rebuild that engine
before. The one we have does not need rebuilding, just a lot of TLC.
Please advise if you have time. Thanks Mike
December 22nd, 2007 at 1:06 pm
ihave a273cid engin in my 68 plymouth satellite 51,000 mille car and no nothing of the engin
posible swap , engin i dond think it runs bad just it is rear and im look ing to have more power still in car still runing ,bangor maine
January 2nd, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I have acquired an engine it is a 440 numbers read 2536430-9 on right side of block numbers engraved in casting in front of intake is 12 6 hp . Can someone tell me what this is I was told possibly 69 440 six pack? Is that correct? I also have 2 440’s reading 4006630-440-9 they are both 78 i think is that correct? Thanks
January 8th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I looked at the ‘Cuda pictures you have, and I just have to say,”Submit more ’60’s ‘Cuda pictures!!!”
January 9th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Hi, I have a 68 dodge charger. I want to find out if the engine is a matching numbers engine. Is there a website to find out??
January 9th, 2008 at 10:28 am
I concur with Benjamin except you should put more 70’s Charger pics
January 12th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Any idea what the horsepower is for a stock 1977 440 engine?
January 12th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
i have a 440 motor that i purchased and it has six-pack rods and it looks like it has been stroked due to the pistons have been machined to clear crank. i have located a number stamped on side of block. 1d126132. the upper side does not have the 6 pack intake and carbs. could this be a 440-6 pack block? thanks for any input.
January 16th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Derric: Any small block will fit. 318, 340, 360. Just bought a 66 Cuda with a 360 in it. Direct drop in with no cutting. Just required custom made headers. But stock exhaust would fit. Satellite should be no different.
January 18th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I am 16 and just got my first car it’s a 65 cornett with a 318 wedge block. And i want to put headers on it, i was wondering if headers of a regular 318 would fit some one please help me wrench head #1 out
January 23rd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Hello, can you tell me please, where can I get good engine sound effects (wav type) for any mopar - 340 upwards.
I’ve searched and there don’t appear to be any.
Help please.
Thanks, Geoff
January 23rd, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Hey my e-mail adress is josephroche12@yahoo.com
February 2nd, 2008 at 12:06 pm
I purchased a 66 cuda with a slant 6, auto trans, bucket seats, councle and floor shift. Any info on how many of this model were made with these opations would be greatly appericated. I am planning to restore this car this summer. I also have a 69 roadrunner that I have restored.
February 4th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Hi,
I bought a 1970 Superbee and checked the engine numbers out and it seems to have a 1963 361 engine in it,could anybody tell where the engine numbers on these motors are located??
I have looked on the passenger side just above the oil pan and have had no luck.
the only numbers i can find are the casting numbers which tell me its a 361 enginge made between 1958-1966.
I checked out the number near the distibutor and these tell me its a 1963 361 engine.
I need to know if there are any more numbers so i can submit to my DMV to register the car.Any help would be appreciated
Cheers
Andrew from Down Under Australia
February 7th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
I am looking for a 1968 Dodge Charger to fix up. I would rather it be a 4 speed but I will settle for a automatic. 383 or 440. Does any one know where I can find one pretty cheap.
February 8th, 2008 at 9:08 am
TRYING TO HOOK UP A 383 DODGE ENG TO A WIDE BLOCK 318 TRANNY IS THIS POSABLE
STEVE
February 12th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
i have a 70 charger, i want to put a 68 tail light pannel on it, how much of an electrical nightmare would that be?
February 15th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Jeff
I dont think it would be that much of a problem but i cant think of a way to in any way alter a 1970 Charger. Thats my dream car(Fast ans the Furious) but i dont see a problem in the electrical.
February 17th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Where online can I decode my 1968 Roadrunner fender tag. I have tried to contact Galen Govier by email but he has never responded. I emailed a picture of my tag like his WEB site says to do but he never replied. I have one of his books but I can only decode the bottom two lines. Help please. Thanks Todd
February 25th, 2008 at 10:27 am
Can anybody tell me where i ca get a set of stainless steel headers for a 440 in a 1976 Charger? if anybody can help, i would be very greatful.
February 25th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
can any one till me stuff on my 66 plymouth fury 318 i want to lern the back round of the car or some good mopar restaration websites
February 25th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Engine Casting number G875803181 anyone decipher or do i have wrong numbers
February 26th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
My Dad is currently taking care of a 1969 383ci Barracuda. Most of the time, all I see are big engines like the 426 HEMI and the 440. That makes this ‘Cuda and engine unique!
The 383 ‘Cuda engines are SWEET!!!
February 27th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
does anyone know where I can get a new 1968 charger grille? already tried Year One
February 28th, 2008 at 12:12 am
Steve
about your wideblock transmission-
a 383 is a big block,–the 318 wide block is a small block..that transmission will fit any Small block,aka 273-318-340-360-
so you need a Big block transmission 727 to make it work.
also specify what car its going into,so you know if you need a short tail or a long tail 727.
February 28th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Andrew from australia..how..in the world..did you end up with a 361 in a 70?…best bet is to buy a motor closer to the age of the car…like a 69 or a 70 date coded motor…70 superbee was what,a 383? factory original?..i have several.lmk if i can help.
February 29th, 2008 at 1:25 am
I have a demon with a 318 and I just put int a spark control unit along with the distributor, and a thermal quad carburetor, but when it came to timing it I have to get it at 16 degrees the thing is that on my engine block display it only shows 10 before and after the top dead center. How do I set it right at the 16 degrees that it is asking me for?
March 4th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
1970 ply GTX un-restored,numbers matching with vibration just off idle in all gears even park. Someone had a nuetral balance coverter in trans. Put in b&m flexplate for that motor 440hp with big rods #10238. Still vibrates. Looks like corect balancer on front. Any and all info on corect rotating parts and numbers, even hunthes on proublem are very welcome. sorry for spelling.
March 11th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
oo man I’ve bought an 440 engine for my puppy.
It’s time to make some bothers for police cars MERCEDESBENZ E450
March 11th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
need to know type model this engine is by casting number if possible please. 530087 is number. this in a 2000 b1500 van,thanks.
March 13th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Hi Guys, I have an ‘Australian Delivered’ 1968 Dodge Phoenix (Four Door Pillarless - 383BB) the same as your Plymouth Furys. I’d like to know where I can find the Chassis Number on this thing. Cheers…
March 18th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Hey fellow 440 fans. Here is a good link for engine specs and info. http://www.mymopar.com/enginespecs.htm They say that the 440 was good until 1972. But I think that you don’t want anything after 1970…71 is ok but after that they cut power and lowered compression, after 71 you would need it to go to a machine shop and have it decked. I have a 1970 tricked out 440 in my 72 charger with 474 purpleshft cam, crane springs, 3 angle grind on heads (906). 750 holley double pump, vaccume secondary. Edelbrock RPM performer intake and hooker long tube headers. It freakin screams. That is all I can do until I get the eagle stroker kit. Another good stroker kit is at www.440source.com but they only sell kits for bored out motors
March 18th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
I meant to include this web site as well it gives you the chrysler codes to decode what you have or to verify and where to find codes
http://www.imperialclub.com/registry/vin_decode.htm#1966-75
April 1st, 2008 at 7:10 pm
I OWN A 74 440 ROAD RUNNER GTX 1 OF 79. PURCHASED THE CAR IN 1974 WITH 11,000
MILES ON IT.REFRESHED MOTOR AT 100,000 MILES. HAS 109,000 MILES ON IT NOW. MY QUESTION IS ABOUT THE FENDER TAG - FROM PRODUCTION IT HAS A PERFECT HEART STAMPED THRU THE TAG ITSELF. WHAT MIGHT THIS MEAN ? ANY INFO ? THANKS HAWK 440
April 3rd, 2008 at 10:30 pm
MOPAR OR NO CAR!!!!!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I have a 1971 413 with GT or CT 413 stamped on it. What do those two letters stand for? thanks.
May 18th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
i have 2 motors to choose from a 1976 400 and a 1970 383 and i also have 2 sets of heads
the 383 head casting numbers are 2843906 and the 400 heads are 4006452 both have the same valve sizes the 2.08x 1.88 . using one of the sets of heads and one of the blocks which would be the best combination for a 1970 dart swinger and is there enough horsepower difference to matter.thanks.
May 19th, 2008 at 9:42 am
heff
The 383 will probley end up havin alot more horsepower. if it were me I would put the 383 in it if you were looking for horsepower.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:24 am
HELLO JARRET.B I HAVE 5 440 COMPLETE ENGINES THEY WERE IN CORONETS 69& UP MODELS
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:26 am
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June 5th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
I just got a 69 charger, it is a 383 2bbl car all matching with only 35,000 orig miles. Can I change the intake man. and put a 4bbl on this motor? What other things can I do to soup it up a bit? Can the transmition and rear end in this car take much more power from the engine? Are they not both only used for the lower power 383 2bbl motor and not able to handle the 383 4bbl H/O motors. I don’t think the tranny will even bolt up to a 383 mag. engine. Any body know a site I can go to to find this stuff out. Car is perfect except for NOOOO power.
Also, do I just run high test gas or buy some additive from an auto parts store to put in each tank of gas? I’ve got a lot to learn. HELP!!!
June 6th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
what did they do to the 440 to reduced the horsepower in 73 from the 72 ?
June 15th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Does any one kno the difference between the dart swinger and the regular dart. why did they start callin it a swinger?
June 18th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
help!!!
whatis the difference between a ‘b’ block and a ‘rb’?????
June 28th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Hi,
I am from Australia and have a question regarding 3 items i have for sale off an Australian built E55 Charger. I have an original steering wheel (minus centre piece), a centre console, and a 727 torqueflight transmission that i want to sell but i am unsure as to what price i should ask for these.
Can someone shed some light as to the value of these items please.
Cheers.
June 29th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Hi!I need some help,i have a 1957 Dodge Coronet Lancer!I need someone who can tell what kind of V8!Engine number is KDS 270817 some say 318 red ram other says 325 Poly!Is there any out there who can let me know!?I NEED A FUEL PUMP!!
Regard Rune
July 13th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
yes
July 13th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
yes does any body have a clue what kind of horse power a 440 dated 11-5-75 casting#4006630-440-9 and on flat spot by water pump says- 6 t 440 E. and under that has a 2 5. this engine was in a motor home only has 39,000 mile on it did mopar build a high proformance engins to hall them big old rvs please lmk thanks
July 19th, 2008 at 11:45 am
I need the firing order for a 74 340?
Please help.
Thanks Glen
July 19th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
I am told buy seller his block is a 440? Could it be a bored out to a 440. M
July 19th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
A Seller wants me to buy his 440 block. How can I tell if its a real 440 or a 383. Could it have been bored, if so would it be weaker then a 440? On the upper corner of the block the numbers looking at it from the front ON LEFT SIDE IS 5R. Right side from front are 0D-DD.
The guy wants to sell me the block and forced crank. Says it is a 440 six pk.??
HELP!! WHAT IS IT?? Its all bored and turned. looks new. THANKS JOHN
July 21st, 2008 at 8:57 pm
If the deck height is raised, it probably isn’t a 383. (Unless it’s one of the very first ones produced).
August 11th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
I have 1966 dodge charger.It has a 383 with a pretty hard hitting cam.I am not sure of the size or brand of cam.What would the timing setting be?
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:51 pm
hi all,
i have a set of 440 heads,number 2843906/11 is this correct?
August 28th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
I have a 1972 dodge coronet is this a rare car or is it just me? please answer asap
September 1st, 2008 at 3:13 am
rune pettersen……..its a 325 poly with approx. 300 hp.
September 1st, 2008 at 3:26 am
rb………..dump a 4 bbl intake and carb on it. it will be a world of diffrence in power. the tranny and rearend will be fine. a 383 mag will also bolt up. all the big blocks are the same bolt pattern. as far as the gas……you can run normal pump gas in it but if it dont have hardend seats in the valves your gonna want to use a lead additive in the gas.
September 16th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I have a ‘74 Newport Custom in near perfect condition. It has less than 40,000 original miles. Through research, I have found out that the 400 c.i. engine it has is nothing more than a bored out 383, and produces around 190 net horse power with it’s 2 bbl carb. I’d like to boost that power up a bit, but I have read that this engine is about worthless… Is that true? Stroked? Thanks for the help…
October 9th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
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October 9th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
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November 8th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Hello, I just bought a Plymouth Cuda 440 Six Pack. It was sold to me as a “numbers matching car”. Where can I find info on how to vet this?
November 26th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I have 1970 383 bored .60 over with 906 440 heads and a 1970 six pack setup on a new Edelbrock aluminum intake. All rebuilt with a mild cam. Tuning the center carb has and continues to be a nightmare. We can get it to idle at 1K rpm then it either dies or races or back fires and sometimes flames. When in gear (auto) it begins to die down to 500 rpm then dies out altogether. When driving, it stalls at a traffic light or when slowing to a full stop! We have changed the jets to make them richer and then leaner, but does not seem to matter. Any help appreciated. Thanks
November 26th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Matin
Vin number on the dash should macth the number found on the radiator brace. Locate it on the left side ( drivers side) on the inner face (facing the engine) engine will be stamped on the oil pan rail and above the trans pan rail. All should be idential sequential numbers.
November 26th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Frank
Check fro vacuum leak around the intake with starting fluid. Do this on a cold engine as either is extremly flamable. Spray along the intake / head mating surface when first started and carefully at the base of the carbs. Do not allow spray to enter carbs as it will race the engine. If you are carefull it will raise the idle when finding a leak. It may be a cracked manifold or a gaskett leak. I have also used this method for finding warped heads and warped manifolds. You did not mention if the heads have been milled. If they have been then the intake will also require to be milled. I have found this before and it does wok well to locate leaks. Keep in mind the potentail for a fire on hot exhaust manifolds.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Frank
Double check your timing also. The backfire may be the results of the distributer being off just a tooth or two. Bring to top dead center by checking the cylinder (pull the #1 plug) then your harmonic balancer markings then your distributer rotor. Could be just that simple too.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Matt
The 400 is capable of over 500 horse if done right. Total machine and rebuild required of corse. If you what fast ponies just putt a procarger on it. Not cheap but will add a hundred horse on a stock motor.
November 26th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
John
late responce but the 440 is marked on the front top left side of the block. It will be stamped on the flat boss you will see at the front of the motor. The 383 does not have this flat boss on the motor. The 6 pack block will have an HP added after the 440 stamping. Without the harmonic damper and crank installed there is no way to tell the difference. The 6 pack damper has an off center circular looking face on the damper.
November 28th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Where can I find out what engine code 6R182097 means
December 1st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Ron, thanks, I will try all this weekend and keep you posted, One more question, is there a schematic or diagram anywhere for the vacuum lines and side air inlet to the carbs. I was told the vacuum line under the center carb should go to the PCV on the valve cover? Thanks again - Frank
December 1st, 2008 at 12:54 pm
ThaiFred
Try the Year One Mopar Info web site
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:03 am
Denny
I have an identical GT 413 - G = 1971 and T = Truck. However mine also has SP stamped on the block denoting Special Police version. These make very good hot rod engines as they are heavy duty with direct cam to crank drive insted of chains. But they can me a little noisier than the regular car 413’s.
December 5th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Ron
Still the same, did not find any vacuum leaks. Changed jets from 64 down to 58 but noo change - help anyone??
December 6th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
does anyone know where i can sell my 56 Dodge 1/2 ton pickup. the cab forward is perfect in primer but the box and rear fenders are ruff, but fixable
December 6th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
Frank,
Does it backfire out the exhaust or carb. out the carb is a electrical problem out the tailpipe is a fuel problem
December 8th, 2008 at 10:27 am
JT
it does backfire now and then. Was out of the center carb but after fitting an MSD Blaster coil and upgrading the wires that went away, now it’s out of the twin 3 inch pipes. We took all the carbs apart and the outer carbs as had broken idle adjusters in the base of both carbs. Waiting for Holley parts to rebuild. Will let you know - thanks
Also, try eBay for your truck, can help guide you if you like.
December 25th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
1970 GTX with vibration off idle.440 motor hp unrestored car all numbers correct.had correct balancer and flexplate converter set up.after two years of trying to diagnose while not driving the car for fear damage I finaly pulled the pan in the car.You wont believe what I found.Remember this motor has never been apart.After dropping the pan I was stuned to see seven six pac rods and one stock rod.number one hole had the stock rod.Pulled rod cap off and found 11-69 dated bearing.Thought you all might find this interesting.I would be very intrested in your coments concerning what I have found.Any simular stories would be great.thought I had seen it all.
January 7th, 2009 at 7:05 am
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January 8th, 2009 at 12:31 am
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January 17th, 2009 at 4:00 am
I have a 1971 Satellite with a stock rebuilt 440 inch motor (cast pistons) 210/.441 cam, Edelbrock R.P.M. manifold, 750 cfm carb, headers, aluminum waterpump, torque strap, windage tray, and deep oil pan. I am running a 727 with shift kit and a 4:03 spool. It runs great and is reliable. But the car does not have enough cam, or too much gear depdending on how you want to look at the situation. I have been cam searching. Got interested in Hughs brand camshafts. They are real mopar cams ground on the .904 lobes unlike the cam I am currently running. The cam I am considering is their 440 muscle car grind. Has that lopey idle but pulls 1800-5200 R.P.M. Specs out at 232/245 and .518/.518. Hughs said this is a great cam for low compression 440 and a real stump puller. I would like to know from you mopar people what you think! TORQUE RULES!!!!!!!
February 12th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
was there ever a 460 ci mopar engine built? Iwas told my engine was a 383. Im having work done on my heads and my mechanic said i have a 460ci engine. How can I find out?
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:36 am
I have a question for a Mopar pro out there. I have a stock 318 74 Charger. Want to restore the stock interior which is very unappealing Aztec to a color scheme that was offered back in 74. Does anyone know where I could find what were the exterior and interior options back in 74? Thanks…
February 25th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
i have 1972 dodge dart on the drives side of the engine on the block flat surface side the numbers are 4m818 0306215 the 1 is hard make out it could be a 4 what is this engine a 318
February 25th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I have a 1968 Dodge Dart with a 273 engine and 904 Transmission. I want to replace it with a 360 engine and 727 transmission. Question is: Can this 360 block which came out of a ‘75 dodge camper vehicle, be used as a good performance engine for my ‘68 Dart ? The casting No
is (3870230-360) the last two digits are barely recognizable but could be 13 or 18 or 1B, which I believe are just month and date numbers, which would eliminate the 1B ? If anyone can provide some information about standard car engines vs standard camper engines, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
April 3rd, 2009 at 6:47 am
thanks for letting me view your guest book and giving me all the information
April 11th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I have a 340 engine and im trying to figure out what year exactly, it reads 2780930-340-7 do you know what year this might be
April 17th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I have a 1972 Plymouth Sarellite 4 door viynl top. I’m looking at gtting it into racing shape. Alot of people say “You cant turn a 4 door sedan into a racing car”. Im one of those poeple that doesnt care what others say. I currently have a mopar 318 in there (Not that big of an engine for that car but it works). I’m looking at putting a 426 Hemi or a 440 Six-Pack under the hood. Anyone Know where i can get any of these and for how much?
April 17th, 2009 at 11:00 am
I also forgot to put in there. Im also looking for 350 so i can build it up. Thanks.
April 21st, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Does anyone know where I can find a 273 High Performance engine, its for a 1965 Dodge dart.
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:32 am
I am looking for a 1958 Mopar B series wedge 350 engine. I need a good rebuild able block for a special project. Would also go with a 361 if all else fails. If you can help guide me on my quest I sure would appreciate it.
Thanks for your time,
May 5th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I can’t find information on how to get engine mounts so i can put a 1984 318 engine in my 1932 plymouth. CAN YOU HELP ME?
RICK
May 9th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
why no slant six info?
June 4th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
just wondering if I can find out what my motor is as far as stock hp and the possible things I may do to make it run stronger before my rebuild is started
the numbers I have are 400 6630-440-10
and there is also 10*77 on block
thanks
June 14th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
I have a Chrysler 318 marine engine with a block casting number of 2468230 and have been told by a marine mechanic that it is a marine casting and a M318 B however your listing says it is a 318 A. Can you confirm which it is or at least give me some hints as to how to find out. I am looking for a replacement block for this engine as the block is cracked in the upper valve gallery.
Thanks for your help
June 18th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
i have a 1969 Dodge dart and looking for a place to buy the parts to restore it