Re: IML: 440 compression??

[sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Andrew,A lean-burn motor has a engine management computer, mounted on the air cleaner assembly, (with lots of wires) and Chrysler Proudly announced it on the top of the filter housing.I think this GEM came around 74-75. I had one on my 78 NYB. I removed it, and used a 74 NY engine harness, distributor, and coil and ballast resistor. As far as headers go, I would never put headers on something like an Imp, or NY'er. That's my opinion, however the dual exhaust works great.You may find the manifold(s) are cracked, about in the center, (been there had that), in which case headers are an option Although I don't know what would fit, without the HEAT TO BEAT TO FIT procedure.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

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From: "Andrew A." <canafornia@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

I'm not planning to touch the internals of my engine for a while as it runs super smooth, is low mileage, and I just have way too many more pressing projects to warrant having still another motor sitting on an engine stand in the garage...This winter it willl be bodywork and paint which includes redoing the vinyl top..I have to take the exhaust manifolds off as it does have a major exhaust gasket leak on the left side and so am planning to go to dual exhaust and flowmasters at the same time..I figure I'm paying for the gas so I wanna hear it burn! ;-)...Are there any headers available for this year or should I just leave the manifolds as they are?..

What exactly was a LEAN BURN car? how can you tell?  and how do you remove it?...I have a Canadian car, so I don't know if that was an option up here or not

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From: sosmi@xxxxxxxxxxx

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Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 11:22 AM

Subject: Re: IML: 440 compression??

It sounds like you have a healthy engine, but as far as raising compression, I think you can get the performance improvements, without messing with the engine too much.I'm not sure if you have a"LEAN-BURN" motor, but if you do, that goes first. Next a dual exhaust system, I had a78 NYB, I used 69 440 RoadRunner mufflers with 21/4 inch tail pipes.Then a little carb mods.We went 1 step further, and changed the rear axle ratio to 3.55 .It wasn't a rocket-ship,but it sure ran good, and could still get 13-15 mpg.Raising the compression on your engine won't help much, unless you change the cam, carb, and do the above. Don't forget what your driving.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

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From: "Andrew A." <canafornia@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

great thanks!..I figured it was about normal as all cylinders are within 5PSI of each other and the motor runs smooth as silk but I just figured I would check with those "in the know".....What needs to be done to raise the compresion to the level of the high perf. 440's?..is it just the heads that are different or are the pistons also different from my 1975  as compared to the late 60's 440's?....Also how much more power should that give me?...

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From: DR CHALLENGER

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Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 12:14 AM

Subject: Re: IML: 440 compression??

compession ratio was rated a 8.2 to 1, but its more like 7.7 or so. 125 PSI
sounds normal.
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>From: "Andrew A." <canafornia@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Just wondering if anyone knows off hand what the normal good cylinder
>>compression PSI is for a 1975 440?...Usually I'm used to V8's being in the
>>145-160 range, but all my cylinders in my 1975 440 are between 122-128..I
>>understand that these are low compression engines but have no idea what is
>>considered "low compression"...Is that normal for these engines?
>




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