[FWDLK] Dodge 58 Engine: 440 crank

[David Homstad <dhomstad@FIELD-WORKS.COM>]

Mackey,

There has been much discussion and "how to" articles a couple years back in
a magazine called "Chrysler Performance". The examples used are a late model
400 with a 440 crank, resulting in 444 cid. It was necessary to machine the
block for crank counterweight clearance. This combination is supposed to
work very well. I forget the details on bearing diameters and rod
combinations. I think standard pistons were used.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 12:57 AM
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> Subject:      Dodge 58 Engine
>
> Hello All
> I have a 58 Dodge 350cu engine that I would like to make changes to and
> put
> in a 440 crank and use 400 heads. Does anyone know if this can be done? I
> have been told that the 440 rod journals are the same as the 350 but the
> mains will have to be ground .0100 thousands to be the same as the 350. I
> am
> not sure if the counter balance on the 440 crank will clear the block. If
> this will work what rods should be used. I have been told that the early
> 440
> cranks will bolt up to the 58 torque converter. Would this combo require
> stroker pistons? Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Mackey