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Just purchased a refurbished 1978 440 .It’s on original bore just a re ring.bores were touched up.crank bearings done.valves re ground.It came with a torker 2 intake .No carby.Ok so I do know these have low compression on these years .The question is what do I need to get this up to around 450+hp.

Very similar, the 2k epoxy was applied about 6 months ago to seal the metal. All auto shops recommend.Like you said no need to sand if using within around 2 days.

prepping my car for paint. Going to list the procedures I think are correct but not totally sure,your input is welcome. 1-bare metal 2.2k epoxy primer 3.filler 4.block sand 80 5.re epoxy if showing bare metal 6. Block sand 120/220 7.2k primer surfacer 8.block sand using guide coat...

Came across these pics, I think from Europe.

That’s nice.very good finish.Thanks also for the pics.

Thanks.will try to get this down under.

Cover it with vinyl.

Repainting my dashboard,want to know if colour is semi-gloss,satin or something else.Any help photos etc would be very helpful.Thanks

3spds ok.thought I will ask.All good

Wondering if it’s worth putting in an overdrive on a 727 transmission, making it a 4spd,or go buy a aftermarket Tran with this done.

Spring jig for painting or powder coat I made up,anyway you’ve probably seen it before but for those who haven’t.

Ok, just hard when your far away

I’m wanting to build an engine cradle for big block (as per pic) anyone out there able to help me out with measurements/dimensions. Thanks

Thanks. Compression ok?

Looking at buying a recon 440 around 71.with 452 heads: are these ok ; I heard they work well with todays petrol

What do these tabs do,and do I need them. An I just cut them off.

Got my car back from a 1/4 panel replacement and noticed the gap ,I think it should be in line with rear inner panel like my other side. Can anyone check on there car which door/ body gap is correct.Thanks in advanced.

Doesn’t sound too good,not worth the chance.

Slight delay.thanks ,it has 2843906 heads

have seen a 440 reconditioned engine for sale ( hard to get in Aussie)that has new pro comp heads.I questioned with someone in the know ,and was told to walk away .Are they really that bad.