E-Bodies.org Cuda Challenger Forum

Technical Shop => Engine, Transmission & Rear End => Topic started by: Joegrapes on February 09, 2021, 05:03:51 AM

Title: 440 origin question
Post by: Joegrapes on February 09, 2021, 05:03:51 AM
Probably 20 years ago I bought a 1970 440 from a friend of a friend who told me the motor came out of a Charger. It was sitting on his garage floor and looked pretty much original. I got it cheap. It's an F code 440 but no HP stamp. I have since completely rebuilt and modified the motor and replaced the 383 that was in my Gran Coupe with it. Is there a way to tell what body the motor came out of?
Title: Re: 440 origin question
Post by: js27 on February 09, 2021, 05:13:55 AM
If there is no HP stamping it most likely came out of a C body or maybe a truck.
JS27
Title: Re: 440 origin question
Post by: SgtSuperbird on February 09, 2021, 06:32:27 AM
IF there happens to be any original paint remaining on the engine, the HP would, of course, be orange, but a standard 440 would have been turquoise, I believe.

What about the VIN pad stamping? What does that tell you?
Title: Re: 440 origin question
Post by: Cuda Cody on February 09, 2021, 06:35:59 AM
Start with the VIN and post it here.  Sometimes @6bblgt (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/6bblgt_211)  can be a big help if you have the VIN.  The VIN will be stamped along the bottom above the oil pan.
Title: Re: 440 origin question
Post by: 6bblgt on February 09, 2021, 09:36:13 AM
the partial VIN stamping would point to what it was originally installed in
1970 non-HP 440 4bbl was painted "corporate blue"
1970 440hp was painted "street HEMI orange"

VIN stamped non-440HP would've been from a C-body