440 id pad

[squalie]

I found a 69 Coronet with a 440 in it. On the id pad on the RB it has the following:

8 16 2 X

I know the first 2 numbers are dates, but I don't know what the 2 X stands for. Anyone know? I haven't crawled under the car to get more numbers.

I received an answer from a fellow on "just ask" and I think he was quite helpful, I'm just getting a second opinion.

 

[63RedFury]

The 2 means built on 2nd shift and the X means over size valve guides
Jim

 

[696pack]

And without the HP in front of the 2 it means it was a 350 h.p. engine that would have probably been installed in a "C" body. Look at the V.I.N. stamping and I bet it has a plant code from a "C" body plant.

 

[Patrick]

350 horse 440 was an option in the 68 and 69 net 500.

 

[squalie]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Would I have a problem building up a "350" horse 440? What are the drawbacks to that engine. Would it have a steel crank built in 68-69?

 

[696pack]

350 horse 440 was an option in the 68 and 69 net 500.

Sorry, not true. The only 440 available in a 68 or 69 Coronet was the 440 Magnum as the standard engine for R/Ts. The largest engine available in 500s was the 383 4 barrel.
The 350h.p. 440 was a C body only engine.

These are pages from the 68 and 69 Dodge Dealer Data Books showing the engine availability for Coronets.
1968
http://www.andy440.com/1968l.htm
1969
http://www.andy440.com/1969o.htm

 

[63RedFury]

If it is a 1968-1969 440 it will be a steel crank 440.No problem building up a low HP 440 no draw backs really.

 

[Deleted member 214]

Only the cam, exhaust manifolds, and maybe (If I'm wrong somebody will correct me REAL quick) the valve springs make the difference between a 350 horse 4 bbl and the 375 horse HP. Yes, it should have a forged steel crank and not a cast crank. Build away!

 

[696pack]

If it is a 1968-1969 440 it will be a steel crank 440.No problem building up a low HP 440 no draw backs really.

That is correct. They used the same pistons/same compression the only thing different internally was the cam. The HP designation was just the factory's way of identifing the cam difference.

 

[squalie]

The HP designation was just the factory's way of identifing the cam difference.

I didn't know that....but I guess that's why I'm here.

 

[71gtx]

That is correct. They used the same pistons/same compression the only thing different internally was the cam. The HP designation was just the factory's way of identifing the cam difference.

and the springs on the heads are not the same no damper on a 350 horse, the springs are lighter. On a 375 horse they're heavier have damper :tongueflap: and 402 oil pan wintage tray