Hmm ok. That's a good option. I work with a Class A Machinist, so I was even thinking about having him drill the crank with his Lathe.
Some of those old RV engines had forged cranks but I would not bet on it. If it has a cast crank in it there isn't a real big issue using it. Don't expect 700hp out of it. You can get a Hughes Performance cam Its specifically made for low compression engines. The pistons will be well below deck and the compression ratio was somewhere between 7.5 and 8.5 they were not made for performance. They were made for grunt. I would not say that he needs to install a cast crank? Why would you go backwards.. If you mean performance wise a forged crank would be the way to go. If you get to the crank and you can see 440 embossed into a counterweight its a cast crank. Also there is a slight chance that it may have 6 pack rods.
i was going to try to leave it as is. Has about 50k on it. Of course needs a Car oil pan. I'm not looking for a monster Engine or anything right now. Just Something with decent power and I can use my 4 speed with. I would be content if I got 400 HP. The guy I might buy it from said Find some Closed chamber heads for it, bump compression up a bit. And go from there. More budget friendly would be best for now.
It may be drilled even with the cast crank.
May I ask what year ? I am working on a 1972 440 from a motorhome into a charger and was amazed when I took it apart 906 heads forged internals 6pack rods 11.3 to one compression so might be a good thing.
I once bought and movie motor and it had the wrong crank flange to use with a car transmission. I would suggest checking on that first. It did have six pack rods though.
Luckily mine were the matched set dont if the 833 will work but I want to find out. May be an option in the future.
Very nice btw
Now for some good gas to make these old motors run.
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