Engine swap
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Thank you tennisshoes. I already have heavy duty springs all around and I have a 727 manual reverse valve body transmission built by a speed shop. 3000rpm stall converter. I have a 750 double pumper Holly for the 440 as well. So most likely yes on the fuel pump. I do have Holly fuel pump for it too. I will put 3" exhaust on it as well as headers to fit.
No i actually haven't thought of rear gears yet, but yes thats a very important piece of the puzzle indeed. Thank you for that.
Not sure if I'm going with electronic ignition or not. I have a duel point distributor but probably not using it. No ram air or specialties. At least for now. It bored .030 over with TRW pistons. We had a 440 engine in my dad's 1966 dodge charger and it had stock exhaust system on it. He had 2 other 66 Dodge Chargers one with a 383 4 speed and the other a 400 police interceptor engine with automatic. If i was able to find me a 1966 Dodge Charger with a blown engine or no engine for real cheap I would drop my 440 in that. I can't afford now to do that. My 88 Lincoln is mint. Reasl nice shape. I'm the 2nd owner.
You need faith, hope, a prayer and a lot of cash to do this swap.
The 88 Lincoln had a 302 in it an I don't think the 440 motor will fit without major modifications. I could be wrong though. An easier swap would be a later model Lincoln with a 4.6 SOHC as there would be more room in the engine bay. The Ford 4.6 engine is similar in physical size to the 440, but not as heavy.
4,000 lb + cars are really too heavy for most drag racing applications. Actually putting a 440 in this car will add at least a couple of hundred pounds to it.