so just wondering what everyone's opinion is, and also what all would i have to change? i know ill have to change fuel delivery to hook up to the carb but what else? will the mounts and tranny all bolt up just fine?

 

You'd need a seperate controller for the trans. A built trans. or a 4/5speed. Likely need to do something on the the frame side of the mounts.


I say go for it.

I love big blocks. They really do sound like no other.

 

anyway to make the trans i have work with it? or do i gotta find one? I would love to have a 440 in my ramcharger so so much... yes i love the sound too cant beat it.

 

You'd smoke the transmission in fairly short order.
There is a reason why the 727 is behind everything...it's damn near bulletproof. I do things with my 76 that I would NEVER even think of with my Ram, simply because of the trans.

 

true that, between the engine and trans i could get both for 900. guy wants 500 for the 440 but i dunno if its complete or just the block. another guys is sellin one for 900 says its complete and runs. guy wants 400 for a rebuilt 727.

 

$900 doesn't seem bad to me. Especially since 440s aren't exactly easy to find. $400 for a rebuilt 727? Ehh...could be sketchy, could be friggin awesome.

 

Motor mounts, and transmission will need to be changed. They are quite different for the big block. I am not aware of a 4spd auto that will bolt to it.

Going with a 727 is an option, but, then you will need to address driveshaft lengths, as the trans/t-case would be shorter.

Then you would need to figure out how to run the gauges.....

It IS doable, but, its gunna be fun.

 

is there a difference between the 727 for a 2wd and a 4wd? will the xfer case from my ramcharger bolt right up? and also what about the tranny mounts and both driveshaft lengths?

 

a 727 with a GearVendors would be nice...

 

Here you go http://www.bpeusa.com/BPEtruckKit.asp
Have fun.

Dave