Has anyone seen a 440 or other bb in a 3rd gen? I have a 440/727 from a motor home and I can't decide if it should go in my 05 or my 83 R/C.

 

do it put that 440 in the ram and post lots of pics.

 

agreed

 

currently looking for parts, and at real cost, not to mention it is my daily work truck. no new posts from me till next week.

 

440 is a longer engine than a 5.7 hemi, you will have to move the rad forward, thiers a lot of room to do this, a 440 flue injected mill would be most impressive.

 

Sounds like a great idea to me!! But isnt a 440 an "RB", not a "BB"?
Anyways, I have a bunch of leftover and extra parts from my 451 stroker. 509 cam, some lifters, alot of other stuff. Not sure exactly what I have, or wht you need, Ill have to go thru it. But Im not too far from you, about 10 miles south of Fox Lake.
Let me know, Id like to get some of this stuff to someone who could use it.

 

Why would you want to take a step back in technology in your newer truck it would be a real bag oh **** to drive IMO especially a non OD trans in a DD vehicle. Pass. Toss it in the 83 as a fun cruiser that can light it up at lights and track.

 

440 with a 727 behind it is bulletproof. Go for it, I'd love to see it. There's so much you can bolt on to a 440 for more power.

And i wouldnt say a 727 is "a step back in technology" seeing as how many of you have detonated your 3rd gen automatic tranny's...

 

Two different things. A step back in technology is going down the highway at like 3000 rpm or more unless you gear the rear right up sacrificing acceleration. I dunno electronic control and an overdrive (or 2) makes driving so much better.

 

It WILL fit. If this fit, then a 440 will fit. Making it run right and working with the rest of the truck is another story. I'd just drop it in the 83 and have FUN.