440 MOPAR Big Block Engine Building - Installing and Torquing Iron Cylinder Heads

[@robinimpey101]

I always learn something from each of your videos!

[@douglasshaver9940]

Thanks for the engine lessons this gets me ready before I have to go to auto technician school thanks.

[@PetesGarage]

Awesome! You're already ahead of the class.

[@douglasshaver9940]

Thanks LoL

[@InvincibleExtremes]

Great info

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks my friend

[@dansimmons1964]

Why does the head gasket have a small slit for the water passage? Such a big hole in the block only to be restricted by the gasket!

[@tobiaswillson5900]

you can open up larger to the shape on the head, different year heads have different shape opening like circles and triangles .

[@PetesGarage]

Thanks Tobias. The slit is designed to restrict flow or else the head would cool too fast

[@jacobvandenbark2998]

If the slit is designed to restrict flow, why didnt they just make the passage smaller? I dont get it

[@PetesGarage]

Because it is a basic casting. They are not going to change the mold and make hundreds of block variations. It's easy to control flow with a gasket

[@tobiaswillson5900]

thanks i never thought about that

[@proracing9025]

Need cam advice , I am building 440 in 1974 barracuda . 727 Transactions, stock gears , stock stall converter, 10 to 1 compression, I want to drive street strip , will a 470 lift purple cam from molar performance be ok ? Want to run a 750 carburetor , stock heads,

[@PetesGarage]

Sure, as long as the valve springs match

[@juliansalemme]

Awesome videos Pete! Can I ask, how many hours on average does it take you to blueprint and assemble a high performance V8?

[@PetesGarage]

If I weren't filming it, maybe 80 hours.

[@mickeythompson8438]

My 440 has antifreeze in valve covers, both of them. Do you think both are cracking?

[@PetesGarage]

That or a leaking intake manifold gasket

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Thanks Pete, is it ok to use gasket sealer like permatex on a head gasket?

[@PetesGarage]

You should not put anything on the head gaskets unless the manufacturer says to

[@slowvette8682]

How much is it usually when you get your Engine Blocks re-faced, degreased, and cleaned?

[@PetesGarage]

Degrease, magnaflux, install cam brgs, soft plugs $250. Mill V-8 deck $150

[@adamfawlk9257]

I take is as the head gaskets are symmetrical I guess it doesn't matter what cylinder goes on which side or are they handed as building a 440 with a friend which was already disassembled and see anything saying left or right side

[@PetesGarage]

Be careful, they are not all symmetrical

[@adamfawlk9257]

@@PetesGarage thanks for the reply they are 1970 chrysler 300 head and block

[@richardortega8516]

17 Head bolts per box?

[@PetesGarage]

The box comes with the whole set

[@richardortega8516]

@@PetesGarage thank you

[@isaacmckee4536]

Can you go through the whole cost of the engine? I would like to see a video on that

[@PetesGarage]

That's a great idea. Maybe when I'm finished I'll make a "how much horsepower costs" video