My 84 prospector

[ramanator]

Could it be the ignition modular?

 

[crazzywolfie]

anything is possible. there isn't even any way to test the module. have you checked the coil to make sure power is making it that far?

 

[ramanator]

I didn't check the coil but I changed the modular and it finally started right up

 

[ramanator]

Ok guys and gals found me a transplant engine for the old truck I just want to see what y'all think it's worth. I don't know all the details but all most everything that can be added to it has been. It's a 600+ hp 440 out of a mud truck. What would y'all pay for it? I know I'm leaving a lot out but just a ball park

 

[crazzywolfie]

can't really say. plus unless it comes with a dino sheet i would not trust it putting out 600hp. also does it come with a transmission that will work with your truck? a big block transmission has a different bell housing than a small block so transmission will need to be replaced

 

[ramanator]

I Beleive it does come with the housing

 

[crazzywolfie]

well if comes with everything needed to bolt into your truck and run i would say about $1000 tops. i still wouldn't trust that it is putting out 600hp unless there was some serious money put into the engine like a stroker kit but it really wouldn't be a 440 anymore.

 

[dodge dude94]

^This all the way

 

[ramanator]

Well they only want $500 for it so I figured it was well worth that lol

 

[crazzywolfie]

if it comes with everything needed to drop it in that might be a good deal but you can definitely tell it is most likely lucky to be putting out about 300hp

 

[dodge dude94]

Hey, it don't take much to make a 440 hit 400. Just a compression increase, cam and intake.

 

[ramanator]

All I know is it's way more than the 318 lol

 

[crazzywolfie]

Hey, it don't take much to make a 440 hit 400. Just a compression increase, cam and intake.

but the chances of a $500 engine putting out that much power is not likely. it is most likely just a stock 440 that someone is saying puts out 600 when it actually doesn't.

 

[crazzywolfie]

All I know is it's way more than the 318 lol

it is also a lot less fuel efficient than your 318

 

[dodge dude94]

but the chances of a $500 engine putting out that much power is not likely. it is most likely just a stock 440 that someone is saying puts out 600 when it actually doesn't.

This is possible.

it is also a lot less fuel efficient than your 318

Ain't gonna be that bad. I got 11.5 hauling ass down the interstate.

 

[crazzywolfie]

This is possible.


Ain't gonna be that bad. I got 11.5 hauling ass down the interstate.

it is most likely the truth. i would even be a bit worried there is something wrong with the engine if it is suppose to be this big power maker out of a mud truck but is being sold cheap.

different engine tho and most likely a completely different gas guzzling carb if it actually comes with one

 

[ramanator]

The guy got it for helping a friend and he thought it was a Pontiac motor lol so it wasn't what he want so that's why it's 500 for me. I've been pestering him for awhile. He told me it's 1500 for anyone else

 

[ramanator]

So guys I'm still looking at getting the engine but I've never done anything like this so what all will I need to swap it out with my 318

 

[ramanator]

I know someone's done it lol

 

[crazzywolfie]

if it came out of a truck there it should be a fairly straight swap