This 440 features an hydraulic cam, unported Edelbrock heads, a single plain intake and a double pumer carb. Dyno tests resulted in 480hp at 5400rpm and 500ft-lbs of torque at 4100rpm. The engine was destined to power a four speed ’71 Plymouth Barracuda.
This new 440 engine was built and fitted with Edelbrock heads, forged pistons and an hydraulic cam. It was outputting between 475 to 500hp. The pictures below show the engine as it neared completion, with the final one showing it on the test rig.