1972 Dodge Charger

I recently bought a 1972 Charger with a 318 V-8. the car runs nice but 318 cid? I don't think so. I wanna put in a 440cid. My question is "will a 440 fit?" i think it would since in '72 440 was an option, But i just wann see what if anyone has made a swap like this or somthing similar and would sare with me what you've learned.

The 440 should fit. The Charger was made as a big engine muscle car. The only question left is. Six-pack or no six-pack. Good luck and NICE car.

It will bolt right in. No problems.

Awsome, thanks guys. As for Six-pack, I don't know if I can afford it, I had to save my pennies for almost 2 years to just buy the car (I'm 19). Anyways will I have to replace the transmission as well or will it work ok with the 440?

The transmission won't work with the 440.

I figured I could add this.

If I were doing this, I'd find a 440 with a transmisson attached to it if possible. Less crap to put up with, if you know what I mean. Either a 440 with a 727 auto or a 833 4 gear. If the motor was recently running in a car, that's peace of mind as well. You should be able to buy this motor and transmission, throw it on the back of a truck, take it to the car, and put it directly into the car. Unless you know the transmission is shot and needs to be redone, or something's wrong with the motor and it needs work.

Of course, life isn't always easy like that, and you might need to make some adjustments or perform some work on your new motor/tranny, but if it's ready to be dropped in, you're one step ahead. You'll be able to bolt everything up, hook up all your existing wiring, fuel lines, heater hoses, rad hoses, etc and go for a ride.

I'm 19 too. Herzeleid like the Rammstein album?

ahh damn it looks like I'm not haveing a 440 charger for some time, thanks bleeddodge, you've been very helpful

and yes Herzeleid like the Rammstein album

At least you'll have a Charger. You could always tell people that it has a 440 in it, lots of people won't be the wiser...

What you think I haven't been doing that :). I love scaring these guys that think their the sh_t in their hounda civics with my 318 :)

I hear that. That's what I'd do too to certain people.

Lots of Chevy guys do it backwards. One guy I know has a 454 in his Camaro, tells people it has a 305 in it, and still loses to Mustangs...

Best of luck man...

alright Thank you

Try this site. It has great people, that are very knowledgable. Can answer all questions.

http://www.dodge-charger.com/Charger/index.php

I do not believe that the 440 will not fit right in. (but that may just be the 73-74 model years) they will require either a BB k frame and the appropriate mounts or conversion mounts from schumaker.

The charger board will help

I have a 440 in my 73. A 440 will drop in any rig that had a 400 or 383. If it's a small block rig, now. Then the K frame, tranny and mounts will have to be changed. The drive shaft will have to be altered, also. As the small block trans is shorter than the BB.

That's what I was telling him earlier, if he gets a big block like the 440 he wants, with a trans attached, chances are it will still have the mounts stuck on it. If not, you know what you have to do.

I think the bigger concern he had was the chance of even being able to put it in. Of course it will fit, by that aspect. Mounts are another story. You'd need a driveshaft too.

When I sold my Challenger, I kept the big block driveshaft. You never know when you might need one...

Well it will be a while before I can even afford a 440, so I have plenty of time reasearch it and plan what I'll do. The 318 is actually very strong. It will do for now. (and it does not guzzel as much gas as I thought it would.)

You can do quite a bit with the 318.
Some work with the heads and exhaust and then maybe a mild cam upgrade. Its all time, money and experience
Have fun


My small block cuda is faster than my 440 cuda.
BUT, my small block is a stroker.

I recently bought a 1972 Charger with a 318 V-8. the car runs nice but 318 cid? I don't think so. I wanna put in a 440cid. My question is "will a 440 fit?" i think it would since in '72 440 was an option, But i just wann see what if anyone has made a swap like this or somthing similar and would sare with me what you've learned.


hey, i also have 72 w/ the 318. how is your running? mines burning oil. i was wondering what tires and rims you have on yours. i have the stock hub caps and looking for rims. do you know of a good brand, thanks btw its matt