/6 or 440? That's the question!

[budascuda]

Hey folks,
are there any visual differences between the BARE engine compartment of a /6 1970 challenger and a 440 1970 challenger.
Thx

 

[Adam]

Other than the size of the radiator opening, small vs big, I think they are the same

 

[budascuda]

Thx Adam.

 

[moparlee]

Take another look at the radiator yoke opening, it is the larger one for a big block. So maybe originally a big block car, need the fender tag to know for sure.

 

[DetMatt1]

I’m guessing all the rad core supports were the same and you could have had a 22” rad in big block cars, probably standard.

 

[budascuda]

Take another look at the radiator yoke opening, it is the larger one for a big block. So maybe originally a big block car, need the fender tag to know for sure.

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Yes Lee, that and the body vin are the only things that can save us now!
Oh Lord show us your grace....

 

[/sixchall]

Don’t forget the K member, the engine supports and insulators are positioned differently in the V8 and Slant6 engine bay.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

the single exhaust hanger will be on the wrong side on the floor & trunk pans

 

[budascuda]

the single exhaust hanger will be on the wrong side on the floor & trunk pans

Fine point,
If a shell is missing the fender tag and the k-member all together, which side the hanger is on could be the determining factor!? Wow