Debut of 440

[BBT]

The question I have is this: in what year did the 440 first appear in a production Chrysler product?

I believe it is the 1966 Imperial. I have been in contact with owners of 66 Imperials who confirm this but I have others disagree & quote the Mopar performance manual as proof.

[Elwenil]

The earliest that ANY of my books show a 440 is 1967. This includes aftermarket tune0up manuals as well as the factory stuff.

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[Gary]

The 440 was also available in the '66 New Yorker.

[RTSE]

I believe all c bodies in 66 were avail with the 440 as well as the Imperial. I know you could get the fury with a 4 speed.

[Elwenil]

oops.. oh, well...

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[BBT]

Thanks for your help. 1966 it is!

[DART/MAN]

I have a 65 & 66 Imperial and both have 440 4bbls and both blocks have 1965 casting dates. At one time I had 11 440 blocks in my garage, 3 were 1965 casting dates. Hope this helps. I`ve also seen 65 Imps with 413 engines also.

[This message has been edited by DART/MAN (edited January 31, 2000).]

[sixpackguy]

Debut of the 440 was definitely 1966. I have a 66 Monaco 500 2 door htp that is an original 440 a/t car. 65 casting dates because they had to start casting in 65 for 66 model year.