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496 MOPAR WEDGE
Some parts in picture optional.

 

This is our entry-level “RB” series street engine.  With 496cu. of wedge thunder, this engine makes 540hp./630ftlbs. of torque.  It is designed to run on 91oct. pump gas and to be driven down the road.  Like all our engines, it will be tailored to your particular use.  We highly recommend that you upgrade your transmission, exhaust system, and rear end to take the added power output of this tremendous engine.  This engine is superb for any B/E-body street machine! 

BLOCK:  Cleaned, magnafluxed, and hand inspected 440 “RB”-series block.  Fully machined for your application.  ARP main studs are installed before align-bore.  Billet aluminum rear seal retainer.  *(Ask about optional Mopar Performance/World Products iron block upgrade.)*

CRANKSHAFT:  4.150” stroke, 4340 Cro-moly crank, .125” radius fillets, x-rayed, and magnafluxed, non-twist forging.

CONNECTING RODS:  6.760”, 4340 Cro-moly, H-beam rods with ARP 7/16” cap screw bolts.

PISTONS:  ICON forged aluminum, flat top pistons, fully coated with thermal barrier and moly coated skirts.  9.40 to 1 compression, combined with aluminum heads this engine is pump gas friendly!

RINGS:  TOTAL SEAL moly ring sets.

BEARINGS:  Clevite 77 rod and main bearings, fully coated

HEADS:  Edelbrock 84cc closed chamber performer heads.  Pressure checked and reassembled with correct valve springs with special exhaust port modifications for more mid-range torque.  *(Can be ordered with a straight plug head instead for easier header choice.)*

GASKETS: Fel-Pro gaskets are used throughout the engine.

VALVETRAIN:  Hughes aluminum roller rockers are used on top. 1.5 ratio is used.

CAMSHAFT:  Comp Cams hydraulic roller retrofit camshaft.

LIFTERS:  Comp Cams hydraulic roller retrofit lifters.

PUSHRODS:  Manton custom built pushrods sized for each engine.

TIMING CHAIN:  Steel billet double roller timing chain with Torrington bearing and cam button.  Brand new timing chain cover is used!

FASTENERS: ARP fasteners are used throughout the engine.

OILING SYSTEM:  Milodon oil pan and pick-up are used along with S/S braided dipstick and windage tray.

IGNITION:  MSD Pro-billet distributor with billet aluminum hold down, and 8.5mm race wires.

INTAKE MANIFOLD:  Edelbrock Performer RPM dual plane intake manifold.  The manifold is port matched and cleaned up for every engine.  (This manifold will fit under the hood of almost all Mopars.)

CARBURETOR:  950cfm HP series Holley with braided S/S fuel line.        *(Ask about the dual quad option!)*

VALVE COVERS:  New chrome steel valve covers with breathers.

BALANCER:  ATI Super Damper

WATER PUMP:  Milodon HV water pump with new aluminum housing and 160deg. thermostat with new housing, installed.

 

 

 

 

Why does our entry level/budget engine cost a little more than some of our competitors?  Because we do more to it, and put better stuff in it!  For example, we use roller rockers that have full needle bearing roller trunions on them, not a steel-on-steel setup waiting to gall and cause engine failure.  Why do we use thermal barrier coatings?  Because not all gasoline is created equal, nor does everybody drive at the same altitude.  The thermal barrier coatings have repeatedly proven themselves by not only making more horsepower through managing the heat, but by saving wear and tear on critical internal parts too.  Why do we port and polish the heads because we optimize the engine combination to make it more efficient.  Finally, we just give you more stuff!  We try to take some of the guesswork out of completing your future engine by working out the total combination for you.  Look over our parts list and compare us to our competitors, the difference is apparent.  We have tried to make this engine extremely reliable and powerful.  Like all our engines, this comes to you run-in, dyno tuned and ready to go.  Just add oil, fuel and water.  Each engine comes with it's dyno sheets.  It comes on it's own engine cradle and in its own crate.  Price $13,850.00  Please call us or email us today.  “There are no shortcuts”!

496 MOPAR WEDGE DUAL QUAD!
Optional dual quad manifolds and carbs!!!!!

EFI 440-SIXPAK OPTION
Optional 440 Sixpak EFI manifold combination!

We can build this same engine with a EFI controlled SIX-PACK manifold that will fit a factory style air cleaner!  Bring that Wedge into 21th Century with electronic fuel injection.  The best part is that it still fits under the hood, looks right with the Six-Pack air cleaner on it!  We use a F.A.S.T. controller system and harness.  This engine comes fully dynoed, mapped and ready to run!
 
Price with EFI: $18,000.00

 
Call us today!  #(714) 653-4523
 
 

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