Arrington "449 Al" Homegrown Winter Build/makeover Underway

[Roomraider 35]

The only good thing about winters here in Michigan is, there's always plenty of downtime to start a build. I'll be starting in this order:

Got started today & logged 10 hrs. before I got sleepy.This GWE was an amazing car after the Arrington/Magnuson Supercharger install, but I wanted to take it to a whole other level. I'm re-building this car to handle a max. 1400 whp, why? Well lets just say it'll be a whole lot of fun!

Parts are starting to trickle in

Arrington Performance

449 Aluminum Short Block

80 lb injectors

Billet Main caps

Mahle Pistons

ARP Head Stud kit

Forced Induction Hemi Cam 116 Lobe sep.

Diamond Racing Chrome-Moly Push Rods

Apache Head Spring kit,retainers, shims, stem seals & gaskets

ATI Super Damper 17% OD

Pedders Xa eXtreme coilovers,

Pedders LX Swaybars/Links Package

1400HP DSS axles

Whipple 4.0 L Supercharger Kit

Areomotive 100 Fuel Pressure Regulator

Black AN Plumbing

Tuned By AJ aka "Hemituner"

DSS

Ford 9" Housing IRS Conversion Kit

Strange Pro Nodular Center

Strange 3.92 Ring & Pinion

Billet Bearing Caps

Billet Yoke

Alum. Pinion Support

1400 HP Axles

Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft

PWR

Ram Force 10.5 R/track Ceramic Clutch

HHP

QuickTime Steel bellhousing

Solid Pinion Bushing

SHR

Saleen Dash Gauge Pod

AEM Analougue Boost & Fuel gauges

SpeedLogix

Metco 6spd Drive shaft Safety Loop

Razors Edge 6spd Cross Member

Hurst Line Lock

Painless Performance

CirKit Boss 7 gang

Electrical Wiring, Supplies, Switches & Relays

Auto Anything

Hawk Performance Ceramic Brake Pads Frt & RR

WeldCraft

GWE Wheels widened 1"

WestSide Powdercoating

GWE Wheels: Satin Black inside out

Rotors: OEM Satin Black

Suspension parts

Discount Tire

Mickey Thompson ET Street Radial II P305/35/R20 Rear

Mickey Thompson Street Comp 255/35R20 Front

A&W Chrome Plating:

All Billet Bling, Arrington Strut Brace,Maggie 10 psi Pulley,

Belt Roller bracket,keeper, bolts, spacers & washers,

Moroso coolant expan tank, Canton S/C coolant tank, ect.

A total of 62 pieces plated "Im Old School" what can I say

30% ready to pull the 392 with 18,000 Michigan to Arrington to Florida miles

[Don@Arrington 17]

Looking foward to this one Frank. She will be one sweet ride when all is said and done

[Guest HemiRob]

Nice build, but wouldn't your Maggie be too small for a 440?

[Don@Arrington 17]

8-10lbs of boost max on that bad boy. Flex plate is my bad.......that`s what happens when doing 10 things at once

[ironchallenger 95]

exactly my thought.. that maggys gonna choke that power plant..

also... why do you need an ATI flex plate????

[dodgetime 12]

Nice, you will be happyguy you

[Roomraider 35]

8-10lbs of boost max on that bad boy. Flex plate is my bad.......that`s what happens when doing 10 things at once

^^^^^^^, I thought about that too.

[Don@Arrington 17]

Frank we can do a 426 and make 10-12 lbs, but its up to you. I personally think the 440 with 8-10lbs will be a very nice street car

[Andy@PWR 58]

Keep the 440 and just replace the blower and run more boost.

[Guest HemiRob]

I think a 4.0L Whipple would be great on that Aluminum 440, just sayin...

[Don@Arrington 17]

I think Frank wants to keep his Maggie

[Roomraider 35]

Nice build, but wouldn't your Maggie be too small for a 440?

I'm guessing we'll see what happens on the drums & I just can't afford another Blowa right now.

[ironchallenger 95]

sell yours and buy a procharger. itll only cost you an extra 1200.

didnt we have a few 440 maggy guys here? thought they maxed out at 680 ish?

[Roomraider 35]

Frank we can do a 426 and make 10-12 lbs, but its up to you. I personally think the 440 with 8-10lbs will be a very nice street car

Just don't want to go back in the cradle again, 1 time does it. I can always bolt on another power adder later, either when I can afford it or sell my 392 & Maggie.

Keep the 440 and just replace the blower and run more boost.

^^^^^^^^^^^^What he said

[ostmike 35]

Sounds like a nice build!

Go Procharger - F1

[srt5939 159]

Just blast it with some Juice

[Drp6982 31]

Why does a street car with a 440 need more then 10PSI ?

[ironchallenger 95]

because its just fun......

you wouldnt understand bottleboy

im kidding....

[Drp6982 31]

because its just fun......

you wouldnt understand bottleboy

im kidding....

....

I got the opportunity to drive Scott's (1FST4DRs) car on the highway for about 40 miles recently and loved it. He has a 392 with about 12 Lbs and the shit hauls arse.... More power is always fun, but I thought it was plenty for a car on the street

[ironchallenger 95]

yeah... i drove mine at 14 with the maggy and it was fun as hell. but off the light it was a nightmare.

the procharger on the other hand is just plain fun.... easy to manage off the line and hauls ass when needed.

[Goehner 240]

Looks cool Frank, you are in good hands with Arrington.

[lakersfan7272 59]

Very nice! Aluminum FTW!

[ScapeGoat 126]

Just blast it with some Juice

[BayouTigress 73]

Sounds like a nice build!

Go Procharger - F1

Why not an F2?

[Roomraider 35]

Hey thanks folks, & I value all of your advise & wisdom, I think I've proven that within the last year "Post Douche" by following your advise & your builds closely. As to the centri blowers, I gotta keep it real here: I have nothing against them, the #'s you guys have put up using them, speaks for themselves, but I'm sure that any one of you that's seen pics of my engine bay, have already developed the opinion that I'm just old school Chrome Roots from back in the day. Hopefully there's a roots alternative to Maggie that will let that 440 run @ optimum performance.

If anyone knows of any problems that may await or anything to look out for with swapping over to this motor,VVT, PCM, 6 spd pilot bearing issues, ect. please don't hesitate, I could use all the help I can get. Keep in mind, the car will be running down the track now & then, but primarily a Street Rod.

Thanks,

Frank