Phil Patterson writes: Dear Dave, a 426 wedge is just a smaller version of the
RB 440. It is a good motor design and should fit right into your 61 Windsor.
BUT!!! The only thing to look out for is the crank flange is different on 62
and earlier Iron case Torqueflite equipped cars from cars equipped with later
Aluminum Torqueflites. 62 is supposed to be the changeover year, so you should
probably find a matching later model aluminum torqueflite from 62-65. This was
the last years with a pushbutton torqueflite and should adapt right to your
car. Then keep your original 383 or 361 ( I assume) and tranny for spares. If
you have an original 318 or slant 6 equipped car, (unlikely), then you will
need a matching transmission for the big block motor anyway.
David Charles Gedraitis wrote:
> I'm a little confused-someone offered me a 426 wedge, really cheap. what
> exactly is the difference between a 426 hemi and the 426 max wedge? how is
> the wedge different from a normal mopar motor? and how exactly good were
> these in terms of power? and most importantly, will it fit in a 61 newport
> or am i going to be scrounging for k-members?
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- From: David Charles Gedraitis
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