Author: 64Imperial

Changing gears effect my stock torque converter?

my 64 imperial has 2.94 gears, the stall converter is 1800 or 2200 not total sure what it actually is ive heard both and cant find anything on google stating my stock stall RPM. Question is if i…

Are the 413 & 440 blocks EXACTLY the same?

i have a 1964 imperial it has the stock 413 in it im planning on making it a 440. i thought of something that could be an issue. My 413 has power steering AND Air conditioning. from what i seen most…

413 block vs 440 block

Does the 440 block have all the same bracket bolt up spots for air conditioning, power steering and all that in the same locations as the 413 does? this is my main concern right now thinking of…

Early A-727 19 to 24 spline conversion help.

I have a 64 imperial im putting a bigger cam in and need a higher stall. how ever noone makes 19 spline converters. I found this article but i don’t know if it is all there or missing information? or…

Is this 440 build a good street-able build? Opinions?

I have a 64 imperial crown, I am upgrading it to a 440 cause my 413 needs rebuilt why not upgrade will only coast like $300 more to make the upgrade. This car is not going to be used to race will…

440 , Pistons / Heads / Compression Ratio Help

My names Bret I am 28 years old I am a proud owner of a all original 1964 Imperial Crown Coupe. it has the 413 in it it needs the engine rebuilt, & seeing lack of pistons available to this engine and…

( First Engine Build ) 440 , Pistons / Heads / Compression Ratio Help

My names Bret I am 28 years old I am a proud owner of a all original 1964 Imperial Crown Coupe. it has the 413 in it it needs the engine rebuilt, & seeing lack of pistons available to this engine and…