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- Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:00 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 331 HEMI
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13270
Re: 331 HEMI
Thanks for your input Mart I am just trying to make sure I make a well informed decision. I just don't want to make a mistake that I will regret in the future if i would ever need to sell the car or something.
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:19 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 331 HEMI
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13270
Re: 331 HEMI
All right guys I wanted to know your opinions on buying what has turned out to be a 291 Hemi and putting in a charger. do you think it will look to small or decrease the value etc... just looking for a little more guidance.
Thanks
Thanks
- Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:54 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) Early Dodge / DeSoto HEMIs
- Topic: 291 Desoto HEMI
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6605
291 Desoto HEMI
most of you have probably read that I found a 291 (supposed to be a 392) anyways I am thinking of putting it in my 69 charger has anyone done this with the early desoto engines?
- Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:44 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 331 HEMI
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13270
Re: 331 HEMI
I think you'd be hard pressed, using a little 291 and trying to make it equal or exceed the power of a 383.....at least still keeping the build cost within reason and having the resulting engine be streetable. I agree though, that the price is still pretty good. It might be ideal for someone buildi...
- Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:47 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 331 HEMI
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13270
Re: 331 HEMI
OK, I was able to look at the engine, and gather all of the info on it as it turns out it is a 1955 desot 291 firefox HEMI. I am guessing this changes most of the info we have already discussed. Sorry for the mix up the guy that found it for me was told it was a 331. I do have photos, so when I am a...
- Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:37 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 331 HEMI
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13270
Re: 331 HEMI
Guys I really appreciate your help and input!!! I am pretty sure I am going to buy the engine and start the rebuild. I don't need anything that is going to burn up the drag strip just something that will look and sound good going down the road. I live in town so racing is pretty much out of the ques...
- Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:28 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 331 HEMI
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13270
Re: 331 HEMI
Mart thanks for your advice. The truth is I want the wow factor of the Hemi, but I don't want it to be to sluggish, which is why I ask about power. The engine was running and had 40lbs of oil pressure when it was pulled. Basically if the 200 plus HP will be enough I am OK with that. I still would pr...
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:38 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 331 HEMI
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13270
Re: 331 HEMI
I read through the article, first off it is very good. The question I do have, is it worth replacing my 383 that is re-built with only around 3500 miles on it. Also can I get enough power out of a 331 to make it worth it.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
- Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:25 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 331 HEMI
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13270
331 HEMI
Hey guys I need some help yet again. I just found a 331 hemi with an adapter plate already made to bolt up to a 727, motor cranks over by hand, but I don't know if it runs the guy wants $850.00. what is the down side of trying to put one of these in a 69 charger? also is the price within reason. Tha...
- Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:12 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 392 Hemi conversion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21442
- Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:13 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 392 Hemi conversion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21442
I thought about one of the new ones, but I really like the old school look. I also may have a stupid question, I have seen a couple of 69 charger 500 with 426 hemis in them and they still have the power brakes and stuff. So I guess my question is, what is the reason that stuff won't fit when you use...
- Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:20 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 392 Hemi conversion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21442
I would love a crate 426, just don't have the cash. I was reading the article on the conversion, and now I am not sure as I would have to lose the power steering and the power brakes. I really like having both of those on my charger. But at the same time I would love to have the hemi in it. Thanks f...
- Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:49 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 392 Hemi conversion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21442
- Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:16 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: 392 Hemi conversion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 21442
392 Hemi conversion
Hello, I am new to this site, so I hope I am posting this in the correct forum. I have a chance to trade my 383 HP motor out of my 1969 Charger, for a fresh rebuilt 392. my motor and tranny are also fresh rebuilds. I was wondering if this is worth it. Plus I would like to know how hard it is to do t...