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by NE57
Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:02 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: 331 HEMI BUILD
Replies: 23
Views: 34141

Re: 331 HEMI BUILD

There's more stuff available for the Chryslers than Desoto or Dodge. But sometimes the smaller dimensions of the Desoto/Dodge may make a meaningful difference depending on the car.
by NE57
Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: Projects and Products
Topic: project stalled
Replies: 11
Views: 16564

Re: project stalled

It goes slow. Have got the short block done, and the headwork done. Looking around now for an A727 and various rear end parts and front disc conversion. The heads were a disappointment. The basket case motor came with the heads already done up with big valves(BBC). Trouble was and I didn't know it e...
by NE57
Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:53 am
Forum: Projects and Products
Topic: project stalled
Replies: 11
Views: 16564

Re: project stalled

That was me. Another good site is forabodiesonly.com
by NE57
Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Projects and Products
Topic: project stalled
Replies: 11
Views: 16564

Re: project stalled

wasserbeck,
by NE57
Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: Projects and Products
Topic: project stalled
Replies: 11
Views: 16564

project stalled

i wonder why
by NE57
Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:31 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: 354 Hemi build
Replies: 32
Views: 44455

Re: 354 Hemi build

go 060 only if you have to. if you ever need to redo the cylinders down the road, you won't have many options.
by NE57
Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: What's your street carbueration?
Replies: 19
Views: 16963

Re: What's your street carbueration?

>>I'd seriously consider a set of Webers, now that Empi is selling Chinese repops of the Weber 48IDA. They make very good power, and they're responsive beyond belief. Well Dan, I am perilously close to pulling the trigger on a weber setup, its burnin a hole in my pocket! You used IDAs and from what ...
by NE57
Mon Dec 20, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Degreeing w/o a cam card?
Replies: 11
Views: 11183

Re: Degreeing w/o a cam card?

190H Sig Erson

many thanks
by NE57
Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Day Dreaming About Induction....
Replies: 13
Views: 10914

Re: Day Dreaming About Induction....

On a model A I think multi carbs would look great, 2x4 or 3x2 probably being more attainable $ wise. But a single 4bbl would give you the chance to fab an air cleaner without going nuts... do something very different looking perhaps. If you're planning on a finned valley cover some manifolds show it...
by NE57
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Hello all, new here, got a question
Replies: 34
Views: 2749097

Re: Hello all, new here, got a question

Excuse a numbnuts newbie question but...if the cam was wiped, wouldn't it be good procedure to dismantle and reclean every component in the motor? You know since that metal went somewhere? Or did they do that and it was not mentioned? Also, I'm looking at the top pic of the two lifters. the shapes o...
by NE57
Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:46 am
Forum: Projects and Products
Topic: New Rockers and assembly for the '92
Replies: 7
Views: 9424

Re: New Rockers and assembly for the '92

In the pic, that one rocker off to the right, by itself...looks to me like its slanted the other way compared to the asembled set. Am I seeing things? Obviously its diff for a reason, what would that be?
by NE57
Mon Nov 08, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Adjustable rocker
Replies: 7
Views: 8815

Re: Adjustable rocker

Why not price out all the parts and machining you need for a basic but quality build. See if the extra expense is in the budget. At your power target I think the gain is only convenience. How often are you going to adjust the valves on a cruiser anyway? My 354 had solids with adj pushrods. After bre...
by NE57
Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Lets talk trannys
Replies: 13
Views: 16349

Re: Lets talk trannys

For example my car is a 66Dart and I'm using a smallblock 727, mostly because I figure it'll fit with less hassle since darts had torqueflites as an option. In some cases all that's needed is a hafty hammer to roll back the tunnel lip. I've read the OD trans is longer so the rear mounts would have t...
by NE57
Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Lets talk trannys
Replies: 13
Views: 16349

Re: Lets talk trannys

How much extra work is involved with the 700r4? Will it fit your chassis without being more trouble than its worth? If you go overdrive it might be good to pick your cam so it runs nice at cruising rpms, which means you need to plan your gearing and tire size.
by NE57
Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:43 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Brake down or schematic for 1956 354
Replies: 7
Views: 8074

Re: Brake down or schematic for 1956 354

http://hothemiheads.com/cam_shafts_timi ... ntric.html

goes on front of cam gear retained by the cam bolt




http://hemihaines.com/build-an-early-model-hemi.html

if you haven't found this site already its a good visualization
by NE57
Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: 354 Hemi build
Replies: 32
Views: 44455

Re: 354 Hemi build

There's something neat about rusted old hulks about to be reincarnated.
by NE57
Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Brake down or schematic for 1956 354
Replies: 7
Views: 8074

Re: Brake down or schematic for 1956 354

I think I have a fuelpump eccentric somewhere in my unused parts collection. Its for a 392, if they are interchangable (experts could weigh in on that) you can have it if you don't find yours. Its basically a cup shape with a keyway slot. Also have an oilpump and centersump pickup, again not sure if...
by NE57
Fri Oct 29, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: 354 Hemi build
Replies: 32
Views: 44455

Re: 354 Hemi build

>This will make you laugh.....I have no car to put it in!!! I'm not laughing, I did the same thing! I got the 392 and started on that. I looked around for a suitable body but anything that I liked and knew the motor would fit easy...was just too much money. I was hoping for a 63-66 full size Dodge o...
by NE57
Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: 354 Hemi build
Replies: 32
Views: 44455

Re: 354 Hemi build

Yeah the guides are pressed so your shop will have to do that. You have a choice of iron or bronze guides. I went with my shop's recommendation of iron as its longer lasting and since its a street machine longevity trumps any minor gains from bronze. They way he explained it was the reason to go to ...
by NE57
Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:30 am
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: 354 Hemi build
Replies: 32
Views: 44455

Re: 354 Hemi build

Just try to get a good compressor. I made the mistake of buying a Craftsman. POS. The jaws that grab the retainer bent sideways and there's not enough throw to the handle. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00999887000P?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5 Here's what I bought. Its billed as...
by NE57
Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:09 pm
Forum: Projects and Products
Topic: Another source for early Hemi parts gone
Replies: 11
Views: 12923

Re: Another source for early Hemi parts gone

My hemi says yippee! My GF does not, "There goes my new refrigerator"
by NE57
Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: Oil pickup repair
Replies: 0
Views: 2800

Oil pickup repair

I tried to post this under tips and tricks but it wouldn't let me. One of the tabs broke on the bar that goes across the stock pickup screen. A simple fix but since I've never seen such a repair online I thought it might be worthwhile to post it anyway. I used a laser welder but it could be done by ...
by NE57
Sat Oct 02, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: windage tray, oil pan Qs
Replies: 2
Views: 4939

Re: windage tray, oil pan Qs

Yeah well I still have the big valve heads so maybe someday, or else they will help finance the project. If anyone recalls, I mentioned that I couldn't be guaranteed that new rockers or custom valves would definitely solve my problem, as this fella on ebay experience (I hadn't even thought about the...
by NE57
Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
Topic: windage tray, oil pan Qs
Replies: 2
Views: 4939

windage tray, oil pan Qs

Does it make any real difference if you mount the tray closer to or further from the crank? I'm using a Milodon SB Mopar tray. How much clearance should be below a stock oil pickup? I had to beat the sump to get some clearance back because it had been squashed at some point, so I don't really have a...
by NE57
Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Compression Problems 426 Hemi
Replies: 5
Views: 8827

Re: Compression Problems 426 Hemi

yeah well a vaccum test too.