Hello all. I am thinking about buying a 331 hemi. Not sure which one it is yet. My question is...Where is the best place to buy a rebuild kit? I would like to make some power with it too. This would be for a rat rod project. Is $1000 to much for one too?
I was also given this as the casting number. 13268129-1. Not sure if that was the right number. It doesn't match anything on the net.
331 hemi rebiuld kits
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331 hemi rebiuld kits
The hemi is all I have for my Rat Rod.....1956 354 HEMI
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Re: 331 hemi rebiuld kits
I would recommend Hot Heads. Bob Walker is the owner and is great to deal with, and the customer service is as good as it gets. They have the most extensive lineup of parts and accessories of any place dealing in early hemi parts. If it's available for the early hemis then Bob probably has it.
http://www.hothemiheads.com/
http://www.hothemiheads.com/
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Re: 331 hemi rebiuld kits
casting #s are 7 digits & you have 8, so you need to get the right numbers. If it is a short tail 54/55 that's not a bad price, a bit high if a 51-3 long tail.
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Re: 331 hemi rebiuld kits
That # does not show up in any of my data, however...since the numbers tend to run sequentially... it's below the 1952 casting numbers, in my book. Can you get the number off the front, top, center of the block? it's stamped, not cast.
Chuck Stevens
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I am trying to get that number. I might call him tomorrow to have him look.
The hemi is all I have for my Rat Rod.....1956 354 HEMI
Re: 331 hemi rebiuld kits
---------------Hemi8me wrote:I am trying to get that number. I might call him tomorrow to have him look.
As previously stated, you need to get the stamped numbers from the front/top of the block to find out exactly what the engine is. Basically though, if it's a 331 from a car, truck or even an industrial application it should be ok and a candidate for rebuilding. If it's
a truck or industrial 331, you'll need to switch to passenger car-style heads and intake if you plan on making serious power. Then to make those work, you'll also need to use the passenger car-style front cover, water pump and water manifold to be compatible with the passenger car-style heads and intake. Not a big deal, so long as you know that going in and factor that into the price. The only real caution would be if the engine is a marine hemi. They can be adapted/converted to automotive use, but you're looking at a lot more expense and changes, including plugging some extra holes cast into the block and replacing the crank, cam, cam drive, distributor and other parts with automotive-style pieces. Again, nothing wrong with that so long as you have the budget for it and you know what you're getting into *before* you buy it.
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It was out of a car. The tranny is still attached to it.
The hemi is all I have for my Rat Rod.....1956 354 HEMI
Re: 331 hemi rebiuld kits
If the engine is stuck, insist on him removing the tranny.Hemi8me wrote:It was out of a car. The tranny is still attached to it.
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Follow up. I did not buy this engine.
The hemi is all I have for my Rat Rod.....1956 354 HEMI