Thread: Project $ 3 K Is Underway

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I picked the Hemi's I have up over ten years ago before they REALLY started to get popular (expensive) again, but even so they were kind of pricey.

The 3 I have (2 331's and 354) were all acquired through horse trading so I didn't get hurt too bad on the initial acquisition. Looks Like I got really lucky on the 354 I'm going to refeshen up for the 57 (it has fairly low mileage since it was rebuilt), it's been bored .040 (it's now a 361) and the rods already resized. It goes to the macine shop tomorrow and I'll post an update when it comes back and I start building it.

Yeah as far as parts, it's kind of an expensive build

Gasket set $150.

Rod Bearings $110

Main Bearings $110

Cam (only) $200

Waterpump/
oilfilter conversions $100

Pushrods (adjustable) $130

Valve Covers $400


The rest of the parts needed are on par with what it would normally cost to build most other V8s.

I got lucky on the intakes I have and have less than $100 in each (however they would currently go for $600-1000 each on E Bay).

Transmisssion adaptors normally run around $500, but fortunatly I can build my own 4 speed conversions for about $100.

But when all is said and done you just can't beat the visual impact.......... (this is the one that's torn down for the 57 right now)