Thread: a Hemi in my '32???

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Bill the early style (1951-8) Hemi's are complet;y different than the latter 426 style, and yes there are tranny adaptors available for those engines.

There was no 392 Dodge Hemi. THe largest Hemi made by that division was the 325 CI.

I've often wondered aobut the 392 kit, if you go that route keep us posted.

.....Mike, I called Sanderson & those headers are for a 392 Chrysler Hemi. I told them that Dodge didn't make a 392 but they didn't seem concerned.
I will keep you informed if I go the PAW route. As I mentioned years ago {15 or so} I had a problem with an engine kit I got from them {something to do with the machining on the block}. But they made good on it although it cost me extra money for the engine builder. AND just a few months ago I called them, asked if they had something in stock, the guy said "yes, I'll put your name on it to save it for you". I told him I was driving 3 hours round trip & I'd be in tomorrow. He said "no problem". Well when I got there the next day not only didn't he save it for me BUT they didn't even have the part in stock!!! Glad it was he's day off or I'd probably be 86'ed for life from PAW!!! So I do have sort of a 'bad taste' in my mouth for them! .... Anyway, Mike is there a way that's just as easy as the PAW kit to go about an early Hemi build???

Originally Posted by billlsbird

..... but they didn't seem concerned.
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Sounds like nothing's changed at Sanderson.............

As an alternative to PAW you can try Bob Walker at http://www.hothemiheads.com .

Part of the confusion on the "Dodge" Hemi's was caused by the use of the "leftover" 331 and 354 Chrysler engines in some Dodge trucks after Chrysler had jumped to the 392 motor.

Cheers, Mark

And for the TH400 to 392 adapter you can call Pat at Wilcap in Pismo.

http://www.wilcap.com/Hemi.html#392350

Cheers, Mark

.....Thanks for the links Mark.... Hummm, did some reading on the Hemi web sites & it seems the Hemi Crate Motors aren't built very well. LOTS of problems with them running right, leaks, etc. $12 to $16 grand straight from the factory & there not built well??? I guess so...... Also read how the aluminum heads for the 392 motors have smaller combustion chambers to raise the compression which won't work with a supercharger. So it looks like the easiest & cheapest way is to use an all iron 392 which means an 800 pound motor.... Maybe I should reconsider my idea???
Thanks again to all, Bill

Ford hemi or boss engine,lots more hp than the old hemi and they look good also.......