Thread: 1955 chrysler 331 hemi intakes
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12-29-2009 05:26 PM #1
1955 chrysler 331 hemi intakes
i just purchased a 331 it dose not have a intake manifold tho i have one picked out but im not sure if it will work.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-226040/
if this one wont can somebody suggest a good place to find one
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12-29-2009 06:22 PM #2
That intake would be a big NO.
Try Hot Hemi Heads
http://www.hothemiheads.com/
Click on the Chrysler icon and look under intake manifolds.
or search E Bay.
Basically any 55-58 331/354/392 Hemi intake will work on your 55.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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12-29-2009 06:29 PM #3
I just read one of your previous posts where you list the engine as a Fire Dome. What do the valve covers or plug wire covers say on them?
The reason I ask is that the Fire Dome is a DeSoto engine while the Fire Power is the Chrysler engine. Parts do NOT interchange between the 2 engines.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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12-29-2009 06:35 PM #4
Mike is going to be the expert on this one. From what I've heard, there were so many variations of Hemis made back then and lots of stuff is not interchangeable. Also, dust off your Visa card.........you are going to need it.
Don
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12-29-2009 06:53 PM #5
ya that was an accident i meant fire power.
i have noticed nothing is cheap which sucks cuz im in school right now and school has eaten up all my moneyLast edited by ej1928; 12-29-2009 at 06:56 PM.
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12-30-2009 03:04 AM #6
"......i have noticed nothing is cheap......."
Welcome to the wonderfull world of the Chrysler Hemi
You might want to poke around in here....there is a fair amount of early Hemi info.
http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=42I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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12-30-2009 06:45 AM #7
[QUOTE=Mike P;373684]"......i have noticed nothing is cheap......."
Welcome to the wonderfull world of the Chrysler Hemi
They sure are purdy though when done right.
Don
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12-30-2009 10:51 AM #8
My 392
You are correct, not cheap. Just be patient, it's worth it. Took me nearly 60years to get a Hemi, especially one of the good ole ones .
Bob Walker at Hot Heads very helpful, and willing to help all he can.
JackLast edited by moparjack44; 12-30-2009 at 10:54 AM.
K.I.S.S.
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12-30-2009 04:42 PM #9
i sold one for a red ram many years ago cheap. i will not even get in to the 426 street hemi and all the many parts to the build 392s .oh well i like to have the stuff back nowIrish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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12-30-2009 05:41 PM #10
Pat most people who build these darn things will tell you the initial purchase of the Hemi is usually the CHEAP part of the whole project.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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12-30-2009 08:34 PM #11
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12-31-2009 05:42 AM #12
Welcome to CHR. I think that you need to hook up your vacuum advance. At part throttle when cruising you have less air and fuel in each cylinder, and the air-fuel mixture is not as densely packed...
MSD 8360 distributor vacuum advance