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- Mon Dec 30, 2002 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Hemi Discussion
- Topic: Hemi heads
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75794
There was no way that any of the big three automakers would work together on engine development back in the 60's . The competition in NASCAR was fierce back then , each trying to outdo the other , with a cubic inch limit of 430 back then , the wedge motors of Ford and GM were topped by the 426 Hemi ...
- Wed Dec 25, 2002 1:18 am
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: New 392 Block Market Viability
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20433
Retro heads
TR , I think Phillip Lofton of Early Hemi Parts .com had something posted . He and a guy from Tenn. are working on that project , they are also trying to get a crankshaft deal going . Phillip also has a repop Cragar blower manifold and many other products .
- Mon Dec 23, 2002 11:16 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: New 392 Block Market Viability
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20433
- Sun Dec 22, 2002 11:49 pm
- Forum: Hemi Timeslips
- Topic: Timeslips
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6906
Timeslips
I am a member of the "Winged Express" AA/FA . At the CHRR , Mike Boyd laid down a 199.88 at 7.30 , pretty good for a tired old '92 on 80%
- Sun Dec 22, 2002 11:25 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: New 392 Block Market Viability
- Replies: 21
- Views: 20433
There are pros and cons one producing a retro block , as long as there is a supply of cores even as high priced as they have become , people will build them . The price would have to be worthwhile as a direct copy has its shortcomings , weak main webs , thin cylinder walls . Most racers have switche...
- Sun Dec 22, 2002 11:10 pm
- Forum: (LEGACY) 331-354-392 HEMIs
- Topic: Hemi Industrial Engines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5824
Industrial heads
Several problems arise when using Ind. heads , the valves are small and usually they used large stems for sodium cooled stems , this can be redone to use performance guides and valves . The center port in the head is NOT a heat riser passage but an extra cooling passage , most passenger and aftermar...