Re: IML: 354 Hemi Industrial

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 It sounds, like this could also be a marine type engine. The 331, and some early 354s had the 2-1bbl. carbs.I can't find my 354 book, but the 331 was rated at 200 BHP, but at 3800 rpm. If this is an industrial engine, it should have a governor on the dist. If its marine it wont.The 331, also has a deep block, and the flywheel would recess back in the block.I wouldn't worry too much about the HP rating, the 4bbl, and higher rpm, should do it.It's also interesting there was a mileage rating, these engines were used in marine,fork-lifts, aircraft towters, generators,etc. And some trucks.Does it have exhaust manifolds, if so that may also help identify it.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: ajl <alacaria@xxxxxxxxx> 
>
> > Hi Everyone; 
> > 
> > I have a unique situation. My son purchased a 1956 Imperial, it is a decent 
> > car with a very nice interior. It sat in a garage for the last 20 years. 
> > The one thing missing is an engine. Someone carefully removed the engine 
> > with great care, left everything else intact. 
> > 
> > I have just started looking for an engine for it. A gentleman close to me 
> > has a 1957 Industrial Hemi with 39,000 miles. It is set up with 2 single 
> > barrel carburetors, which I would change out for a 4 bbl set up. From my 
> > research, the industrial Hemi has lower compression and hardened valve 
> > seats for low maintenance. The horsepower rating on a Industrial Hemi is 
> > 218HP. The 354 Hemi that was in the 56 Imperial has a 
> 280hp rating. 
> > 
> > My question is this: 
> > 
> > My sons Imperial has the 2 speed powerflite transmission in it. If we use 
> > this Hemi would it have enough oomph to get it around especially pulling 
> > hills? Also when they state an industrial Hemi at 218hp, is it with a 2 
> > single barrel setup, if so how much more horsepower, if any, would adding 
> > the 4 bbl carburetor on it. 
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > 
> > Anthony 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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