IML: 354 Hemi Industrial

[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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