Re: IML: unlimited supply of idiots

[David Whitney <david.whitney@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey, Drake --

No Imperial came with the 426 hemi, largely because of noise.  Many of the
engine's performance features added to the decibel and vibration level, and
it was not Imperialistic enough to be offered as an option.  Imperials went
directly from the 413 in '65 to the 440 in '66.  Since the stock hp ranged
around the mid-300s, the 440 was sufficiently powerful and quiet.  In fact,
that's why so many mid- to late '60s Imperials (and lesser Mopars) have
timing chain failure.  The stock gear teeth are nylon, an engineering
blunder that slipped through as part of the noise reduction effort.
Happily, aftermarket gear teeth and even late OEM parts are sturdier.  The
hemi did not suffer from this design flaw.

A 426 hemi would fit, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you like noise
while driving.  Now, old style hemi is another chapter, but I don't think
that was your question.

-- David






                                                                                                                                              
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Wow! that's pretty sad. The Lebaron looked like a great restoration
project. Does anyone know what years the Imperial had Hemi engines or
perhaps what models? Were Hemi engines an option or standard in some?

Ct. Drakeula

dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
 This is another example, where the engine was pulled out for a toy car.
 Can
 these leather seats be saved?

 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34204&item=4510029682&rd=1


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