Re: [FWDLK] Hemi question

["The Holmgren's" <paulholm@INDY.NET>]

Joseph Bouboulis wrote:
>
> Technically it is just a .130 overbore. The crank rods etc. are all the
> same. Only question is if there is enough meat in the cylinder walls. Even
> if there was (which I am not sure) at the time it was built, 50 years of
> rusting in the coolant jacket can make the walls porous. A .130 overbore is
> A LOT. I would say you should get the cylinder walls sonic tested to verify
> the thickness prior to boring. And even then you may find after boring that
> there is one or more spots that are too porous which would require
> sleeving.
>
> I'd think it'd be a lot cheaper to find a 354 block and rebuild it with
> your crank, rods, etc. Plus If you can get a whole 354 I beleive the later
> heads are better than the earlier 331 heads (bigger valves & ports).
>
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> Can a 54 331 Chrysler be bored out to 354?  Is  it just a bore and piston
> swap, or is there more to it than that?  The  motor is in  57 DeSoto that I
> may buy if I can get the deal  right.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian Cooper

WHOA THERE on this topic!!!!

The Desoto Hemi IS NOT a chrysler hemi!!!!

There are differences.

Check this place for information  http://www.powerplayhemi.com/
--
Paul Holmgren
Hoosier Corps #33, L-6
2 57 300-C's in Indy