Is the 426 Hemi a traditional hot rod engine?

What do you think when you see a 426 Hemi in a traditional hot rod? Puke or drool?

Why does/doesn't it work in a hot rod?

Thanks!

Dave

 

I either think of Muscle cars or these.....






Both are fine but I wouldn't put it in a Hot Rod. Full out drag car (stock body or flopper type) but not something open wheeled unless you were aiming for late 60's early 70's style.

Cool motor though.

 

Who cares if its traditional,,,,,,its badass.

If you mean late 50s or earlier traditional, nope, it isn't. It can'y be because they weren't available. Unless you are building a PURE traditional ride, I would have no hesitation using it. It will always draw a crowd.

 

Are you really going to make me answer this!?

 

To get back on track, They are cool in any kind of car. The main thing is, it has to be 60's or 70's style. It would look dumb in a 40's style rod.

 

Ahh, those words again. It depends on what you define as 'traditional'.
What 'Hotrod' are we talking about.

If it's a Willys, sure. I couldn't think of a better engine to power one of the most iconic Hotrod's of all time. Even if it's an A Model coupe with bigs 'n littles and a straight axle. I think that's traditional.

Shoehorning an elephant into a '32 roadster that looks more at home on a dirt track or the drylakes, then no, it's not traditional.

 

late models are only good when theyre on 93%...





TH

 

I'd use it. Why not? I'm not sure if Ii'd necessarily put it in a '40s car, but '50s & '60s - absolutely!

 

Street + Rod

 

in a custom?
sleeper mmmmmm????

i know this is about hot rods.sorry got side tracked

 

Bolt on a set of cast finish M/T valve covers and an 8:71 GMC blower on it... The people will smile.

 

Hey...since this thread already has drama ...let me say, no, you are not right about that


I can't define cars...but I know a not-a-street rod when I see it ..did I say that right

edit: Yes it is a 426, not a early hemi, and no, it's not mine

 

Why do you ask ???? Do you have 1 ???? Lets see it !!!!! & What are you putting it in ???? This thread is useless without pic's !!!! prewarcars4me what about cars with 265's ????

 

Summers Bros.' Goldenrod traditional? Naaah . . .

 

Flathead, Nailhead, Caddy, Olds, Hemi, ANYTHING but a SMALL BLOCK CHEVY!!!!!!

 

Are you serious? No to a small block Chevy? Ok, that's a new one.

A 426 Hemi in anything is BADASS!

 

396 or 454 or 502,screams street rod

 

prewarcars4me i'm on your side, thanks for saying what you said.

Newbie or not you are right on the mark!

 

id say the 426 is as traditional as most other v8's

but for me if you want to be way traditional with a hemi then you should run a whale instead of an elephant

but do what YOU like and say to HELL with the naysayers

 

I love hemis in a mopar or any other car, but for a rod I would say 392 and smaller hemis are more traditional for that era.......

 

DOH, brain fart.

Thanks.

 

I like them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xei7bzwhP4w

Stan

 

The key word here is traditional! With that said then no 426 Hemis! If its traditional then it needs a rear distributor/magneto period. I am not knocking a 426 but thats a muscle car motor not a traditional hot rod motor.

 

what the hell are you talking about? wasn't the 426 hemi an option for willys in 33, 40 and 41?

sorry, nobody else said it.

 

why does traditional have to be 40s-50s??i love that era the most for hotrods.but were building my Dads 33 ford 5window as a mid 60s drag inspired car powrd by a 426 with injec.that motor came out in 64.so yeah its traditional.i'll post some pics when we get it done.

 

If you never open the hood would that make a difference? Well, let me tell you (being a firm chevy believer) if I ever find myself in posession of a 426 you can rest assured it will find it's way into a '32 Ford that has my name on the title. Another thing you can count on is it will have 3 pedals.

Frank