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I'm getting closer. The plumbing is done and now the wiring is getting done. I know it's not old, but maybe someone will like it I hope.
Could someone please let me know the overall length of Dodge 241 hemi spark plug tubes. Thank you, Bill
I cut some material and tubing for a tunnel ram for the raised block Desoto. As soon as I get some money I'll have it welded. If it works, perhaps...
I recently sold a Desoto 330 hemi on Ebay. I had removed the cam and checked it for lift. I kept on checking each lobe to make sure I wasn't going...
I am having issues with some rocker arms on a 440. I got a set of aftermarket rocker arms for my 440 Mopar and they seem to be a little short. It...
I had a reground stock cam in my 341 with specs of 272 X .465". I took it out and got a steel roller cam from Contrerras that is 282 X .475. With...
I recently helped my grandson replace the clutch in his 87 Mustang. It is a 5-speed and I believe it is refered to as a T5. I couldn't help but...
This post isn't supposed to mean anything. I just had to show this photo of the Adams and Enriquez dragster with a turbocharged 392. The motor had...
So far I have had 2 rocker arms break in my Desoto hemis. From now on I will have them magged just like the rods. Bill
For those concerned about camshaft options for the Desoto hemis, Natchi at Contreras can set you up with a new roller cam and it's very...
I'm helping a buddy with a 241. He's putting it in a 64 Valiant wagon. The pistons are the original factory units. With the short block...
After I rebuild a motor I pre-lube it with a drill until I hear no more air and there is a good pressure reading. What about the transmission....
I've been wondering about something for sometime. Before I fire up a rebuilt engine I prelube it with a drill until I hear no more air in the...
I've been working with the old Desoto hemis for over 40 years now and I just ran across something that is confusing to me. According to my old...
Been trying to post photos but have no luck except on the avatar. Any help out there?
Has anyone out there put a late model T5 transmission on an early hemi? I just changed a clutch in an 89 Mustang and was amazed at how light and...
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I've been messing with these old Desoto hemis for over 40 years now and have had several stock cams reground for performance. I just got a new...
About a dozen years ago or so I saw a drag racing film on TV that was hosted by Bruce Dern. It was about 90 minutes long if I recall. It was an...
If you have a Desoto hemi and want more than just a hotter grind on a stock core, you can now get new roller cams for the Desoto hemis. I just...
Does anyone know the bore spacing on a 331 Chrysler hemi?
I am building a 341 Desoto hemi. I had modified a 340 timing gear set for it but discovered that the noise from the gears will upset the knock...
I am building a Desoto 341 hemi for my 67 Valiant. I had to raise the motor quite a bit in order for the exhaust to clear the stock steering box....
I am currently helping a friend put a 2007 Dodge 5.7 hemi into a 1970 Plymouth Satellite. The engine is in and the exhaust hooked up. We have yet...
Does anyone actually make a new cam core for the raised block desotos? I'm on my third Desoto engine and am stuck using a regrind again. The last...
I'm helping a friend put a 5.7 from an 07 truck into a 1970 Plymouth Satellite. So far we have the engine installed. It has a wire feed throttle...
Has anyone out there put a 5.7 hemi into a late 60s Mopar B-body? I'm helping a buddy do it and we are wondering if the stock exhaust manifolds...
Well I've been having trouble getting my head gaskets on my Desoto 341 Hemi.to seal. I got in a hurry and didn't notice that the cylinder bore on...
I just inherited a 68 225 slant six motor and would like to build it up. Does anyone know where to obtain a high performance oil pump for one of...
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