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Current condition of 392 hemi. Waiting for a better harmonic balancer, alternator bracket, flanged spark plug tubes and more $$. I plan to convert to electric fuel pump and alternator first before transplanting motors. I really wish I didn't have to use that screwy water cross-over hose, but it is required when using the aluminum heads on a 392. If I could get a cast one, I would try to make the motor look more stock and run original 1958 gold dual quad air cleaners with gold valve covers. | The 392 is taking me a lot longer to build up than I had hoped. I decided to drop this '55 331 hemi into my Plymouth in the interim to get the conversion process started. I was happy to get it in with only 1/4 to 1/2" extra height and shorty headers. I am enjoying the extra power even though it is no hot rod yet. | Pulled my 392 hemi from the 68 Barracuda I had it in to put it into the '56 Plymouth. Lots of fitment issues in the 'cuda that I hope to avoid by having it in the '56. Still runs well; but I want to rebuild it to freshen it up, put on the aluminum heads and hopefully a streetable roller cam. | Rare casting flaw in the Hot Heads. Bob Walker is one of the nicest people to work with and is replacing the head at no cost to me. |
Original 277 motor before I put in the MP electronic distributor, GM HEI module, and high power E-core coil. | Gotta love those fins and bias plys. Can't wait to see thick smoke billowing out from under them. Currently it is a nice daily driver type car with surprisingly good gas mileage from the 2bbl 277 motor - about 17 mpg. | (2 Comments) Frontside as bought. Is it just me, or does the front bumper seem to stick out too far in front of the car? I am seriously considering moving it back about 4". Do you think that would enhance the look or destroy it? Just a thought. | |
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