What to look for, when seeing a Hemi.

[Chargerfreak]

This afternoon, maybe, i'm going to look at a Hemi engine that's for sale.
My question is what to look for, where are the numbers what do they mean?
It's supposed to be a early Hemi and the ad doesn't say if it's a 426. Will i see the difference between a 392 and a 426 immediately?

All input is appreciated, haven't really looked into Hemi information before because i never thought to get one.
It's supposed to have a tranny to and he can let the engine run at the place..

A Hemi has the same 727 as a 440 and 383 right??

Greets,
Chris.

[Charger-Bodie]

The early (first generation) Hemi engines had the distributer in the rear.

The 2nd generation Hemi has it in the front , just like a 383 or 440.

[maxwellwedge]

The newer (426) Hemi will accept any 383/440 trans. Hemi trans had beefier innards than most of the big block transmissions but any will bolt up to and function behind the elephant.

[68X426]

Lots of good info available at this site: http://www.mopar1.us/bigblock.html

If what you seek is the crown jewel, then I think that most everyone would say that it is the 426 Hemi Stage I & II, produced from 1964 to 1971, with the casting number of 2468330.

I am not clear where that casting number appears on the block, I think it depends on the year of manufacture and whether it is a Hemi for racing or street use.

Commercial 426 Hemis had the casting number 2658836. Again, location of the number on the block I think depends on the year. I believe they can be built up just like any Hemi.

The site mentioned above has lots of info but not the location of the numbers.

The first generation Hemi is a great motor and should still be considered for a build.

[68X426]

Here is great info from the folks at thehemi.com. This should help you nail down exactly the motor you are looking at (block, heads, intake, exhaust).

BLOCKS 

1324429  1952-1953-1954 276 Hemi 
1330129  1951-1952-1953-1954 331 Hemi 
1551629  1955-1956 331 Hemi 
1558929  1955 291 Hemi 
1619629  1955-1956 331 Hemi 
1619829  1956-1957-1958 354 Hemi 
1632229  1955 270 Hemi 
1635729  270 Hemi 
1636629  1956 330 Hemi 
1673729  1957-1958 392 Hemi 
1856629  1957 341 Hemi 
2468330  1964-1971 426 Hemi 

PISTONS 

1827807  ?? 1958 392 Hemi (10:1) 

CONNECTING RODS 

1324222  331-354 Hemi 
1327417  276-291 Hemi 
1328783  241-270 Hemi 
1630398  315-325 Hemi 
1636609  330-341-345 Hemi 
1673758  392 Hemi 
1821345  331-354 Hemi 

CRANKSHAFTS 

1323335  331 Hemi 
1327417  276 Hemi 
1335001  331 Hemi 
1402034  276-291 Hemi 
1402538  270 Hemi 
1402624  291 Hemi 
1402625  241-270 Hemi 
1409421  331-354 Hemi 
1419421  331-354 Hemi 
1419624  291 Hemi 
1483338  241-270 Hemi 
1523335  354 Hemi 
1617184  354 Hemi 
1619647  354 Hemi 
1630432  315 Hemi 
1635690  354 Hemi 
1635785  330 Hemi 
1671108  270 Hemi 
1673755  392 Hemi 
1731658  270 Hemi 
1735785  341 Hemi 
1736044  345 Hemi 
1739538  315-325 Hemi 
1932610  270 Hemi 

HEADS 

1323333  1951-1952-1953 331 Hemi 
1323336  331 Hemi 
1327373  1952-1953-1954 276 Hemi 
1328362  ?? 241 Hemi 
1328829  1953 241 Hemi 
1486833  1953-1954 331 Hemi 
1539321  1953 "Pam Am" New Yorker (any others?) 
1554132  241-260-270 Hemi 
1556157  1955 331 Hemi 
1613608  1954-1955 291 Hemi 
1616608  1954-1955 276-291 Hemi 
1619823  1956 354 Hemi 
1630029  1956 315 Hemi 
1634864  1954-1956 331 (Industrial?) Hemi 
1635779  1956-1957 330-341-345 DeSoto Hemi 
1677441  1957 354 Industrial Hemi 
1730438  1957-1959 354 Hemi 
1731528  1958 392 Hemi 
1733463  1957-1958 354 Hemi 
1734049  1957 325 Hemi 
1735282  1957-1958 392 Hemi 
1739429  1957 325 Hemi 
1828129  315 (Industrial?) Hemi 
2468016  1964 426 (Cast K) Hemi 
2488596  1964 426 (Early Production or Prototype Race) Hemi 
2531110  1965 426 (Alum "Alcoa") Hemi 
2531695  1965 426 (Alum "Alcoa" Rev B) Hemi 
2531718  426 (A-148) Hemi 
2780559  1966-1971 426 (Cast Iron) Hemi 
2945270  426 (Cast Iron D3) Hemi 
3512015X  426 (D4) Hemi 
3614433  426 (Aluminum) Hemi 

INTAKES 

1327411  Early 1952 DeSoto 276 Hemi 
1409375  1955 270 Hemi 
1409376  Late 1952-1954 DeSoto 276 Hemi 1x2 
1530220  1953-1954 Chrysler New Yorker Pam Am Specials 
1534501  331-354-392 Hemi 1x4 Dual Plane 
1557141  1955 DeSoto 291 Hemi 1x4 
1610472  1956 354 Hemi 
1636620  1956 DeSoto 330 Hemi 1x4 
1637625  1955 392 Hemi 1x4 
1731703  1957 392 Hemi 1x4 
2468045  1964 426 Hemi 2x4 Aluminum Cross Ram (Super Stock) 
2536900  1965-1968 426 Hemi 2x4 Magnesium Cross Ram (A990) 
2780543  1966-1971 426 Hemi 2x4 
426-CH-8A  426 Hemi Hilborn Fuel Injection (12" Stacks) 

EXHAUST MANIFOLDS 

1228084  1955 DeSoto Hemi Round Ports (Unknown) 
140xx20  1955 DeSoto Hemi Round Ports (Unknown) 
1407726  1954 DeSoto 276 Hemi (Driver Side) 
15329892  1955 270 Hemi (Driver Side) 
1637330  1956 DeSoto 330 Hemi Oval Ports (Passenger) 
1637391  1956 DeSoto 330 Hemi Oval Ports (Driver Side) 
2780508  426 Hemi Cast Iron (Passenger) 
3418453  426 Hemi Cast Iron (Driver Side) 

CAMSHAFTS 

1555153  1953 "Pam Am" New Yorker Roller Cam 

[Chargerfreak]

Thanks for the great info guys!!

But without even going there i know now it's a 392. Maybe still worth a build, but than i'd rather go for a 440.

Thanks again,
Chris.

[Nacho-RT74]

I think to fit on a Charger will need some firewall job to fit, due the distributor location.

I know somebody did fit that engine on a black 68 I think and had to give some room for that. I rememeber saw that pic on the old board.

392 engine fancy has been refloated since couple of years now. Even some new emblems for them has been made



http://www.mopartsracing.com/parts/emblems.html

[Chatt69chgr]

The 392 is a nice engine and street rodders love it.  There are companies that sell the parts to rebuild these.  I would say if you can get a deal on the engine you could use it for trade stock to get the 440 you are looking for.  You rarely run across those old hemi's but you run across 440's quite often.  I don't know what the old hemi's go for but the 440's can be had in long blocks for between roughly $300 and $800 depending on where you live.

[Chargerfreak]

Problem is, i live in The Netherlands

440's are available here too, but a lot pricier than in the U.S. Tomorrow i'm going to look for a 440 here. It's a '68 HP 440 block. Already bored etc.

Chris.