354 or 392? Hemi? Questions?

You want a non extended bell block. That would be 1954 and newer. A 331 if is a true hemi not a desoto has tons of available parts including aluminum heads. They came with a factory forged crank and is capable of handling 1000+HP with good rods and pistons. I was going to go That route with a large turbo, but added up the cost and decided hell no. I had a hard time finding a decent core for a decent price. All I found was dreamers wanting more then 3-4000 for a motor that sat for 20+yrs in there shed.

They use SBM timing sets, you can get a SBM dizzy to fit modified or buy it pre modified from msd or the likes. Thy even make solid roller cams for them if you want to get crazy. Pistons are not real expensive cuz the bore is common sized. the 392 is taller and wider then the 354-331 stuff. Like said before a 331 can be a 354 with a 331 casting from the factory. I don't know why they did that, but is bet it was insurance or class racing that was the reasoning. I sill look for a deal on one just in case I desire together crazy for one. However a 426+ hemi is about as cost effective as an old schooler if your planning a major power build.