PapstXX
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nice work bro
65 Barracuda Gasser + 1956 325 Dodge Hemi Build
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fstfish66
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i didnt see the breather gromets but i get the idea,,,,, 2 questions,,, why did u tap out the crank holes?? didnt like the bolt and nut original set up ?? and what tranny are you using? i see the starter is on the other side,,,, cant wait to see it in the car,,,,keep up the great work
Most of the early hemi websites suggest tapping the crank flange holes for 1/2-20 bolts. It makes it so much easier during assembly. I am using a built T-350 trans and Hot Heads makes a great adaptor for that.....it fits like a glove.
Today was the day!!
I have a number of photos to share with you today.
My Bro-in-law Rob brought his racecar trailer over and we loaded the Barracuda. The following pics show the car coming out of the garage and ending in the trailer......nothing real exciting....but hey, you're looking. These are the teasers....
I have a number of photos to share with you today.
My Bro-in-law Rob brought his racecar trailer over and we loaded the Barracuda. The following pics show the car coming out of the garage and ending in the trailer......nothing real exciting....but hey, you're looking. These are the teasers....
Upon arrival at Rob's shop the real work took place and the little hemi now resides between the fenderwells!! Wow!!
I must say a heartfelt thanks to my Bro-in-law Rob......I certainly could have not done it without you Bro!! Thanks a ton!
I have a bunch of pictures that should pretty much sum up the good work that was accomplished today. It did not happen with out some bumps and bruises, but those are to be expected on a swap like this. There are a couple of issues to be addressed, but at least the engine hoist is put away for now. Here are the pics......if anyone has any questions I'll do my best to answer them. I'll take more pictures as we get nearer to the actual firing up. From now on everything we add to the engine will just make it look better! Thanks, Chip
I must say a heartfelt thanks to my Bro-in-law Rob......I certainly could have not done it without you Bro!! Thanks a ton!
I have a bunch of pictures that should pretty much sum up the good work that was accomplished today. It did not happen with out some bumps and bruises, but those are to be expected on a swap like this. There are a couple of issues to be addressed, but at least the engine hoist is put away for now. Here are the pics......if anyone has any questions I'll do my best to answer them. I'll take more pictures as we get nearer to the actual firing up. From now on everything we add to the engine will just make it look better! Thanks, Chip
SpikeWills69
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Wow! Great progress and that looks so good in that car.
great thread and an amazing build. Keep posting ,love it !
fstfish66
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did u have the headers made or are they from a different application ? looking koool man,,maybe u will be ready for the woood ward dream cruise in mich,,,
scottylack
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love the car! love the build
gotta get some Radir Wheels on that thing...gassers choice!
http://www.radirwheels.com/
gotta get some Radir Wheels on that thing...gassers choice!
http://www.radirwheels.com/
The Woodward cruise is definitely in the picture. I really want to have the car ready for the Chrysler meet at Milan Dragway middle of july.......that is kind of what we are shooting for.
I am so glad that we had the fitment issues of engine mounts and headers done before hand (earlier pics). Knowing that everything "should" bolt up was a tremendous help in he whole process.
The headers were off the small block (chebby) that was in the car. I really liked the way they fit the chassis (fenderwell) so we chopped them off about 12 inches from the block and matched them to new header flanges for the hemi. A nice bit of fab work for sure......and many hours!
Shouldn't be too long and it will growl.......can't wait.
I am so glad that we had the fitment issues of engine mounts and headers done before hand (earlier pics). Knowing that everything "should" bolt up was a tremendous help in he whole process.
The headers were off the small block (chebby) that was in the car. I really liked the way they fit the chassis (fenderwell) so we chopped them off about 12 inches from the block and matched them to new header flanges for the hemi. A nice bit of fab work for sure......and many hours!
Shouldn't be too long and it will growl.......can't wait.
Divenut
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I absolutely love it! Nice job chip77.
Pat
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We spent the night under the car for the most part. This is the first time I have had the car on a hoist and been able to walk beneath it. Straightened up the fuel line and battery cable to the front and installed the other header. It sure is a lot easier doing some of these things from underneath!
PapstXX
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i love your built
thx for sharing
thx for sharing
We carry on!
Thanks for the encouragement everyone! Intake is installed, tri-power in place.
More fitment and some straightening, finished up the battery cables. Then turned again to the engine compartment. Re-did the fuel line and installed the fuel block for the tri-power. Dizzy in and pointed at #1. Started to visualize the plug wire layout and placement (they are just sitting in loose in the pics). A ton of little things to do that all take time and thinking......that's the fun stuff!
Thanks for the encouragement everyone! Intake is installed, tri-power in place.
More fitment and some straightening, finished up the battery cables. Then turned again to the engine compartment. Re-did the fuel line and installed the fuel block for the tri-power. Dizzy in and pointed at #1. Started to visualize the plug wire layout and placement (they are just sitting in loose in the pics). A ton of little things to do that all take time and thinking......that's the fun stuff!
fstfish66
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it had a chebbie in it ????wth,,,
67 prostreet gt
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Nice!!!!
PanGasket
has cork sides
so cool!!
fstfsh66, indeed when I bought the car it had a "383" in it, just not the right manufacturer. The moment I saw the car I envisioned a early hemi sitting between the fenderwells and we almost have that done! Thx
Hi, this is a great project and a possible guide for me on a rebuild a 325 for myself.
I have a 1957 D-500 engine in an old Plymouth street rod, and I am trying to decide to redo the Dodge Hemi, or build something else. I have the special NASCAR heads on it which limit intake choices due to port differences. But other than that, you have blazed a great trail for me to even consider the 325 on all sides of the build.
I am curious for 1/4 mile times and trap speeds Will you drag race it, or is it a show piece?
I have a 1957 D-500 engine in an old Plymouth street rod, and I am trying to decide to redo the Dodge Hemi, or build something else. I have the special NASCAR heads on it which limit intake choices due to port differences. But other than that, you have blazed a great trail for me to even consider the 325 on all sides of the build.
I am curious for 1/4 mile times and trap speeds Will you drag race it, or is it a show piece?
fstfish66
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325 dodge hemi nascar heads ?? never heard of specific nascar heads,,but if they exsist im sure you could trade them for some thing more factory,,,there arent a lot of intake choices to start with on those motors,, 4 bbl 2x4 bbl are hard to come by, and 2 duces,,,, you can get a ton of info on your 325 over at hothemiheads.com
Thanks Suff, indeed this has been an interesting experience. It has been fun trying to keep everyone up to date on the build and installation. I am out on the east coast right now (CT) and my brother in law Rob is diligently thrashing away at all the little stuff while I'm gone. I will post some pictures on our return and bring everyone to speed.
As far as the performance potential of this little hemi, I am not so sure I can answer that. I picked the Dodge because it was the smallest physical size of all the early hemis. I am sure at 300 hp it will not be a dragstrip demon by any means, but I want a dependable, drive anywhere ride......and of course the "wow" factor when I pop the hood!
As always thanks for the interest and responses and prayers!
Best, Chip
As far as the performance potential of this little hemi, I am not so sure I can answer that. I picked the Dodge because it was the smallest physical size of all the early hemis. I am sure at 300 hp it will not be a dragstrip demon by any means, but I want a dependable, drive anywhere ride......and of course the "wow" factor when I pop the hood!
As always thanks for the interest and responses and prayers!
Best, Chip
Fstfish66, my dad got the NASCAR heads from Carl Kiekhaefer founder of Mercury Marine Outboard motors. Carl raced Chrysler 300's and Also a few Dodge D500's around 1955 to 1957. I believe the Kiekhaefer team won 2 championships, he was the first to use team drivers and matching racing suits, along with other improvements that NASCAR follows today... He changed the sport.
These heads were cast in his foundry with larger valves, larger intake ports, and larger and rectangular exhaust ports (not round like factory heads). They don't have a water passageway that goes thru the intake manifold, so when they were used you really had to warm the engine up first, and have a carb plate insulator under the carb. Like mercury marine, we are from Wisconsin too, and my dad picked then up from Carl in 1961 long after they stopped racing NASCAR. The heads were just sitting idle on a shelf. If I find the side by side picture showing the factory heads and these heads, I will post it.
It's just that Chip has really peaked my interest in this motor instead of the 340 I was thinking of using. It would be a show stopper in a 1938 Plymouth P-6 Coupe
These heads were cast in his foundry with larger valves, larger intake ports, and larger and rectangular exhaust ports (not round like factory heads). They don't have a water passageway that goes thru the intake manifold, so when they were used you really had to warm the engine up first, and have a carb plate insulator under the carb. Like mercury marine, we are from Wisconsin too, and my dad picked then up from Carl in 1961 long after they stopped racing NASCAR. The heads were just sitting idle on a shelf. If I find the side by side picture showing the factory heads and these heads, I will post it.
It's just that Chip has really peaked my interest in this motor instead of the 340 I was thinking of using. It would be a show stopper in a 1938 Plymouth P-6 Coupe
PanGasket
has cork sides
Please post some pics. and throw the Hemi in that coupe:cheers:
The hemi all the way!! It definitely would have the wow factor and I can't wait until I'm able to hear and respond to comments like:
"I remember when my (dad, brother, grandpa) bought one just like this back in '65......." or "Yeah, that engine was special order from the dealer." Should be fun for sure.
"I remember when my (dad, brother, grandpa) bought one just like this back in '65......." or "Yeah, that engine was special order from the dealer." Should be fun for sure.
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