Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8
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08/14/11 02:35 AM
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poly,s look cool all dressed up, a reground cam,and 4 bbl intake will hop it up a tad,,different is kool,,,,,but the cost of parts for those motors and the early hemis,, is waay up there,,,, a magnum would be dependable,and cheaper to swap with a carb,verses swapping in the injection,,,
1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD) 1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod 2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver 2015 cherokee 2013 R/T classic
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Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8
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08/15/11 05:41 PM
08/15/11 05:41 PM
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Don't know for sure yet - Going to start going through the engine in earnest this week. It was getting pretty tired overall, smoking a bit. I know the history of this car, I don't think it has had a head off in 55 years! )Oh, and yes, it is a 315 4bbl. says "Super Red Ram" on the valve covers.
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Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8
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08/15/11 08:45 PM
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I can't say about the poly, but I know for sure that the late model 318 bolts in a 55 Desoto that had a 291 Hemi in it. One was a direct bolt on, the other needed one tab extended for the 94 318 Magnum I used. I had mocked it up with 67 318 and it was a bolt in with no mods. They had eliminated one of the bosses on the 94 block so use a different boss hole and add a place to get the bottom bolt attached to the block (r/s if I remember correctly). I'm pretty sure that the poly engine mount bosses (ears) on the block are the same. If I can give you anymore details about the swap pm me and I'll tell you what I can. Kayse and I love the way your car looks, checked it out again at the Nats over the weekend. The pics in your rear window package tray have inspired her to do her own version of strong/great women in history in her 55 Desoto. Now I just need to get the car done.
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8
[Re: 56_Royal_Lancer]
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08/16/11 10:48 AM
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If you decide to do a collage, here is how I did mine: I made the shelf out of luan. Then I ran high-quality copies on the best photo paper I could find. Here's the key: after you glue them down with spray glue, spray the photos with UV protectant available at most craft stores. You saw the photos in my shelf. They have been under all that glass for 3 or 4 years.
some pics of this car please,,,hard to find any one that does any thing with this era mopar,,,,
1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD) 1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod 2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver 2015 cherokee 2013 R/T classic
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Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8
[Re: 56_Royal_Lancer]
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08/16/11 11:11 PM
08/16/11 11:11 PM
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I tried searching for info, but anyone who's used the search function here knows it's "iffy" at best. Anyway, the 315 Poly in my '56 Dodge is pretty much toast and I am thinking later-model V8 & automatic transmission swap. May go small block, may go big block. Would like to do this without spending crazy money, I have a line on both big & small block engines at reasonable prices. I also own a '94 Ram with a 318 & 5-speed, would not be opposed to yanking this drivetrain and converting the '56 to a stick. (Truck is rough). Any input from folks that have done this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mike
I make a harness to do a magnum swap. I have to successful cars done and another harness ready for the same year you are talking. This would use stock efi and have great driveability.
Look in the modern mopar parts forsale section if you are interested in this route. PS i am in dayton ohio if that helps.
Justin
Interested in having you car wired? Drag car, street car, EFI swap?
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Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8
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08/17/11 01:43 PM
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some pics of this car please,,,hard to find any one that does any thing with this era mopar,,,,
For sure, not many people work with these early Forward look cars. Heck, it was at the mopar Nats and a couple guys were overheard muttering about "that Ford they let in". Oh well. In their defense it only says "Dodge" on the dash, but c'mon... Here is the way I ran it for a few years:
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