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Re: thickness; '69/earlier 440 forged steel versus 426 HEMI
[Re: JohnRR]
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03/11/14 09:36 PM
03/11/14 09:36 PM
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But the hemi pistons are heavier than the wedge pistons.
And added to the mix is he used 440 rods which are shorter than hemi rods so he either has a heavier piston because it is .100 or so taller , or he has lower compression because the piston isn't up as high as it should be ... unless he used a 12.0 piston ? then there was the weight added to the crank to balance for a hemi ???
Lower compression would be the correct answer............. and my hairdresser is impressed............. Oh wait, I don't have one of those........ 
TroyHouston Mopar Connection Club'69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)
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Re: thickness; '69/earlier 440 forged steel versus 426 HEMI
[Re: 71birdJ68]
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03/13/14 11:12 AM
03/13/14 11:12 AM
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I would suggest finding out just what you have. Then if I remember what you said you have Hemi pullies, right? You can get a Pro Race brand blancher that is the same thickness as a Hemi one. They are better, and after it is painted you really can't tell the difference. Thats what I did.
I have that balancer for my hemi , painted it will look somewhat correct but it has wedge depth hub , will still need the spacer.
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Re: thickness; '69/earlier 440 forged steel versus 426 HEMI
[Re: 3twos]
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03/13/14 05:15 PM
03/13/14 05:15 PM
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The difference between the 2 measurements is 11/16...give or take the tongue on a metal tape measure 3/4 would suffice.
So what is the dimension of the thick part of the hemi balancer or the part that is visual? And what is the dimension of the 440 balancer that was referenced?
Wedge 15/16"
Hemi 1-5/8"
Pictured is a factory dimensioned Hemi balancer that is fully degreed..Ive had it for 25 years..Prob an old DC piece..
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