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Started my 392 Hemi today #1365320
01/06/13 07:22 PM 01/06/13 07:22 PM
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I fired off my 392 Hemi today. Some background, I bought the motor 5 years ago off of Craigslist. It had been rebuilt and the guy had $11,000 in receipts including roller rockers and a fair amount of bling from Hot Heads. I had retoruqed everything in the lower end and repaired some things I felt were incorrect in the top end. To make a long story short, it fired and runs well! So far, I'm very happy! When I figure out how to take and post a video I will. Its always a big boost when your project runs.
Arno

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Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365321
01/06/13 07:31 PM 01/06/13 07:31 PM
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Cool,what car is it in?
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: wannadrag] #1365322
01/06/13 09:09 PM 01/06/13 09:09 PM
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Its in a 34 Dodge Highboy coupe with a 4 speed that I've been slowly getting together over the last 6 years. It feels really good to have it "breathe" after working so long on it.
Arno

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Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365323
01/06/13 10:15 PM 01/06/13 10:15 PM
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Congtats Blarno, that first fire up gets the blood flowing for sure.
The next major step is getting it moving under its own power, which I'm betting is not far away.
Shortly after the first movement under its own power comes the first test drive.

After that first test drive, all hope of finishing anything else evaporates, at least for me, all I want to do is drive. Those days are getting close for you my friend, spring is so far away.........Gene
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: poorboy] #1365324
01/06/13 10:38 PM 01/06/13 10:38 PM
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Congtats Blarno, that first fire up gets the blood flowing for sure.
The next major step is getting it moving under its own power, which I'm betting is not far away.
Shortly after the first movement under its own power comes the first test drive.

After that first test drive, all hope of finishing anything else evaporates, at least for me, all I want to do is drive. Those days are getting close for you my friend, spring is so far away.........Gene



That's exactly how I feel Poorboy! Clutch, trans, steering, and rear, including brakes, are done. Once I put the body back on, technically, it's driveable. Lot's of work still to do but, it will be tempting!
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365325
01/06/13 11:37 PM 01/06/13 11:37 PM
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A Big Congratulations Arno!
I know what a great feeling it is to finally hear it run after waiting for so long.
It will be a motivating push too I bet!
Mark

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Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: Hemi Allstate] #1365326
01/07/13 12:14 AM 01/07/13 12:14 AM
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A Big Congratulations Arno!
I know what a great feeling it is to finally hear it run after waiting for so long.
It will be a motivating push too I bet!
Mark



Thanks Mark!
Haven't heard from you in awhile. How's the Allstate coming?
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365327
01/07/13 01:28 AM 01/07/13 01:28 AM
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Congrat's on getting it started and running.
It will be an Awesome car when you get it done.
I Love the looks of the car and the power plant you have in it.
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Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: His and Her 69's] #1365328
01/07/13 02:29 AM 01/07/13 02:29 AM
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congrats on the engine running,,,you know the old saying ??? when it runs..its done,,,,,

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1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod
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Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: fstfish66] #1365329
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Good job.

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365330
01/07/13 05:01 PM 01/07/13 05:01 PM
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THAT IS GREAT Arno

I bet it feels fantastic to finally hear it run
I know that is a big day for me
and bet it sounds great too...

cant wait till the day my truck starts up, this year for sure

again Congrats on the start up ron...
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: Mopar Ron] #1365331
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Thanks all for your comments. I believe I finally figured out the video link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raRprZfExbQ
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365332
01/07/13 10:50 PM 01/07/13 10:50 PM
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GOOD JOB ARNO ! it sounds pretty healthy and should put big smiles on ya when you get to take the first ride !
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365333
01/08/13 03:08 AM 01/08/13 03:08 AM
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Thanks all for your comments. I believe I finally figured out the video link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raRprZfExbQ



is that your first time running that motor ? roller cam or flat tappet??? have you broken in that cam ?? frame and drive line look GREAT, all mopar can i hear a HELL YEAH,,,

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1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod
2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver
2015 cherokee
2013 R/T classic
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: fstfish66] #1365334
01/09/13 12:54 AM 01/09/13 12:54 AM
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Thanks all for your comments. I believe I finally figured out the video link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raRprZfExbQ



is that your first time running that motor ? roller cam or flat tappet??? have you broken in that cam ?? frame and drive line look GREAT, all mopar can i hear a HELL YEAH,,,


Thanks fstfish66,
This was the day after the cam break in. It is a flat tappet cam.
Arno
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365335
01/09/13 11:45 PM 01/09/13 11:45 PM
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Dude, that's awesome! Congrats! Can't wait to build mine.

I would love to find old couple like that or a 57 Dodge truck/panel to drop mine in to. One of these days.

Can't wait for the video! Maybe one of you driving it showing us what second gear is all about. What gears are you running?

Moparlee
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: B1arno] #1365336
01/10/13 12:31 PM 01/10/13 12:31 PM
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looks great!

what brand valve covers are on your motor?
Re: Started my 392 Hemi today [Re: Robbins] #1365337
01/10/13 11:11 PM 01/10/13 11:11 PM
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Dude, that's awesome! Congrats! Can't wait to build mine.

I would love to find old couple like that or a 57 Dodge truck/panel to drop mine in to. One of these days.

Can't wait for the video! Maybe one of you driving it showing us what second gear is all about. What gears are you running?



Thanks Robbins,
It took me over a year of serious looking to find what I wanted. I'm running 3.23s right now but I'm looking for some 3.91s to go in it eventually.
Arno

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