Started my 392 Hemi today

Posted By: B1arno

Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/06/13 11:22 PM

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

Posted By: wannadrag

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/06/13 11:31 PM

Cool,what car is it in?

Posted By: B1arno

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 01:09 AM

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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Posted By: poorboy

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 02:15 AM

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

Posted By: B1arno

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 02:38 AM

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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!

Posted By: Hemi Allstate

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 03:37 AM

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

Posted By: B1arno

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 04:14 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?

Posted By: His and Her 69's

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 05:28 AM

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.
DRE

Posted By: fstfish66

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 06:29 AM

congrats on the engine running,,,you know the old saying ??? when it runs..its done,,,,,

Posted By: TrWaters

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 07:36 PM

Good job.

Posted By: Mopar Ron

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/07/13 09:01 PM

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...

Posted By: B1arno

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/08/13 02:35 AM

Thanks all for your comments. I believe I finally figured out the video link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raRprZfExbQ

Posted By: moparx

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/08/13 02:50 AM

GOOD JOB ARNO !

it sounds pretty healthy and should put big smiles on ya when you get to take the first ride !

Posted By: fstfish66

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/08/13 07:08 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,,,

Posted By: B1arno

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/09/13 04:54 AM

Quote:

Quote:

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

Posted By: Robbins

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/10/13 03:45 AM

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?

Posted By: whomper1

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/10/13 04:31 PM

looks great!

what brand valve covers are on your motor?

Posted By: B1arno

Re: Started my 392 Hemi today - 01/11/13 03:11 AM

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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