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RE: I never said they did.

Posted by pictureguy (A) on May 13, 2017 at 13:27:17

In Reply to: I never said they did. posted by Michael Samra on May 13, 2017 at 12:36:13:

Michael,
Your FIRST line in the OP said 'Cadillac Engine'. Mis-Write?

Also, and it's a minor point, Chrysler made smaller 'hemis' than the 392 before that size hit the big time. Too many, indeed, for me to keep track of. Differences existed between Chrysler / Dodge /DeSoto and Plymouth.
I think there was a 354 at one point, in the 60s which MIGHT be the engine in question.
My '56 Windsor had a 331, with a WCFB 4bbl carb. It was a modified Wedge Head, similar to what GM did years later in the form of the big block Chevy in 396 / 427 sizes among others.
I don't know if it was the same block, but a 331 Hemi was also made during those years.

My 331 really ran fine. I think it was 250hp? 225hp? And was called the poly-something head. The bottom of the valve cover was 'scalloped'to provide access to the plugs.

I don't know the timeline, but suspect the 392 was only in the Chrysler 300 'letter cars' of the time.
I also don't think the 426 was a direct upgrade to the 392, but rather a clean-sheet design using all that was known. (a lot, it would seem)

As a total aside, Chrysler made some great engines. The 340 'six pack' was a monster. Just incredible acceleration.

If I could own ONE collectible car? Probably the 300-D 2nd choice would be a 427 Impala Convertible / 4speed. Both real road burners.
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