Thread: 1955 chrysler 331 hemi intakes

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i just purchased a 331 it dose not have a intake manifold tho i have one picked out but im not sure if it will work.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-226040/
if this one wont can somebody suggest a good place to find one

That intake would be a big NO.

Try Hot Hemi Heads

http://www.hothemiheads.com/

Click on the Chrysler icon and look under intake manifolds.

or search E Bay.

Basically any 55-58 331/354/392 Hemi intake will work on your 55.

I just read one of your previous posts where you list the engine as a Fire Dome. What do the valve covers or plug wire covers say on them?

The reason I ask is that the Fire Dome is a DeSoto engine while the Fire Power is the Chrysler engine. Parts do NOT interchange between the 2 engines.

Mike is going to be the expert on this one. From what I've heard, there were so many variations of Hemis made back then and lots of stuff is not interchangeable. Also, dust off your Visa card.........you are going to need it.

Don

ya that was an accident i meant fire power.
i have noticed nothing is cheap which sucks cuz im in school right now and school has eaten up all my money

"......i have noticed nothing is cheap......."

Welcome to the wonderfull world of the Chrysler Hemi

You might want to poke around in here....there is a fair amount of early Hemi info.

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=42

[QUOTE=Mike P;373684]"......i have noticed nothing is cheap......."

Welcome to the wonderfull world of the Chrysler Hemi

They sure are purdy though when done right.

Don

My 392



You are correct, not cheap. Just be patient, it's worth it. Took me nearly 60years to get a Hemi, especially one of the good ole ones .
Bob Walker at Hot Heads very helpful, and willing to help all he can.

Jack

i sold one for a red ram many years ago cheap. i will not even get in to the 426 street hemi and all the many parts to the build 392s .oh well i like to have the stuff back now

Pat most people who build these darn things will tell you the initial purchase of the Hemi is usually the CHEAP part of the whole project.

Originally Posted by Mike P

Pat most people who build these darn things will tell you the initial purchase of the Hemi is usually the CHEAP part of the whole project.

well yep i know the price of any thing is more then one would think. i have been there done it

Originally Posted by Mike P

Pat most people who build these darn things will tell you the initial purchase of the Hemi is usually the CHEAP part of the whole project.

Absodamnlutely, but it is so worth it.

Jack