56 de soto hemi

[Pistol Pete]

I would think the headers are going to be an issue. Most 1st generation hemi stuff is either Zoomi's or block huggers.

And welcome to the forum, I'm looking forward to your build.

 

[lowlifeccc]

I would think the headers are going to be an issue. Most 1st generation hemi stuff is either Zoomi's or block huggers.

And welcome to the forum, I'm looking forward to your build.

Should I post some pics as we go

 

[lowlifeccc]

Should I post some pics as we go

Where are you based

 

[Pistol Pete]

Should I post some pics as we go

Absolutely.

 

[Dave6T4]

My neighbour is putting a 1955 DeSoto Hemi and Powerflite in his 1945 Dodge pickup.

 

[66fs]

Hi everyone this is my first post so be nice to me has anyone ever put a 56 desoto hemi in a 66 satellite? It’s sort of in but very tight on the heads and have y stuck with the original steering box

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Nice, I'm redoing a 330 Desoto Hemi to put in a 67 Barracuda. Not there yet, I did research on putting a 354 Chrysler Hemi but quickly decided that was too much for me. The Desoto Hemi is very cool as the motor mounts are pretty much the same as a small block Mopar, so all you need are 66 Satellite 318 motor mount brackets and insulators. The block is 5/8 shorter than a standard 318 but you need a 1 inch adapter plate to mount a modern small block transmission, so the transmission should be 3/8 of an inch farther back in the car. Desoto Hemis are smaller and lighter than a Chrysler Hemi, but can still make plenty of power. Easily 1 hp per cube and they don't stop pulling at 5,000 rpm. Looks like you have a good start with the intake and aluminum timing cover and water pump.

 

[lowlifeccc]

Nice, I'm redoing a 330 Desoto Hemi to put in a 67 Barracuda. Not there yet, I did research on putting a 354 Chrysler Hemi but quickly decided that was too much for me. The Desoto Hemi is very cool as the motor mounts are pretty much the same as a small block Mopar, so all you need are 66 Satellite 318 motor mount brackets and insulators. The block is 5/8 shorter than a standard 318 but you need a 1 inch adapter plate to mount a modern small block transmission, so the transmission should be 3/8 of an inch farther back in the car. Desoto Hemis are smaller and lighter than a Chrysler Hemi, but can still make plenty of power. Easily 1 hp per cube and they don't stop pulling at 5,000 rpm. Looks like you have a good start with the intake and aluminum timing cover and water pump.

Thanks and thanks for the information on engine mounts ect

 

[70chall440]

I put a 56 DeSoto 330 Hemi into a 52 Dodge B3B pickup. I sold the truck to a buddy who is down and AZ and drives the crap out of it.

In my case I installed a 88 Dodge Dakota front clip and made the motor mounts using some generic spool mounts I bought from Speedway motors. I adapted the Hemi to a SB 727 which worked ok. For headers I used Sanderson shorty headers.

In my case I ended up cutting out the center of the firewall and mounting the Hemi rearward and then fabricating covers. This worked out well as it moved the center of gravity back (those engines are not light) but it is tight on the sides. In the rear I made an access panel so that I can get to the distributor easily.

I used a GM water pump with the adapter from Hotheads, a modified SB mopar distributor and electronic ignition. The Dakota steering was a manual rack and pinion so I just left that because there really wasn't a good place to mount a PS pump on the engine. If I were to do it now I would go electric for sure. The truck was not hard to steer really except at really low speeds and with wider front tires.

You should go to the HAMB (forum) as they have a lot of old school 1st Gen hemi guys there.

 

[lowlifeccc]

I put a 56 DeSoto 330 Hemi into a 52 Dodge B3B pickup. I sold the truck to a buddy who is down and AZ and drives the crap out of it.

In my case I installed a 88 Dodge Dakota front clip and made the motor mounts using some generic spool mounts I bought from Speedway motors. I adapted the Hemi to a SB 727 which worked ok. For headers I used Sanderson shorty headers.

In my case I ended up cutting out the center of the firewall and mounting the Hemi rearward and then fabricating covers. This worked out well as it moved the center of gravity back (those engines are not light) but it is tight on the sides. In the rear I made an access panel so that I can get to the distributor easily.

I used a GM water pump with the adapter from Hotheads, a modified SB mopar distributor and electronic ignition. The Dakota steering was a manual rack and pinion so I just left that because there really wasn't a good place to mount a PS pump on the engine. If I were to do it now I would go electric for sure. The truck was not hard to steer really except at really low speeds and with wider front tires.

You should go to the HAMB (forum) as they have a lot of old school 1st Gen hemi guys there.

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That’s really helpful thanks a lot

 

[dart4forte]

Good for you, think outside of the box

 

[matthon]

There is a company that makes an adapter for the cast in bell hemi for a 4 speed Muncie, the company name escapes me.

 

[dart4forte]

I put a 56 DeSoto 330 Hemi into a 52 Dodge B3B pickup. I sold the truck to a buddy who is down and AZ and drives the crap out of it.

In my case I installed a 88 Dodge Dakota front clip and made the motor mounts using some generic spool mounts I bought from Speedway motors. I adapted the Hemi to a SB 727 which worked ok. For headers I used Sanderson shorty headers.

In my case I ended up cutting out the center of the firewall and mounting the Hemi rearward and then fabricating covers. This worked out well as it moved the center of gravity back (those engines are not light) but it is tight on the sides. In the rear I made an access panel so that I can get to the distributor easily.

I used a GM water pump with the adapter from Hotheads, a modified SB mopar distributor and electronic ignition. The Dakota steering was a manual rack and pinion so I just left that because there really wasn't a good place to mount a PS pump on the engine. If I were to do it now I would go electric for sure. The truck was not hard to steer really except at really low speeds and with wider front tires.

You should go to the HAMB (forum) as they have a lot of old school 1st Gen hemi guys there.

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Here’s the truck today. Made a few changes to suit my needs. Totally solid build. I recently put TT2s on it.

 

[dart4forte]

Here’s the truck today. Made a few changes to suit my needs. Totally solid build. I recently put TT2s on it.

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The steering presently in the truck is by Armstrong. With the weight of the 330 takes three men and a boy to steer. Not a a lot of options given the present engineering. I’m looking at the option of power assisted column mounted PS.

 

[dart4forte]

Nice, I'm redoing a 330 Desoto Hemi to put in a 67 Barracuda. Not there yet, I did research on putting a 354 Chrysler Hemi but quickly decided that was too much for me. The Desoto Hemi is very cool as the motor mounts are pretty much the same as a small block Mopar, so all you need are 66 Satellite 318 motor mount brackets and insulators. The block is 5/8 shorter than a standard 318 but you need a 1 inch adapter plate to mount a modern small block transmission, so the transmission should be 3/8 of an inch farther back in the car. Desoto Hemis are smaller and lighter than a Chrysler Hemi, but can still make plenty of power. Easily 1 hp per cube and they don't stop pulling at 5,000 rpm. Looks like you have a good start with the intake and aluminum timing cover and water pump.

Not all early engines have motor mount bosses cast into the blocks. My Dodge 241 uses a front cradle type of mount similar to the Tri five cars of the z50s

 

[MoparLeo]

Here is some engine specs on most American engines last 70 years with outside engine dimensions, oil filter location, sump location etc...

Popular American V8 Engine Dimensions

And another link for early Gen I Hemi guys :

https://www.hothemiheads.com/

 

[66fs]

Not all early engines have motor mount bosses cast into the blocks. My Dodge 241 uses a front cradle type of mount similar to the Tri five cars of the z50s

That is true, If I were to try an early Dodge Hemi, I'd go for a 315 or 325 they have ears.

 

[dart4forte]

That is true, If I were to try an early Dodge Hemi, I'd go for a 315 or 325 they have ears.

Yes, the 325 would be a good choice