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Title: what to do with my 52
Post by: RaTrOdFaM19?? on August 22, 2013, 05:56:54 AM
IM building a 52 Chrysler new yorker it as 331 hemi and an odd fluid drive trans but hasn't  been started in 50 yrs  so do I attempt rebuild or go with a swap, and if so what. All suggestions appreciated ,
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: oldskool49 on August 22, 2013, 07:52:22 AM
Keep and freshin the hemi. As for tranny maybe a more modern with OD?  But the hemi gets my vote for power.
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: obama on August 22, 2013, 09:37:31 AM
I second the motion made by Oldschool.
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: dcacjc on August 22, 2013, 12:25:39 PM
I third the idea of keeping the Hemi........nothing any cooler than an old school Hemi! 8) 8)
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: miraclepieco on August 22, 2013, 02:48:06 PM
The old hemi is junk. I will do you a favor and take it off your hands. I'll even give you it's fair value in scrap metal.    8)
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: Greybeards Customs on August 22, 2013, 06:59:10 PM
I would be glad to offer up a good SBC for trade , hell I'll even through in a turbo 350 just to sweeten the deal .... seriously give me a call
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: obama on August 22, 2013, 11:46:36 PM
Ill go two running SBC's for the Hemi, and throw in some old fixable carburetors too!
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: oldskool49 on August 23, 2013, 02:36:40 AM
Don't listen to the last 3 offers. Keep and rebuild that Hemi. You will not be disappointed.



Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: Greybeards Customs on August 23, 2013, 09:40:14 AM
Quote from: oldskool49 on August 23, 2013, 02:36:40 AM
Don't listen to the last 3 offers. Keep and rebuild that Hemi. You will not be disappointed.

Hey ---- Quieten up here , I'm trying to work a deal !!
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: oldskool49 on August 23, 2013, 10:07:44 AM
Quote from: Greybeards Customs on August 23, 2013, 09:40:14 AM
Quote from: oldskool49 on August 23, 2013, 02:36:40 AM
Don't listen to the last 3 offers. Keep and rebuild that Hemi. You will not be disappointed.

Hey ---- Quieten up here , I'm trying to work a deal !!


 :D  work it ol Bearded One.
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: Xlarashun on August 23, 2013, 03:23:41 PM
I'm with OLdskool, Keep the 331, build it with a nice cam and Drive the Paint right off of it!!!
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: RaTrOdFaM19?? on August 23, 2013, 08:00:07 PM
Let me see what IM looking at to swap vs rebuild money wise that will be a big factor will I have to change front clip for a sbc 350turbo Trans swap
Title: Re: what to do with my 52
Post by: oldskool49 on August 24, 2013, 03:00:10 AM
For starters in the swap you will have to come up with motor mounts and where to place them. The tranny will  need a new support. Then you have the drive line to modify. Just for starters. I am sure that you will have plenty of room in the engine bay for  anything from a 350 to a 400.
In spite of every ones intentions one thing is of importance. This is your ride and do what you want for you. And if you have a family keep them in mind, safety, comfort and reliability.




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