In addition to what dave said I would like to add one more comment about
the intake manifold/head coolant passages. On the truck heads there are no
coolant crossover openings on the front of the heads. Instead the crossover
is in the intake were the exhaust crossover is on the cars. This coolant
passage is much taller than the exhaust crossover on the car and a car
manifold will not seal without modification to the heads or intake. This is
probably the biggest deterrenat to using truck heads. Probably cheaper o
just get some car heads.
David Homstad
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David Homstad
Ray,
The valves have a different stem diameter and are sodium filled, but there
are modern substitutes. Sometimes the accessory bracket mounting holes are
not drilled and tapped for the power steering pump and generator. The cam,
distributor, front cover, oil pan, water pump housing, oil pick up, oil
filter base, and intake manifold will have to be changed. A lot of trucks
used front motor mounts, so make sure they are also cast on the sides of
the
block. However, the exhaust manifolds with the 4 bolt flange are great for
improving any 331/354/392 Hemi and are sought after.
Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500
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I need help guys. Any major differences between a 1957 2ton truck 354 hemi
and a passenger car hemi?
Ray
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