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OldRide Answers Home Using OldRide Answers Ask a Question   Browse Questions In: AMC Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ford Lincoln Mercury Oldsmobile Packard Plymouth Pontiac Studebaker Volkswagen Other Makes Classic Trucks  General Topics General Questions Help Identify Classic Car News General Restoration Vehicle Maintenance Site Suggestions & Comments            Search Questions:    billymu      i want to install a 54 331 hemi in my 56 DODGE 315 poly dodge car. I HAVE A 56 DODGE CAR WITH A 315 POLY V8. I WANT TO INSTALL A LATE 54 331 HEMI AND USE MY 56 POWERFLITE TRANS. THE HEMI IS COMPLETE WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND STOCK P.FLITE BELL HOUSING ADAPTER , EXH. MANIFOLDS AND 6 VOLT STARTER. WHAT CHANGES WILL I NEED TO MAKE. CAN I USE THE STOCK 56 DRIVE SHAFT, AND MOUNTS? THE 331 IS A RUNNING MOTOR. I HERE THAT THIS IS AN EASY SWAP. I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR ANOTHER MID 50'S SOLID MOPAR 2 DOOR CAR OR 2 DOOR WAGON THAT NEEDS A LITTLE RESTORATION IN THE MID WEST OR WESTERN USA, THANKS posted: January 28, 2011       Answers (1)   robbyt      I had a 1960 Dodge Phoenix with a 318 poly V8 which I swapped out for a 1957 392 hemi with no problems except the exhaust system, which of course is normal. I had to make my own exhaust system and bend the carb linkage to fit, but other than that, it dropped right in! The motor mounts were the same, and even the pushbutton tranny connection was the same. Hope this helps even though Chrysler went through alot of changes during those years. posted:  March 11, 2011

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