sergiov909
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Why are 426 hemis from 68-70s so expensive ? Are they worth buying ?
Why are 426 hemis expensive ?
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67charger383
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...Because not many were made and original hemi's are valuable to people restoring original hemi cars?
It is possible to build a Hemi on the cheap if you don't mind using used race parts and a repaired windowed block.
It is possible to build a Hemi on the cheap if you don't mind using used race parts and a repaired windowed block.
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sergiov909
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...Because not many were made and they and original hemi's are valuable to people restoring original hemi cars?
It is possible to build a Hemi on the cheap if you don't mind using used race parts and a repaired windowed block.
How much cheaper would it be?
Darter6
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If you look at parts prices B,RB rockers and shafts go for around $1000 for the best that is out there.
HEMI rockers and shafts are well above $3000 for a set.That's just one part of the engine build.
Just saying that because it's a HEMI and the most desirable American engine ever built may have something to do with it.
Back in the 60's the HEMI option cost $800. That was a allot of money back then.Cost allot for the factory to produce.
Are they worth buying ? Depends on how bad you want one.
HEMI rockers and shafts are well above $3000 for a set.That's just one part of the engine build.
Just saying that because it's a HEMI and the most desirable American engine ever built may have something to do with it.
Back in the 60's the HEMI option cost $800. That was a allot of money back then.Cost allot for the factory to produce.
Are they worth buying ? Depends on how bad you want one.
67charger383
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You might be able to build a hemi for around 5k using all used race parts and either a repaired MP iron block or a half filled aluminum block, but that's not really a good idea for a inexperienced engine builder and especially not someone who dosen't know hemis. And I'm talking scrounging old top fuel parts at swap meets and marketplace...
sergiov909
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Finding the block would be the issue, I’m new here so this is a lot of info form me. I’m trying to fix up my 69 charger
67charger383
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Original hemi car?
sergiov909
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it is not an original hemi car, it’s a 383. I want to put a 440 but then I thought hey maybe a hemi. But I saw the prices on hemis and I backed off the hemi idea
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The major difference is the valvetrain.New blocks,cranks,rods etc are all the same price.
67charger383
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I see repaired Iron blocks on marketplace every once in a while for around $1000
Have a stroked 440 or 400 (my favorite) built. Way cheaper and will put just as many smiles on your face when you stand on the gas pedal. Unless of course you have to have a Hemi.
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I hope that you have a spare 40 grand lying around to get that car together and running. Add another 30K for a Hemi.
67charger383
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Build a 383. You'll love it.
It's not worth all of the trouble of building a hemi out of trash over just building a mild 383.
Big blocks are much more streetable than hemis and aren't as finnicky to tune.
383's are GREAT motors...
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600 miles? It didn't take you long to figure that you didn't want it.
67charger383
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Lmao if you swap out a hemi for a /6 you are out of your mind.
If you want to "use it more" but not turn it into a $7000 slow cruiser, than put something like a mild 440 in it.
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