I have a wrecked '57 DeSoto with a 345 Hemi. The block stamping is S26A. That and the bore and stroke are all I can find on the web about this engine.
I was wondering if any of the 354/392 Hemi parts such as intake manifolds, camshafts, rocker assemblies and so on are interchangeable?
Did the DeSoto engines get the forged crankshafts like the Chyrslers?
Are the bearing journals the same?
Did they use the same connecting rods?
If they aren't I'll just do a stock rebuild. I'd really like to know if this engine is worth the cost/effort involved in hoppingg it up.
Thanks in advance for anyone that may have any info or experience to share.
Larry
I was wondering if any of the 354/392 Hemi parts such as intake manifolds, camshafts, rocker assemblies and so on are interchangeable?
Did the DeSoto engines get the forged crankshafts like the Chyrslers?
Are the bearing journals the same?
Did they use the same connecting rods?
If they aren't I'll just do a stock rebuild. I'd really like to know if this engine is worth the cost/effort involved in hoppingg it up.
Thanks in advance for anyone that may have any info or experience to share.
Larry