Truck Hemi Motors

I understand that dodge and chrysler hemi motors were used in trucks during the 1950's. What size motors were used (cubic inch? Is it feasible to use them in cars and if so, what disadvantages or problems might be incurred in doing this?

As I recall, an early Hemi's an early Hemi's an early Hemi - except that each car line (and most probably the light duty trucks too) had their own unique cubic inch displacement. Dodge cars had the smallest, DeSotos had larger sizes, but did it with the longest strokes, and Chryslers had the largest size with a more balance bore/stroke sizing. It's highly possible that they would all go in the same place, but then the truck motors might have different motor mount setups (front and transmission bellhousing mounts instead of side motor mounts like the cars typically did--could be like the Chevys were in that all of the necessary bolt hole bosses were cast, but might not be used in all applications).

The truck applications would also be more low rpm oriented. Smaller carburetors, possibly smaller valve sizes, possibly different camshafts.

Just some thoughts,

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