Complete Chrysler Hemi Engine Manual [Paperback]

Ron Ceridono (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 10, 2000

Everything from in-depth build-ups to the latest in fuel injection adaptations! Ceridono masterfully details street, race, marine, blown and naturally aspirated engines for Chrysler, Dodge, and DeSoto. Contains complete identification and specifications for all models, plus Polyspheres, the new 426 crate motors, and conversions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Hot Rod Library, Inc (August 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878772015
• ISBN-13: 978-1878772015
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #366,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Mechanics > Engine

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hemis in a Nutshell, October 20, 2000

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Robert Call (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Chrysler Hemi Engine Manual (Paperback)

If you are a young novice to the world of performance autos, or, an old timer like me that was too enamored with the new Chevy V-8 in the 1950's to appreciate the Chrysler hemispherical combustion chamber engine for the marvel that it is, this is your book.

There were some hot rodders in the 50's, like Melvin Rice, Emory Cook and Don Garlits, that recognized the potential of the Chrysler hemi. These men, and other pioneers in the sport of performance automobiles, have made us appreciate the outstanding engineering design and excellent manufacturing quality controls that made the Hemi the best high performance engine ever to grace the engine room of grandpa's luxo land yacht.

Two decades as the engine of choice for the top dogs in drag racing and Bonneville in the 50's and 60' saw many hemis consumed in the quest for speed. In subsequent years environmental concern saw many hemi powered Chrysler, DeSoto and Dodge vehicles go to the recycling yards.

Recently there has been a nostalgia wave sweeping over the rodding hobby. Part of that nostalgia is the return to engines of the 40's and 50's to power street rods. The Chrysler Corporation hemis are at the top of the list. FYI environmentalists, when properly tuned older engines run as clean as and in some instances cleaner than late model engines.

If you are new to hemis, or it has been awhile since you rodded a hemi, this is a book that you must have. It is packed with vital information on the 1951 through 1958 Chrysler hemi. Things like parts interchangeability and new parts sources. There are tables of specifications that are critical to rebuilding a hemi engine and tables of engine serial numbers and part casting numbers to help identify the age and cubic inch displacement of the various Chrysler as well as some DeSoto and Dodge car and truck hemi engines. All aspects of the engine are covered in individual chapters such as Block, Heads, Oiling, Carburetion, Fuel Injection, etc. The book also contains tips on hemi engine building from experts like Don Garlits and Art Chrisman.

Get this book and get a hemi! Even if you don't get a hemi, get this book. A good read and a great gift for the street rod nut.

Bob Call 10/20/00

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting Reading, January 5, 2003

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Donald Crandall (Carson City, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Chrysler Hemi Engine Manual (Paperback)

Having worked for a Chrysler dealer in the early 60's, I have always had a lot of respect for the hemi engines. This book brought back great memories. It tells of things about them that I never appreciated until now. So I finally bought my first hemi!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Early Hemi Book Out There!, December 4, 2010

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David A. Braley - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Complete Chrysler Hemi Engine Manual (Paperback)

By far the best early Hemi book out there! If you are building a 51-58 Chrysler FirePower, a 53-57 Dodge Red Ram, or a 52-57 Desoto Fire Dome, this is the only book you need. I especially appreciated the "Tips from the experts" section. This book has solid contributions from some of the greats like Don Garlits, Gene Adams, Art Chrisman, Mike McLeod, and Junior Thompson. A wealth of valuable information. Anyone building an early Hemi needs this book!