bergy Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hey to all, I got the chance to buy a first generation fire power hemi.Its from a 1954 desoto.Also it has a lasalle 3 speed trans. I was alittle side stepped by the fact my 53 is virtually rust free,and I was going for an everyday driver, keeping all stock.I did upgrade the rear to 99 Cherokee. I'm still torn about the stock engine and trans.,but I think the newer engine would be more of a comfortable ride.Any info is helpful.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los_Control Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Works for me, you just need to convince your wife. Honey, we need that Hemi so it will load the springs, will ride like a cadilac on those long drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Is it a running engine? I mean one that you can hear run or its reported to run? The hemi would be a nice upgrade over the L6 and definitely add the cool factor to the car. However, rebuilding them is very expensive and some of the parts can be hard to find. I have been rebuilding a Dodge hemi since April and have pulled out alot of hair and emptied a wallet. With that being said, a running engine that you can hear run and see the oil pressure, I would jump at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 DeSoto introduced the Hemi in '52 and although you have the L-6, a lot '53's had the Hemi, so your not too far from being stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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