Posted by R Davis on October 15, 2000 at 13:51:50:
In Reply to: Re:The Desoto 276 hemi is a Chrysler product. posted by Mike Murray on October 14, 2000 at 21:54:10:
The first question would be what engine bolt pattern it had smallblock(SB) or bigblock(BB).I believe the NP420 shared the same tranny bolt pattern with other NP trannies so if the engine will bolt to 75% of the bellhousing holes ,the small things such as starter,clutch,pilot bearing,or linkage can be worked out.Adapter plates are one alternative if parts don't bolt directly up.But really,do most people believe the word "HEMI" ='s super power? For economical reliable power I would bank on the LA-273-318-340-360sb engines and you could probably get more power with less effort and cost using them.Of course this is just my opinion.