New Dodge Hemi
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New Dodge Hemi
I have seen the pickup commercials but apparently this engine is going into a new Charger RWD car. Anyone know the specs on this engine? It looks like it has serious potential if you believe the Chrysler hype.
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Re: New Dodge Hemi (paul67)
Chrysler is really working the hemi thing. From what i understand you don't want a hemispherical combustion chamber. The chevy design is much better providing combustion chamber quench.
hemi=bullcrap
hemi=bullcrap
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Re: New Dodge Hemi (turtlevette)
Chrysler is really working the hemi thing. From what i understand you don't want a hemispherical combustion chamber. The chevy design is much better providing combustion chamber quench.
hemi=bullcrap
hemi=bullcrap
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From: trumbull ct
Re: New Dodge Hemi (turtlevette)
Turtle
The "sphere" shaped combustion chamber is THE most perfect design. The Hemi makes a lot of power due to this fact alone. The way it was achieved was by putting the spark plug in the center of the chamber.
The Chevrolet heads cannot come close to being better than this design.
George
The "sphere" shaped combustion chamber is THE most perfect design. The Hemi makes a lot of power due to this fact alone. The way it was achieved was by putting the spark plug in the center of the chamber.
The Chevrolet heads cannot come close to being better than this design.
George
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Re: New Dodge Hemi (paul67)
They're dumping that engine in the new 300C. Big American sedan, rear wheel drive, V-8....I'm thinking
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It's about freaking time.
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It's about freaking time.
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Re: New Dodge Hemi (stingray72)
The Hemi is a decent engine, but they aren't perfect. The domed pistons are heavier than flat tops, and to meet emissions they require 2 sparkplugs to make up for lack of swirl. There is a reason that most of the pro-stockers run a wedge style engine. Also the same size Z06 engine is 400+ hp
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: New Dodge Hemi (turtlevette)
When I hear Hemi there's only one engine that comes to mind....the stump pulling torque monster 426. I think this hemi is a 392 or 349....much like some of the very first SB hemi's.
they'll never make another 426. Chrysler is playing on nostalgia.
[Modified by Jughead, 9:39 PM 3/13/2004]
they'll never make another 426. Chrysler is playing on nostalgia.
[Modified by Jughead, 9:39 PM 3/13/2004]
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Re: New Dodge Hemi (paul67)
The radio station I listen to here in Detriot area is building a 70 Roadrunner for the Childrens Leukemia Fondation and they were given the new Hemi to put in it. 610HP-650ft/lbs torque
http://www.wcsx.com/jox/jjl/2003_01stonesoup.asp
Last year they built a Mustang and next year they want to do a GM-know of any Vettes out there someone would want to donate?
http://www.wcsx.com/jox/jjl/2003_01stonesoup.asp
Last year they built a Mustang and next year they want to do a GM-know of any Vettes out there someone would want to donate?
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St. Jude Donor '21
Re: New Dodge Hemi (paul67)
I just bought one. ('04 Ram) NOTHING LIKE IT! :thumbs: IT's 345 Cubic Inches (5.7L), 345 HP, 390 ft lbs of torq. IT HAULS!!! Hemi's are one of the best designed V-8's going. :cheers:
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Re: New Dodge Hemi (SEE3ER)
Hemi's are one of the best designed V-8's going. :cheers:
LS1 makes more power and LS6 makes a whole lot more. They say the new Z06 motor is going to have 500hp
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From: largo florida
Re: New Dodge Hemi (turtlevette)
You should compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges. New Hemi = truck engine. Ls1 = sport car engine. Another remarkable engine is the 2.4L engine the srt-4 has, and the times they are able to post.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: New Dodge Hemi (redwingvette)
The radio station I listen to here in Detriot area is building a 70 Roadrunner for the Childrens Leukemia Fondation and they were given the new Hemi to put in it. 610HP-650ft/lbs torque
http://www.wcsx.com/jox/jjl/2003_01stonesoup.asp
Last year they built a Mustang and next year they want to do a GM-know of any Vettes out there someone would want to donate?
http://www.wcsx.com/jox/jjl/2003_01stonesoup.asp
Last year they built a Mustang and next year they want to do a GM-know of any Vettes out there someone would want to donate?
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From: Phoenix Az
Re: New Dodge Hemi (Jughead)
When I hear Hemi there's only one engine that comes to mind....the stump pulling torque monster 426. I think this hemi is a 392 or 349....much like some of the very first SB hemi's.
they'll never make another 426. Chrysler is playing on nostalgia.
[Modified by Jughead, 9:39 PM 3/13/2004]
they'll never make another 426. Chrysler is playing on nostalgia.
[Modified by Jughead, 9:39 PM 3/13/2004]
Melting Slicks
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From: Moro IL
Re: New Dodge Hemi (paul67)
Every time I hear chrysler hype up the hemi I just laugh any more :lol: , If you work on engines for a living you'll see that a lot of these little four bangers and V6's have been running hemispherical chambers for years. Chrysler didn't bring back the hemi, they only brought back the hemi label.
:cheers:
Pat Kunz
:cheers:
Pat Kunz