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Hemi is short for hemispherical. It refers to the heads on an engine that are basicaly domed in shape. It is supposed to provide more compression area allowing more fuel mixture to be ignited at a time thus increasing horsepower. I'm fairly certain I'm remembering the definition correctly.
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What does the hemi in dodge stands for?
Hemispherical combustion chamber.
What is the best hemi?
the 426 hemi is the best and only true hemi, these new so called hemi engines are really not true hemi's.
Why does a 2004 hemi ram have less hp than a 2009 hemi ram?
The Hemi was upgraded in 2009.The Hemi was upgraded in 2009.
Was a 440 CID a Hemi?
Chrysler corporation never made a 440 'HEMI'. The 440 started being produced in 1966 and only had a 'wedge' shaped chamber configuration as most engines of the time also did. The (second generation) HEMI was only produced in a 426 cubic inch configuration, from 1964 through 1971. They produced about 11,000 of these special engines during this period The term HEMI stands for hemispherical shaped combustion chambers. The 426 HEMI should not be confused with the 426 wedge which was produced from 1963-1966.
Is a 383 a hemi?
no it's not a hemi.
What would win in a race a hemi or a diesel?
A hemi yes the hemi all day There are Diesel Dragsters that would win against a stock Hemi
Can you take a 5.7 L hemi motor out of an 2004 ram 1500 and put a 5.9 al hemi in it?
The 5.9L is not a Hemi and is not interchangeable with the 5.7LThe 5.9L is not a Hemi and is not interchangeable with the 5.7L
Is a hemi bigger than a 440?
No, the Hemi is a 426.
Can a 360 be a hemi?
The 360 that Chrysler used was not a Hemi.
Do you have manual transmissions for the hemi?
Yes. New and old Hemi's.
When was Hemi Potatau born?
Hemi Potatau was born in 1904.
When did Hemi Potatau die?
Hemi Potatau died in 1994.
