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A hemi is the name of a Chrysler v8 that came with cylinders that have hemispherical combustion chambers(half a circle). New genIII hemi's are not trun hemi's like the ones from the 50's-70's. They have modified chambers with 2 squish pads(more oval looking). Thier legend is based their superior flow capacity, due to: opposed canted valves that allow larger valves than normal wedge heads, central spark plugs and straighter runner/ports. Hemi is the only motor that was banned at one point or another from ever U.S. form of racing( Indy, Nascar, NHRA) They still power "The Most Powerful Cars in the World" Top fuel dragsters and funny cars, 8000+hp pushrod V8s :)
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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.
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.
What is a hemi truck?
Hemi is an engine and it's made by dodge
What is faster a V8 firebird or a V8 hemi?
V8 hemi
