Dodge Charger Duke and the Hemi (The General Lee) Most of the baby boomers and a few younger ones remember when the Dukes of Hazards raced across our TV screen in their 1969, Dodge Charger, the General Lee. It was a classy looking muscle car with a powerful engine and a sporty look. No one [...]
Hemi Cars Have Long Been Outstanding If you are a car lover then you know of the Hemi cars and you remember the big splash these cars made in the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s. Even if you don’t remember those olden days but if you like those big muscle cars or like drag racing, then [...]
Block In A Box, Do You Get The Most For Your Money? Do you get the most for your money when you buy a hemi crate engine? The answer to that question is not a simple yes or no. As with any purchase, you as the consumer have to do your homework. If you think [...]
Like classic rides? Back in the day, automobiles were all about engine size, horsepower, and how fast that car could get up and go. The bigger the vehicle, the better – there was no conscience for fuel consumption here. In 1939, the first Chrysler Saratoga was introduced by Chrysler Corporation as their least expensive full-sized [...]
In today’s economy we are all looking for ways to save a few dollars, and still have power when driving our vehicles. One of the ways I see to do this is to invest in a 5.7 Hemi V8 engine. For me when I see a hill coming up I want to know that I [...]
In the 1970′s, muscle cars were at the height of their popularity and just about every automobile manufacturer produced some type of hot rod to keep up with the demand. There were several models of the Challenger made between 1970-1974, but the Challenger with the Hemi 426 is without a doubt the most highly sought [...]
The Dodge Challenger Hemi is a unique and fascinating muscle car. The history of this car takes us back to the year I was born, hence my natural born obsession. It was Dodge’s version of the Mustang and Camaro of it’s time. So, it’s no wonder that with Chevy bringing back the Camaro and Ford [...]
Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab Hemi – I love the space When i first drove the Dodge Ram Mega cab, My first impression was simple. I really loved the space, one thing that always turned me off was cramped cab space. Nothing is worse to me then climbing in a sweaty cramped cab after a [...]
Hemi engines have been around for many years. The word “hemi” is an abbreviation for the word hemispherical. This engine is designed around a circular shape, with the intake and exit valves being circular and on opposite sites of the combustion chamber. This system was designed to improve the function of a combustion engine, but [...]
Hemi is your word for fast, powerful, and coveted engines! The Hemi Engine was first used in World War II in the Thunderbolt planes, as well as another version, used in the Patton tanks. Harry Westlake, in 1948, created a powerful 6 cylinder engine for the makers of the Jaguar. For the day and age [...]
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