The Chrysler HEMI is one of the most well-known ... engines use half-sphere-shaped combustion chambers and unique pistons, which gave them an airflow advantage over early flathead engines since ...

Chrysler introduced the third-generation HEMI V8 engine in 2003, after the format had sat on the shelf since the early 1970s. The 21st century HEMI debuted with a displacement of 5.7 liters and ...

This new hemi was a clean sheet design with a cast iron block, four-bolt main bearings, forged con rods, and lightweight aluminum pistons. The heads were aluminum cross-flow units with two valves ...

The Hemi exhales through a set of Schwartz stainless ... a Flaming River power rack, and big 14-inch, six-piston Pro Plus Baer brakes front and rear. To control the roll of this heavy beast ...

When the 426 Hemi was axed, an era ended – probably the greatest in Detroit’s history since many other great names in the performance motoring business laid down their pistons before the ...