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by Schurkey
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 426 Street / Strip HEMIs
Topic: is the hemi 2 valve or 4 valve
Replies: 2
Views: 7275

392heminut wrote: 4 valve heads have each pair of valves parallel to each other so they don't hit when opening.
There's always an exception: Honda Radial Four-Valve chamber as used on the old XR600R (and others) dirt bikes.
by Schurkey
Mon Dec 24, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
Topic: No BS Engine Limits
Replies: 2
Views: 4127

There's a magazine on the newsstands right now--mid December 2007--that details a 5.7 Hemi buildup using new Mopar Performance heads, a blower, and aftermarket computer. It's either Engine Masters/Popular Hot Rodding, or Hot Rod Engines. They're claiming 700+ horsepower on stock crank and rods; but ...
by Schurkey
Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:00 am
Forum: (LEGACY) Early Dodge / DeSoto HEMIs
Topic: 318 HEI distributor
Replies: 1
Views: 4209

Why not use the Chrysler electronic distributor and module? Simple, cheap, reliable, and very, very available.

I know of aftermarket HEI housings to fit some Fords, can't say I've heard of HEIs for Mopar.
by Schurkey
Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: hemi boat
Replies: 5
Views: 5705

Saltwater cooling? Engines are mostly scrap. Freshwater cooling? Engines "could" be fine. Will need to knock out some core plugs and look at the water jackets. Closed cooling system using anti-freeze? May not be any worse than an automotive engine in terms of corrosion--but they'll still h...