Re: hemi 2003

From: Jim Miller WB5OXQ (wb5oxq@clearsource.net)
Date: Sun Mar 31 2002 - 22:45:06 EST


I'll bet it finds it's way into the Dodge racing program to replace the 360s
they use now. that'll piss off Chevy even more when it beats them worse ;-)
Subject: DML: hemi 2003

>
> been hearing mumbling about the appearance of a Hemi engine, and for
2003,
> it'll go to Dodge, in the Ram Heavy Duty. The star is a 345-horsepower
5.7L
> Hemi Magnum V-8. You want tech? You got it: "Crossflow aluminum cylinder
> heads with hemispherical combustion chambers and investment cast, steel
> rocker arm actuated splayed valves; two spark plugs per cylinder; direct
> ignition with high-power coils; a cast, nodular iron crankshaft running in
> cross-bolted steel main bearing caps." This all translates into less
> vibration, consistent and fast combustion, and improved airflow
>
> --



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