> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Saint
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 7:33 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: '05 Dak on Buzz/ now Hemi question
>
>
>
> Again, go read the article. A quick snapshot: Dodge V8
> engineering team
> went to the original 426 Hemi Chrysler engineer who designed
> the motor and
> used one of the last original 426 engines from the
> manufacturer's shelf to
> model after.
>
Steve, not sure what was said in the article because I didn't read it, but
here's a quote from Bob Lee at DC;
"There's a bunch of heritage with the Hemi, but this new engine has no
relationship to the old Hemi, other than it's a Hemi," he said.
Bob Lee, director of rear-wheel drive powerplant engineering, said the
original Hemi - though revered by enthusiasts - had its drawbacks.
"Though fast and powerful, the old Hemi was not too efficient with
combustion," Lee said. "Emissions, idle character and fuel economy were not
so good."
You sure your info isn't a little out of context?
Bob
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