I can't remember exactly where but on some chrysler website I read the history of
the hemi engine. I believe it was first used on Chrysler models in the late 40s
and on many DeSoto cars into the mid 50s and was called a Firedome8. It was
available on a few Dodge performance models in the mid 50s called a Red Ram V8.
These early hemis were not 426 cu in but some were as small as about 270 or 280
Cubes and had either a 2 barrel or a 4 barrel carb. I f I find that website
again I will post it here. Many would find it interesting reading.
Jim in Waco
Dester223@aol.com wrote:
> Well, Fellow DMLERs, I need ur help. I need to write a 500 word essay for
> auto tech 1 on the significance of the HEMI!! When was it made. What were
> it's specs. what car was it used in primarily. etc.... I know you guys can
> guide me in the right direction. The only thing i've heard about it is. the
> fact they used it in that weird car that had a 426 hemi on each wheel and it
> did over 500 MPH in the desert or something, AND it was banned from nascar or
> some racing thing because the heads were too big?
> -Dester
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