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Old 08-05-05, 08:48 PM
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Just a little out of my budget right now! I'm not going to have $6k into my whole car!
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oh, josh i read an article where they were making 600hp out of a sb 318 that was streetable, if your interested i can look it up for you.
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Wasn't that article about a W2 headed 340 with a tunnel ram? I know it ran on pump gas, but I wouldn't call it streetable. My Magnum 318 is not very trick. The cam and compression are pretty conservative. It will have a slightly rouch idle, but nothing outrageous. I expect around 300 hp. If this engine isn't enough I've got another 318 block (LA not Magnum), some forged pistons, a 3.45 stroke crank to push the pistons almost to the top of the deck (milling the block will handle the rest), 3 different solid lifter cams to choose from and a single plane intake. That combo should make about 400-425 hp.
Old 08-06-05, 02:09 AM
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my bad, its a 340, but still impressive none the less .

http://moparmusclemagazine.com/techa.../155_0310_340/
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Ok, I saw that one too. They used a ton of expensive stuff in that motor. More so than the W2/tunnel ram combo. I sold my small chamber W2 heads/intake/rocker gear at the beginning of the year. Wish I still had them, but these things come and these things go. At least I sold them for more than I paid.
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Originally Posted by RETed
Go find a 20B powered RX-7 and see if you're still talking "hemi" after that...


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Bone stock 5.7's are putting down over 400 at the crank with a programmable computer. And no prissy turbos either, and great fuel economy...

I'd rather see a 354 or 392 or something than a 426 or a "new-hemi", myself, but hey, can't beat the new-hemi for availability!
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Originally Posted by patman
man this hemi thing really bothers me.

the hemi is an inferior design. The pentroof design that has been used in all piston engines since the discontinuance of the hemi in the early 70s replaced it for a reason. with the pentroff design, it is possible to use more valves per cylinder, and thereby get a more homogeneous charge and a faster flame front. the power is distributed more evenly over the piston surface, so you get better efficiency, more power, and a longer lasting engine.
Would it make you feel better if you knew that the new Hemi does not have a hemispherical chamber, but instead has some nice sized squish pads and proper swirl technology in the ports and chambers?

It is called a Hemi for two reasons:

1. Marketing.
2. The spark plugs go through the valve cover just like real Hemis did, and are close to the center of the chamber instead of off to the edge like most 2-valve engines.


Really it's just a modern splayed-valve wedge engine. I do like how they put the camshaft so high up in the engine that the pushrods are almost horizontal.
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Originally Posted by peejay
Bone stock 5.7's are putting down over 400 at the crank with a programmable computer. And no prissy turbos either, and great fuel economy...
How much does something like this go for in terms of a package?

Is there a reference online for this?


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actually, i read up on the 'new hemi', and i do see that its not really a true hemi, and doesnt have the deficiencies of one. however, that just proves my point, which is that dodge is just using the hemi name to fool people into thinking they are getting something better. it shows that you can sell a car to the american public by throwing out some technical **** they dont understand, and they will buy it without really thinking about whether its true or not.

marketing is king, just look at the pt cruiser or the focus. best selling cars, that are completely ****.

for some reason that pisses me off.

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Originally Posted by patman
man this hemi thing really bothers me.

the hemi is an inferior design. The pentroof design that has been used in all piston engines since the discontinuance of the hemi in the early 70s replaced it for a reason. with the pentroff design, it is possible to use more valves per cylinder, and thereby get a more homogeneous charge and a faster flame front. the power is distributed more evenly over the piston surface, so you get better efficiency, more power, and a longer lasting engine.

the hemi was a really good idea back when everything had side valve and flat top engines, but the pentroof is the next logical step in line. the only reason dodge makes such a big ******* deal about the new hemi stuff is for PR reasons. people remember the old hemis, and how much better they were in their time, so they think that the new ones are better too.

anyway, theres my rant for the day.

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its not just dodge, its all companies that are trying to back off the baby boomer generation.
Old 08-07-05, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by RETed
How much does something like this go for in terms of a package?

Is there a reference online for this?


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No need to do any ECU programming when 400+ to the crank comes stock
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2002/ls6.shtml

www.car-part.com to find prices. Looks like around $8k will get you an unmodified 405HP V8 and a six speed tranny.

To squeeze 400 out of a bone stock LS1 with a tune, you'll need a free flowing exhaust and intake - which you will be fabricating if you're doing a swap anyway.
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I think I'd rather have an automatic than a manual with that much power. Makes it a lot faster to drive. No waiting on the transmission, you see.
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Originally Posted by LT1-10AE
No need to do any ECU programming when 400+ to the crank comes stock
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2002/ls6.shtml

www.car-part.com to find prices. Looks like around $8k will get you an unmodified 405HP V8 and a six speed tranny.

To squeeze 400 out of a bone stock LS1 with a tune, you'll need a free flowing exhaust and intake - which you will be fabricating if you're doing a swap anyway.
I thought we were talking about Dodge Hemi's... :P


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with basic bolt ons i can get my motor (non hemi, but dodge) to over 410hp
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http://popularhotrodding.com/enginem...mi/index1.html

some hemi info, what the heads look like, the heads are HUGE on hemis. true hemis anyway.
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Originally Posted by RETed
I thought we were talking about Dodge Hemi's... :P


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I thought we were talking about 400HP 5.7s
Old 08-07-05, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RETed
I thought we were talking about Dodge Hemi's... :P


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The SRT model "Hemi" comes with 425 at the crank.

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IMO asking if anyone has swapped a Hemi yet, is like asking if anyone has swapped an LS2. It's a new engine and is damn expensive.
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Thumbs down Really? !!

Originally Posted by patman
man this hemi thing really bothers me.

the hemi is an inferior design. The pentroof design that has been used in all piston engines since the discontinuance of the hemi in the early 70s replaced it for a reason. with the pentroff design, it is possible to use more valves per cylinder, and thereby get a more homogeneous charge and a faster flame front. the power is distributed more evenly over the piston surface, so you get better efficiency, more power, and a longer lasting engine.

the hemi was a really good idea back when everything had side valve and flat top engines, but the pentroof is the next logical step in line. the only reason dodge makes such a big ******* deal about the new hemi stuff is for PR reasons. people remember the old hemis, and how much better they were in their time, so they think that the new ones are better too.

anyway, theres my rant for the day.

pat
Ya know... Mr Lincoln had a great quote for moments like this:

Better to remain silent and thought a FOOL .... than to open your mouth and prove it.

You obviously don't know jack about MOPARS.... or the engineering history surrounding the HEMI's original design intentions, or requirements... Try reading a little....

The original HEIM Combustion Chamber design came from a Supercharged AND Turbo-Charged Aircraft engine design.... The most powerful of its' day... intended for prop fighters. Introduction of the JET age pretty much killed the program..... but the design lived on...
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Originally Posted by karken29
Ya know... Mr Lincoln had a great quote for moments like this:

Better to remain silent and thought a FOOL .... than to open your mouth and prove it.
This kind of phrase rings true when the thread you reply to is two years old as well
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Originally Posted by karken29
Ya know... Mr Lincoln had a great quote for moments like this:

Better to remain silent and thought a FOOL .... than to open your mouth and prove it.

You obviously don't know jack about MOPARS.... or the engineering history surrounding the HEMI's original design intentions, or requirements... Try reading a little....

The original HEIM Combustion Chamber design came from a Supercharged AND Turbo-Charged Aircraft engine design.... The most powerful of its' day... intended for prop fighters. Introduction of the JET age pretty much killed the program..... but the design lived on...
actually, you blithering idiot, not only was your reply to an ancient thread, and not only did it completely lack substance, but Lincoln didn't even say that, it was a gentleman by the name of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain.)

Twain also said something else which is very applicable to my opinion of you and your reply- “The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right.”

Thanks for playing.
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Holy Thread Resurrection!


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Originally Posted by patman
actually, you blithering idiot, not only was your reply to an ancient thread, and not only did it completely lack substance, but Lincoln didn't even say that, it was a gentleman by the name of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain.)

Twain also said something else which is very applicable to my opinion of you and your reply- “The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right.”

Thanks for playing.
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WELL, I'm delighted to see you pay attention sometimes... first of all, I suggest YOU check your facts... ergo

Abraham Lincoln QuotesAbraham Lincoln It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.
www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/abrahamlin109276.html - Similar pages


So I paraphrased a little... sue me... However, before you do... my weak minded little wanna be, consider.!!

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