HAPPY HEMI DAY!!! 4/26(ci)

"Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2" (pompei426) 04/26/2014 at 15:58 • Filed to: None

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No one has said it yet. Also, it's been 50 years. Share you favorite Hemi powered beast.

JR1 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:03

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SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:14

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signintoburnerlol > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:15

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Hemi name...or the idea of having a roof of an engine being hemispherical?

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) 04/26/2014 at 16:15

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Still don't know why Dodge only offered the Hemi dart for 1968.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > signintoburnerlol 04/26/2014 at 16:16

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Whatever makes your meat loaf.

signintoburnerlol > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:23

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If so, the idea of a hemispherical combustion chamber can date back to the early 1900's, shits hella old.

KnowsAboutCars > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:27

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Kate's Dirty Sister > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:31

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http://www.woodyboater.com/classic-boats/…

SirUno > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:38

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And about 40 since Dodge actually built an actual HEMI engine. What's the point of this shit? But since we're at it...here's my fav:

Spencer Myers > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:39

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Dodge Coronet W051 Super Stock

Wolc *grammar nazis go f*** yourselves* > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:40

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there is only 1

CAcoalminer > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:40

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paradisian > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:43

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photosbyjohnwiley > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:43

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I like the 1953 Chrysler GS-1 by Ghia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/photosb…

Kaufmania: Mark Webber's Stunt Double > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:44

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NICE FUCKING SCREEN NAME

$kaycog > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:45

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My all-time favorite............in a Rolls Royce.

Crest > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:45

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Happy hemi day. Too bad the founding fathers would be disappointed in the tanks that pass as hemi's these days

camaroboy68ss > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:50

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Stone, Woods, & Cook 1941 Willys gasser ran a blown 392 hemi

Kindashady Sage > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:50

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HammerheadFistpunch > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:54

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The 22R was hemispherical

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 16:57

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Land speed record chasing 1969 charger daytona with a 498 c.i. Hemi.

EkimMadaOttac > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:01

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Susan > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:03

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that is all. xD

yamahog > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:04

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Just saw this at the Lingenfelter Collection open house today:

JeffLS2 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:04

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So tomorrow is Chevy's day right?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:14

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1970 Challenger 440/6 in hemi orange with a white vinyl hardtop

MAXIMUMVRM > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:16

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beep beep

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Kaufmania: Mark Webber's Stunt Double 04/26/2014 at 17:21

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You too.

I don't just want to leave you hanging, or be a poser.

Pete Zapardi's Pizza Party > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:23

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I should probably have my car guy card revoked for this, but I have a totally irrational love for these things... By far my favorite "Hemi" powered beast.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Pete Zapardi's Pizza Party 04/26/2014 at 17:25

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Hey, I don't mind. A friend of mine rode in a TT Jeep SRT-8 (the first one). He said with 4 big people in the car the thing would spin all 4 and slide over before getting traction and moving forward.

Tony Dickson > JeffLS2 04/26/2014 at 17:25

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Plus the occasional Ford

Mikolai > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:27

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Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > $kaycog 04/26/2014 at 17:31

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(GASP) No Hemi-powered GT40 or GT. hahaha Awesome choice.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > CAcoalminer 04/26/2014 at 17:31

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But that's a 440

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > camaroboy68ss 04/26/2014 at 17:34

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Nice. I don't know if you watch it, but I can't wait for the Roadkill guys to finish the 55 Chevy gasser with the 426.

If you are unfamiliar with Roadkill you might not see daylight till monday.

biglick2014 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:34

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the roadkill 1968 or any 1968 Charger R/T 440

CAcoalminer > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:34

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'68 Charger R/Ts were offered with the 426 Hemi.

biglick2014 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:36

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or any 1974-1977 440 Monaco

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 04/26/2014 at 17:37

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Have you heard or/seen this one? 69 Cuda 'Blowfish'

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Wolc *grammar nazis go f*** yourselves* 04/26/2014 at 17:40

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Well, 1 of 503. 70 were Hemis

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Susan 04/26/2014 at 17:41

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$kaycog > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:42

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Hahaha! No. I've always loved this Rolls.

biglick2014 > CAcoalminer 04/26/2014 at 17:43

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crap my bad I forgot that the 440 was a Magnum

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > $kaycog 04/26/2014 at 17:48

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$kay, I think you might be in for a real treat, or shock , today. It might not be true, but IDK.

$kaycog > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 17:57

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I wonder if that's even true. If there ever was one, I hope it wasn't crushed.

kanadanmajava1 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 18:00

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Dart wasn't really offered with a Hemi engine. They did make around 70 pieces of racing homologation models (and similar batch of Barracudas) but they weren't even delivered fully painted. Glass fiber front fenders and hood were flat black and the rest of the body was in grey primer. It was probably missing a lot of things that regular models had.

I have remember they they weren't sold as non street legal cars but I can't provide source for this (it was in a magazine that I don't have in my hand)

I have no idea if they had trouble selling these but now they are pretty valuable. But restored to their original primered form they do look a bit silly.

Kylemaro > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 18:20

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just leave this here for tomorrow, which will be 4/27

Just Cars for Joe Bryant > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 18:21

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Who said the Hemi had to power a car?

CHRYSLER AIR RAID SIREN - The Most Powerful Siren Ever Built

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Just Cars for Joe Bryant 04/26/2014 at 18:26

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How could I forget? I saw one of these at the W.P. Chrysler museum. What an awesome way to power a siren. I can imagine what it would be like in the 60s if you found a Hemi on a roof somewhere.

Rebelscum_65 > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 18:32

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everyone seems to look at the charger when thinking about the hemi or b-body mopars.

I always thought the coronet was the better looking b-body.

lone_liberal > JeffLS2 04/26/2014 at 18:41

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Not necessarily!

Kylemaro > HammerheadFistpunch 04/26/2014 at 18:45

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nice factoid

lone_liberal > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 18:46

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Let's not forget the 392! It powered some seriously cool cars in the late 50s as well as many dragsters of the era.

Stradale > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 19:15

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66'-67' Dodge Coronet 426 Hemi.

camaroboy68ss > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 19:34

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oh I watch it, I cant wait to see that 55 on the either. that and the draguar are my favorite cars so far.

the7thearlofgrey > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 19:37

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Hemi's can sometimes be painful

Zoom > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 19:39

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Ha!!

Here we go.

Hurst Hemi Dart. Quickest Production Car ever built. 50+ Examples. 10.32 quarters.

Anyone forget this gem? acid dipped fenders and seat belts for window lifts?

First engine on earth (the 3rd rock) to break 200 on a closed course...

Then, I'll go here...first to go 200 in the quarter (although that might have been a wedge Mopar on Nitro).....first to go 300 in the quarter.... and completely dominates drag racing to this day with very minimal changes from the GenII Hemi block. Cuz nascar pussied out.........

DSR........

http://www.autoweek.com/article/201210…

This is how the Mopar guys do it.

Don't handle it, just put down the power.

Zoom > SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) 04/26/2014 at 19:41

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Hurst Hemi Dart Baby!!!

Winklovic > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 19:41

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One of the most beautiful sights in all of motorsports: two Hemi Cudas blasting off the starting line.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 19:41

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Any winged car; Superbird or Daytona Charger.. Love them both.

Zoom > kanadanmajava1 04/26/2014 at 19:42

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My father's Dodge dealer sold 1.

I have no idea where it went.

Zoom > Kylemaro 04/26/2014 at 19:57

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Gee, cuz the date fits?? nice.

until it makes it's mark in motorsports. you can have it.......

Pete Zapardi's Pizza Party > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 20:01

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I guess there's just something about an absurd, nearly 500hp SUV that can't tow shit and can't go off road that appeals to me. I always say that despite my love for old Porsches and BMWs, if I were to win the lottery, the first thing I'd do is go to the Jeep store and buy one of these things.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Zoom 04/26/2014 at 20:19

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Don't forget that they pretty much power every monster truck. Not racing, but I remember asking a driver when I was 7.

Boss2452stolemylunchmoney > $kaycog 04/26/2014 at 20:20

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"adequate. "

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > the7thearlofgrey 04/26/2014 at 20:20

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Agreed

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 20:21

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I'm for old school.

JackPine > the7thearlofgrey 04/26/2014 at 20:23

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whatever

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/26/2014 at 20:29

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My first love. I have a 1:18 of this exact car; black with tan. It's of of the most beautiful cars ever.

JackPine > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 20:30

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technically, this motor would claim 5/28 as it's birthday...big brother of 426

Howie > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 20:39

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Talk about disturbing, well maybe a Boss 429 powered GT40 or Ford GT, the crescent head engine is sorta a hemi.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 20:44

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So do I

Howie > Zoom 04/26/2014 at 20:45

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How 'bout this then

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 04/26/2014 at 20:51

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Same one, just black. Very cool. Wish Chrysler could make something this beautiful again. A top of the line 2 door lux coupe.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 20:58

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Agreed. And this time, they should go for the above "big engine good looks" route, and not the more recent "Soft Corinthian Leather" or "XYZ by Maserati" routes.

Boss2452stolemylunchmoney > JR1 04/26/2014 at 21:02

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Best ever!

Eggshen2012 > camaroboy68ss 04/26/2014 at 21:07

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I remember those Stone, Woods and Cook cars. Those Willys gassers were insane cars. Every run they were on the edge of being totally out of control.

Boss2452stolemylunchmoney > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 21:09

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This is the best opposite lock thread ever!

Boss2452stolemylunchmoney > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 04/26/2014 at 21:14

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I was very close to buying my Boss 302 in orange/white. Sometimes I still wish I had... Like seeing this Challenger just now.

Boss2452stolemylunchmoney > Stradale 04/26/2014 at 21:15

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So much want...

Boss2452stolemylunchmoney > lone_liberal 04/26/2014 at 21:15

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Firepower!

Boss2452stolemylunchmoney > Rebelscum_65 04/26/2014 at 21:19

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My favorite was always the 67 Cornet and GTX. Close second was the 70 GTX.

Ad_absurdum_per_aspera > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 21:23

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That's another difference between those Hemi cars and today's: putting that much power through the ground through two of these (never mind whatever launch control algorithms your brain could pass to your right foot despite the effect exerted on your spinal column by your puckering spinchter). Nowadays that's the width of a steering wheel, not a tire!

That was a mighty handsome car attached to it, though — powerful American cars of that area look downright sleek and rakish compared to the cetaceans in the same role today.

Gotta dig up that Mechanix Illustrated with the Tom McCahill road test of a hemi-powered '66, which feat he performed at Daytona if memory serves. One of the classics of a writing style that looks a lot easier to imitate than it really is (despite the generations of automotive journalists who have tried). As I recall, he found the handling and suspension qualities to be first rate (in contrast to that of lower models), but critiqued the stock 120 mph speedometer ("like trying to pass off a portrait of Castro as "Whistler's Mother"... even having a smoke with the top down during a warmup lap, we quickly buried the needle" and was frustrated in his attempt to reach 150 mph by the added drag of the convertible top's being sucked up as the air rushed by.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Ad_absurdum_per_aspera 04/26/2014 at 21:26

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Not the same, but still interesting.

Billy Suter > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 21:27

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Any of the NASCAR Daytonas/Superbirds would work, but this one's my favorite.

Coyote > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 22:00

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'71 Dodge Charger R/T

The last of its kind.. I hope to own a similar beast someday.

MacGyver1138 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 04/26/2014 at 22:10

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I love that car too, but since it has the 440 it isn't really a Hemi, right?

AllexArrow > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 22:29

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V8s are nice and all, but I really like straight sixes. Thankfully, Chrysler's Australian friends made a powerful i6 variation with hemi heads.

http://www.valiant.org/valiant/hemi-s…

GR1M RACER : Wrong Most of the Time > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/26/2014 at 22:40

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Busting out this is not a crime.

GR1M RACER : Wrong Most of the Time > Kylemaro 04/26/2014 at 22:44

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And for next month.

Kylemaro > Zoom 04/26/2014 at 23:30

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if you're gonna say the 427 chevy isn't a good motorsports engine. then you're wrong

Dream Theater of the Absurd > Kindashady Sage 04/26/2014 at 23:40

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IIRC, none of the Chargers used (up) for Dukes of Hazzard were Hemi powered. Some of them even had 318's under the hood.

Philbert/Phartnagle > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/27/2014 at 00:15

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Don't forget it's Boss day on 4/29! ;)

techinsanity2011 > MAXIMUMVRM 04/27/2014 at 01:00

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DayWooTang > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/27/2014 at 06:28

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Alright, I guess I'll be the one to say it. All of the old hemi powered cars were pretty damn ugly. What made you become a Mopar guy back in the day? The Fords and GM cars seemed better looking and had solid engine choices.

lie2me > Pete Zapardi's Pizza Party 04/27/2014 at 08:16

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I understand...

GoodJustin > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 04/27/2014 at 09:13

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Or Wedge day...

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > DayWooTang 04/27/2014 at 10:24

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Well, I'm 19. Never lived through the era. I do like Fords, not a Chevy fan unless it's a C2 or early C3. I like Mopar because they seemed like the batshit crazy car maker. They had the best engineering, the intimidating, aggressive looking cars, and the craziest color palette. They seemed to be the underdog/muscle car bastard child. They never really had the sales of FoMoCo or GM, yet they are so sought after. You could say that's because there are less of them, but AMC. Mopar seemed to always push the envelope (winged cars). Most of their stuff was bulletproof. My dad tried the rumor of the 727 TF trans and nothing broke. You could literally plant your foot down on the go pedal and keep shifting between drive and reverse.

The argument of better looking is subjective and I can't say that Mopar was lacking in the motor division. The 340, 383, 440 were great motors. The 426, or really the 392, is still the basis for most drag racing motors today.

BadLag > Coyote 04/27/2014 at 11:39

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I always loved the models with the "Air Grabber" hood scoop. A friend of mine had one back in the day and it was pretty intimidating to see the scoop open at a set of lights, wow this guy is serious....LOL....I still had him in the first 60 feet with my 69 Swinger 340!

TheSpin > $kaycog 04/27/2014 at 12:01

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Is that at SEMA? I have pics of that car too. Outrageous.