Re: [Chrysler300] hemi

["Dave Grove Grove Automotive" <groveautomotive@xxxx>]

Actually, - the 426 Hemi was just a bit compromised from a "true" Hemi by
the inclination of the exhaust valves. They were layed in a bit more toward
the center of the chamber. As I was told back then (sometime in the 60s)
that this made the engine just narrow enough to clear the shock towers when
installed from below in the normal "production line" fashion.
The spark plugs are centered in the chamber - at least from a "front view",
however, they are offset a bit towards the front or rear of the chamber
(depending on which bank the head is installed).

Regards,
DaveG.
----- Original Message -----
From: Owen & Jo Grigg <ram300@xxxx>
To: <joebril@xxxx>; Andy Mikonis <r41hp@xxxx>
Cc: <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] hemi


>
>
> > P.S. I've driven the truck. The new Hemi rocks!
> > Though I hear there may be some debate on whether it's
> > truly a "Hemi." Stay tuned...
> >
> But then again, as I far as I understand it, the 426 hemi from the
"muscle"
> era is not a true hemi either, something about the way/angle the plug
enters
> the combustion chamber.
>
> Owen
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