InDebtButOnTime
1977
Cool! Didn't know about that engine!
Mar 10, 2020,09:34 AM
Here's another car that had an aluminum head OHV Hemi. Although it was a 1600cc four cylinder (2-TC).
’71 through '73. Still dream
about the one I had!
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So you think you know Chrysler Hemi history? . . .
By: Dr No : March 10th, 2020-03:31
. . . well, this was a revelation for me. Yup, an aluminum hemi head for the Dodge flathead six. Ca '48 - '49. Wouldn't this make for the coolest rod powertrain ever? Drooling, Art ...
Cool! Didn't know about that engine!
By: InDebtButOnTime : March 10th, 2020-09:34
Here's another car that had an aluminum head OHV Hemi. Although it was a 1600cc four cylinder (2-TC). ’71 through '73. Still dream about the one I had! ...
Early Hemis - a trip down the rabbit hole!
By: cazalea : March 10th, 2020-10:43
Art, Thanks for this info on the Chrysler Hemi prototype. Can I throw in some more? (for the complete article wtih illustrations (CLICK HERE) If you want a light engine that produces a good amount of power for its weight... you want a hemispherical combus...
Hmmm. I'd no idea the hemi was with us . . .
By: Dr No : March 10th, 2020-11:19
. . . from literally the beginning. My foggy memory is that an American military aviation engine - and I want to say the engine used in the F-6F Wildcat - was the first practical implementation, but don't quote me on that. Art