The term Hemi pertains to the shape of the combustion chamber inside the cylinder head. Without the Hemi head, you wouldn’t have a Hemi. The head is also the most important component in the entire engine when it comes to producing power. The straight shot from … [Click here to read more...] about How to Choose the Best Gen II 426 Hemi Heads
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How to Properly Break-In a Gen III Hemi
When your Gen III Hemi is assembled and ready to run, the engine needs to be broken-in before it is put into service on the street or track. You can do that on a dyno, in-the-car, or on a hot stand. Dynos are very common today and just about every engine shop … [Click here to read more...] about How to Properly Break-In a Gen III Hemi
How to Disassemble a Chrysler Slant Six
Complete engine disassembly is required in order to do a professional engine rebuild on a Chrysler Slant Six. The engine disassembly needs to be done in a safe and efficient way so the job can be completed quickly and without damaging anything (including … [Click here to read more...] about How to Disassemble a Chrysler Slant Six
The History of Chrysler’s Original Hemi Engine
Automobile and airplane manufacturers had developed and used engines equipped with hemispherical combustion chambers throughout the 20th century. But when Chrysler made its own hemispherical combustion chamber engines in the early 1950s, the industry quickly … [Click here to read more...] about The History of Chrysler’s Original Hemi Engine
How to Choose the Right Gen III Hemi Piston
Typically, the max-performance piston choice is between hypereutectic and forged. Because the Gen III Hemi pistons are hypereutectic, the choice becomes easier. Production blocks are basically thin-wall castings so the amount of overbore allowed is very … [Click here to read more...] about How to Choose the Right Gen III Hemi Piston
How to Select the Optimal Ring and Pinion Gears for a Dana Rear Differential
The rear axle ring-and-pinion are discussed as a gear ratio—one number. These ratios are numbers such as 4.10, 3.91, 3.73, 3.54, 3.31, etc. Technically speaking, this number is the ratio between the number of teeth on the driven gear or ring and the number of … [Click here to read more...] about How to Select the Optimal Ring and Pinion Gears for a Dana Rear Differential
Troubleshooting a Gen III Hemi for Rebuild
There are many reasons to decide that it’s time to rebuild an engine, but typically the engine will give you a sign that will get your attention and convince you that it is time to get the wrenches out! Some of the key signs include high mileage, high oil … [Click here to read more...] about Troubleshooting a Gen III Hemi for Rebuild
How to Identify an A-833 Chrysler Transmission
The A-833 was released for the 1964 production year. However, it had been in the works for some time. An important thing to keep in mind is that not every case has a clear casting date present on it. After handling thousands of these transmissions, it is … [Click here to read more...] about How to Identify an A-833 Chrysler Transmission
Gen III Hemi Headers Shootout: Finding The Perfect Header for Your Hemi
Whether it’s a 5.7L, 6.1L, or 6.4L, every engine responds to exhaust upgrades, especially when the upgrades include dedicated long-tube headers. In design and function, headers are much like the intake manifold, only in reverse. As with the intake, the exhaust … [Click here to read more...] about Gen III Hemi Headers Shootout: Finding The Perfect Header for Your Hemi
How to Mock up Mopar Big-Block Heads and Valvetrain
Second only to camshaft selection, cylinder head choice largely determines the characteristics of your Mopar Big-Block engine’s performance and impacts most other decisions on how to build your B/RB engine. Slapping random parts together without any thought to … [Click here to read more...] about How to Mock up Mopar Big-Block Heads and Valvetrain