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Old 11-21-2011, 10:19 PM
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Default Re: 1969 Smokey Yunick Camaro

I've debated these issues in the past. Hemi was and has become such a buzz word these days that is does get misapplied.

Even the modern "Hemi" advertized in trucks and such has what I call a "roof-top" combustion chamber. From my perspective, if you can take something round, like a ball and a combustion chamber follows the shape, that is what I consider a Hemi.



It also seems the valve arrangement should be opposed, rather than side by side to be considered a Hemi.

Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of these "porcupine heads" and was just speaking with Charley about the Yellow one he owned in the 1990's. That car made a huge impression on me then and is one of the reasons I am such a fan of multile carburetion.

I eagerly look forward to your build.


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