Modern Hemi engines, the iconic powerplants from Chrysler, have sparked a debate among owners about their fuel needs. Chrysler recommends a specific octane rating for optimal performance, but does ...

While the original Chrysler 426 cubic inch HEMI rampaged through drag strips and NASCAR tracks during the 1960s, obliterating the competition, the engine itself had its own share of problems. It was ...

The Chrysler Hemi motor is a 90-degree pushrod V8, ranging in capacity from 3.9L to 6.4L, and with either natural aspiration or supercharging. The name “Hemi” has been applied to this family of ...

The original Hemi was introduced way back in 1951, representing the latest and greatest standard engine of several full-size Chrysler models. Naturally, things have evolved since then. The Hemi found ...

The HEMI engine is named after the engine's hemispherical shaped piston heads. While Chrysler brands popularized and trademarked the name, HEMI-style engines were developed in the early 1900s. The ...