The Chrysler Hemi and Chevrolet big block did more than power quarter-mile passes. They became shorthand for two rival philosophies of American horsepower, each with its own mythology and fan base.

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 ...

The Dodge Charger and the 426 Hemi (Street version) came hand in hand in 1966, with one serving the other as its loyal NASCAR-homologating vehicle, and yes, the pun is premeditated. A fastback Coronet ...

A close-up of a supercharged Hemi V8 engine in a vehicle engine bay. - pporiphotos/Shutterstock Many people have heard of Hemi engines, but don't really know what ...

The late 1960s and early 1970s were the golden age of muscle cars. Packed with charisma, outrageous power, and ostentatious design, they thrived during the muscle car wars of the mid-1960s. Chrysler ...

There are many comparisons to be made against Ford's 427 engines and Chrysler's 426 Hemi. In the interest of keeping things fair, though, we'll focus on pitting the 426 against the Ford SOHC "Cammer," ...