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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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Default Re: Hemi Surprise ?

Originally Posted by Cincinnati Slim
I have to admit, nothing is as impressive as a HEMI.

Would be very cool to pop open a Crossfire's hood and hear folks say...

"Wow, that thing's got a HEMI !"

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I just don't see the wow factor behind a Hemi in a crossfire. It would be more impressive to have the 4.3 or 5.0 mercedes v8.

I don't know the specs of the Hemi exactly, but does it have twin spark plugs, overhead cams, a variable intake manifold, and how do the weights compare between a big 6.0 liter Hemi and the 4.3-5.0 liter MBZ?

Also will the sensors in the Hemi block be compatible with those required to feed information to the Bosch computer?

Obliviously the Hemi will have way more torque than the Benz engine, but in such a light short wheelbase car the TC will be fighting the beast under the hood constantly. Hemi in a crossfire might be cool for a one off project but as an everyday driver I just don't see the point.
 
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