American Muscle Car- Hemi History

[guwapo65]

I wonder which car will win in 1/4 mile, the 70 Challenger rt or Cuda with Hemi 426 or LS6 454 in 70 Chevelle SS?

[summitdrinker]

the 69 440 magnum was rated at 375 HP, it really had about 390 to 410 HP in a B body.

the 69 440 six pack was rated at 390 HP, it really had 420 to 430 HP

the 69 street hemi was rated at 425 HP, it really had about 480 to 490 HP

The 440 had more lower rpm torque than a hemi.

[bloodystephen920]

PONTIAC

[pwizard665]

I would like to ask you a question doe's the 440 have more power then the 426 hemi

[w41duvernay]

No, the hemi made as much as 800 hps according to dyno tests by American Muscle Car series on the Speed Channel. The problem was most owners geared them w/3.23 instead of the correct 3.90's axle ratio.

[Jim4575]

@pwizard665 the 440 made 390 hp in 1969. The Hemi had 425 hp

[TheJoecool1972]

@pwizard665 no, not even the 440 six pack with three carbs