2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Rumored to get 6.4-liter HEMI

[Stew]

Originally Posted by Zeus

I think its the other way around... They aren't Hemi's and Chrysler is still the only one who feels the need to continue to advertise them as so lol

The only reason for calling it a Hemi is marketing. I believe it is al least semi hemishperical heads if not fully? Not sure. but wanyways, it's like Ford choosing 5.0 for the Mustangs new displacement. Owners do this too, don't know how many times I have heard the 346ci LS1 referred to as a "350" or the 5.3 truck motor (323 ci believe) referred to as a 327.

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by Stew

The only reason for calling it a Hemi is marketing. I believe it is al least semi hemishperical heads if not fully? Not sure. but wanyways, it's like Ford choosing 5.0 for the Mustangs new displacement. Owners do this too, don't know how many times I have heard the 346ci LS1 referred to as a "350" or the 5.3 truck motor (323 ci believe) referred to as a 327.

Isn't the 5.0L technically like 4.9xxL? Their marketing strategies obviously fail though.

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by a_Username

Isn't the 5.0L technically like 4.9xxL? Their marketing strategies obviously fail though.

The old pushrod 5.0 was technically a 4.9. Ford at the time had a 4.9 inline six cylinder. That coupled with pure marketing is why they went with calling it a 5.0.

The new DOHC 5.0 is really a 5.0 liter engine, as much as say the LS1 was a 5.7.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by a_Username

Isn't the 5.0L technically like 4.9xxL? Their marketing strategies obviously fail though.

The origional yes, the new one is actually a true 5.0

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Stew

The origional yes, the new one is actually a true 5.0

I also remember when Chevy changed the big block 396 to actually a 400CID ... but they kept the 396 designation because they also had at the same time a 400 CID small Block.. plus SS396 sounded better than SS 400...

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Question...
Why does Chrysler not come out with a V6 Hemi? If a Hemi is so much better in a V8 shouldn't it hold true for a V6? then they could put Hemi Badges on All their cars and make much more money selling them "It's got a Hemi" stickers.....LOL

wow where to start lol.............


i guess the chevy camaro holds true to the slogan like a rock.....lol


i love this mindless trash talking.

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by 1bad65

LMAO! Are you Dodge guys really doing this?

are you ford guys still buying the chick cars aka pony cars. lol

[kevin2323]

in all honesty i just want the thread to be locked. it always starts off with educated responses then turns into a d&^$@ measuring contest. oh well :(

[1bad65]

Originally Posted by kevin2323

are you ford guys still buying the chick cars aka pony cars. lol

My chick car hasn't lost to one of those tanks yet. I love seeing the Dodge guys cry when the blue pony runs right by them.

[THE EVIL TW1N]

Originally Posted by a_Username

.... Their marketing strategies obviously fail though.

their popularity and overall sales would indicate otherwise.....

[Stew]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I also remember when Chevy changed the big block 396 to actually a 400CID ... but they kept the 396 designation because they also had at the same time a 400 CID small Block.. plus SS396 sounded better than SS 400...

Hadn't heard about that one, but wouldn't surprise me, when it comes to cars there are some names and monikers that will just sell, gotta love car culture

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by kevin2323

wow where to start lol.............


i guess the chevy camaro holds true to the slogan like a rock.....lol


i love this mindless trash talking.

Well It was a serious question about why they don't come out with a V6 Hemi if Hemi's are supposed to be so superior... and Dodge does like to promote the Hemi Image as much as possible...
Chevy does not use the "Like a Rock" slogan any more (plus that was just on the trucks), you need to get up to date.. but maybe that was the mindless part of your post...

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Stew

Hadn't heard about that one, but wouldn't surprise, when it comes to cars there are some names and monikers that will just sell, gotta car culture

If I remember correctly, It was for the 1970 model year, The actual engine size was 402CI not 400 but they did keep the SS396 model name...

I found this on How stuff works on the 1970 Chevelle..

The wrapper was a restyled Chevelle that again presented the Super Sport as an option package for hardtops and convertibles. As the SS 396, it cost $446 and came with a 350-bhp 402-cid V-8, power front discs, F41 suspension, Polyglas F70x14s, and a domed hood. Fat dorsal stripes were optional, but were included with the new $147 cowl-induction hood, which had a flapper near the base of the windshield that opened at full throttle to feed air to the engine.

[1bad65]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Well It was a serious question about why they don't come out with a V6 Hemi if Hemi's are supposed to be so superior... and Dodge does like to promote the Hemi Image as much as possible...

IMO, I think most people think 'Dodge V8' when they see/hear the word Hemi. Also, Dodge does not call their V10 motor a Hemi either.