HEMI crate engines may not have the retro charm of the original, but they're impressive engines nonetheless. Here's what you ...

Before there was the 426 HEMI, Chrysler was making the 426 Max Wedge engine. Here is the origins of those two engines and how similar they are.

For comparison, BluePrint Engines offers a 610-horsepower 426 HEMI clone with 525 lb-ft of torque that closely matches the original's displacement with 425.7 cubic-inches.

The Gen II 426 Hemi wasn't called the Elephant for nothing. Crossflowing valves make for good breathing, but they necessitate domed pistons and make the resulting engine really wide.

Racing legends like Dick Landy and Don Garlits were crushing the NHRA funny car class in Dodge Darts with modified 426 Hemi engines, but in the Super Stock class, the Dart was a no-show due to the ...

The Charger was the first nameplate to receive the 426 Hemi. The fastback broke cover in January 1966 as the new "Leader of the Dodge Rebellion" with a V8-exclusive engine lineup.

Restored to what appears to be Concours-ready condition, the Charger still relies on the original, numbers-matching 426 Hemi V8. The powerplant found its way into less than 1% of the Chargers ...

While the 426 HEMI was initially based on the RB architecture used by the 426 Max Wedge, the two engines share very little in common. Both engines have 426 cubic inches of displacement and have ...