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05-16-2011, 12:06 AM
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Vertically Challenged Super Mod
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Collinsville, OK
Name: Michael
Age: 46
Posts: 2,700
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Why is my 5.7 called a hemi when it's not? I dunno but I'm going to still call it a hemi, mass appeal
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05-16-2011, 12:14 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2010
Age: 47
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Originally Posted by OklaHemi
Why is my 5.7 called a hemi when it's not? I dunno but I'm going to still call it a hemi, mass appeal
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I guess it sounds better than pulling up to someone and asking them...
"Hey, that thing got a poly?"
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05-16-2011, 07:20 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: High Point, NC
Name: Paul
Age: 63
Posts: 2,639
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Originally Posted by OklaHemi
Why is my 5.7 called a hemi when it's not? I dunno but I'm going to still call it a hemi, mass appeal
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I got a 5.9L in my '98 Ram and it has a Magnum. I guess it is all on how they want to advertise the engines. Magnums were here long before the Hemi. I like both, but they are really just the same. Ad guys says call it a Hemi and it is done.
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05-16-2011, 07:32 AM
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Turbo Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Virginia/Philippines
Name: PI_greg
Posts: 1,370
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My guess mostly marketing, but it is somewhat a hybrid design with the valves opposed rather than side by side. Kinda looks like a twin cam design but using push rods. I like the engine, especially when spun up tight. It makes sweet music......
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