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Originally posted by Speedklix
As for the Hemi...
I feel the hemi is overrated. Back in the day a hemi top made a huge difference in the power, but now is a different story... stick to numbers not names. I think the hemi 5.7 puts out about 330hp and nissan's 5.6 puts out 305hp, but nissan also has slightly more torque (375 vs 379) at a slightly lower displacement. I think I would take the nissan v8 over the hemi just for the torque. 25hp seems like alot, but in my head torque rules.
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Amen to that.
Hemi is just a marketing tool to boost antiquated motors. GM is making 300hp and 335lb/ft with just 5.3l, and that's in an Aluminum smallblock...not a Med-displacement Iron Block. Step up to GM's ALUMINUM med-displacement block (6.0L) and you get 345hp and 360lb/ft. In cars, that same block with the LS2 top end cranks out 405hp. Granted you have to pay a premium to get that motor in a sedan.