
12-01-2006, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Mechanicsville!,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC/331/5 forward
Posts: 922
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Originally Posted by Excaliber
The BIG advantage a Hemi offers is 'cross flow'. Intake on one side and exhaust flowing out the other side, this is a very smooth transition for the flowing gases. The exiting exhaust velocity helps to 'draw in' the fresh intake air charge.
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In truth, the BIG advantage a hemi offers is lots of room for HUGE valves. This equates to lots of air moving thru. Refer to other recent posts regarding moving air.
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