Hemi surface area is smaller than that of a flathead engine, so less heat escapes during combustion – and hotter fuel burns better. And because they're positioned on opposite sides of the chamber, the Hemi valves can be bigger than on previous models, which put them side by side.
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Dec 1, 2021 · A “hemi” engine is a combusition engine whose combustion chambers are hemispherical. A V engine is a combustion engine whose cylinder banks are ...
Mar 10, 2019 · So they aren't really a Hemi compared to the Gen II but overall they're better engines for what most people are using them for. Upvote 3
Jun 23, 2020 · Here's some information about the Hemi engine: The Hemi engine is named for its hemispherical cylinder head. It provides an efficient combustion ...
Mar 2, 2013 · The new HEMI doesn't have hemispherical chambers, they more resemble a pent-roof because a truly hemispherical chamber is an emissions disaster.