Quote: Can you afford ($$$) to build a Hemi and all the additional up keep that a Hemi requires? If so a Hemi is the #1 choice.
Please explain What is the additional up keep on a HEMI??? I have raced for over 40 years and do not understand what people are refering to when they say additional up keep on a HEMI. Sometimes you have to adjust the carb and the valves but that is on any solid lift motor, wedge included. This is a term that some Mopar hating Chevy magazine editor coined back in the 60's. Back then, the Hemi had dual points, solid lifters and 2 fours from the factory, just like some of the Z-28's had, but supposedly there was extra up keep to a Hemi. I never understood what this was supposed to be but everyone says it so it must be true. LOL.
