dollor per doller a wedge beats a hemi.how cheap do you think you could build both to make say 450 horsepower
RB engines ARE "no-brainer" builds for 450 hp. A "warmed" over 440 Magnum or a "tuned" 440 6-pack can reach that goal on the stock stroke with NO sweat. 383's can do it CHEAP also, you just got to "unlock" it's breathing restrictions (WITHOUT changing heads or performing headwork) with simple mods. Since they like the uppper end of the rpm dial, it's a bit more than the 440 to build. The HEMI already has this number factored in (since it's underrated from the factory) and you pay a PREMIUM for it in this form from the factory and let's not forget service replacement parts or upgraded performance parts factory or aftermarket. The BIG PLUS about the WEDGES is "tractable performance" and the ability to make decent power on pump gas in stock stroke form. May not be able to run 8's or faster (1/4 mi) or run in upper SS classes, however you got to respect it's "street/strip and bracket" credibility. WEDGES have it and the have it BIG in large and small sizes.
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The HEMI already has this number factored in (since it's underrated from the factory) and you pay a PREMIUM for it in this form from the factory and let's not forget service replacement parts or upgraded performance parts factory or aftermarket. The BIG PLUS about the WEDGES is "tractable performance" and the ability to make decent power on pump gas in stock stroke form. May not be able to run 8's or faster (1/4 mi) or run in upper SS classes, however you got to respect it's "street/strip and bracket" credibility. WEDGES have it and the have it BIG in large and small sizes. 
