Is it a Hemi ?
08-27-2005, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepDawg
The spark plug looks like it is in the center of the cumbustion chamber. Does that mean that the Z motor is a Hemi?
1st Picture - Nissan VQ35DE
2nd Picture - New Hemi Head
3rd Picture - Old Hemi Head
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08-28-2005, 04:39 AM
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HEMI is a marketing term from Dodge. They use domed pistons to allow then to fit larger valves. This was more of an advantage everybody used only two valves. I'm under the impression that it's kinda old school now but Doge doesn't have much else to brag about.
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Originally Posted by DaveO
To me it looks closer to a 4-valve Cosworth design than a hemi.
1st Picture - Nissan VQ35DE
2nd Picture - New Hemi Head
3rd Picture - Old Hemi Head
1st Picture - Nissan VQ35DE
2nd Picture - New Hemi Head
3rd Picture - Old Hemi Head
