Author: Kevin Garce

While talking to people at a Mopar event recently, the topic of the 426 Hemi came up as usual. Many of the people wanted to know how many Hemi motors were made before the 426 Hemi. There were 12 Hemi engines made before the 426 Hemi from 1951 to 1959 produced for Chrysler, DeSoto and…

The 426 Hemi started its journey on the oval tracks in Nascar. After its first year, the 426 Hemi was banned from Nascar, but why? The 426 Hemi was banned from Nascar in 1965 and 1971 due to Nascar’s newly imposed rules. In 1965 Nascar mandated all engines competing in races must be available in…

The 426 Hemi is probably the most talked about engine in the Chrysler family. One of the topics coming up in conversation is the carburetion. Some people ask, how many carburetors did the 426 Hemi have? The 426 Hemi had two four barrel carburetors made by the brand Carter. Each Carter AFB carburetor was rated…

While having conversations about Mopar engines, the 426 Hemi is one coming up often. Many people have questions including, what was the first year for the 426 Hemi? 1964 was the first year for the 426 Hemi Engine. It was a race version used for Nascar and drag racing. 1966 marked the first year for…

The 426 Hemi always seems to find its way into the conversation when discussing Mopar engines. Many people want to talk about the legendary engine. A common question gear heads ask is, what was the last year for the 426 Hemi? The last year for the 426 Hemi was 1971 ending its production which began…

Along with the sales of Hemi cars, I’ve been tracking how much 426 Hemi engines sell for. I’ve been doing this for years because it’s interesting. Also, many people want to know, what is a 426 Hemi engine worth? Original 426 Hemi engines are worth from $15,000 to over $30,000. The price paid depends on…

The 426 Hemi is probably the most known engine throughout the muscle car world. The accomplishments of the engine and how it has affected the racing world qualify it as legendary. What makes the 426 Hemi so special? The 426 Hemi is special because it was the first Nascar engine to go 200 mph. The…

The 426 Hemi in the 1960s put the word Hemi into a different category. The Hemi engine earns respect from all car enthusiasts. Although not everyone knows the exact meaning of the word. Let’s answer, what does Hemi mean in an engine? Hemi, short for hemispherical, refers to the shape and design of the combustion…

I’ve been tracking 426 Hemi car prices for many years. The Hemis were always the most expensive Chrysler when new and today that still holds true for them as collectables. Let’s examine how much an original 426 Hemi car is worth. E-body 426 Hemi cars are worth between $143,000 to over 3 million dollars. Daytonas…

The 426 Hemi is a legendary engine and many people wonder what cars were lucky enough to have one. Let’s answer, what cars had the 426 Hemi? The following cars had the 426 Street Hemi: The following cars had the 426 Race Hemi: This article will examine each one of these rare factory cars and…

The 426 Hemi Engine is known throughout the muscle car world. Car enthusiasts of all brands know about the Hemi and sometimes wonder why it’s so legendary. Let’s start by answering, how much horsepower and torque does a 426 Hemi have? The 426 Hemi street engine was rated at 425 horsepower at 5,000 RPM and…

I’ve spent years studying, admiring and researching big block Mopar specs, especially the 426 Hemi. The name Hemi transcends car brands making many people wonder about its specifications. Therefore, let’s answer, what are the 426 Hemi specs? The 426 Hemi has 426 cubic inches, a 4.25″ bore and 3.75″ stroke, 425 horsepower @ 5,000 RPM…

While reading up on the legendary 426 Hemi Engine, many people wonder how fast it was. I researched the original drag strip results conducted and published when the cars were new. Here are the results. Here’s how fast a 426 Hemi is in the 1/4 mile race: 426 Hemi Average 1/4 Mile Times and Speeds…