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A little "neat" Nascar history, since we're bringing one-of and prototype/experimental engines:

The DOHC Mopar Hemi:

http://www.highflow.com/data/images/auto/426_Hemi_DOHC_1.jpg

Mopar was...

Very unusual to see an aftermarket AL headed mopar in those days...not nearly the selection of heads available then that one has now. Not to say there was a dearth of them...mopar performance had a...

^meh^



Joke! I've always had a soft spot for all the BOP and caddy engines...each w/ very different personalities. If I had to rank in order of desireability:
1. Buick's 455
2. Pontiac 455...

Reverse flow, supercharged Buick Nailhead:

http://image.carcraft.com/f/9579792+w750+st0/p135215_large+Buick_Nailhead_Powered_Dragster+Passenger_Side.jpg

actually, what is funny is that is exactly how my old man looked at that age :goof

Hmph...Mickey Thompsons Hemi (hat-tip-Dyno tom):

http://www.cooksrestorations.com/photos/LightweightsCarlisle/picture.php?img=Carlisle 022-600.jpg&show=full

unique thing about these heads were...

Well, the hemi dominated the 64 season....with petty winning the championship easily...but he wouldn't even come back to defend his championship...

Basically it went like this:

It used to be...

Oh, believe me, I agree...love 'em, even the fords.

But try finding a Hemi in the 65 season...likewise, wonder why 66 was the first year that hemi's were pretty much options on most every mopar...

Well, if the all it needed was to have been outlawed by NASCAR to give Boss a chubby, why then no Hemi love?

^^boss excited about a ford? get out!^^

http://vintagesupercharger.com/content/Studebaker/1957StudebakerSupercharger01.jpg

always a soft spot for the studabakers. Too bad there are no great...