Q. What is a Hemi? A. The design of the combustion chamber influences how well an engine breathes–how efficiently the air/fuel mixture enters and the exhaust gases depart. The combustion chamber also ...

The intricacies of airflow dynamics through a cylinder head are some of the most difficult concepts to grasp in all of hot rodding. That made it the perfect topic to discuss in the inaugural ...

In its purest form, an engine is nothing more than an air pump; it takes in air and then returns it, although in a slightly modified form. Maximizing an engine's ability to process air will also ...

It's only natural for minds to run to Chrysler when the word "hemi" comes up in conversation. While Chrysler didn't invent the hemispherical combustion chamber engine, with that honor going to Allie ...

In 1673, Christian Huygens invented the first engine. It was designed to pump water from the Seine River to King Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles. Built with an open combustion chamber, it consumed ...

Sebastian's spare time is spent watching Formula 1, fiddling with his friends' cars (usually German money pits), and soaking up as much architectural amazement and engineering excellence as he can ...

Say 'Hemi' and the first company that will undoubtedly enter most enthusiasts' minds is 'Chrysler'. That won't surprise many, given that the American manufacturer has built a substantial brand around ...