Anything in life can be made better with a simple engine swap. Here are 5 things that could use a Hemi in them.
1. Dodge Dart
Maybe the Dodge Dart wouldn't have to die a tragic death if Momma Mopar would just stick a Hemi under the hood. Right now you're thinking "wouldn't that create tremendous torque steer in a front wheel drive econobox?" And you might be right. But for an automaker building outrageous modern muscle cars, it would still make at least a little sense.
2. Dodge Grand Caravan
Almost everything Dodge sells these days is available with a Hemi. So why not the Caravan? Minivans are boring but sometimes necessary, so why not jazz up those trips to soccer practice with some V8 muscle? You'll have fun, and the kids will have tons of fun - talk about a positive bonding experience.
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3. Any Motorcycle
When Dodge unleashed the Tomahawk way back in 2003, it created a monster. It also got everyone thinking about how cool a motorcycle, Hemi-powered or not, could be. Looking like something out of an action movie, the Tomahawk was built around a Viper V10, not a Hemi. But there are a few Hemi-powered bikes floating around these days, thanks to this wild custom.
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4. Your Vintage Dodge Truck Build
The same can be said for cars as well, but let's face it - there aren't enough vintage Dodge trucks running around these days. Your build could certainly benefit from any of the numbers of crate Hemi engines available today. With prodigious power and modern reliability, you really can't go wrong. Plus, you'll be the only guy at the car show with one.
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5. Anything from the 80's
Let's face it - the 80's were not a great time for automakers. Pretty much everything, short of the cool turbo cars, was seriously lacking in power. With a simple (OK, not really simple) Hemi swap, you can have an instant sleeper on your hands. Simply grab something like a Spirit or an Omni and grab your Sawzall. Instant sleeper!
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