The 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8 is arguably Chrysler's most iconic engine ever. However, it's not the only beefed-up mill that powered street-legal and race-spec Mopars alike in the 1960s.

Today is April 13, or 413, which HOT ROD proclaims as 413 Max Wedge Day. Although the 413ci version of Mopar's tall-deck big-block saw use in everything from Dodge dump trucks to Plymouth sedans, the ...

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Unlike the other factory lightweight muscle cars, this 1964 Plymouth Savoy has been a drag car all its life. Currently owned by Gene Mosbek and powered by a Stage III Max Wedge V-8, it shows just 10.9 ...

Classic Mopar engines are always a fun topic of discussion. Maybe more now than ever with whispers ofthe Hemi returning to Ram 1500s and Dodge Chargers. There are even claims that the Viper will ...

From an automotive perspective, there is nothing as uniquely American as the big-block V-8 engine. Japan and Europe have built V-8s, but they never dared to go as big and bold as the U.S. monster ...

Produced from 1960 to 1973, the Dodge Polara was the company's full-size offering for all but three model years. From 1962 to 1964, the Polara competed in the intermediate market. It was part of the ...

Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Rock and roll is as powerful as a 426 Max Wedge engine, so it's no wonder there are so many awesome songs inspired by hot rides.