Originally Posted by futureride
correct me if im wrong but a 7.0 is 440 motor all old mopar books show a 7 as a 440 they say the 6.1 = 426 HEMI BUT I SAY BS the older hemi has a lot more hp and torque and if any of you ever seen that engine challenge on one of those afternoon car shows i forget what 1 but they had a 66 or 67 max wedge hemi stock on a dyno running 800 hp.
I agree that the 426 Hemi has more hp
potential than the 6.1, after it was basically a race engine built for NASCAR than was de-tuned to run on the street.
However the Street Hemi and 6.1 have the same 425 hp and are practically identical in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. Actually if you look at old road tests of cars with the 426, the 6.1 may be a shade quicker. (That may be due to better tires and suspension).
