hemi information

This came from alpar.

Unlike earlier performance engines, the Street Hemi came down the line complete with exhaust manifolds; the Cross-Ram engines had to have their manifolds fitted later. The combustion chamber had been tilted to prevent the exhaust rocker from being too long, resulting in a narrower engine, so they could do a standard bodydrop in the Dodge Main factory.

As I said earlier I read this 50 years ago. Many may remember this was before Alpar and the internet.
You are forgiven... Tilted but not squished... my memory has gone to crap, too. I still say I was good looking 50 years ago then I see the photos!