1968 Plymouth Valiant First Gen HEMI

HemiDenny said

might be desirable for some, but they were never considered a hi-performance street engine. As far back as I can remember, (in the 70's) the Stage 1 Hemis were considered boat anchors. but also the boneyards were full of B/RB Magnum complete engines for cheap.

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That's why NHRA banned them from competition. 1st generation set so many records and easily went so fast. That's why they were used in Funny cars and Rails. Up through the 60's they didn't even run a transmission. Direct drive, floor it through the 1/4. That doesn't sound like a high performance engine to me, LOL. Always had to laugh what some people called boat anchors.