General Lee question

[Mike DC]

If your engine budget $30K, and you want a dragstrip terror that won't even idle smoothly but it needs a parachute to stop . . . build a Hemi-based motor.  It'll kick the 440's ass every time. 



But if your engine budget is $10K, and you want a street bruiser that runs on regular gas and the car has a few power/comfort options . . . Trust me, you want to build a 440-based motor.  A $10K 440 will completely smoke a $10K Hemi in this scenario.
 

[Troy]

Stock, the Hemi had more power. With unlimited funds, the Hemi will have more power (you don't see many Top Fuel teams running 440s). The Hemi was designed for NASCAR, so again, more power. The drawbacks are price (always), maintainability (usually), and reliability (some times).

Troy