The 1960s are littered with a plethora of high-performance powerplants, often with overlapping names and terms. The 426 is a victim of such naming conventions, with two prominent engines boasting the ...

The Max Wedge 413/426 engines were a significant part of Dodge’s contribution to the muscle car era, making a mark in the early 1960s. These engines were renowned for their performance and power, ...

1964 was the last year of the B-Body Dodge Polara; from 1965 onward, the nameplate was relegated to full-size duties. It stayed on the mid-size platform just enough to witness the (what is now largely ...

When it comes to bang for the buck, it's hard to beat a big-block Mopar. The wedge engine (named for its wedge-shaped combustion chamber) is a great combination of torque and horsepower and responds ...

Who invented the muscle car? Before we get on with this never-ending debate, let’s answer the crucial question, ‘What is a muscle car?’ and then we can all agree that the Pontiac GTO was first. Except ...

Let's pretend it's May 1962 and you're a diehard Chrysler loyalist who loves drag racing. You could search for a used 392 Hemi, but good luck keeping the bottom end from grenading after slapping on an ...

Talk to any Mopar fan under the age of 70, and they’ll know chapter and verse about ’60s and ’70s muscle cars. But if you probe a bit deeper into the random Mopar person’s knowledge prior to 1964, ...