You don't HAVE to have a 426
 

to have a hemi car. In my internet searches, I've been coming across more and more engine swaps where guys have build "hemi" cars using early hemis, even the little Desotos. Here's a couple:

First, the absolutely GORGEOUS 67 with an early hemi:

http://www.mooresmopars.com/gtx.html

http://www.mooresmopars.com/GTX-Rest...tment%2002.htm


http://hometown.aol.com/erlihemi/HemiBoak.html

http://www.moparmuscleonline.com/

Here's a YouTube vid of a '66 Cuda with an early hemi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7jQAMwu22c