{"id":16157,"date":"2011-06-29T21:10:56","date_gmt":"2011-06-30T04:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/"},"modified":"2013-10-10T22:14:59","modified_gmt":"2013-10-11T05:14:59","slug":"15-best-hot-rod-engines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Hot Rod Engines at 2011 LA Roadster Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2F15-best-hot-rod-engines%2F&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2F2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-3.jpg&amp;description=15+Best+Hot+Rod+Engines+at+2011+LA+Roadster+Show\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"15 Best Hot Rod Engines at 2011 LA Roadster Show\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=15 Best Hot Rod Engines at 2011 LA Roadster Show&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\" data-text=\"15 Best Hot Rod Engines at 2011 LA Roadster Show\" data-desc=\"Hot Rod Hemi's, Flatheads and Bangers - Take Your Pick! #1 Overhead Valve Conversion Banger Ford Flathead in a Slick looking Slingshot. Best Engines of the 2011 LA Roadster Show We tried this at the 2010 LA Roadster Show and it's been a great story with interesting feedback. So why not try it again?\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-3.jpg\" data-button=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/images\/social_share_button.png\" alt=\"Share\" class=\"linksalpha_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/scripts\/loader_iconbox.js?v=2.4\"><\/script><\/span><\/div><h3>Hot Rod Hemi&#8217;s, Flatheads and Bangers &#8211; Take Your Pick!<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-3.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16160\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Custom Front Engine Dragster Flathead Banger\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-3.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"flathead ford, flathead motor, flathead engines\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-3.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-3-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-3-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a>#1 Overhead Valve Conversion Banger Ford Flathead in a Slick looking Slingshot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Engines of the 2011 LA Roadster Show<\/strong><br \/>\nWe tried this at the <a title=\"13 of the Best Hot Rod Engines at LA Roadster Show\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/13-of-the-best-hot-rod-engines-at-la-roadster-show\/\" target=\"_blank\">2010 LA Roadster Show<\/a> and it&#8217;s been a great story with interesting feedback. So why not try it again?<\/p>\n<p>Everyone&#8217;s got their own style and as you can see from the engines I picked out, I trend towards nostalgic, blown, <em>FAST <\/em>looking engines. How about you? Take a look at these and choose which one your favorite! Hit the &#8220;Like&#8221; button above and call it out by number.<\/p>\n<p>Or, if this is your car or you happen to be an expert on early Hemi&#8217;s or overhead valve conversion flathead motors, then let us know what we&#8217;re looking at. I hope I caught something to your liking!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-2.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16159\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Stylish 3 carb Ford Flathead &quot;Banger&quot; with Overhead Valve Conversion\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-2.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"flathead engines, flathead ford, flathead motor\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-2.jpg 643w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-2-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-2-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>#2 Another well executed Ford &#8220;Banger&#8221; Flathead &#8211; Think there&#8217;s enough carburetion?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-7.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16164\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Harrell Los Angles Speed Equipment Equipped Flathead\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-7.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"Harrell Los Angeles Flathead, flathead ford, flathead motor\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-7.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-7-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-7-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-7-575x865.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>#3 I&#8217;m a sucker for the black and chrome look with simple lakes style headers. This Ford Flathead engine&#8217;s got Harrell Los Angeles Racing Equipment on board. Learn more about Jim Harrell and the flathead parts that bear his name here: http:\/\/harrellengineshotrodding.com<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-5.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16162\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Bare Metal Hot Rod with cool Ford Flathead Motor\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-5.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"flathead ford, hot rod flathead, flathead engines\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-5.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-5-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-5-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#4 This bare metal hot rod had slight <a title=\"Jimmy Shine's Hot rod flathead\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/Hot-Rod-Engine-Pictures-LA-Roadster-Show-5.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\">Jimmy Shine truck<\/a> look to it&#8230; or maybe I just thought so because it was parked at the <a title=\"SoCal Pomona\u2019s Open House \u2013 Nothing to See Here\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2011-socal-pomona-car-show\/\" target=\"_blank\">SoCal Pomona Show<\/a> &#8211; they are totally different trucks. Either way, I got nothing for you on the cool flatheads on this V8, but I like it! (Any info out there?)<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-8.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16165\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Nothing says Hot Rod like a Buick Nailhead.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-8.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"nailhead buick, nailhead motor, buick hot rod\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-8.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-8-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-8-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-8-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#5 My buddy Jim from the Throttle Kings has been fine tuning his hot rod pickup for several years now and showed very well in the <a title=\"Suede Palace Beauties at 2011 GNRS\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/suede-palace-2011-gnrs\/\" target=\"_blank\">2011 GNRS Suede Palace.<\/a> From here, we have to slip in the common, but tried, true and high performance small block Chevy.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-10.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16167\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Well Executed tripple carb small block Chevy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-10.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"hot rod small block chevy, hot rod engine, small block chevy 350\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-10.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-10-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-10-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-10-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#6 It&#8217;s the details around the engine that make it. I bet those pipes sound wicked!<br \/>\n<a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-4.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16161\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Another Hot Rod Small Block Chevy 350 - This Time Blown!\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-4.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"small block chevy 350, hot rod small block chevy, blown chevy small block\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-4.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-4-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-4-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-4-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#7 Loved the pinstriping and the engine turning work on the firewall. Classic and built for speed!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-6.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16163\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Small Block Chevy with four webers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-6.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"hot rod small block chevy, weber induction, small block chevy 350\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-6.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-6-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-6-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-6-575x865.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#8 Another great twist on the small block Chevy is the side draft weber induction.<\/p>\n<p>Before we all Hemispherical on you, I want to throw out a few of the unusual finds from the LA Roadster Show:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-16.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16172\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Vintage Airplane engine in a Hot Rod\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-16.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"Hot rod engine, airplane hot rod\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-16.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-16-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-16-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-16-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#9 You see these all the time. I shoulda wrote down some info for you, but the WWI and WWII folks probably know this one. It&#8217;s a vintage airplane engine turned backwards that looked like an 8 cylinder, but it was only a four. The guy drove it to the show!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-15.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16171\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Wooden Wheel 1900's Buick Roadster\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-15.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"Hot Rod Roadster, exposed rockers, buick roadster engine\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-15.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-15-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-15-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-15-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#10 With the valves, spings and rockers all exposed, I sure this old Buick Roadster didn&#8217;t use any oil.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-12.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16169\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Dare to be different Blown Hot rod!\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-12.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"Hot rod engine, blown v6, v6 hot rod\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-12.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-12-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-12-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-12-575x865.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#11 Look closely. This is cool. Wish I coulda heard it running.<\/p>\n<p>And now, it&#8217;s time for the HEMI&#8217;s!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-11.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16168\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Hollywood Hot Rod's Perfection injected Hemi\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-11.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"hemi head, hot rod hemi, hemi power\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-11.jpg 1286w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-11-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-11-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-11-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#12 It&#8217;s almost unfair to include a Hollywood Hot Rods built motor in a &#8220;best of&#8221; list. Getting the most Hemi power requires custom, hidden electronics fuel injection, 2 coils and practically no exposed wires. This is the benchmark.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-14.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16170\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Billet Hemi hot rod rumpty-rump\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-14.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"hemi head, billet hot rod hemi, hemi power, blown hemi\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-14.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-14-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-14-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-14-575x865.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#13 Just so you don&#8217;t think I&#8217;m totally adverse to billet, I give you this blown Hemi example. I heard this beast running and the surge and growl it made idling down the street turned every head. If you don&#8217;t love that, check for a pulse.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-9.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16166\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Another classic, clean example of a blown Hemi\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-9.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"blown hemi, hemi head, hot rod hemi, hemi power\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-9.jpg 854w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-9-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-9-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-9-575x865.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#14 Another fine blown hemi example. You pretty much can&#8217;t go wrong! I got a <a title=\"Blown Hemi in Fisheye\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/ViewEventImage\/Grand%20National%20Roadster%20Show%20-%20Fisheye\/15\/\" target=\"_blank\">crazy fisheye lens picture of this engine<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-1.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[16157]\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-16158\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"Hot rod Hemi with a six pack\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-1.jpg\" border=\"2\" alt=\"hemi six pack, hemi head, hot rod hemi, hemi power\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-1.jpg 643w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/2011-LA-Roadster-show-Hot-rod-engine-1-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n#15 Last but not least&#8230; Representing Desoto&#8230; another true classic including the six pack. Can you see how the engine&#8217;s been smoothed? This was the coolest hot rod in Pomona for the LA Roadster Show.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it. 15 this year of the best looking, best detailed engines of the LA Roadster Show. Now&#8217;s your chance to say which is your favorite!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"2011 LA Roadster Show Pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Pictures\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\">CLICK HERE for tons more LA  Roadster Show Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Want more &#8220;Best of&#8221; Engines? \u00a0Check out the <a title=\"Car Racing Engines of SEMA 2010\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/best-car-racing-engines-of-sema-2010\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best High Performance Engines of SEMA 2010<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2F15-best-hot-rod-engines%2F&amp;media=&amp;description=15+Best+Hot+Rod+Engines+at+2011+LA+Roadster+Show\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"15 Best Hot Rod Engines at 2011 LA Roadster Show\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=15 Best Hot Rod Engines at 2011 LA Roadster Show&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/15-best-hot-rod-engines\/\" data-text=\"15 Best Hot Rod Engines at 2011 LA Roadster Show\" data-desc=\"Hot Rod Hemi's, Flatheads and Bangers - Take Your Pick! #1 Overhead Valve Conversion Banger Ford Flathead in a Slick looking Slingshot. 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