Mopar 'Hellcrate' motor is 707 horsepower in a box

[98Z5V]

I want it in my truck.  I'll REALLY be blowing out transfer cases then!  Hell yeah!

Mopar is now selling the ultimate way to resurrect your classic car.

For the first time, it’s offering the 707 hp supercharged V8 from the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat as a crate motor that it calls (surprise, surprise) “The Hellcrate.” Up until now, a Dodge Challenger or Charger was probably sacrificed for any custom Hellcat build you’ve seen.

There’s also an engine kit with a powertrain control module, wiring harnesses, oxygen sensors, an accelerator pedal and the other equipment that allow for “plug and play” installation. The motor costs $19,530, while the engine kit goes for $2,195.

Keep in mind, the Hellcat is the second-most powerful American motor ever made, next to the Demon version of it.

Unfortunately, the Hellcrate is only certified for use in pre-1976 vehicles due to emissions certifications, so any dreams you’ve had of building a Dodge Pacifica Hellcat will have to wait.

But, if you ever wanted a Dodge Dart that really flies or a Colt that runs like a thoroughbred, your life just got a lot easier.

 

Edited November 1, 2017 by 98Z5V

[AMERIKINSHIP]

That is a sweet package. Though if you want some pretty serious power in a pickup a newer diesel will get you there easy. With just a tuner you're looking at 550-600+ hp at the rear wheels. Now I'm curious what is this truck that you love so much you would consider dropping in a $20k crate engine?!

[Dane Armory]

I was looking at a 1970 Superbird with a 426 Hemi yesterday .   OMG !!!! It had maybe 10% left to go on the restoration , Petty Blue ? I bet that had 700 ponies !

[392heminut]

On 11/1/2017 at 12:59 AM, Dane Armory said:

I was looking at a 1970 Superbird with a 426 Hemi yesterday .   OMG !!!! It had maybe 10% left to go on the restoration , Petty Blue ? I bet that had 700 ponies !

If it is a true 'restoration' it wouldn't. Stock 426 hemis were only about 500 horsepower tops (the factory rating of 425 HP was to appease the insurance companies). The 426 crate hemis are only around 500 HP, to get more horses Mopar Performance upped the cubic inches. Even the 572 C.I. crate hemi is only rated at 650 HP. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-5155431

Edited November 2, 2017 by 392heminut

[MikedaddyH]

This was not a stock engine ! It has 8 carbs on top of a custom intake manifold, looks like the offenhouser setup. Also not a “True” restoration because they used the painless wiring harness. The the car is beautiful and period correct. The. Car builder would not let me take any pictures .

[392heminut]

Definitely not a 'restoration' in any sense of the word, nor is it "period correct". In the car crafting world that car is what's know as 'restified'.

[Sisco]

On 11/2/2017 at 12:38 PM, 392heminut said:

If it is a true 'restoration' it wouldn't. Stock 426 hemis were only about 500 horsepower tops (the factory rating of 425 HP was to appease the insurance companies). The 426 crate hemis are only around 500 HP, to get more horses Mopar Performance upped the cubic inches. Even the 572 C.I. crate hemi is only rated at 650 HP. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dcc-5155431

Once had a speed run on a deserted freeway in a 1968 Dodge R/T with the 426. Indeed, when you get north of 120 mph the freeway light poles do start looking like a picket fence! With those dual 4 barrels it was an awesome machine in its time.

[unforgiven]

That would be perfect for the wife's Dodge Duster she had with the plaid interior.

[392heminut]

On 11/7/2017 at 1:45 PM, Sisco said:

Once had a speed run on a deserted freeway in a 1968 Dodge R/T with the 426. Indeed, when you get north of 120 mph the freeway light poles do start looking like a picket fence! With those dual 4 barrels it was an awesome machine in its time.

Used to be a guy here that had a Superbird with a 426 Hemi. He said at about 120 MPH the car would just kind of squat down a little and get real quiet inside. It was the aerodynamics of the car kicking in and he said it was really weird to experience!

[Sisco]

11 hours ago, 392heminut said:

Used to be a guy here that had a Superbird with a 426 Hemi. He said at about 120 MPH the car would just kind of squat down a little and get real quiet inside. It was the aerodynamics of the car kicking in and he said it was really weird to experience!

The R/T didn't have those aerodynamics or the wing. The owner was driving and he said you just pointed it and prayed. I was 20 years old then and you know, thought I was indestructible.