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Listen To This Dodge Demon 170 Make 898 HP On A Dyno

Dodge makes some lofty claims concerning the Challenger Demon 170. From the manufacturing facility the supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 could make as much as 1,025 horsepower due to a ton of recent engine elements. The solely approach to discover out for positive is to take it do a dyno. That’s precisely what one proprietor did. 

Herman Young of the Demonology YouTube channel wished to see simply how a lot horsepower his new Dodge Demon 170 would make on a dyno. So he took his automotive to Bailey’s Hyperformance in Forth Worth Texas and threw the automotive on the rollers. Before taking any knowledge, Young made positive to fill the tank with E85 gasoline, as that is the kind of gasoline the manufacturing facility recommends if you wish to make all of that horsepower. Throw in 93 octane, and you will be restricted to simply round 900 hp. 

 

This vibrant blue Demon 170 is ready to put down 898 hp and 878 lb-ft of torque to the wheels. Factor within the industry-accepted 15-percent drivetrain loss you get from crank to tire, and we’re taking a look at round 1057 hp, a bit greater than manufacturing facility estimates. 

Even extra spectacular is simply how a lot energy this Demon 170 makes over a normal Demon. Back when the latter was new, Young introduced his the identical dyno, the place it put down 776 hp and 710 lb-ft of torque whereas operating on 101-octane race gasoline — deficits of over 100 horses and 100 lb-ft versus the brand new automotive.

A becoming sendoff for the last-ever V-8–powered muscle automotive from Dodge.

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The World’s Best Factory Drag Car Is No Match For The Tesla Model S Plaid

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is undoubtedly essentially the most succesful manufacturing unit street-legal drag automobile ever made. Built with quarter-mile instances in thoughts, it comes with a supercharged V8 engine able to 1025 hp, together with drag radial tires, particular drag-ready suspension, and even a transmission brake. But it is nonetheless no match for the Tesla Model S Plaid.

Brooks Weisblat from the DragTimes YouTube channel introduced the 2 straight-line missiles collectively throughout a latest go to to Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Florida to see which might be faster in a quarter-mile showdown. 

In the primary of three races, the Plaid is ready to get an amazing begin, launching away and leaving the Demon within the mud. The second race is quite a bit nearer, with the Demon nailing a formidable launch. While the 2 vehicles are side-by-side for just a few seconds, it is the Tesla that slowly walks away and takes the win. The third race is a little bit of a bust, because the Demon driver fudges the beginning, permitting the Plaid to take a straightforward victory.

As Weisblat factors out, these vehicles are extra carefully matched than the outcomes would counsel. In reality, it is attainable the Demon may beat the Model S Plaid if it have been to get an ideal launch. But in the actual world, the Tesla is way simpler to drive, which means it is at all times going to put down constantly fast quarter-mile instances. The Dodge, then again, wants a talented driver and an ideal setting to extract essentially the most efficiency.

If we had to decide on one, we would take the Dodge each time, regardless of the outcomes.

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The New Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Crate Engine Costs As Much As A Miata

The Dodge Challenger Demon 170 is a powerful Hemi engine that is highly sought after. However, with a starting price just under $100,000 and only 3,300 units planned for production, it is not affordable for everyone. But fear not, because the Demon 170’s engine will soon be available for purchase as a crate engine. The pricing may come as a surprise, as the crate engine will cost as much as a Mazda Miata, with an MSRP of $27,695. While it is significantly cheaper than the complete Challenger Demon 170, it is still quite expensive compared to other performance cars.

The crate engine, known as the Hellephant C170 from Direct Connection, generates the same impressive 1,025 hp as the Demon 170. For its price, you get a fully dressed engine with a 3.0-liter supercharger that enhances the performance of the 6.2-liter mill. If you are looking for a more affordable option, the Hellephant C170 long block is available at a price of $18,995, but it does not include the intake, supercharger, and other components.

Direct Connection Hellephant C170 Long Block Crate Hemi

In addition to the Demon 170 crate engine, Direct Connection offers a range of other engines. The Hellcrate Redeye 6.2-liter long block produces 807 hp and is priced at $12,995. The Hellcrate Hemi is available in 717-hp trim for $9,495. For those looking for non-supercharged options, Direct Connection offers the 392 and 345 Crate Hemi long blocks priced at $6,995 and $4,495 respectively.

But that’s not all.

Dodge is also looking towards the future with the development of the twin-turbocharged Hurricane 3.0-liter inline-six engine. Two long-block versions of this engine are available – the Cat 1 with 420 hp and the Cat 3 with 550 hp. The pricing for the inline-six engine starts at $6,495 and goes up to $8,995 for the higher output version.

“The Dodge Direct Connection portfolio continues to expand since its relaunch in March 2022,” said Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis.

The Hellephant C170 and other engines mentioned here are expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2024.