Dodge to offer a 590 HP 426 Hemi for the Charger!! - Page 2

assasinator · 01-03-2012, 08:08 AM

so.... it's a crate motor offering. juat like any other crate motor offering. 502 crate chevy, or 572 crate chevy is the same thing. except with more power.

http://performanceparts.com/part/GM-...mance/1171-611

ZZ502 611hp.

572 has even more.

its still down on torque to a LSA and blown condor.

platinum ss · 01-03-2012, 09:01 AM

i cant see that happening considering new emission laws coming for 2013, i see about 10 mpg with a 426 hemi, ill stick with my 22 mpg ss

SRT8Tech · 01-03-2012, 09:13 AM

HEMI DAVE · 01-03-2012, 09:53 AM

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-outpowers-srt

Maybe I can drop this in my "soon to be here" Super Bee .....but I would be happy with just a tune for my awesome 392's

They are still claiming a Super Charged SRT is in the works also........

jandaseve · 01-03-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jjeckelxz5

this seems kind of dumb, why do it on the r/t instead of the srt8? The srt has much better suspension and braking.

I also don't understand the logic behind making a car that is not street legal, intended to go fast down a 1/4 mile track, and then putting 20" wheels on it to hold it back.

SRT8Tech · 01-03-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jjeckelxz5

this seems kind of dumb, why do it on the r/t instead of the srt8? The srt has much better suspension and braking.

I would rather have it in a BASE R/T than the SRT. (CHALLENGER) The SRT is quite a bit more heavy and I really dont care about all the extra crap that comes with the SRT's. I can make a base R/T handle better than the SRT for cheap. As far as the Brembos........I dont care about them either. I want a stripped down car with the big power and add what I want to it myself. Will never happen though.

briancb1 · 01-03-2012, 11:24 AM

Beyond the gimmicky "stages", it just seems like they are potentially offering a non-emissions regulated crate engines from their performance parts lineup. Its nice for PR but it will never see a production lineup IMO.

RedRooster · 01-03-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Gas guzzler tax, excessively expensive, etc. For that money there are so many other cars I'd get first, and while they may not be as fast in a straight line at speeds less than 150mph, they'll be an infinitely better value, more practical, and more fun.

Bingo. And apparently this motor isn't emissions legal so its technically not street legal if you have emissions testing in your area.

You can do better than this with an SRT-8 and the aftermarket, IMO. I can also think of a number of cars I'd rather have for the money.

evolve · 01-03-2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SRT8Tech

I wish they would offer a 392 with a PCM thats not locked.

Haha, this!

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 01-03-2012, 03:55 PM

wow

HEMI DAVE · 01-03-2012, 04:35 PM

Anybody consider the fact that you're getting a 590HP crate motor in a four door.......

..........for probably less than what you'll pay for a comparable GM (ZL1)...... or Ford (GT 500)

.........and still be able to slide under the high-performance coupe bar with the insurance

companies....... since the model designation won't change? (Charger R/T)

........I wouldn't even bat an eye at the not street legal statements...

Remember this: " ¹ Not legal on pollution-controlled vehicles or vehicles registered for highway use."

Yep, that's right... That's the disclaimer found on EVERY single Cat-Back in the Mopar Performance catalog.

Did that ever stop Dealers or any of you from installing them... I think not!

RedRooster · 01-03-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HEMI DAVE

Anybody consider the fact that you're getting a 590HP crate motor in a four door.......

..........for probably less than what you'll pay for a comparable GM (ZL1)...... or Ford (GT 500)

.........and still be able to slide under the high-performance coupe bar with the insurance

companies....... since the model designation won't change? (Charger R/T)

I'd rather have a street legal, warrantied CTS-V for the money. It might be slower in a straight line, but the -V will bury it in the twisties.

HEMI DAVE · 01-03-2012, 05:29 PM

^^^^Thats true........but most of us would rather be faster in a straight line

cam99 · 01-03-2012, 05:49 PM

Very cool to offer a 426 hemi again, but the charger is so fugly

01-03-2012, 08:08 AM	#15
assasinator 1 n the head,2 n da chest Drives: 2002 cadillac deville Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: huntsville al. Posts: 659	so.... it's a crate motor offering. juat like any other crate motor offering. 502 crate chevy, or 572 crate chevy is the same thing. except with more power. http://performanceparts.com/part/GM-...mance/1171-611 ZZ502 611hp. 572 has even more. its still down on torque to a LSA and blown condor. __________________ 2011GT E85, Kooks 1-7/8", 3" offroad X, 2-7/8" overaxles, Roush mufflers, CobraJet intake, SCJ monoblade throttle body, drew 4.5" CAI, Boss302S exhaust valve springs, Baby CobraJet exhaust cams. 3.73 gears, lightweight 300A. 455rwhp @7800/410rwtq SAE 5000lb roller dynojet

01-03-2012, 09:13 AM	#17
SRT8Tech 2013 Super Bee Drives: 2013 Super Bee Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL. Posts: 711	__________________ 2007 Procharged SRT8 Charger..........SOLD 2010 Mopar 10 Challenger.................SOLD 2010 R/T Classic Challenger...............SOLD 2011 392 Challenger.........................SOLD 2012 mid 10 second 1/4 mile GT500.... SOLD Current ride *100% stock 2013 Plum SuperBee............best of 12.407 @ 114.28 for now.* Tune, CAI and Drag radials. Best of 12.00 @ 115.74

01-03-2012, 09:53 AM	#18
HEMI DAVE Drives: 2016 Z06, 2015 Hellcat Challenger, Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LONG ISLAND,NEW YORK Posts: 658 View My Garage	http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-outpowers-srt Maybe I can drop this in my "soon to be here" Super Bee .....but I would be happy with just a tune for my awesome 392's They are still claiming a Super Charged SRT is in the works also........ Attached Images __________________ https://youtu.be/TwShzNV7w5s

01-03-2012, 03:55 PM	#24
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,398 View My Garage	wow __________________

01-03-2012, 04:35 PM	#25
HEMI DAVE Drives: 2016 Z06, 2015 Hellcat Challenger, Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LONG ISLAND,NEW YORK Posts: 658 View My Garage	Anybody consider the fact that you're getting a 590HP crate motor in a four door....... ..........for probably less than what you'll pay for a comparable GM (ZL1)...... or Ford (GT 500) .........and still be able to slide under the high-performance coupe bar with the insurance companies....... since the model designation won't change? (Charger R/T) ........I wouldn't even bat an eye at the not street legal statements... Remember this: " ¹ Not legal on pollution-controlled vehicles or vehicles registered for highway use." Yep, that's right... That's the disclaimer found on EVERY single Cat-Back in the Mopar Performance catalog. Did that ever stop Dealers or any of you from installing them... I think not! __________________ https://youtu.be/TwShzNV7w5s Last edited by HEMI DAVE; 01-03-2012 at 05:19 PM.

01-03-2012, 09:01 AM	#16
platinum ss Brandon Gilpin Drives: 2011 Camaro SS / 2014 Fiesta ST Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Huntsville ON Canada Posts: 282 View My Garage	i cant see that happening considering new emission laws coming for 2013, i see about 10 mpg with a 426 hemi, ill stick with my 22 mpg ss

01-03-2012, 11:24 AM	#21
briancb1 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston TX Posts: 109	Beyond the gimmicky "stages", it just seems like they are potentially offering a non-emissions regulated crate engines from their performance parts lineup. Its nice for PR but it will never see a production lineup IMO.

01-03-2012, 05:29 PM	#27
HEMI DAVE Drives: 2016 Z06, 2015 Hellcat Challenger, Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LONG ISLAND,NEW YORK Posts: 658 View My Garage	^^^^Thats true........but most of us would rather be faster in a straight line __________________ https://youtu.be/TwShzNV7w5s

01-03-2012, 05:49 PM	#28
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	Very cool to offer a 426 hemi again, but the charger is so fugly __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

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