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  • 2021 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack – Stage 1 NA Package

    2021 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack – Stage 1 NA Package

    Lance brought us his 2021 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack for our Stage-1 package! This setup adds noticeable performance, engine induction noise, and can be done in less than a day! Fantastic starting point for any Mopar vehicle.
     
    Package contents below:
    • JLT Performance air-intake system
    • National Speed in-house ECU unlock
    • SmartAccess cable
    • Custom calibration via HP Tuners
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for a custom calibration by Vlad via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 6.4L Hemi’s output to 470.24whp & 483.17lbft. Freakishly strong performance for a 6.4L Hemi with the modifications performed!

  • 2018 Dodge Challenger Daytona – Stage 3 NA Package

    2018 Dodge Challenger Daytona – Stage 3 NA Package

    Mike brought us his 2018 Dodge Challenger Daytona to have the 5.7L Hemi equipped with our Stage-3 NA package!
     
    Modifications below:
    • National Speed in-house ECU/PCM unlock
    • SmartAccess cable
    • JLT Performance Series II cold-air intake system
    • JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator
    • Stainless Works Stainless Power 1.875″ primary ID long-tube headers with high-flow catalytic converters
    • Optional Borla Exhaust ATAK exhaust system
    • COMP Cams Stage-2 HRT 273° camshaft
    • COMP Cams phase limiter
    • COMP Cams valve seats, valve seals, valve springs, valve retainers & locks
    • Manley Performance Products, Inc. chromoly pushrods
    • MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components
    • OEM Hellcat lifters
    • OEM Hellcat engine oil pump
    • NGK Spark Plugs LFR6AIX-11 spark plugs
    • MotoRad 180° thermostat
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by John, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 5.7L Hemi’s output to a solid 423.89whp & 419.19lbft!

  • 2014 Chrysler 300C SRT8 – COMP Cams Stage 2 Install

    2014 Chrysler 300C SRT8 – COMP Cams Stage 2 Install

    Thomas brought us his 2014 Chrysler 300C SRT8 to get the 6.4L Hemi set up with our camshaft package, and address an MDS lifter failure!
     
    Modifications below:
    • COMP Cams Stage-2 HRT 273° camshaft
    • COMP Cams phase-limiter kit
    • COMP Cams pushrods
    • COMP Cams valve seats, valve seals, valve springs, valve retainers & locks
    • MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components
    • OEM Hellcat lifters
    • OEM Hellcat engine oil pump
    • NGK Spark Plugs LZTR6AIX-13 spark plugs
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Dylan, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 6.4L Hemi’s output to 443.07whp & 460.72lbft through a 100% stock exhaust and intake system!

  • 2018 Dodge Charger Daytona – Stage 3 Package

    2018 Dodge Charger Daytona – Stage 3 Package

    William brought us his 2018 Dodge Charger Daytona for our Stage-3 Naturally Aspirated package to get the 5.7L Hemi bumping and breathing better!
     
    Modifications performed by us below:
    • COMP Cams Stage-2 HRT 273° camshaft
    • COMP Cams phase-limiter kit
    • COMP Cams pushrods
    • COMP Cams valve seats, valve seals, valve springs, valve retainers & locks
    • MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components
    • OEM Hellcat lifters
    • OEM Hellcat engine oil pump
    • Kooks Headers and Exhaust long-tubes headers with high-flow catalytic converters
    • Kooks Headers and Exhaust exhaust system
    • NGK Spark Plugs LFR6AIX-11 spark plugs
    • MotoRad 180° Thermostat
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together
    • HP Tuners SmartAccess cable
    • In-house Mopar ECU unlocking service
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Andrew, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 5.7L Hemi’s output to 433.73whp & 435.02lbft!

  • 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – Stage 1 Package

    2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – Stage 1 Package

    Dave brought us his 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to turn the wick up with our Stage-1 Package!
     
    Modifications below:
    • JLT Performance 125mm air-intake system
    • Metco Motorsports 2.85” upper supercharger pulley
    • TBA Machine 3.00″ dual-bearing supercharger idler pulley
    • Gates Corporation HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” belt
    • NGK Spark Plugs LFR7AIX spark plugs
    • Injector Dynamics ID1050x fuel injectors
    • MotoRad 180° thermostat
    • Pinned crankshaft
    • In-house Mopar ECU unlocking service
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop by John, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, and the IHI 2.4L supercharger delivering ~15psi, Vlad increased output to 791.32whp & 711.25lbft!
     
    Considering these cars normally baseline around 650whp on our dynos during the summer, that’s a solid 140whp increase, even with ~95° ambient air temperature!

  • 2015 Challenger R/T – COMP Cam

    2015 Challenger R/T – COMP Cam

    Sterling brought us his 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T with two goals in mind, improve the Hemi growl and get some more ponies out of the 5.7L! Modifications below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • COMP Cams Stage-2 HRT 273 camshaft
    • COMP Cams phase-limiter kit
    • Manley Performance Products, Inc. chromoly pushrods
    • COMP Cams valve seats, valve seals, valve springs, valve retainers & locks
    • OEM Mopar Hellcat lifters
    • OEM Hellcat engine oil pump
    • MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components
    • NGK Spark Plugs NGK LFR6AIX-11 spark plugs
    • MotoRad 180° Thermostat
    • JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator
    • HP Tuners smart access cable
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together.
     
    Pre-existing:
    • Upgraded air-intake system
    • BBK Performance Parts long-tubes headers w/high flow catalytic converters
    • Upgraded cat-back exhaust system
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Andrew, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 5.7L’s output to 399.33whp & 392.93lbft! A nice jump in power with an added growl that Sterling is sure to enjoy!

  • 2008 Challenger SRT8 – Whipple 2.9L

    2008 Challenger SRT8 – Whipple 2.9L

    Jeremy brought us his 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to have the 6.1L Hemi put under some pressure and to get it over the 500whp mark!
     
    Modifications performed below:
    • Whipple Superchargers Stage-II 2.9L W175AX twin-screw system
    • Custom fabricated K&N Filters air-intake system
    • NGK Spark Plugs LZTR7AIX-13 spark plugs
    • JLT Performance 3.0 air/oil separator
    • Siemens Deka Fuel Injectors 63 lb/hr fuel injectors
    • MSD Performance fuel pump voltage booster
    • AEM Performance Electronics UEGO wideband AFR gauge
    • AEM Performance Electronics X-Series oil temperature gauge
    • AEM Performance Electronics X-Series water temperature gauge
    • HP Tuners unlocked ECU
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket components to bring it all together.
     
    Pre-existing:
    • Stainless Works 1.825″ primary ID long-tube headers
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by John, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With the Whipple 2.9L delivering ~8psi, Vlad increased the 6.1L’s output to 517.55whp & 517.82lbft! Some solid numbers considering the conservative boost levels!

  • 2017 Challenger Hellcat – 829 Wheel Horsepower

    2017 Challenger Hellcat – 829 Wheel Horsepower

    With our Stage 1 Hellcat package installed, 93 octane in the tank, and over 800whp on tap now, Frank’s 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat left the shop with a bit more jam! Modifications below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • TBA Machine 2.85″ upper supercharger pulley
    • TBA Machine Hellcat 3″ dual bearing supercharger idler pulley
    • MotoRad 180° thermostat
    • Gates Corporation HD Fleetrunner Micro-V “Green” belt
    • NGK Spark Plugs LFR7AIX spark plugs
     
    Pre-existing:
    • JLT Performance air-intake system
    • JLT Performance air-oil separator
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop by John, Matt strapped her back down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, and the IHI 2.4L supercharger delivering ~15psi, Vlad increased output to 829.04whp & 718.81lbft — some killer gains from a bolt-on package!

  • 2018 Dodge Challenger – Comp Cam Install

    2018 Dodge Challenger – Comp Cam Install

    Jim brought us his 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T with two goals in mind, improve the Hemi growl and get the 5.7L sitting over the 400whp mark!
     
    Up first in the shop, John removed the factory ECU so that it could be overnighted to HP Tuners and unlocked for calibration, and then moved on to tearing the Challenger down for some engine work in preparation for letting those bald eagles fly! Modifications below:
     
    Performed by us:
    • COMP Cams stage 2 HRT 220/230 Hydraulic Roller VVT camshaft
    • COMP Cams phase-limiter kit
    • COMP Cams pushrods
    • COMP Cams valve-lock set
    • COMP Cams sprint seats
    • COMP Cams 7-degree steel retainers
    • COMP Cams valve springs
    • COMP Cams positive stop PTFE valve seals
    • OEM Mopar Hellcat lifters
    • OEM Hellcat engine oil pump
    • MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components
    • NGK Spark Plugs LZTR5AIX-13 spark plugs
    • Milodon 160° Thermostat
    • Stainless Works 1.875″ Primary ID long-tube headers w/ high-flow catalytic converters
    • HP Tuners smart access cable
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together.
     
    Pre-existing:
    • Mopar air-intake system
    • Ported throttle body
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Alex, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 5.7L’s output to 427.71whp & 418.74lbft! With an initial baseline of 360.07whp & 393.16, this ’18 Challenger R/T got a nice jump in power that Jim is sure to enjoy!

  • 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 – Forged Short Block

    2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 – Forged Short Block

    After experiencing engine failure, Ed brought us his 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 to get the 392 brought back to life and better than ever! Build details below:
     
    Pre-existing:
    • AIRAID air-intake system
     
    Performed by us:
    • Better Built Performance 6.4L forged short block
    • COMP Cams camshaft
    • COMP Cams phase-limiter kit
    • Manley Performance Products, Inc. chromoly pushrods
    • Manley Performance Products, Inc. valve springs
    • Manley Performance Products, Inc. steel retainers
    • Manley Performance Products, Inc. 7-degree valve locks
    • OEM Mopar Hellcat lifters
    • OEM Mopar Hellcat engine oil pump
    • NGK Spark Plugs LZTR5AIX-13 spark plugs
    • MDS delete utilizing OEM Mopar components
    • All the miscellaneous OEM and aftermarket odds-and-ends to bring it all together.
     
    With the mechanical work wrapped up in the shop by Andrew, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased the 6.4L’s output to 448.whp & 464.62lbft with a 100% stock exhaust system in place! It’s great to see Ed’s Challenger back on the road, and we’re looking forward to having it back in for a set of long-tube headers to really bring this setup together!
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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