The Dodge Challenger Demon 170 can reach an astounding 1,025 horsepower when filled with E85. This supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine can propel the rear-wheel-drive coupe through the quarter mile in under nine seconds. While it may not be necessary, it’s hard not to be impressed by its performance. Now, Dodge is offering the engine as a crate motor, allowing enthusiasts to install it in any vehicle.
Known as the Hellephant Demon 170 Crate Hemi Engine , this powerful engine can be purchased for $27,695. While it may seem expensive, It’s safe to say that anyone considering putting the Challenger Demon 170’s engine in their project car isn’t too concerned about the budget. Additionally, they can expect to spend a significant amount on tires alone due to the high horsepower.
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The all-new Direct Connection HurriCrate series of crate engines will offer a lineup including a Cat 1 crate engine that delivers up to 420 horsepower and a Cat 3 engine that reaches up to 550 horsepower, based on preliminary estimates.The Hellephant C170 includes an upgraded supercharger with a better intercooler, pulley, and throttle body. However, for those who don’t need these extras, the 6.2L Supercharged Hemi Long Block is available for $18,995. It still offers the impressive power of 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb-ft of torque with E85 fuel. The saving of nearly $10,000 can be used for other purposes, such as buying tires.
The Hellephant lineup of four crate engines includes:
- A30 Crate Engine: Formally known as the Hellephant 426 Supercharged HEMI crate engine, the A30 makes use of a 426 cubic-inch bored and stroked GEN III HEMI aluminum block and features 4340 H-beam rods with forged aluminum pistons and 3.17-inch supercharger pulley to achieve 1,000 horsepower on premium fuel
- A170 Crate Engine: Building on the performance of the A30 with upgraded fuel system with flex fuel capability, the A170 delivers over 1,100 horsepower with E85 fuel, based on preliminary estimates
- C30 Crate Engine: This new entry in the Hellephant lineup starts with an upgraded 376 cubic-inch cast-iron long block and features a 3.0L IHI supercharger with larger throttle body, stronger rods, pistons, upgraded hardware, and an improved valvetrain to produce approximately 900 horsepower on premium fuel, based on preliminary estimates
- C170 Crate Engine: Building on the performance of the C30 with upgraded fuel system and flex fuel capability, the C170 will deliver over 1,000 horsepower with E85 fuel, based on preliminary estimate
Several upgrades to Hellephant Series engines:
The C30 and C170 Hellephant Series crate engines include several upgrades to optimize cylinder pressure capability and deliver maximum performance on premium or E85 fuel configurations. Highlighted features for the C30 and C170 crate engines include:
- New 3.0L IHI supercharger with improved intercooler, larger snout and a 3.02-inch pulley for increased boost
- 105mm throttle body with new housing, blade, shaft and geartrain for increased airflow
- Upgraded cylinder heads with upgraded valve guide and seat material
- Upgraded pistons with top land cutback to improve combustion sealing
- Upgraded connecting rods with new material and revised bushing material to support increased combustion pressure
- Main and rod bearing material upgraded to copper-lead for increased load capability
- Upgraded crank damper to absorb torsional impacts due to increased combustion pressure
- Improved head and main cap fasteners for increased clamp load capability
- Billet steel main caps for improved strength
- Ethanol sensor and upgraded fuel rail and injectors for improved fuel flow to support E85 fuel (C170)
The question remains, what kind of vehicle would best accommodate this powerful Demon 170 Crate Engine ? Let us know what you would do in the comments.