Hennessey already out with SRT700 Dodge Challenger upgrade

[Mook]

holy fuck

It's been less than a month since Dodge officially took the wraps off the Challenger SRT8, and horsepower fanatic John Hennessey already has a performance package available called the SRT700 that will have muscle car fans tingling with excitement. Since there's no replacement for displacement, Hennessey adds extra cubes to the 6.1-liter V8 with a stroker crankshaft, pushing it out to 426ci. For good measure, a 67mm turbocharger system is added as well, complete with an air-to-air intercooler. Forged aluminum pistons, forged steel connecting rods, high-flow cylinder heads, and a 3-inch exhaust system are also added, among other upgrades. The result is a tire-shredding horsepower increase of nearly 75% – 725 bhp @ 5200 rpm and 750 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm. Hennessey claims it's good enough for the Challenger SRT8 to hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds (with the optional drag radial tire upgrade) and top out at 190 mph. Yep, sounds like pretty typical Hennessey stuff.

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[Freddy]

damn, I want to see some pics of this!
What's the upgrade cost?

 

[Mook]

thats all the info i had...no pics. no price

 

[WhiteDevil]

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica] SRT700 Turbo - 426 CID Engine Upgrade [/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica]

Power:
725 hp @ 5,200 rpm
750 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm

Estimated Performance:
0 - 60 mph: 3.5 sec. *
1/4 mile: 11.3 sec. @ 126 mph *
Top Speed: 190 mph
* with Drag Radial Tire Upgrade

Includes:
426 Cubic Inch Displacement Stroker Motor
9.0:1 Compression Forged Aluminum Pistons
Forged Steel Connecting Rods
426 Stroker Crankshaft
Balanced Rotating Assembly
High Flow Cylinder Heads
Polished Intake Manifold
Single 67 mm Turbocharger
Stainless Steel Turbo Y-Pipe
Single 44 mm Wastegate
Stainless Steel Dual 3 in. Exhaust System with Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips
Front Mounted Air-to-Air Intercooler
3.5 in. Polished Inlet Tube with Blow-Off Valve
Upgraded Fuel Injectors
Upgraded Engine Management System
180 degree thermostat upgrade
All necessary gaskets and fluids
Professional Installation
Chassis Dyno Testing
Road Testing (up to 100 miles)
One year limited warranty
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http://www.hennesseyperformance.com...oThis=Dodge+Challenger+(2008)&ActionReq=Where

 

[Mook]

still no price...probably something outrageous

 

[WhiteDevil]

Coming from Hennessey, would you expect anything less?


tha site is worth checking out, looks like they are going to be tuning GT-R's come 2009

 

[Mr Baytchos]

Price?


More than you can afford PAL!

 

[Mook]

Coming from Hennessey, would you expect anything less?


tha site is worth checking out, looks like they are going to be tuning GT-R's come 2009

holy christ they are....thats actually rather interesting...wonder why they plan on doing

 

[Mr Baytchos]

The most outrageous price jump from a performance company might have to be HPA's TT R32.

Base price of car:$32,000
Price of car with TT Kit: $150,000

http://www.hpamotorsports.com/hpa_vehicles.htm

 

[Mook]

i remember that shit

 

[Xx CHOPPZ xX]

They are going to want $50k for this upgrade.....

 

[Fish]

Coming from Hennessey, would you expect anything less?


tha site is worth checking out, looks like they are going to be tuning GT-R's come 2009

From what I heard, he over charges his products and the quality is less to be desired.

 

[syP]

11.3 with 700hp?


go dodge!

 

[Mirz]

runs faster than your junk

 

[Stink Star]

i heard that hennessey is the kind of guy that will make you pay first than take forever to get your car done... if at all. isnt he in some money problems right now

 

[Mook]

i believe so actually

 

[Fish]

11.3 with 700hp?


go dodge!

Estimated Performance:

That way when/if it runs 10s they can boast about how well the overpriced pos kit. is.

 

[IDAFC21]

id buy it

 

[Poopshinanigans]

Why is it surprising that he has this kit out already? Transfer what hes learned from the SRT-8 LX cars and put them on this car. Mechanically they are the same vehicles.

For the GT-R He'll probably give it an exhaust and intake, then charge you $15K for it. No tuning whatsoever.