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Title: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on October 30, 2017, 06:57:47 AM
At SEMA 2017 Mopar is announcing the 6.2L Hellcrate. Much like the 6.4 and 6.1, Mopar can supply everything to swap a Hellcat engine into a classic.

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Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparJunkie on October 30, 2017, 07:34:14 AM
 :worship: :takemymoney:

Very cool, I was waiting for Mopar to do this! That would be a fun swap for sure!
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: FSHTAIL on October 30, 2017, 07:36:50 AM
Price projection?

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Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: ec_co on October 30, 2017, 07:45:37 AM
but Dan .... you just finished the 392 swap ... are you considering the next level already?  :burnout:  :stayinlane:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Roadman on October 30, 2017, 07:50:10 AM
Quote from: ec_co on October 30, 2017, 07:45:37 AM
but Dan .... you just finished the 392 swap ... are you considering the next level already?  :burnout:  :stayinlane:

                        Maybe the Charger ?  Or the vert ?   :notsure:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on October 30, 2017, 07:51:29 AM
Quote from: Roadman on October 30, 2017, 07:50:10 AM
Quote from: ec_co on October 30, 2017, 07:45:37 AM
but Dan .... you just finished the 392 swap ... are you considering the next level already?  :burnout:  :stayinlane:

                        Maybe the Charger ?  Or the vert ?   :notsure:

That would be sweet in the Charger! Then put the 505 in the vert.  :banana:   :takemymoney:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on October 30, 2017, 07:51:41 AM
Yee Haw !!! :veryexcited:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on October 30, 2017, 07:56:51 AM
Quote from: Chris Pauluk on October 30, 2017, 07:36:50 AM
Price projection?

In the first pic it lists the prices, close to $23k for engine, harness, and pullies.  Then you need all the essentials (EFI fuel system, headers/exhaust, radiator, etc) so you'll be close $27-30k by the time its done.  But maybe @MoparDave (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mopardave_10) can give us a discount... :takemymoney:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on October 30, 2017, 08:42:23 AM
I would probably swap the Hell  crate into the Cuda & swap the 392 into the vert & leave the Charger Alone  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 08:54:09 AM
In Typical mopar fashion the moparhemicrate.com redirects you to mopar.com which has NO info on these kits. Holding out for the SEMA release it seams. And it wont be published to the dealers in normal communications. SO thanks to 303 for posting that.

Currently on major restriction but Anyone interested in pricing pm me or email me direct. they show 159 engines in stock
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on October 30, 2017, 08:55:56 AM
Thanks for the update Dave  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on October 30, 2017, 09:01:44 AM
Quote from: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 08:54:09 AM
In Typical mopar fashion the moparhemicrate.com redirects you to mopar.com which has NO info on these kits. Holding out for the SEMA release it seams. And it wont be published to the dealers in normal communications. SO thanks to 303 for posting that.

Currently on major restriction but Anyone interested in pricing pm me or email me direct. they show 159 engines in stock

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on October 30, 2017, 08:42:23 AM
I would probably swap the Hell  crate into the Cuda & swap the 392 into the vert & leave the Charger Alone  :alan2cents:


@MoparDave (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mopardave_10) I don't see any direct cold-air intake injection or way of keeping that supercharger cool, just the same filter that's on my 392.

@Chryco Psycho (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/chryco-psycho_4) that would be best way to go.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 09:02:54 AM
Also lets clarify the Warranty statement that is incorrect. the engine is the only item that will have the 36/unlimited, the other items are standard parts/accessories not power train. those will only have a 24/24.

valid accessory part numbers are
77072452 price is a guestimate as it is UNpriced.
77072492 price is good
77072491 price is incorrect as it is UNpriced.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 11:04:29 AM
Quote from: 303 Mopar on October 30, 2017, 09:01:44 AM
Quote from: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 08:54:09 AM
In Typical mopar fashion the moparhemicrate.com redirects you to mopar.com which has NO info on these kits. Holding out for the SEMA release it seams. And it wont be published to the dealers in normal communications. SO thanks to 303 for posting that.

Currently on major restriction but Anyone interested in pricing pm me or email me direct. they show 159 engines in stock


@MoparDave (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mopardave_10) I don't see any direct cold-air intake injection or way of keeping that supercharger cool, just the same filter that's on my 392.

@Chryco Psycho (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/chryco-psycho_4) that would be best way to go.


303 I have asked my mopar connection that is at sema to ask about this.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on October 30, 2017, 11:13:28 AM
While it would be cool to have the Cuda & Charger with the 3rd gen Hemis , I don't think the 505 tq monster is the best idea for a convert so the best fit would be the 392 in the vert IMO  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on October 30, 2017, 11:15:36 AM
Quote from: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 11:04:29 AM
303 I have asked my mopar connection that is at sema to ask about this.

When is he just going to give us tickets to SEMA?  It would make things a lot easier.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Brads70 on October 30, 2017, 11:17:52 AM
Cool stuff!  :bigmoney:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Roadman on October 30, 2017, 11:30:05 AM
Quote from: Brads70 on October 30, 2017, 11:17:52 AM
Cool stuff!  :bigmoney:

                       :thinking:  Hellcat Javelin.    :idea:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Brads70 on October 30, 2017, 11:32:40 AM
Quote from: Roadman on October 30, 2017, 11:30:05 AM
Quote from: Brads70 on October 30, 2017, 11:17:52 AM
Cool stuff!  :bigmoney:

                       :thinking:  Hellcat Javelin.    :idea:

I was going to say that but figured Alan would have a heart attack ! :rofl:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Cuda Cody on October 30, 2017, 11:44:21 AM
We need an E-Bodies.org representative at Sema.   ;)


Quote from: 303 Mopar on October 30, 2017, 11:15:36 AM
Quote from: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 11:04:29 AM
303 I have asked my mopar connection that is at sema to ask about this.

When is he just going to give us tickets to SEMA?  It would make things a lot easier.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on October 30, 2017, 11:51:32 AM
I volunteer !!
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 12:05:34 PM
@303 Mopar (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/303-mopar_7)  ITt is advised to must have an intercooler for the super charger. Kit NOT offered by FCA/Mopar.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparJunkie on October 30, 2017, 02:54:37 PM
Quote from: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 12:05:34 PM
@303 Mopar (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/303-mopar_7)  ITt is advised to must have an intercooler for the super charger. Kit NOT offered by FCA/Mopar.

That's kind of an odd thing. So they give you power with the supercharger, but hey don't forget to find an aftermarket intercooler kit or else heak soak like crazy! lol. Hopefully aftermarket companies will fill the voids of this engine swap. I'd like to see one done! With the 392 or This Hellcat swap do you get the functions like launch control available as well?
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on October 30, 2017, 02:58:49 PM
How much is the replacement factory intercooler ?
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on October 30, 2017, 03:34:35 PM
Quote from: MoparJunkie on October 30, 2017, 02:54:37 PM
Quote from: MoparDave on October 30, 2017, 12:05:34 PM
@303 Mopar (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/303-mopar_7)  ITt is advised to must have an intercooler for the super charger. Kit NOT offered by FCA/Mopar.

That's kind of an odd thing. So they give you power with the supercharger, but hey don't forget to find an aftermarket intercooler kit or else heak soak like crazy! lol. Hopefully aftermarket companies will fill the voids of this engine swap. I'd like to see one done! With the 392 or This Hellcat swap do you get the functions like launch control available as well?

Its already been done a couple of times that I know of, I think the Cleveland Performance crate offers some of the bells and whistles if you can fabricate it to work.

Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: RUNCHARGER on October 30, 2017, 05:21:56 PM
That's cheap HP actually.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Moparman82 on October 31, 2017, 10:57:17 AM
By mopar standards you mean Sheldon?  LOL it's like 5k more than the bow tie boys and their 650hp LT4 crate.  Way cooler tho!  I want one for an airboat!!  Hellboat!
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: HP_Cuda on October 31, 2017, 11:00:05 AM

Sounds great, that would be fun.

:burnout:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Brads70 on October 31, 2017, 01:55:14 PM
I'm thinking one of these in a E-Body should be quicker than a Hellcat. it's a good 800 lbs lighter if I read the specs right.  :D
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on October 31, 2017, 02:18:20 PM
Done right you should be able to get 700 hp from a big bl;ock for around $12-14k but that can climb if you replace the block which iprobably should be done at that HP level .
he Chev LS would be cheaper  , generally are .
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: RUNCHARGER on October 31, 2017, 05:33:28 PM
My friend Greg spent $20k on a crate 572 Hemi and it dynoed around 700 and not the 800 it was supposed to. The Intercooler is no big deal if you think out of the box, I made one up for Greg's Supercharged NSX and it was pretty easy.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on October 31, 2017, 07:20:25 PM
Press conference and official announcement. And Graveyard Carz stuck a hellcat engine in their RR made into a Superbird.   :banana:

Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on November 01, 2017, 08:51:12 PM
Hellcat Superbird and a 392 in Chris Jacobs' GTX at SEMA

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Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Brads70 on November 02, 2017, 04:42:27 AM
Maybe it's just me but somehow I wince a little looking at the Hellcat engine in a Superbird, just doesn't look right/belong somehow....?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Moparman82 on November 02, 2017, 06:58:00 AM
Don't worry Brad, it wasn't a real super bird, it's a 70 RR they build a clone from
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Brads70 on November 02, 2017, 01:21:23 PM
Quote from: Moparman82 on November 02, 2017, 06:58:00 AM
Don't worry Brad, it wasn't a real super bird, it's a 70 RR they build a clone from

I figured that by it not having any fender tags.... but still.......  :stop: unless your doing a full protouring type car. Just my  :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Cuda Cody on November 02, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Man, it's a good time to be a car guy!   :inlove:   :veryexcited:   :takealook:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on November 02, 2017, 07:43:44 PM
 :iagree:
But with $$
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparDave on November 03, 2017, 07:11:49 AM
6.2 Hellcat Engines in stock. HERE !! wiring kits are due in December. And we supply the supercharged plastic covers. Since the production engines don't come with.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Cuda70-74 on November 23, 2017, 04:25:39 AM
Wow 30k for engine  must be nice to be rich. The way things are going are we going to start putting electric motors in our classic cars.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on November 24, 2017, 05:28:02 AM
Quote from: Cuda70-74 on November 23, 2017, 04:25:39 AM
Wow 30k for engine  must be nice to be rich. The way things are going are we going to start putting electric motors in our classic cars.

Hellcrates are $15k...


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Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on November 24, 2017, 06:15:57 PM
+ all the extras , different oil pan , rad & fans , fuel tank etc it all adds up quick
Title: Hellcrate announced
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on November 25, 2017, 09:23:46 AM
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on November 24, 2017, 06:15:57 PM
+ all the extras , different oil pan , rad & fans , fuel tank etc it all adds up quick

Pretty sure I've been down that road..and it's nowhere near $15k for that.


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Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on November 26, 2017, 06:46:47 AM
Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on November 25, 2017, 09:23:46 AM
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on November 24, 2017, 06:15:57 PM
+ all the extras , different oil pan , rad & fans , fuel tank etc it all adds up quick

Pretty sure I've been down that road..and it's nowhere near $15k for that.


@MoparDave (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mopardave_10)'s $16k deal is amazing but is just the engine and harness.  For all the other required parts and mods, it is over $20k total cost. 
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparDave on November 27, 2017, 05:39:54 AM
goes with the territory of building that car you have to have. We all know its cost to do what we want to these cars. Build a 528 or 572 hemi and stuff that into a car. Same issues, just different perspective. your into that engine for just 20k+ on a 528. plus all of the other support components needed.

:alan2cents: in the end it is all expensive regardless of an OEM build or a restomod powertrain.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on November 27, 2017, 06:18:06 AM
Quote from: MoparDave on November 27, 2017, 05:39:54 AM
goes with the territory of building that car you have to have. We all know its cost to do what we want to these cars. Build a 528 or 572 hemi and stuff that into a car. Same issues, just different perspective. your into that engine for just 20k+ on a 528. plus all of the other support components needed.

:alan2cents: in the end it is all expensive regardless of an OEM build or a restomod powertrain.

:iagree:  The faster you want to go, the more money it will cost ya. I would already have this Hellcat engine in my Cuda if I didn't do the 392 last year.  :takemymoney:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: cashmoneyerick on December 20, 2017, 10:46:25 AM
Does anyone think this engine swap would be okay if I have plans on making my Cuda a daily driver?
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: CudaMoparRay on December 20, 2017, 11:08:59 AM
Quote from: cashmoneyerick on December 20, 2017, 10:46:25 AM
Does anyone think this engine swap would be okay if I have plans on making my Cuda a daily driver?
This video might answer that for you.
http://www.tflcar.com/2017/08/is-the-dodge-challenger-hellcat-a-good-daily-driver-long-term-update/
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: HP_Cuda on December 20, 2017, 11:20:10 AM

How tall is that guy in the video?
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: CudaMoparRay on December 20, 2017, 11:20:56 AM
Quote from: CudaMoparRay on December 20, 2017, 11:08:59 AM
Quote from: cashmoneyerick on December 20, 2017, 10:46:25 AM
Does anyone think this engine swap would be okay if I have plans on making my Cuda a daily driver?
This video might answer that for you.
http://www.tflcar.com/2017/08/is-the-dodge-challenger-hellcat-a-good-daily-driver-long-term-update/

Limiting this information to the engine only and not the Hellcat body as it will be in your ebody the front spoiler curb damage is non existent as are other Hellcat body related problems. Although, an older ebody may bring problems of its own.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: CudaMoparRay on December 20, 2017, 11:23:20 AM
Quote from: HP_Cuda on December 20, 2017, 11:20:10 AM

How tall is that guy in the video?

Don't know  :dunno:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: HP_Cuda on December 20, 2017, 11:25:01 AM

Guess I'll go sit in one and find out.

:twothumbsup:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Cuda Cody on December 20, 2017, 11:28:17 AM
@cashmoneyerick (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/cashmoneyerick_1213)   that would be a freaking cool daily driver!

Quote from: cashmoneyerick on December 20, 2017, 10:46:25 AM
Does anyone think this engine swap would be okay if I have plans on making my Cuda a daily driver?
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: cashmoneyerick on December 20, 2017, 11:40:33 AM
I guess there are negatives and positives to it. But I'm young, only 26. so I guess if I can make it happen anytime soon, it would be well worth the fun
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on December 20, 2017, 11:41:25 AM
Quote from: cashmoneyerick on December 20, 2017, 10:46:25 AM
Does anyone think this engine swap would be okay if I have plans on making my Cuda a daily driver?

As long as you can insure it well enough and properly. Id have no problems turning my 'Cuda into a daily with how it is setup today.


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Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: 303 Mopar on December 20, 2017, 12:09:42 PM
Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on December 20, 2017, 11:41:25 AM
Quote from: cashmoneyerick on December 20, 2017, 10:46:25 AM
Does anyone think this engine swap would be okay if I have plans on making my Cuda a daily driver?
As long as you can insure it well enough and properly. Id have no problems turning my 'Cuda into a daily with how it is setup today.

:iagree:  Except I only have a 392 not a Hellcat engine which maybe overkill for a true daily but I would love to give it a try!   :banana:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on December 20, 2017, 07:50:59 PM
What would be wrong with a modern engine with a warranty in a older body / daily driver , just makes sense to me  :bigthumb:
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: cashmoneyerick on December 26, 2017, 09:44:10 AM
Has any member on this forum dropped one of those hellcrate engines into their car?
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: MoparDave on December 26, 2017, 01:01:38 PM
Quote from: cashmoneyerick on December 26, 2017, 09:44:10 AM
Has any member on this forum dropped one of those hellcrate engines into their car?


I have 3 customers doing 4 of these HELLCrates . NO feed back yet.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: gumby on March 30, 2018, 02:09:52 PM
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on October 31, 2017, 02:18:20 PM
Done right you should be able to get 700 hp from a big bl;ock for around $12-14k but that can climb if you replace the block which iprobably should be done at that HP level .
he Chev LS would be cheaper  , generally are .

BUT, the HellCat engine is factory assembled, no second guessing, and good gas milage. PLUS a 3 year warranty. NO way you are getting ANY of that on a home build!
Just ain't gonna happen. $15 large for the HELLCAT. Reliable Factory built HP. Good gas milage. (relatively speaking) Can't beat that with a stick. It really is a no brainer, to me.

CHEAP HP! The real cost is upgrading the car to handle all of that HP.

I ate beans and rice for 5 years when I bought my Grand National at 24yo on a $22k per year salary back in 1987. It was worth every penny.
I can do it again, if need be. I need to shed a few pounds anyway! lol.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: RUNCHARGER on March 30, 2018, 04:09:22 PM
Yes: The value is huge for the cost these days I think.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on March 30, 2018, 04:20:31 PM
Quote from: cashmoneyerick on December 20, 2017, 10:46:25 AM
Does anyone think this engine swap would be okay if I have plans on making my Cuda a daily driver?

Why not , you have a brand new engine with a warranty that will run well , idle in traffic etc without issue as long as the conversion is done professionally & though out as a complete package , better brakes suspension tires etc it will be a great driver .
If needed I can help you build it too .
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: cashmoneyerick on August 13, 2018, 04:11:44 PM
Im still curious to see if anyone has been able to throw one of these engines in their e-body?

I'm assuming you can't just drop the engine into the engine bay, I'm very interested in all the challenges that you need to over come to get it functioning properly.

I'm working on getting my Cuda registered before I strip it all apart and get some body work done. Wanted to start thinking of a plan on where to take the car once that is complete.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: RUNCHARGER on August 13, 2018, 04:21:57 PM
There's a thread going at this very time on here. I think 71Cuda is the member doing the conversion.
Title: Re: Hellcrate announced
Post by: Chryco Psycho on November 03, 2018, 02:38:41 PM
303 did his 6.1 install almost exactly 2 years ago now , he did a very detailed thread on it