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Offline Sp33dyF1sh

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« on: April 26, 2014 - 08:13:32 AM »
serious question, my goal is a 600+ hp challenger. i plan to buy one used, and keep cost as low as possible.  that being said, i would greatly appreciate some suggestions and advice. should i get a r/t or a srt? does it matter? is there any cheaper alternative to build a 426 other than buying the 15k crate engine? which would be better anyways, a crate engine, or just upgradeing the parts in the stock 6.1/5.7/6.4? i want something i can drive to work everyday, but yet not be scared to take on a zl1 or gt500 at a stop light or the track. im getting to the point where there is so many options im getting over whelmed as to what are the better options.




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Re: advice
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2014 - 10:19:17 AM »
If you are serious about keeping the cost down, then I would consider a stroked 440.  Can still hit 600hp but cheaper than the hemi IMO! 

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« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2014 - 10:28:16 AM »
Does a 440 fit into a new challenger? 

If you are serious about keeping the cost down, then I would consider a stroked 440.  Can still hit 600hp but cheaper than the hemi IMO! 
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2014 - 11:00:41 AM »
Hmm totally missed that it was a new challenger . . .  :sleeping:

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Re: advice
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2014 - 12:26:21 PM »
I would  supercharger a 5.7 or 6.1.

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« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2014 - 05:39:27 PM »
I would  supercharger a 5.7 or 6.1.
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Re: advice
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2014 - 07:43:51 PM »
you need to redo the shortblock pistons rings etc then twin turbo or supercharge it , if the price is similar starting with a 6.1 or 64 should be worth it over the 5.7

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Re: advice
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2014 - 04:06:47 PM »
6.1 is the better choice IMO been running a Vortec S/C on mine for years  520 RWHP over 40k miles on it so far and 100s of passes at the track