Dodge’s Direct Connection Engines
Dodge’s Direct Connection Engines
Dodge is introducing a new supercharged and turbocharged engine to their growing Direct Connection performance parts lineup. These two new series of crate engines were created for the street and strip: the Hellephant and HurriCrate engines. Direct Connection’s supercharged Hellephant series of crate engines boast the most potent lineup of GEN III HEMI-powered cast iron and aluminum engines to date. The all-new HurriCrate series of crate engines offer state-of-the-art engineering and technologies
What is Dodge Direct Connection?
Dodge’s muscle was born in the 1960s when Dodge innovated performance upgrades that led to domination at the track and drag strip, and the desire for factory-backed go-fast parts grew. In 1974 the Direct Connection was born as the exclusive source for performance parts and technical information straight from the manufacturer. Direct Connection factory-backed performance parts are available through a network of nearly 100 exclusive Dodge Power Brokers dealerships and online at DCPerformance.com
Direct Connection Hellephant Engine Series
The Hellephant engines feature a 3.0L IHI supercharger and GENIII HEMI engine block available in cast iron or aluminum. Direct Connection will offer three new variants with upgraded hardware and fuel systems to maximize power output. The Hellephant lineup of crate engines are offered in a few configurations, starting with the A30 Crate Engine. Formally known as the Hellephant 426 Supercharged HEMI crate engine, the A30 uses a 426 cubic-inch aluminum block to achieve 1,000 horsepower on premium fuel. Building on the performance of the A30, the A170 comes with an upgraded fuel system with flex-fuel capability to deliver over 1,100 horsepower. The newest block is the C30, an upgraded 376 cubic-inch cast-iron long block with a 3.0L IHI supercharger to produce approximately 900 horsepower. C170 Crate Engine: Building on the performance of the C30, the C170 will deliver over 1,000 horsepower. Of course, Dodge offers tons of upgrades to each engine to optimize cylinder pressure capability and deliver maximum performance on premium or E85 fuel configurations.
Direct Connection HurriCrate Engine Series
The all-new Direct Connection HurriCrate Series engines are derived from the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo engine. The Hurricane engine was named one of Wards 10 Best engines and propulsion systems for 2022, delivering more horsepower, torque, and fewer emissions than many naturally aspirated V8s. There are two HurriCrate Engines, Cat 1 and Cat 3. The HurriCrate Cat 1 crate engine offers up to 420 horsepower, while the HurriCrate Cat 3 delivers up to 550 horsepower. The Cat 1 utilizes the inherent torque advantage of the Hurricane engine’s twin-turbo inline six-cylinder design to deliver 468 Ib.-ft. of torque by 2,500 rpm, while the Cat 3 delivers its max 531 lb.-ft. of torque at just 3,500 rpm.
Pump up Your Dodge’s Performance with Pinckney DCJR’s Service Center!
If you are looking to add some muscle to your current Dodge and live in the Pinckney, MI area, head to the Pinckney Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram service center. Our factory-trained service advisors would be happy to assist you in ordering your Hellephant or HurriCrate engine. If you would like one of our service technicians to install it, we would be honored to assist you. Our service center boasts some of the best mechanics trained to work with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. So schedule an appointment with us today if you want to get service done on a vehicle!