The muscle car brand has come up with its factory-backed Direct Connection performance parts catalog. The Direct Connection performance parts will be available for the Dodge Challenger models as of now. Under the performance part catalog, you get ‘Tuner’ and ‘Stage’ kits for the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye and the Challenger SRT Hellcat respectively. The Tuner kit for the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye bumps up its power figure to 885 hp from the stock 797 hp while the Stage kit for the Challenger SRT Hellcat bumps up its power figure to 750-plus hp from the stock 719 hp.
Apart from the above two kits, Dodge will also offer 14 performance kits for the regular Dodge Challenger models and 13 race-ready kits, and four graphics packages for the Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak. Also included are crate engines and vintage muscle parts. All these parts and kits are over and above what Dodge already offers for the Challenger model.
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The Direct Connection parts catalog can be found on Dodge’s website where all the information about the parts and their pricing details are listed. Dodge has also started a dedicated hotline ( (800) 998-1110) for Direct Connection parts. The hotline provides all kinds of support and assistance that a customer might need. That said, the Direct Connection parts will be available for order in the latter part of the first quarter of 2022.
The Direct Connection parts installed or replaced at any Dodge Power Brokers dealership will not void any warranty of your Dodge vehicle. The Dodge Challenger comes with a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and a 5 year / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Thus this ensures you get all the performance mods done with peace of mind and Dodge’s warranty backing.
Coming to the 14 kits under the Direct Connection parts. Those include Redeye Cylinder Heads, Redeye 41-Spline Half Shafts, Redeye Driveshaft, Redeye Differential Assembly, Redeye Driveline Kit, Redeye Torque Converter Kit, Zero Camber Rear Knuckles, Redeye High-flow Air Box, Challenger Illuminated Air-catcher Headlamp kit, Redeye Piston and Rod Assembly, Challenger Hellcat Widebody Fender Flare and Fascia Kit, 2019 Challenger Hellcat Hood, Challenger Hellcat Front Fascia, and Challenger Hellcat Air Box and Air-catcher intake kit.
There are also 13 race-ready kits and four graphics packages for the Drag Pak. These include 7.50 Body Kit, 354 Supercharged HEMI V-8 Engine, Race Drive Line Kit, RaceTech Base Seat Kit, RaceTech Head Restraint Seat Kit, Bogart Base Wheel/Tire Kit, Weld Beadlock Lightweight Wheel/Tire Kit, Exterior Kit, Interior Kit, Race Suspension Kit, Body Electrical and Fuel Kit, Engine Controller Kit, Engine Systems Kit, and Graphics.
Lastly, there are crate engines that include a 345 Crate HEMI 5.7-liter engine that puts out 383 hp and 417 lb-ft of torque. The 392 Crate HEMI 6.4-liter engine, puts out 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. The Hellcrate 6.2-liter Supercharged Crate HEMI engine, this one churns out 717 hp and 656 lb-ft of torque. Then there is the Hellcrate Redeye 6.2-liter Supercharged Crate HEMI engine that cranks out 807 hp and 717 lb-ft of torque. While sitting on the top is Hellephant 426 cu.-in. Supercharged Crate HEMI engine that pushes out 1,000 hp and 950 lb-ft of torque.
