Direct Connection Announces High-Performance MOPAR Crate Engines at SEMA

A side effect of the UAW strike was that Stellantus canceled its display at the 2023 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas. That meant a delay in Dodge’s reveal of a vehicle it has in mind for showing its plans for EV performance. Still, Rairdon’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Kirkland is pleased to announce that Dodge’s Direct Connection parts division did have some significant announcements. Proving that Dodge is not about to leave petrol performance behind, they announced the availability of the Hellephant C170 HEMI crate engine and several other high-performance crate engines previously seen in recent Dodge Challenger and Charger performance models.

The Hellephant C170 is nothing less than the same engine under the hood of the Dodge Challenger SRT 170, the capstone of the “Last Call” series of special Challengers and Chargers that just happens to be the most powerful muscle car ever sold by any manufacturer. The Hellephant C170 is a 6.2-liter Supercharged HEMI V8 that produces 1,025 horsepower and peak torque of 945 lb-ft. @ 4,200 when run on E85 ethanol blend. It is rated at 900 horsepower and 810 lb-ft of peak torque with the more commonly found E10 blend. The fully assembled Hellephant C170 includes:

• C170 Long Block
• 3.0L IHI supercharger 
• Intercooler
• 105mm throttle body
• 3.02-inch pulley
• Housing, blade
• Shaft

Gear Train

• All other component upgrades found in the C170. The MSRP for the fully complete engine is $27,695.

Dodge also announced the availability of several HEMI long blocks, including the C170 itself. Here is a list of the Long Blocks now available through Direct Connection:

• Hellephant C170 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Long Block (part number: P5160620AA). The block to the famed C170 features upgraded cylinder heads with upgraded valve guide and seat material, upgraded pistons, upgraded connecting rods with new material, and revised bushing material to support increased combustion pressure. MSRP: $18,995

• Hellcrate Redeye 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Long Block (part number: P5160619AA). From the most powerful model before the 140, this block is Capable of 807 horsepower and 717 lb.-ft. of torque, and includes engine assembly components from cylinder head with valvetrain, engine block with crankshaft, connecting rods, piston and ring, camshaft and lifters, oil pump, and pan, and front timing cover with harmonic balancer. MSRP: $12,995

• Hellcrate 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Long Block (part number: P5160618AA). The first Hellcat engine can boost performance to 717 horsepower and 656 lb.-ft. of torque and includes engine assembly components from the cylinder head with valvetrain, engine block with crankshaft, connecting rods, piston and ring, camshaft and lifters, oil pump, and pan, and front timing cover with harmonic balancer. MSRP: $9,495

• 392 Crate HEMI Long Block (part number: P5160617AA) Before the Hellcats took things to another level, this block was shown to be capable on the streets with possible 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque and includes engine assembly components from the cylinder head with valvetrain, engine block with crankshaft, connecting rods, piston and ring, and camshaft and lifters. MSRP: $6,995

• 345 Crate HEMI Long Block (part number: P5160616AA). This was the heart of the legendary 345 (5.7L) HEMI engine introduced in the 2015 Dodge Challenger. The 345 Crate HEMI Long Block offers a foundation capable of unleashing 383 horsepower and 417 lb.-ft. of torque. MSRP: $4,495

• HurriCrate Cat 3 Twin Turbo Crate Long Block (part number: P5160622AA). Derived from the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo V6, it can handle up to 550 horsepower and a max of 531 lb.-ft. of torque at just 3,500 rpm. HurriCrates employ state-of-the-art engineering and technologies that include two low-inertia, high-flow turbochargers for rapid response to throttle inputs, Plasma Transfer Wire Arc (spray bore) coating in the cylinder bores for an ultra-thin, low-friction wear surface, and high-pressure direct fuel injection. MSRP: $8,995

• HurriCrate Cat 1 Twin Turbo Crate Long Block (part number: P5160621AA). Also derived from the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo V6, this block is capable of up to 420 horsepower and 468 Ib.-ft. of torque by 2,500 rpm, delivering more horsepower, more torque, and fewer emissions than many naturally aspirated V-8 engines. MSRP: $6,495

The Dodge brand has been synonymous with high performance since the early 60s, and that will not change. With these crate engines, Dodge-powered vehicles will continue to rule the roads and drag strips across the county. If you are ready for a project to pump up your ride, contact the Rairdon’s of Kirkland Service Department for more information about these amazingly potent engines and blocks.