Direct Connection, the Dodge performance products brand, is announcing the full Hellephant C170 Crate HEMI® Engine — the same engine that powers the 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT® Demon 170 — will be available for purchase at DCPerformance.com starting in Q1 2024. Direct Connection is also rolling out a new series of long blocks, including the Hellephant C170 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Long Block, available for purchase starting in Q1 2024.
The second edition of the Direct Connection parts catalog, with updated information on the full Direct
Connection lineup, is also available for digital download at DCPerformance.com starting today. The
Direct Connection catalog includes product and pricing information and details on the complete Direct
Connection portfolio, including recently added new crate engine products such as supercharger and
transmission kits. The Direct Connection lineup encompasses modern performance, crate engines, race
and vintage muscle parts.
“The Dodge Direct Connection portfolio continues to expand since its relaunch in March 2022,” said
Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. “New Direct Connection Long Blocks, as
well as the availability of the Direct Connection C170 Crate Engine in early 2024, join new initiatives
recently announced, such as more than 20 new co-branded premium car detailing and car wash
products under the Direct Connection/Jay Leno’s Garage banner. Even more growth for Direct
Connection is in store for 2024.”
Participating Dodge Power Brokers dealerships are also now featuring a Direct Connection Crate Engine
offer of up to $1,000 off the purchase of a Direct Connection Crate Engine, available through the end
of 2023. For complete information on the Direct Connection Crate Engine offer, customers can visit
DCPerformance.com or contact the DC Tech Line (800-998-1110) to find the nearest participating
Dodge Power Brokers dealer.
New Direct Connection products available in Q1 2024 include:
Hellephant C170 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine (part number: 68660541AA) is
the engine of the world’s most powerful muscle car ever built, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
170, and will soon be available through Direct Connection. The fully assembled Hellephant C170
6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine includes the C170 Long Block and features a new 3.0L IHI
supercharger with improved intercooler, larger snout and a 3.02-inch pulley for increased boost, a
105mm throttle body with new housing, blade, shaft and geartrain, all component upgrades found
in the C170 Long Block and more. MSRP: $27,695
Hellephant C170 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Long Block (part number: P5160620AA)
includes upgrades to optimize cylinder pressure capability and to deliver maximum performance
on premium or E85 fuel configurations. Capable of 1,025 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 945 lb.-ft.
of torque at 4,200 rpm on E85 ethanol blend, features include 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, and much more.
MSRP: $18,995
Hellcrate Redeye 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Long Block (part number: P5160619AA) takes performance one step further, with capabilities 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, and 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) is
capable of boosting 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) offers a starting point to unlocking
performance capabilities of 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) includes engine assembly
components from the cylinder head with valvetrain, engine block with crankshaft, connecting rods,
piston and ring, and camshaft and lifters. The heart of the legendary 345 HEMI engine found in
the 2015 and newer 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) is capable of
delivering up to 550 horsepower and max 531 lb.-ft. of torque at just 3,500 rpm. The HurriCrate
series of crate engines employs 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) is capable of
up to 420 horsepower and 468 Ib.-ft. of torque by 2,500 rpm. The all-new Direct Connection
HurriCrate Long Blocks are derived from the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo engine. The Hurricane
engine delivers more horsepower, more torque and fewer emissions than many naturally aspirated
V-8 engines, offering resto-mod builders and racers a technologically advanced, high-power
density crate engine solution. MSRP: $6,495
For complete information and specifications on Direct Connection Long Blocks and Crate Engines, visit DCPerformance.com.