To simplify our pursuit for horsepower, Mopar has released a new crate engine that it lovingly calls the ‘Hellephant’ at this year’s SEMA Show. The motor is essentially a HEMI 7.0 litre (426 cubic inch) supercharged V8 that makes 1,000 hp and 1,288 Nm of torque, with the company saying the engine kit “allows for relatively simple plug-and-play performance.”
The Hellephant is based on the standard engine used in the Hellcat, but with a bigger bore and stroke to increase its displacement. Other revisions include an all-aluminium block from the Dodge Challenger Drag Pak race cars in place of the iron block; special high-lift cam; custom-forged pistons; valve covers from the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye; and valve train, valves, locks, and retainers pulled from the Challenger SRT Demon.
Mopar says the complete engine assembly includes a water pump, flywheel, front sump oil pan, supercharger with throttle body, fuel injectors, and coil packs. On top of that, an optional “engine kit” makes the plug-and-play experience even easier, especially on pre-1976 street and off-road vehicles.
The kit includes a powertrain control module (PCM) tuned for max output, power distribution centre, engine wiring harness, chassis harness, accelerator pedal, ground jumper, oxygen sensors, charge air temperature sensors, fuel pump control module and cam bus interface device.
There’s also a Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) kit, which includes an alternator, power-steering pump, belts, pulleys and more, and is among the hardware components available to make the Hellephant run at its best.
To showcase the new crate engine kit, Mopar installed one in a 1968 Charger, transforming it into the ‘Super Charger’. The ‘De Grigio’ Grey Metallic concept exemplifies the retro modern look, and rides on staggered wheels (20-inch front and 21-inch rear), while six-piston Brembos are present to help slow things down. Oh, the Hellcat’s stock T-6060 six-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels here.
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- The Mopar brand is stampeding into the 2018 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with a brand-new HEMI®-engine-powered beast: the “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI Engine, which turns the crank at a mammoth 1,000 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque.
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- Dropping in the “Hellephant” is almost turnkey with the “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI® Engine Kit. The kit includes a powertrain control module (PCM), power distribution center, engine wiring harness, chassis harness, accelerator pedal, ground jumper, oxygen sensors, charge air temperature sensors, fuel pump control module and cam bus interface device.
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- Highlights of the 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept include a hood scoop based on the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat headlamps placed behind the grille and shaved door handles and drip rails, creating a clean, streamlined appearance.
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- The 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept assumes a “wide body” stance thanks to front and rear fiberglass wheel flares painted “De Grigio” Grey Metallic body color. Front wheels push forward two inches to accommodate the flares and shorten the Charger’s overhang, extending the classic’s wheelbase from 117 inches to 119 inches.
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- The 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept, revealed on October 30, 2018, at the Mopar SEMA Show press briefing in Las Vegas, is the perfect package for highlighting the new “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI® Engine and Kit.
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- 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept, powered by the new 1,000 horsepower “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate HEMI® Engine and Kit.
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- The interior of the 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” includes the unique “Hellephant” milled medallion applied on the upper door panels, a Dodge Viper steering wheel that also carries the “Hellephant” medallion at its center and a dash customized with a full array of Mopar gauges.
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- The Satin Black fuel door of the 1968 Dodge “Super Charger” Concept is embellished with a custom-milled aluminum “Hellephant” medallion. Vehicle graphics and badging are Satin Black vinyl decals, including the classic tail stripes at the rear.
Amazing things happen when taxes are not based on engine capacity.
Is this the evolution of the legendary 426 Hemi?
gt86 always could use abit more HP
Bro Torretto approves!
“Sweet I wreck in” will It fit my 1994 dodge ram 2500 slt. 4×4?
Sweet