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BigHemiSrt · 07-26-2011, 10:21 PM

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...2012-exclusive

Gear up, muscle car fans, as we've once again got an exclusive scoop on what's in store for you. The horsepower wars are most certainly not over. Dodge's newly-formed SRT brand is planning a factory-option supercharger for the LX-platform SRT8 cars that'll boost the new 6.4-liter HEMI as high as 570 horsepower.

Though it's likely reluctant to frame it as a response to the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the coming upgraded Ford Mustang GT500, the supercharged SRT8 cars are probably exactly that. Our inside source says the twin-screw supercharger kit, which will be available for order as a factory part, will come very late in calendar year 2012 for 2013 model-year cars, and will boost horsepower up to the 540-570 hp range.

That's right on par with the competition, which is also due out around that time frame. The supercharger kit, built by Eaton, will also come with another upgrade: eight-speed transmissions.

Pricing remains unknown at this point, as does any word on what the blown SRT8s will get in the way of unique naming or badges, but the information comes from a dependable source, so if you're in the market for an LX-platform SRT8 (sorry, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 fans, no love for you) you might want to hold onto your cash for another year to get the big dog. Of course, it's likely to be offered as an available dealer-installed upgrade to existing SRT8s, too, so maybe you can go ahead and pull the trigger now.

We'll keep you posted as we learn more.

a_Username · 07-26-2011, 10:25 PM

At least a what... $5K option? Plus, I'm assuming they'll have to upgrade the suspension by then as well. Regardless, sounds very interesting!

2010SLVRBULIT · 07-26-2011, 10:26 PM

factory-installed option w/ full warrranty? full of win...

shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 10:29 PM

Even though I like the Camaro to be on top, I am glad Dodge is doing this?

BigHemiSrt · 07-26-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

Even though I like the Camaro to be on top, I am glad Dodge is doing this?

Thats what i like to hear...any competition is good competition...whos winning is the end consumer...its will be a pricey option but a pricey option is better than no option IMO

shank0668 · 07-26-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHemiSrt

Thats what i like to hear...any competition is good competition...whos winning is the end consumer...its will be a pricey option but a pricey option is better than no option IMO

My neighbor just got a new 392 challenger, and it is sweet.

BigHemiSrt · 07-26-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

My neighbor just got a new 392 challenger, and it is sweet.

yea sweet ride for sure

SSOOCH · 07-26-2011, 10:57 PM

Win for Dodge!

*radz28* · 07-26-2011, 11:11 PM

While I think that's SUPER COOL, if it's not installed at the factory, it's not quite the same thing. Additionally, there's more to ZL1 than power and you guys with the white hats better hope MOPAR does something about that, too, otherwise it'll be like the older GT500 and won't turn too well. That GT500 continues to improve also so an SC isn't going to level the field...

Still - I think the competition stepping up is a great thing

Sleestack · 07-26-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHemiSrt

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...2012-exclusive

Gear up, muscle car fans, as we've once again got an exclusive scoop on what's in store for you. The horsepower wars are most certainly not over. Dodge's newly-formed SRT brand is planning a factory-option supercharger for the LX-platform SRT8 cars that'll boost the new 6.4-liter HEMI as high as 570 horsepower.

Though it's likely reluctant to frame it as a response to the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the coming upgraded Ford Mustang GT500, the supercharged SRT8 cars are probably exactly that. Our inside source says the twin-screw supercharger kit, which will be available for order as a factory part, will come very late in calendar year 2012 for 2013 model-year cars, and will boost horsepower up to the 540-570 hp range.

That's right on par with the competition, which is also due out around that time frame. The supercharger kit, built by Eaton, will also come with another upgrade: eight-speed transmissions.

Pricing remains unknown at this point, as does any word on what the blown SRT8s will get in the way of unique naming or badges, but the information comes from a dependable source, so if you're in the market for an LX-platform SRT8 (sorry, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 fans, no love for you) you might want to hold onto your cash for another year to get the big dog. Of course, it's likely to be offered as an available dealer-installed upgrade to existing SRT8s, too, so maybe you can go ahead and pull the trigger now.

We'll keep you posted as we learn more.

Great, hope the lower the CR and forge the internals. Most fanatics do not want HP limited on the top end by the factory. It's not too late for the Mopars, or the ZL1, to step up in this regard.....

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-26-2011, 11:23 PM

Awesome to hear. But is there anything else? Or is Dodge ignoring the rest of the GT500 and ZL1 and only focusing on the power?

BigHemiSrt · 07-26-2011, 11:29 PM

Im sure they might offer it as a complete big $$$ package or hopefully break it down into couple or more options.

I have good reason to believe that the sc will be a maggy...

*DGthe3* · 07-27-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleestack

Great, hope the lower the CR and forge the internals. Most fanatics do not want HP limited on the top end by the factory. It's not too late for the Mopars, or the ZL1, to step up in this regard.....

If they're offering it as a kit, and only adding 70-100 hp, I highly doubt they'll be mucking around too much on the inside of the engine.

BigHemiSrt · 07-27-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

If they're offering it as a kit, and only adding 70-100 hp, I highly doubt they'll be mucking around too much on the inside of the engine.

I was just thinking that a 100bhp increase is pretty weak for adding a sc. Now what u just said explains it, just as a dealership bolt on kit w warranty on top of the cast piston 6.4 would yeild low numbers due to boost limitations which would probably be around 4.5-5.5lbs i would imagine.

IMO they should do it the right way and offer it as a option from the factory with a engine designed for it and get that hp # to 600+

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07-26-2011, 10:21 PM	#1
BigHemiSrt Account Suspended Drives: 07 Dodge Charger SRT8 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: In Space Posts: 614	Dodge's answer to the ZL1 and GT500??? http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...2012-exclusive Gear up, muscle car fans, as we've once again got an exclusive scoop on what's in store for you. The horsepower wars are most certainly not over. Dodge's newly-formed SRT brand is planning a factory-option supercharger for the LX-platform SRT8 cars that'll boost the new 6.4-liter HEMI as high as 570 horsepower. Though it's likely reluctant to frame it as a response to the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the coming upgraded Ford Mustang GT500, the supercharged SRT8 cars are probably exactly that. Our inside source says the twin-screw supercharger kit, which will be available for order as a factory part, will come very late in calendar year 2012 for 2013 model-year cars, and will boost horsepower up to the 540-570 hp range. That's right on par with the competition, which is also due out around that time frame. The supercharger kit, built by Eaton, will also come with another upgrade: eight-speed transmissions. Pricing remains unknown at this point, as does any word on what the blown SRT8s will get in the way of unique naming or badges, but the information comes from a dependable source, so if you're in the market for an LX-platform SRT8 (sorry, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 fans, no love for you) you might want to hold onto your cash for another year to get the big dog. Of course, it's likely to be offered as an available dealer-installed upgrade to existing SRT8s, too, so maybe you can go ahead and pull the trigger now. We'll keep you posted as we learn more.

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radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	While I think that's SUPER COOL, if it's not installed at the factory, it's not quite the same thing. Additionally, there's more to ZL1 than power and you guys with the white hats better hope MOPAR does something about that, too, otherwise it'll be like the older GT500 and won't turn too well. That GT500 continues to improve also so an SC isn't going to level the field... Still - I think the competition stepping up is a great thing __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

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Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Awesome to hear. But is there anything else? Or is Dodge ignoring the rest of the GT500 and ZL1 and only focusing on the power? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	At least a what... $5K option? Plus, I'm assuming they'll have to upgrade the suspension by then as well. Regardless, sounds very interesting!

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BigHemiSrt Account Suspended Drives: 07 Dodge Charger SRT8 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: In Space Posts: 614	Im sure they might offer it as a complete big $$$ package or hopefully break it down into couple or more options. I have good reason to believe that the sc will be a maggy...