426 Hemi Challenger

[62nalide]

Yes Mopar is going to make 426ci Hemi's on production cars/trucks. We know a few folks over in the Mexico plant where the blocks/heads are cast and they are starting to cast 426ci this fall.

[newmoon]

Originally Posted by SuperSound

And what makes you think that exactly? When was the last time a drag pack factory special engine made it into either of the Big 3 cars?

Let's not forget there's a direct relationship between displacement and emissions. There has been no lowering of emissions standards for US cars. So for them to get a 7.0L without DI to pass will be a feat. The only buzz I have heard regarding new Dodge power plants have been smaller and likely turbocharged engines.

Not saying it's impossible, hell I thought the Demon was going to be impossible to be sold emissions legal. But it is very unlikely that Dodge would spend it's already non-existent R&D funds on a 426 engine that wouldn't be able to be used in the next gen Challenger/Charger which is a much smaller platform.

Also the 426 has been in the Challenger Drag Pak cars for some years now, but never it made it to the street yet. Same with the Viper V-10, and another engine, the blown 5.7L.

Who says there is a non existent R&D budget. How did the Hellcat come to be or Demon? The money is there but Dodge chooses not to chase Ring times with it. The 426 is coming to the street and hopefully is offered in a Scatpack RT package and not just the SRT. Put some actual rubber out back maybe 285s or 305s and this thing is going to fly.

With a 426 Hemi 520+hp, 500+lbs of torque package I suspect sales will increase significantly over the present 392 package.

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by hotlap

It makes sense to do this for 2020. Similar to 2014 before the gen6 Mustang (15) and Camaro (16). Do a power increase instead of a new generation to remain relevant. Crazy that its still the same car. Like Rocky 4...getting old

Just saying....

Rocky Balboa was the 2nd best film in the series.

Carry on...

[6spdhyperblue]

Originally Posted by 62nalide

Yes Mopar is going to make 426ci Hemi's on production cars/trucks. We know a few folks over in the Mexico plant where the blocks/heads are cast and they are starting to cast 426ci this fall.

How do we know it’s not for a crate

[rocket403]

If you followed all the posts in this thread Ram has announced that they will be getting this engine in one of their models, and reliable people have come forward and stated that the Challenger was going to get this engine in a Model called the 426 HO.