Making a 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Outperform a 2015 Challenger Hellcat - Detroit Muscle S3, E11

Modern Challenger receives bolt-in suspension upgrades, track-capable brakes, and an IRS to handle mega horsepower.
The sweepstakes mentioned in this video is now closed.
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Eibach: Eibach Multi-Pro-R1 Coil-Over Kits
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Eibach: Sway Bars, Front and Rear, Hollow, Steel, Red Powdercoated, Dodge, Kit
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Loctite: Threadlocker, 242, Medium-Strength, Blue, 36 ml, Each
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Power Stop: Power Stop Street & Track Brake Kit
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Summit Racing: Bolt Removal System, Broken Bolt/Stud, 1/2 in., M14, Kit
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Wheel Fit: Wheel Fit Ultimate Master Kit
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G-Force Engineering: DODGE SRT-8 9" BOLT IN IRS KIT; Fabricated bolt in (no cutting or welding required) 9" housing that bolts up to the factory locations, Heavy duty front mount with BMR bushing, 35 spline high alloy billet steel inner axle stubs (or 31 spline), 1000+hp 31 Spline high alloy billet steel Anti Wheel-hop axles with our severe duty cv 31 spline joints, High alloy billet steel outer axle stubs, 1 piece or 2 piece PST or Dynotech driveshaft depending on application (Aluminum, Carbon fiber or Chrome-Alloy
Power Stop: Power Stop Performance Calipers Powder-Coated Red
RockAuto.com: Sway Bar Link Kit
The Industrial Depot: Fasteners, Hardware, and Shop Supplies
WD-40 Specialist: WD-40 300004 Specialist Rust Release Penetrant Spray, 11 oz.
Workshop Hero: Dry Coat Rust Preventative Liquid
Workshop Hero: Metal Rescue Rust Remover Bath

[@PowerNationTV]

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[@religiousabuse]

did you guys already do the giveaway

[@foodformen3170]

@@religiousabuse It looks like the story was from the 2015 season.

[@marcoyecguanchuy5917]

Can those rotors fit stock 4 piston brembo?

[@shawnjones7512]

My birthday is on the 8th. I'd love to have this challenger. Its mine and my sons favorite car!!!

[@guyontheinternet8891]

@@shawnjones7512 Same I absolutely love the Dodge Challenger series it doesn't matter what it is SXT/GT/RT/SRT8/Hellcat/Hellcat Redeye/Demon... I love them all!

[@noaht799j]

Definitely wouldn’t have traded out the brembos for powerstop but I understand it’s for the sponsor lol

[@pharoahamunra]

haha I was getting ready to comment the same thing.

[@nathanl7018]

@@pharoahamunra I was going to say the same thing. Why would you give up six piston calipers for four piston?

[@GyroPyro121212]

Nathan L It performs worse now lol.

[@bailey9r]

Oh I thought I was watching this in reverse!

[@shawnlathrop852]

They "upgraded" the brakes by installing lower quality crap. If they wanted more power, a simple pad upgrade would have done fine. Couple weeks and those powerstops will either warp or crack at the drilled holes.

[@thatguy1905]

If I win it, can I get the Brembos back ??

[@allanb3222]

This is an old episode so highly doubt it lol.

[@Rumsey.30HATE]

@@allanb3222 it was posted sep 30th that was what 3 days ago lol

[@allanb3222]

@@Rumsey.30HATE It was aired 3 yrs ago, these are just reruns.

[@Rumsey.30HATE]

@@allanb3222 oh for real lol was it from the og tv show then? And either way why get rid of the brembos lol and I apologize

[@namboflip5994]

allanb3222 yeah “hellcat is the top of the line” it’s the demon now so you can tell it’s kinda old

[@freebee822]

Why does this feel like an early 2000s show with the background music and everything😭

[@overboosted3.5]

Those powerstops are in no way better than the brembos. I mean that's a downgrade.

[@gittyupalice96]

not only that, but those brakes don't hold up to the rust belt part of the US. They last about 1 year before they are rusted and chunks of shit are falling out of them getting stuck in the calipers. Not to mention "race" brake pads they were talking about, do not work until the brakes are hot.. so if you slam on them because a deer runs out the car wont do anything til the last second

[@majorgainz1114]

I'm sure they know this, but powerstop is a sponsor sooo...

[@macstone9]

Especially when they are competing with 6 piston Brembos....silly!

[@Mark-iq6hi]

Names Rule !!?!!

[@snoop_lion]

The pads themselves are actually nice have a scat pack myself. The brembo pads are nice too but a ton of dust. The powerstops seem to stop even tighter and have less dust. Don't have any numbers recorded though.

[@robertsrt]

The hellcat will now murder this thing in a braking test lol. The stock brembos stop REALLY well.

[@Nicktheguy24]

robertsrt they should’ve put hellcat Bremos on it

[@jackmcrae5540]

@mike force why wouldn't they? Pretty sure the same 4 pot Brembos have been used since 06 to current, leaving the bolt spacing/pattern the same. I do know they're a direct fit on at least the 2015 and up SRT cars. A LOT of cheddar tho...

[@jackmcrae5540]

@mike force Dear Mike, thank you for being such a cool guy on the internet. You won today. Gold star. You must really slay all the wiener at your local gym. You're the one not paying attention, I know FOR A FACT THAT YOU CAN USE HELLCAT 6 PISTON BREMBOS ON SRT CARS AND THEY BOLT RIGHT ON. Scat Pack cars are optioned with them. That clarify it for you, hunn?

[@zohaib876]

Thats a fact! Powerstop is a sponsor but c'mon taking brembos off ANY highperformance car is a downgrade & a big NO-NO

[@IhateYoutube]

@mike force OEM Six Piston Brembo's bolt right up to any Challenger with SRT8 Spindles. So yeah, you're wrong. :) And here's the proof since you *obviously* don't have a clue. :) www.challengertalk.com/threads/hellcat-front-and-rear-brakes.298234/#post-4641706

[@najeecixxs]

Didn't realized they still filmed shows like this. Feels like 2003 all over again.

[@NeedForSpeed.2004]

Would’ve liked to have seen the engine being beefed up too

[@bobthebuilder1360]

Inject roids into it

[@karlsmith2570]

NeedForSpeed2004 oh, it does get beefed up

[@MichaelMulin]

@@karlsmith2570 the internals weren’t upgraded what he meant

[@karlsmith2570]

@@MichaelMulin ok, even if the internals weren't upgraded, it was still beefed up Though, it wouldn't take much to beef up the internals

[@jonoftheford]

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[@Botoneous]

Feels like im watching a 2005 commercial

[@Another_Random_Dave]

Good grief, their torque measurements are all Ugga Duggas lol

[@Terrancecrocker]

They just went to town with that impact. I work In avation and this was real fucking cringey

[@I5ZQ8]

I use the german tq spec of goodntight

[@chipb4617]

@@I5ZQ8 I was thinking the same thing. I wouldn't want these guys working on my car...

[@trendsettertarik]

When you turn friendly fire off

[@PacoRobbins]

I'd still rather have a Hellcat. The jump in interior quality from pre and post facelift is just too much for me. Hate the gauges in the 09-14s.

[@CamaroAmx]

Jeromy Williams I hate the auto shifters in the current ones.

[@PacoRobbins]

@@CamaroAmx the 8 speed? I enjoy it well enough in my R/T. If I was buying the car for myself instead of my wife I would have got a 6 speed 392.

[@PacoRobbins]

@@CamaroAmx and I misread lol. Yeah I agree the shifter itself is ugly. I've thought about buying that Hurst replacement one, but it's not worth the money to me.

[@randallfox4265]

I'm on the opposite. I hate the Hellcat, Charger dash and gauges. They all look the same.....like my pos 2014 Dart. The early dash and gauges look more retro to the 70 Challenger.

[@Jelsick]

I like the earlier gauges from the 08 to 14s. They have that retro feel and look. The new ones look like a baboon with Down's syndrome.

[@xtv007]

When I win this thing, I'm putting the Brembos back on and I'll let you work on my '06 300 SRT8 for your next project.

[@fuckshit2569]

Who said you winning this boat is mines sir

[@MannyFresh1x]

But in reality neither of you will win it.

[@zohaib876]

We can always hope lol

[@xxxod]

when I win it i'll wreck it and then take it to get scrapped.

[@zohaib876]

@@xxxod Well damn! Lol

[@domenichead2465]

I’d love to have a challenger. It’s been my dream car since the 2010 model came out and I saw this video and got so excited. Love yours guys work

[@jerrygonzalez1611]

They gave this shit years ago 😂😂

[@stevenbrown5210]

Just get one, you won't regret it

[@aaronrodgers5852]

You lost me at “twin-turbo Hemi”

[@Dr-Jan-itor]

"Discount double check". 😎

[@GMbusa1]

Why? Turbos are badass

[@aaronrodgers5852]

BaggedF100 Nothing wrong with turbos, they’re badass in their own way and often have their own niche that they fit in, personally I just expect most HEMI engines to be suited with superchargers because that’s more retrospective to “Muscle Cars”. It would be like someone buying a Nissan GT-R and going “welp time to rip out those turbos and put a blower in it”.

[@edwingonzalez7691]

@@aaronrodgers5852 that's when you put two superchargers instead of the turbos

[@Taradash4L]

This video looks like its not in 2019

[@ukkolaitinen6008]

The alabama man looks like a man from 2009

[@Nicktheguy24]

Ukko Laitinen or 2015 because that’s when the hellcat came out

[@DoubleCharged]

This is by far one of the most satisfying videos I've ever seen! The way those foodie videos make people feel? Well that's what this did for me great job on the video guys!

[@TriangleSquare52]

this episode and video description is amazing, thank you guys for the content proud owner of a 2009 black srt8 6spd :)

[@TrackPackRT]

Really cool to see all the suspension work you guys did, not many videos out that detail that. Cheers!

[@edwardmyers1746]

Should have kept the brembo calipers

[@gittyupalice96]

right! And I've never heard a race car driver give a shit about his rear brakes and "braking balance" in my life... If they even have rear brakes lol

[@edwardmyers1746]

@@gittyupalice96 I feel like that braking balance is bs

[@Another_Random_Dave]

It’s all about sponsorship.

[@theflynchrex506]

@@gittyupalice96 I can assure you brake balance is important, well maybe not in drag racing, but for every other disciplines it is.

[@realspill6778]

“This ol car wasn’t sittin down here no time and them boys down there at engine power done snatched that ol hemi” 🏎

[@chrisvill54]

I wish things were this easy. Especially the part about using the impact gun for everything. I used to be that optimistic but after cross threadening a few fastners i stoped using powertools to install things. I only use them to remove.

[@juangil6603]

Who else cringed when he put the impact gun by the fender?....

[@jessemarchese7245]

Lol did you see the part where they impacted the connecting rod

[@Lah448]

You mean when he SLAMMED the gun down on that fender. Oh yeah. I went OHH!

[@chadfoust6942]

I love this! These 2 hosts are professional, informative and very natural on camera. I can't wait to see the conclusion. The voice over guy however is trying way WAY too hard! Liked and subscribed in spite of him

[@SD70ACE-]

Beautiful car, I would love to ride in that monster... Nice build guys.

[@michaelmarullo393]

I understand how shows like this work and the “excuse” of brake balance but removing Brembo’s to install some poverty-stops? Hurts to see, especially being they’re still 4 pot.

[@shallto]

Now the hellcat owner changes super charger pulleys and your screwed

[@PharohElion]

nah, stroked twin turbo. i doubt that seriously.

[@bigsean2473]

nah im sure with the twin turbo build there putting in here they will account for that and make close to 1000hp in this car. and you can always add boost to turbos easily

[@Thelongmanable]

*_It's a Dodge after 10k of driven it brakes down and both go home in a Chevy._*

[@overboosted3.5]

@@Thelongmanable it's time to wake up now

[@bigsean2473]

@Ronnie Di Radmann it make 728hp and its 3 parts to this and they dont even show all of the build or dyno. they work on the 1100hp merc then in show 18 go to driving school and the owner drives the car, there is no race between them

[@josh7120]

Pretty funny when they said 8 gears for the auto, and 6 gears the manual lol use to be the other way around but technology caught up to us ;)

[@joshedits3196]

Hmmm ,I've encountered another josh

[@josh7120]

@@joshedits3196 haha!! :)

[@josh7120]

@@GT-43 what im saying is the 6speed manual use to have the most gears. But again tech caught up and surpassed the gears and lightning fast shifts we humans cannot mimic.

[@2fabdad]

I own a 2010 challenger r/t couldn’t pry it way...best car I’ve ever owned. Love this video

[@dakotalandtransportation9706]

Word of note, leave the big half axel nut on when if you want to save them. Because if you hit them with a big hammer, it will damage the threads on the end if you don't!!! You will find it some what difficult to get that big nut back on. You might find it difficult getting a core credit from it if the big nut is not on it!!!

[@snowdog993]

That's season 3 episode 11. That was a couple years ago, and Bob Bondurant actually drove it too! And it turned out to be an awesome car!

[@annoythedonkey]

It’s amazing what you realize you can do by watching these videos with friends that have a lift

[@d1only346]

Winning this would be a blessing. Awesome videos

[@BidenJoe69]

I want that car 😍always a big fan of Mopar . Loves those hemis

[@adrianm860]

Really cool video love the color of the car!!!!

[@77iam97]

Just sat in a Hellcat this morning at a Auction shop wishing I owned it🍀

[@shawnjones7512]

Hell I wish I had an SRT8. lol

[@steverussell6642]

@@shawnjones7512 5.7?

[@steverussell6642]

@@shawnjones7512 I would take one

[@shawnjones7512]

@@steverussell6642 I think so. I'm drawing a blank here. Which ones come with the 382?

[@steverussell6642]

@@shawnjones7512 SRT8

[@Clobercow1]

How man ugga duggas to hit those bolt torque specs?

[@thrash_7349]

German torque spec. guten tight.

[@isaacmendez9645]

@Clobercow1 itsjusta6 🤣🤣

[@FishingForLargies]

Right man fuck it impact on everything

[@killerta87]

Usually 3 ugga duggas is a safe click check😂😂😂

[@2dannyboy584]

Yo.. I have my RT challenger that I've been wanting to upgrade specially when a hellcat rolls by . This is definitely the video that I needed.

[@SpreeofKills]

This build isnt compatible with an R/T.

[@SpreeofKills]

@J C I could be wrong, I have no idea what they are doing, yet. So we'll see what happens.

[@JellyDoesZombies]

Boy that 5.7 a dog don’t waste ur money you won’t be faster than a hellcat

[@conchisc3713]

Bro that 6.1 damn just fire 9/10 years later... Just something about it 😎

[@NerfBlitchs]

I had to look away whenever the impact came out to tighten down those nuts and bolts lol

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

5:05 Did he just put that nut on there then take if off with the impact? Maybe they forgot to cut that part off

[@paulgarcia461]

Hahaha

[@NissanGooRoo]

Wheel lock

[@josemanueldacostadiogo5574]

Nice I'm here wishing up on one Star.

[@mylesreid3977]

Love the idea. Keep it coming. :)

[@HorseFromHell]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL

[@jessphiliprodriquez7381]

I love the color on the Hellcat.

[@ezk_9290]

I love how they hyped me up but there’s no part two to this in KZbin 😭

[@bulkhogan5]

Dodge engineers are insane. I can't believe how this thing is put together. Hats off to the powernation crew for messing with this.

[@darriescooper7525]

This is the build I needed

[@mrweeby1961]

Load that baby up and send it my way lol. Well I went to the powerstop page and it says this contest is over.

[@unknown-6679]

The Brembos would have to go back on so I can stop quicker to pick Bimbos.

[@LMBC6Brian]

These guys are impact happy.

[@jeremymcclanahan2389]

torque specs = 3 ugaduggas

[@crazyeyez1502]

Seriously, they sure are trigger happy....

[@LT-jc4qb]

Lmao!

[@bluesharp59]

Nice car and video. Thumbs Up Liked .

[@BoRNShadow]

Yess I've been waiting for something like this

[@codyyellott117]

Bvogie your 4 years late 😂

[@BoRNShadow]

@@codyyellott117 XD

[@jakey20022]

The 6.1 was a great engine period

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

This is why I love Power Nation!

[@jim1237]

-Hellcat:Fastest produced muscle car -Demon:laughs

[@bobthebuilder1360]

Demon wasn't out when this came out this old

[@shanl6058]

Technically hellcat is faster knowing that it’s too dyno speed according to motor trend is 225 mph, where as the demon is limited to 168 mph, the demon is much quicker off the line but after the half mile the hellcat would take over

[@Mj-vh3ih]

Zr1 laughs

[@edwingonzalez7691]

Laughs in LS

[@merabius2093]

u guys are amazing

[@PRIME_HUNTER-001]

Love to win that ride but I know that wouldn't happen.But is nice to see the build

[@filomartinez247]

wow brembos replaced with power stop....I don't know about that one...but can i have the brembos? does not hurt to ask....is there part 2 to this video ?? would love to see the ending...thanks for the video great job.

[@keshonallen4126]

Woah I skipped all over this for a couple of days but wtf this is cool

[@lego4virgo]

Just the front end work to make the Challenger handle better would've been good enough for me.

[@PapaKayOh]

Love to see you do a build on an 09 RT!!! Use mine if your down. 🤘😎🤘

[@tonyturner779]

my favorite part of these shows is all the sponsor ad products.

[@aussi3212]

that front swaybar is a beast.

[@1991tommygun]

Loved watching this, wish these cars were straight axle like a proper muscle car

[@smacdiesel]

Mercedes engineers design it.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

The now charger red eye wide body is going to be tough for anyone to beat with a front motor rwd in the 1/4. Amazing machine. 797hp

[@618b.k.g.5]

1 word. DEMON!

[@sonsofliberty3081]

@@618b.k.g.5 that's kinda stating the obvious. I was thinking along the lines of other brands.

[@618b.k.g.5]

@@sonsofliberty3081 oh! Let me think... Nope there isn't any. 🤣

[@_Anthony___]

Mclaren 720s

[@618b.k.g.5]

@@_Anthony___ only with a good driver.

[@tuckerdavis2000]

This was the dream car on my wall when i was 14

[@codyyellott117]

Tucker Davis you must not be that old 💀

[@kasperhermansen7373]

This time on power nation: how to assemble a car with complete disregard to torque spec or replacing torque to yield bolt. "Hey bill what's the torque spec for this used torque to yield subframe bolt?" "I don't know John, about 20 uggaduggas on full power" Had to watch the entire episode to see if they really assembled the whole car just blasting it with the air gun, and unfortunately they did. Never once replacing any bolts or even just looking at a torque wrench. Don't get me wrong, complete respect for what they are trying to achieve. But at least research some basic assembly techniques. I really hope the engine isn't uggaduggad together like this, that'll be a short first startup video.

[@chapowiththesticks]

Waiting on next video

[@codyjayne1550]

i cant wait to do this to my challenger

[@Jesus-eb8yk]

These guys make the job look easy 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@scorchmane5344]

1st.hellelephant 2nd.demon 3rd. red eye hellcat 4rth. Hellcat

[@donm.326]

Thanks for the excellent video. I’ve been searching for a heads up on how to remove the front bumper on the Dodge Challenger because it’s the only access to the windshield washer reservoir which cracked for some reason and I can’t ignore the Low Washer Fluid warning light that keeps coming on.

[@Bigsky1991]

Is there a complete parts, part number, and unit cost per item for this build? I love the reinforced rear end and sway bar parts, I want this on my Trans Am race replica I'm planning

[@Urnaybr]

Subscribed

[@davesogn3329]

Did you guys even think this through you know they make drag springs for this

[@hampussjogren664]

holy crap that subframe is thrashed. All rusted out and cracking bushings, thats american quality for you!

[@derekv275]

Mmmm I love new parts . I would gave the undercarriage a bit of por15

[@MaliciousSRT]

Sand blast and some paint or at the very least a good coat of Krown or Fluidfilm

[@derekv275]

Ya if I had the money to do up a car like that I totally would put in the elbow grease to clean it up down there forsure

[@derekv275]

It's just the right thing to do lol

[@davidboodnaraine4924]

The demon is the most powerful when on race gas and the hellcat redeye is 2nd most powerful challenger the hellcat is now in 3rd but this video was very entertaining so keep up the good work

[@keedoopop4900]

Any car gets a built motor and twin turbos is gonna outrun a hellcat with new axles and slicks but i like watching yalls vids good stuff

[@jrmontoya4739]

Lol. Hey!! I use power stop.. but I have a Challenger R/T - And don't have a production budget to "Beat" a hell cat. You guys are funny I'd love to win this thing though awesome build.

[@beboboymann3823]

Stacey David Gearz redux. But very well done.

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

I have the same car, except mine is brilliant black with red hash marks on the front 1/4s and Scat Pack style stripe in back. The 4 piston brembos stop them in just 110' from 60 mph, which is pretty damn impressive for the big beautiful pigs 4k+ wt and is the one so-called upgrade they didn't need to do lol

[@AMCguy]

I would of painted the subframe before putting it back in

[@ulisesc4388]

those are nice brakes ;] i used z23 for my mustang

[@rusthemi936]

I love this new old school vibe 😎 I want my Daytona to run down the hell kittys 😹

[@elpablosky6300]

demon conversion can be insane 😵

[@jameskrys5286]

Vice Grip makes a locking wrench for hex nuts.

[@JohnDgr81]

Hey peeps,...I'm a proud owner of a 2009 challanger, 3.5 V6! ...salvage tittle, professionally rebuilt car!...purrs like a tiger, ...and has more power than I need!( I'm an older guy!)...paid 7 thousand cash,and I'm NOT going to EVEN try try to re sell it for any kind of profit!,....looks, and runs like a new one!....women like it,....I love it,....and I saved 30 thousand bucks, by not buying a new one! ( they all look basically the same anyways!)....I LOVE MY CHALLENGER!..LOL!...BTW,..any challenger is a good challenger in my book!.

[@relate5903]

7k on a salvage title 💀 and has the nerve to mention resale

[@GMfanatic]

I need to invest in some swivel impact sockets ASAP lol

[@crispyfurburgerthe4th669]

Such a beautiful car been throwing up all morning but this video helped 🤢

[@revolutionday1]

Dafuq...?

[@crispyfurburgerthe4th669]

Terry Hesticles what

[@jamalcole1985]

@@crispyfurburgerthe4th669 hope you have a healthy pregnancy . just playin. lol

[@crispyfurburgerthe4th669]

Jamal Cole 😂😂

[@sidneysanders5726]

With the introduction of the 6.2L hellcat engine, this ole 6.1L is like... forgotten

[@xeroinfinity]

be sure to show us the fracture cracks around those rotor holes after a couple thousand hard miles. Lol

[@wolf4rmflatbushunknown577]

Those brakes MAY have better stopping power... But Bembro is World top shelf quality bruh

[@beefzerkee]

We better get a video of that engine build

[@Lichor2369]

So since we are going backwards, are you going to carb the engine too? Since you took off the better brakes, I'm just curious.

[@dracovoid5290]

For the sponsor

[@joebone3151]

Got to get this new job and some credit as I'm getting me one I want orange with a shaker

[@J.W.W.]

I had an 09 SRT8 in that color combo. 6M, and all stock. 425 hp was fun, but not fun enough

[@79brumley]

Why not clean up the k frame with fresh paint since you already had it out?