Torture Testing the Hurricane Twin Turbo Straight Six!

We managed to snag some more video of the Hurricane crate engine getting torture tested on the engine test rig. They absolutely flog these engines rotating them different directions to simulate g-forces of cornering, braking and accelerating.
Plans for a racing variant, the HurriCrate Cat X crate engine, are currently under development for race applications, including a future Drag Pak.
Cat 1 Crate Engine Highlights:
Twin turbocharged with liquid charge-air cooling turbos delivers 22 psi of peak boost
Cast aluminum pistons with cast iron top ring land insert
10.4:1 compression ratio with premium fuel recommended
Single high-pressure direct fuel injection with pump actuated by a dedicated chain-driven shaft
Engine-mounted water-to-air charge cooler with a dedicated cooling circuit with single inlet
Cat 3 Crate Engine Highlights:
Twin Garrett turbochargers with liquid charge-air cooling turbos delivers 26 psi of peak boost
Enhanced performance is delivered by lightweight, oil-jet cooled, forged aluminum pistons with an anodized top ring land and a diamond-like coating (DLC) on the pins to minimize friction
9.5:1 compression ratio with premium fuel recommended
Dual high-pressure direct fuel injection with pumps actuated by a dedicated chain-driven shaft
Engine-mounted water-to-air charge cooler with a dedicated cooling circuit with dual inlet
Additional HurriCrate engine series highlights include:
Two low-inertia, high-flow turbochargers, each feeding three cylinders, for rapid response to throttle inputs
Plasma Transfer Wire Arc (PTWA) coating in the cylinder bores for an ultra-thin, low-friction wear surface
Dual overhead camshafts with wide-range, fully independent variable valve timing
Dual water-cooled exhaust manifolds integrated in the cylinder head

[@jerelle_]

If this is what the In-line 6 Charger and challenger is gonna sound like, I’m all for it 💪🏾

[@ROFLCOPTERS92]

News flash, Chrysler is discontinuing those 2 models next year.

[@24ecko]

​@@ROFLCOPTERS92 false

[@RSJerelle_]

@@ROFLCOPTERS92 they legit said the charger and challenger were getting Inline 6 refreshes...

[@mareo187]

​@ROFLCOPTERS92 no they are not, they stated they are discontinuing those cars in their hemi powered form and Tim the ceo of FCA stated they can still come back in the future

[@mgt97PUN]

I love the sound. Just imagine it with a blow off valve sound and stick shift if ever available.

[@miniaddict4534]

I would love this in a 6-speed manual Challenger. I’d buy that in heart beat.

[@Eliiiiiiiiiii.]

@@miniaddict4534 perfect to make a drift car

[@MyTubeUser321]

Sounds pretty good for a twin turbo straight 6!

[@SovereignKnight74]

Engine sounds pretty awesome for a 6!!!

[@MaddJakd]

The difference between and inline and a V

[@Shade_Tree_Mechanic]

That is the coolest test rig I've ever seen. Amazing engineering there

[@backroadbeetle4781]

should look at the Porsche one, it mocks the exact g forces of tracks

[@GoodOlPastaCake]

I’m a big v8 guy, but the in-line 6 has proved itself in performance applications for years. I’m excited to see what happens with this thing

[@jamaalstrength1894]

I rather have this than electric.

[@LowProOperator]

The in-line six is the most well-balanced engine ever created so it makes sense. I’m a huge 2jz fan simply because it was a very simple engine design to handle 500 hp from the factory. If I happen to have an engine failure after all the work I just put in my 3.6 L Pentastar wrangler, then I will be Fabing a custom 2jz wrangler

[@iTrinityPlays]

Problem is, that a 2JZ was insanely overbuilt from the factory. This Hurricane engine seems to have had a lot of corners cut on it. Hopefully the H.O. Version will be better. Still rather have this than a full EV. And should have way more potential than the utterly boring Pentastar V6.

[@LowProOperator]

@@iTrinityPlays yeah, Chrysler has had some issues in the past few years. They never fixed the rocker arm issue in the 3.6 for the issue in the hemi‘s. All their engines have ticks unknown problems but if they actually fix the problem then they are admitting fault. Hopefully in the new hurricane engine, they don’t have those issues. But as with any new design, if I do end up buying one, it will be the second or third generation.

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@iTrinityPlays corners cut based on what? Your feelings aren't evidence

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Anything that came with a Slant Six could be fun with this. Imagine '66 Barracuda set up for the canyons....

[@mini2nut67]

I love the I6 engine. Inline six engines are naturally super smoooooooooth and don’t use balance shafts. If it’s as durable like the old Jeep 4.0 inline 6 the Hurricane should be a winner.

[@michaelcabral2174]

The problem is is that it won’t be because the old 4.0 was a AMC design with their 4.2 overhead valve being as this is dual overhead cam VVT and twin turbo. It won’t have the same reliability. It’ll put out a crap load more power than the old 4.0 but definitely won’t be more reliable because if you look at how much boost the thing is pushing at 550 hp on the hurricane cat2 26 pounds of boost to make 550 hp and they’re anticipating 1000 hp but not disclosing how much boost that’s going to require it’ll be interesting to see how this will turn out

[@MrHemikid426]

Just test drove a Ram 1500 with SST and simply blew my mind on how smooth and powerful this engine is. I thought my Hemi Ram 1500 was quick. This truck spins the tires from a 40 mph roll. The speedometer moves so fast I had to back off at 85 mph.

[@jake1842]

so many people crying about losing the V8, i doubt anyone knows the engineering of I6 > V8

[@Tattle-by-Tale]

Nobody that's crying about losing the V8 cares about the engineering, unless you can engineer the I6 to sound like the V8.

[@1989purry]

We want v8 sound cz rt 5.7 is not that fast and weight to much and still plp buy it why cz that nice v8 sound

[@Dr.Spatula]

I'd rather my car be fast and sound good with an i6 than just sound good

[@1989purry]

@@Dr.Spatula who told u i6 turbo sound good as a v8

[@carboydorifutoparty3976]

​@@1989purry Plenty out there can tbh. Barra,JZ series,RB series,cummins,om606,B57,turbo TB48s, turbo 1FZ,7mgtes,turbo S52s,turbo M104s,and turbo M50s. They can all sound better than v8s but that just comes down to the person's opinion tbh.

[@vicranger6876]

This Engine is the only reason I would think about buying a Jeep again. The 6 cyl always needed a turbo. I agree with some that a 4.0 lt straight 6 could have been a better engine, but this is a huge step forward from the sick v6 3.7L

[@ibroughtaturbo-chargerfrom667]

Sick like bad or good? And you talking about the Power-Tech 3.7?

[@totalyep]

It will be interesting to see what fatal flaws this thing has the first couple of years out. It will take time to perfect.

[@2fast4all]

I think you mean the first 90 days.

[@toofastnobrakes]

Sounds good. Wish they would make a larger displacement version though

[@the_car_guy5915]

Why would you need a bigger displacement when these things will already be pumping out over 500hp from the factory? Besides, the tuning capability is probably going to be nuts as well.

[@joshlewis5065]

Put a bigger turbo on it. And I'm sure it's going to be a massive tuner platform so there will be stroker cranks for it in a few years

[@MaddJakd]

Well they are working on a 1000 HP variant so....

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@MaddJakd I’m looking for larger displacement because Ide like to see this in an HD platform like a ram 2500. Needs to make plenty of torque. But without crazy high revs. And I6’s can be good at that

[@MaddJakd]

@toofastnobrakes those already have i6's that do wonders over there. They're called Cummins, and not-so-distant descendants of the actual Crystler i6 of old lol

[@devillockj]

I build cylinder heads and I predict a lot of these to rebuild. Just like the eco boost

[@timothypremo6954]

So this might be just a little late but Im building a 65 plymouth for drag n drive street classes are you guys planning on selling the huricane crate and want some one to test or help develope Im down

[@Sdpartscenter]

So far there is still no ETA on the hurricane crate. Rob Dahm was supposed to have one for roadkill nights but mopar sent him a redeye instead. I see that as an ultimate win.

[@MrBigR928]

Got some familiar traits from the Atlas 4200🤔

[@mareo187]

For those who didn’t get the memo clearly Dodge stated that the pure combustion Hemi v8 and their hemi powered duo the Charger and Challenger in their hemi forms are getting discontinued. And many ceos and heads of Stellantis stated that both the Challenger and Charger are getting next gen variants, is just the hemi are not gonna powered them

[@Dr.Spatula]

Anyone crying about their 420/485hp hemi being replaced with a lighter 420/540hp engine is wild

[@vancemccutchen1434]

Will the Hurricane bolt into a Pentastar configuration?

[@MaddJakd]

Maybe at best. So far in the Grand Wagonner, it seems to be bolted to the 8HP variant used for all the eco-deisels. Not sure if it's a direct fit. Even if it is, I'd imagine the "baby 8HP" for the Pentastar would need some beefing up to handle this things tourqe. Future project goals lol

[@GLA45Amg716]

Put this in a SLEEK CHARGER WITH AWD and itll sell like hotcakes

[@iTrinityPlays]

It'll sell, just not like hotcakes. Although, could buy one. And swap a Hemi in it, from those rare few years, where Chrysler made a 5.7 Hemi and AWD.

[@ultimatelawncaretyleralbre688]

It's gonna be the next 2jz

[@ELTACHY1]

when are the new dodge cars coming out? Was always a V8 fan but if this is the replacement, so be it.

[@eltemplariodetierrasanta7234]

Pretty sure the Charger Daytona with the TTHi6, comes out in 2025. Right now the only car coming out is the Charger Daytona electric version

[@danhambrick6331]

Wow!!!!💪👍👍😁

[@DocLulzson]

*WoW!*

[@TheHortond]

Chrysler is now a 3rd or 4th level company again. If they get rid of the hemi I don't see any reason to buy their stuff again. I hope they do better with the turbos that ford did.

[@CoyoteFTW]

Not a chance Ford turbo charged 4 cyl been put for years and successfull

[@TheHortond]

@@CoyoteFTW Not from what I hear. The turbos and cam phasers are the first to go on their engines.

[@iTrinityPlays]

@@TheHortond Depends on what you're looking for. If you want to tune say an ST, it's still hell of a motor to squeeze out performance. Never looked at any Ecoboost engines, until I met two guys with 600Whp 4 Cyl Ecoboost. I was pretty impressed when these guys flew past me at 140 in the rain at night. Made me feel slow doing 110 In my B6 S4. You can make anything reliable. But I still just don't think Stellantis should kill of the Hemi's. Just make a next gen of the Hemi design.

[@2fast4all]

@@CoyoteFTW you do know Raptors blow up left and right. Only Fo and Fi ST's are still kicking around.

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@TheHortond Not like turbo cars haven't been around for several decades or anything

[@nunika1975]

Why not 4L like a Barra

[@mikullmac]

The Barra had a steel block and head that would help keep overall size down but would be heavy and hard on fuel.

[@definitelydipper595]

@@mikullmacBarra is cast iron block aluminum head.

[@chrisfrisby7460]

The hemis are made in Mexico to so that doesn't make any sense lol

[@mareo187]

The hemi can come back but not in a pure gas form. The only option is to make hybrid hemis or borrowed the same hydrogen powered hemi from the specialized hydrogen power Dodge ram

[@V8_Diva]

They already have Hybrid Hemis in RAMs

[@mareo187]

@V8_Diva oh I know that, but still they should of carry that concept with small block hybrid hemis

[@bfgvlogs887]

My inner mechanical sympathy is cringing

[@PlaAwa]

it's so frustrating trying to find out information about this engine... little useless drips filter down every few months with no substance. which vehicles is it going to go in? when, if ever, will it reach australia? ah doesn't matter, i don't think any of them will impress like the CX-90 for some time.

[@Sdpartscenter]

Yeah, we're not getting a whole lot of info on them yet. They were supposed to have these ready for the Roadkill nights event for a few media influencers to have swapped into their cars, but if you look at some like Rob Dahm, they had to settle for a Redeye crate instead. It's only gone into the Wagoneer at the moment but definitely not the performance variant we've been teased with.

[@PlaAwa]

@@Sdpartscenter cheers. gotta give them props for that engine swap idea and also because it seems like there are already some sort of crate engines available. I'll have to check out this redeye thing. what's the deal with 'hurricrate' etc.?

[@noidontthinksolol]

whats next, viper with an inline 10 ?

[@Flyboy207]

The Viper always had a V10… on the other hand, I have Dodge trucks from the 40’s, 50’s, and 90’s with straight 6’s. I think it’s cool.

[@MrBigR928]

Whole lotta plastic on there😳

[@barrymantei7795]

Unfortunately that's the norm now expensive BMW cars have lots of plastic parts on the engine.

[@kd4pba]

Planned obsolescence

[@iTrinityPlays]

@@barrymantei7795 Yeah but this thing isn't even close to the Engine that the S55 is. Even the high output version of it. They seem to have purposely cut corners on this engine, and restricted it by using some terrible designs. BMW isn't the company you should worry about, for their inline 6's. They've been making them for a long time, and kinda are just the gold standard in terms of making power, and going strong with regular maintenance. The sound department? Could be a little better though.

[@Dr.Spatula]

It's fucking wild that y'all are stupid enough to think engines haven't had plastic intake and cooling pipes for decades

[@TheTrulove18]

Wtf y'all testing that for a airplane cause that ain't gone ever move like that in a car unless you swap it in a mustang and it takes out a crowd rolling lol

[@TrySpy]

can't apply G forces in a static test without rotating the engine and moving the vector that gravity acts upon

[@guycapone6496]

PlaAwa, Frustrating it truly is, trying to find ou info on this damn engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@keepmovingforward5576]

Same Bro Ive Looked Every where But Everything Is A Secret

[@chriswisenot6888]

Lets see how that plastic stuff holds up

[@TrySpy]

The engine covers? The engine is still made of metal, brother

[@chriswisenot6888]

@@TrySpy Hey “brother” you see all those black parts that make up most of the intake system? Yeah, plastic. I’m not condemning your apparently beloved new engine yet, just saying we’ll see how that stuff holds up after some miles.

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@chriswisenot6888 Oh, you mean all the plastic shit that has been plastic for the last 20 years? Also, a charge pipe isn't "most of the intake"

[@chriswisenot6888]

@@Dr.SpatulaExactly, all that stuff is plastic, including the intake manifold, subject to warpage and cracking like we’ve been seeing for 20 years. One of the reasons why I’m still hanging on to my 2006 Honda accord, intake is all metal! I hope this engine turns out to be a good one, but I have my doubts based on the stellantis brands reputation.

[@TommyBravo]

​@@chriswisenot6888That is one sword I never thought anyone would ever fall on 😂

[@kenkamins9364]

I pitty the poor bastards that have to work on these under warranty at the dealer level. At least with the 3.0 eco diesel there werent a lot of them and you could count on the diesel tech to deal withit.

[@TommyBravo]

Totally different than the Eco. This thing has serious potential.

[@802Garage]

Actually looks relatively simple. Should be plenty of room to work on it depending on the vehicle.

[@risby1930]

Fiat engine made in Mexico, what could possibly go wrong

[@Silas-mm8zo]

Better than made in USA.

[@Dark-Stryder]

Small engine with two turbochargers, what could go wrong?

[@ChickenwithaHelmet]

​@@Silas-mm8zo I disagree with you on that.

[@Alex-pl1ye]

Aren’t hellcats also

[@FrankBullitt390]

Nothing Fiat about it

[@mikrch3935]

I hear the new engine is produced in Mexico and not in the US. Another reason why I support the UAW strike

[@deweysturgill6220]

Uaw is reason it is made in Mexico. Nobody could afford to buy a fucking truck if was made in America. Already as much a small house in most rural areas. It's gotten completely out of hand.

[@totalyep]

@@deweysturgill6220exactly. If you want your ford focus to cost 100k. Build it in the US.

[@gilsonrogeriolimaoliveira2807]

​@@deweysturgill6220and you'll never get rid of crime and violence if you don't give a damn about good paying jobs going away.

[@mikedownen3962]

No plastic in my motor

[@Renegade040]

I love my Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. The new model does look great inside, but the only engine available here in Australia is the V6 pentastar. Ok, it's a good engine because I have one in my Jeep. But here in Auss, most Jeeps are used to tow caravans, big boats and this V6 just doesn't cut it. Please, get this Hurricane engine into the latest Jeeps here before Jeep is finished here and that's not far away. I can't believe Jeep America would think the new Jeep Grand Cherokee would sell good here, what a pack of idiot they are and they also jack up the price by around 20%. They just don't give a damn about the Australian Jeep buyer.

[@rickyrios8034]

to much use of plastic parts, Turbo engine are way to hot to use plastic parts....

[@StorMRagE4EVA]

So did the old 4.0

[@totalyep]

It’s called the cold side for a reason.

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@StorMRagE4EVA Shh! Don't tell him intakes and coolant have been plastic for decades

[@StorMRagE4EVA]

@@Dr.Spatula yeah was about to say coolant system housings and radiator parts are plastic at times

[@Scrambler85]

I hope this is put into the Jeep Wrangler

[@wolvesnight]

I rather have a good horse...And a white one....Hemi forever more!!!!...

[@StorMRagE4EVA]

Have fun when yours shits out at 110k while mine runs to 300k like the old 4.0L

[@GamesToolsAndCools]

Rev the crap out of it all you want, idle that thing all day and watch what happens.

[@FloppyBread]

That's with any engine lmfao

[@tellucas]

The Ford Triton 4.6 and 5.4 handled extended idle vary well. I drove a 15 pass van with the 5.4 and some days we ran that van non stop with the AC on from 6AM to 10pm sitting upto 30 min at a time. Same with the 4.6 in the Crown Vic or Lincoln Town Car might sit idling at an event for hours at a time. Depends on if the engine was made to handle being extended idled. I had an older luxury car and if you left it idling too long with the AC on, the idle would increase to 1100 to help the mechanical fan cool the engine. ​@FloppyBread

[@benauger2771]

I6 is very well balanced it will idle better than any other configuration.

[@chickenfarm09]

sounds horrible like it is dying, and I see a lot of plastic on that thing

[@jordan9610]

Acting like a straight piped V8 doesn't sound like one big wet shart 💩💩

[@jacobforeman9916]

Just as much plastic on modern v8's

[@nleippe]

sounds like an engine without a soul, gasping for breath.

[@Alan-tr5uj]

@@nleippe - Engines don’t have souls, 🙄- it sounds exactly like what it is. These will do well in Europe and Asia- people there aren’t nearly as stuck in the past as Americans seem to be today- whole country is running backwards, hoping it will be 1950 again…

[@MaddJakd]

​@@Alan-tr5ujHow dare certain demographics like what they like as opposed to bending over to what everyone else is doing. ShAmEfUlE!

[@nignoggotya]

Sounds like a dollar store v10😂

[@Eliiiiiiiiiii.]

Exhaust

[@Yueymosthated]

Sounds nothing like a v10

[@definitelydipper595]

I guess…if you’ve never heard a V10 or have zero clue what a V10 sounds like. Sounds like half a V12 to me.

[@Dubtee]

That whole "common parts" list is dumb. Nothing customizable about spark plugs and bearing caps. Smfh.. I wish I wasn't too poor to afford a hemi, I'd make sure to get one before they're gone.

[@RedHaloManiac95]

Y’all saw that right? Stellantis, I’ve been saying for years now Mopar don’t make anything themselves it’s all manufactured in China and slapped with a logo. Stellantis makes the engines

[@IhateYoutube]

Could you be any more clueless.. Stellantis *IS* the company that owns Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram. It was FIAT but a new Auto Supergroup Stellantis was created by the Merger of FIAT SPA and the French PSA Group. Dodge products are produced in the United States, Mexico and Canada with a few FIAT's being rebadged and imported. Maybe stick to video games.

[@xanitrucker9946]

@@IhateKZbin Exactly this!! Both my Grand Wagoneer and my 1500 Rebel are 100% Michigan-Made. Nothing China on neither of the 2 vehicles.

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@xanitrucker9946 Not nothing but mostly US. They still outsource all sorts of electronics but that's expected. Too much stuff to make in one place

[@easttexasengineering3489]

5.7 hemi has been tested for a decade and averages 250,000 miles. Stalantis took over Chrysler and so far no one is impressed. Yes the ram 3500 is a beast and the wagoneer is true luxury but after one year you took out the reliable 5.7 and 6.4 for a engine called hurricane.

[@redhunnid5142]

No I don’t get your point from a logical standpoint whatsoever from a bad joke yea I hear you but from a mechanical standpoint no

[@easttexasengineering3489]

@@redhunnid5142 it’s called a metaphor.. sorry if your not smart enough to understand.

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@easttexasengineering3489 Said the person not smart enough to understand "from a logical standpoint"

[@chevy6794]

The Hemi kinda sucks. Should have kept the magnum and built from there. Especially since it had Hemi pedigree already. But the inline 6 by design is far superior to the v8.

[@TommyBravo]

An engine has to launch to be proven. Stellantis has earned their bad reputation. They aren't completely stupid though which suggests they are confident to put their trust in this I6. If not, we would see it as an option against the hemi. High stakes but won't we all look stupid in a few years if this thing is a real winner. 🤔

[@1989purry]

Soon many criying cz my turbo my turbo my update my etc 😅😅😂😂 good look v8 all the way change ur lifter cam and go with high miles beibi

[@fraserhenderson7839]

can't really fake language...

[@lukek6492]

Just like garbage eco boost ... The reg SST...and H/O Sst ... will be garbage and will have issues They cut down on quality of parts ...then they try to squeeze out as much horsepower as possible.... revvvv revvvv revvvv BOOOOM.

[@nicholasnelson3791]

Shit my gen 1 3.5 ecoboost is just fine

[@redhunnid5142]

I’ve heard nothing but good things from the Ecoboost

[@cantbsdave]

Wow- We've ran several Eco-boost engines into 200K miles when our POS Chevy engines and transmissions quit before 150K miles. Especially the older transmission equipped ones.

[@cantbsdave]

They have quirks but overall not too bad. @@redhunnid5142

[@Dylanclemmer315]

@@cantbsdavejust comes down to maintenance, I hear the main problems with the ecoboost was the first gen’s had turbo issues, not sure how true it is. I’m a Chevy and ford fan and unfortunately Chevy trucks just aren’t the same anymore, the AFM really messes up the truck, I know people that had custom tunes that deactivate the AFM and trans tunes and they’re over 150-200k with no issues still on the same powertrain so maybe that’s the cure for them? Or just luck of the draw. The ecoboost is an impressive engine I just prefer v8s simply for the sound and performance potential, not sure what performance upgrades are available for the 3.5 and 2.7 I’ve never looked

[@larrythomas176]

Okay that was kind of useless information so what are the results

[@xylliiiking]

Yes that's not a real world estimate

[@Martin-xh1hd]

Did you not read the title? It's a torture test, not a real life estimate

[@oliverleuning18]

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