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Dodge adding supercharger to 2009 Challenger

Dodge adding supercharger to 2009 Challenger

Nelson Ireson July 1st, 2008 Nelson Ireson By Nelson Ireson Author July 1st, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 November's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show will play host to Chrysler's unveiling of a supercharger it plans to fit to the 2009 Dodge Challenger. Available through dealers as a Mopar aftermarket kit, the supercharger will boost power and torque with little additional weight or fuel economy penalty. The Challenger that will house the first example of the Mopar supercharger will also get a full range of bolt-on upgrades, as befits any SEMA show car. A cold-air intake, improved exhaust and new wheels will be part of the package, reports Edmunds InsideLine. The additional power provided by the supercharger or other modifications hasn't yet been revealed. A supercharger for the Challenger SRT8 has already been built by Speedfactory. The company says the kit will take the standard Hemi's power from 425hp (317kW) to 630hp (470kW). That output brings the Challenger's 6.1L V8 power figures in line with the Corvette ZR-1's 6.2L supercharged V8, rated at 638hp (476kW). Dodge Challenger SE and RT Dodge Challenger SRT8Dodge Challenger SRT8Dodge Challenger SE and RT
Dodge adding supercharger to 2009 Challenger

Dodge adding supercharger to 2009 Challenger

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November's SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show will play host to Chrysler's unveiling of a supercharger it plans to fit to the 2009 Dodge Challenger. Available through dealers as a Mopar aftermarket kit, the supercharger will boost power and torque with little additional weight or fuel economy penalty.

The Challenger that will house the first example of the Mopar supercharger will also get a full range of bolt-on upgrades, as befits any SEMA show car. A cold-air intake, improved exhaust and new wheels will be part of the package, reports Edmunds InsideLine. The additional power provided by the supercharger or other modifications hasn't yet been revealed.

A supercharger for the Challenger SRT8 has already been built by Speedfactory. The company says the kit will take the standard Hemi's power from 425hp (317kW) to 630hp (470kW). That output brings the Challenger's 6.1L V8 power figures in line with the Corvette ZR-1's 6.2L supercharged V8, rated at 638hp (476kW).

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Tags: Other Auto Shows, Modified

Posted in: Chrysler, Dodge, Auto Shows, Coupes


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  1. By Gus #1, Posted: 7/2/2008

    A tire manufacturer's dream... :)

  2. By CK #2, Posted: 7/2/2008

    How much will it cost and how much horsepower do I get ;)

  3. By Jim #3, Posted: 7/16/2008

    Am ordering a supercharged SRT8 soon ! Cannot wait either as I was to young for the last muscle car craze.

  4. By Stevo #4, Posted: 9/7/2008

    will it void the warranty on the 5.7 HEMI?

  5. ma_tandrews avatar by tandrews #5, Posted: 9/27/2008

    I have ordered my 2009 challenger w/ manual and plan to get a supercharger put on it from the speedfactory. Maybe adding some meat to the rear end. Any comments or suggestions?

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