Wow awesome numbers, what did the project set u back?

 

Thanks, guys. Like I said, peak numbers are there for a bragging right dyno pull, but this is a safe level for street driving. If we were a bit more comfortable with the limits of the tranny, etc., there is plenty more there.

I'm glad Joe is the type of guy who is all about doing this right and not just pushing for a crazy number.

Heck, cooler weather and a 93 octane tune would add higher numbers.

But it drives so well and the torque is crazy -- that's what you feel day to day on the street.

Not really sure about eating up SRT JGC's. Similar power, less weight, AWD launching, etc. But I've got seven along for the race...

 

And someone mentioned an open intake, which may be better for a hood up dyno pull, but I believe the Volant is designed to keep engine heat away from the intake during hood down normal driving.

 

I wonder what I would see here at 39' above sea level vs. 1250' in Mesa plus the 120 degree dry heat, vs. the humid air here. just thinking out loud....just might have to sell my CTS-V to pay for one of these maggies.

 

Forgot to mention, Joe pulled he calipers and painted body color black.

 

So sweet! Two things holding be back from doing this... No tuning yet for the 14s and oh yeah $$$.... LOL

 

Nice! I see a picture of it done and ready for pickup on that facebook page!

 

As much as a boosted Durango sounds great I would never trade in a CTS-V for it. Your CTS-V would dust a boosted Durango in the turns. These toasters don't corner too well and with a lack of aftermarket suspension support it could be a while before we see improved handling, yes, even for us R/T guys.

Disclaimer: I am in no way taking anything away from the original poster, that Durango is sweet, more power to ya! Just my 0.02.

 

Gotta disagree with you on the cornering comment. I've had VW's with built suspensions, audi's with quattro, and driven many a sports car. The Durango can more than hold it's own on a back road. It corners extremely flat for an SUV and the steering wheel transmits exactly what you need to know. Let's not forget this is a truck after all.

 

Sure it can, but not against a CTS-V

The Durango can corner good for what it is however there is no comparison to a good tuned suspension. When was the last time you saw a Durango at an auto x event? lol

I just sold my 2011 RAM with drop, shocks, front and rear sways and my Charger would eat it alive in the corners and it'll eat my Durango alive as well! At the end of the day a properly tuned suspension on a car against a Durango is an apples to oranges debate. Me personally though, I would not trade in a cts-v to purchase a s/c for a Durango. But hey, it's not my CTS-V to trade so.....carry on! lol