You know, I'd have to agree. The more I look at it, the more I like it. Especially after watching the Charger section of the video.

 

Where is the Viper engine? There are no plans of ever putting a Viper powertrain into a LX platform.

 

Thanks so much for the pictures!! I am awaiting delivery of my custom red Magnum RT Stage II (400HP, 3" Alum CatBack, Re-flash Computer. custom Cold Intake, K&N, Ported & Polished TB & Plenum, Status 5 spoke chrome 22x8.5 wheels, 265/35WR22 Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires, Nav, etc), and was worried that it would be eclipsed by the SRT!! It looks like most people will be walking right by the SRT to look at my Stage II!!!!



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Where does the extra 60 HP come from, please?

 

3" Alum CatBack, Re-flash Computer. custom Cold Intake, K&N, Ported & Polished TB & Plenum

 

Don't mean to flame you, but doesn't anyone else find this hard to believe? I'd have it dynoed to confirm the numbers they're promising you.

 

If they actually have the abuility (which I doubt) to edit the programming, that alone is worth 50 HP. A knowledgable machinist couild easily get another 20-30 out of the intake and T/B.

It is pretty uncommon to NOT get 100+ HP out of the GM LSX engine series with simple bolt-ons and programming.

That said, I didn't think anyone had DCX edit software available yet.

 

Unless the car's tune is way out of whack or we're talking about forced induction or diesels, there's no way you're going to get close to 50 hp out of tuning alone.

I've been part of the LSX scene for 5 years now, and there's no way you're getting that much HP out of a stock LS1/6 without tapping into the motor. Besides, dyno numbers are only a good tuning aid, there's too many variables when comparing numbers from two different dynos. What really matters is what you run at the track. [sm=icon_cheers.gif]

 

Mike, I think you may want to spend some time at HPTuners.com. It is very easy for a "good" tuner to get that kind of power. I have several associates with over 500HP at the wheels (that's near the 600HP mark) with no internal work except for a cam. Everything else is bolt-ons and tuning. No blower, no turbo, no NOS. Tuning can unleash tremendous HP if you know what you are doing.

You may out of touch a little with the LSX scene, we are getting over 1000RWHP with a supercharger, and 600-700RWHP with just cams and heads.

Tuning can make a big difference, remember that the factory does not set the tune for max performance, it is for emissions, fuel economy and all around drivability.

 

Thanks for the positive reinforcement!!

I did not dyno this Stage II engine! I don't know exactly how much power it has! The builder explained briefly what was done, that it was a big improvement over OEM, that most was Mopar, that it added up to about 400 HP, and that it would not void the warranty. I liked what he did. It's a package deal! When its delivered, I will be in a better position to judge the results, but so far I think it will be a very nice ride.
I don't race anymore. I just want something that's comfy, quick, safe, practical, sounds good, and is unusual enough to turn heads! That's what I got when I bought my first new car, a white 1964 GTO. 41 years later I hope to have that thrill again!! We have a sweet Acura CL Type S, but it is mostly my wife's car, and though luxurious and quite fast, is a little too conservative (small "c") for me. Wish me luck!!



PS: I just saw a Post in which the guy claims that just a K&N Filter is good for about 13 HP. My engine also has a K&N Filter, plus the custom intake, the Ported and Polished TB and Plenum, and the huge CatBack exhaust! Maybe 400 isn't too optimistic after all!!??!!

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