The last 2 years of grudge match are a great example of what this hurricane engine can do. The single turbo swaps seem to make the most power. According to her Instagram page, she's cruising around Michigan getting 24 MPG in a almost 700hp truck right now. Pretty fricking cool.

 

getting 24 MPG in a almost 700hp

OK, I call BS on that figure. Its a really cool truck for sure. But 24 mpg?

 

I can see why they did twin turbos, to reduce lag—not needed on the drag strip! where you control lag by revving up before launch. (Carroll Shelby laughed at people complaining of lag in the old T3 but believe me, as an owner, life is more than drag strips.)

 

oh for sure. I meant, tuners and racers... proving this is a great platform for racing.

 

I don’t know why she would lie about. But I for one believe everything I see on the internet so… to each their own

 

Like the Hellcat, really - easy to adjust and trade off "streetability" and durability with sheer power.

The T3 could be tuned for more power too... I assume; but it was pretty much at the edge of 2.2 durability.

I'd hope these contests would show the block is strong enough for 550 hp in a truck...! As long as the cooling system can keep up. Traditionally Chrysler was very conservative with tow ratings but today, who knows?

 

Anyone go to Road Kill this year? The last time it was in downtown Pontiac the sight-lines were terrible - the bleachers were low and you couldn't see over the people along the fence so you could hear the cars but not see them. Was it better this year?