Stellantis Media Site Dodge Direct Connection Launches Hellephant A30 426 and Drag Pak 354 Supercharged Crate HEMI® Engine Blocks, Announces New 6.2L Supercharger Kits                                                Contact:                                                             Kristin                         Starnes                                                                                                Darren                         Jacobs                                                                                                                                                                                   Dodge Direct Connection Launches Hellephant A30 426 and Drag Pak 354 Supercharged Crate HEMI® Engine Blocks, Announces New 6.2L Supercharger Kits                                           Dodge expands brand’s Direct Connection performance parts line with launch of Hellephant A30 and Drag Pak 354 HEMI® engine blocks orderable through Direct Connection as licensed products Both HEMI engine blocks feature all-new construction for improved strength, oiling and water jacket design Direct Connection also rolls out three new supercharger kits for the Direct Connection Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI crate engine First launched in 1974 and reborn in 2022 as Dodge brand’s official source for high-performance parts, Direct Connection is celebrating 50 years in 2024 New Direct Connection engine blocks and supercharger kits will be available for ordering in Q1 2025 Direct Connection products are available at DCPerformance.com or through certified Dodge Power Brokers dealerships                                                                                                                                                           October 30, 2024,                                                                                                                      Auburn Hills, Mich.                                                       -                                               Dodge is bolstering the brand’s Direct Connection performance parts line, launching Hellephant A30 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI® and Drag Pak 354 Supercharged Crate HEMI engine blocks as licensed products through Direct Connection, as well as introducing a trio of new supercharger kits for Direct Connection Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI crate engines.Hellephant A30 426 and Drag Pak 354 Supercharged Crate HEMI engines will be among the Direct Connection products on exhibit in the Mopar display at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, scheduled for Nov. 5-8 in Las Vegas.“Dodge is celebrating 50 years of Direct Connection by growing our performance parts offerings for enthusiasts seeking more horsepower on the strip or on the street,” said Matt McAlear, Dodge brand CEO – Stellantis. “With the launch of Hellephant A30 and Drag Pak 354 Supercharged Crate HEMI engine blocks, Direct Connection continues to expand the brand’s portfolio of crate engine products.”Direct Connection first launched in 1974 and was reborn in 2022 as Dodge brand’s official source for high-performance parts and technical expertise straight from the factory for a new generation of muscle-car enthusiasts looking for “ready to run” parts. Products are available at DCPerformance.com or through certified Dodge Power Brokers dealerships.Hellephant A30 HEMI and Drag Pak 354 HEMI engine blocks will be available in various machined configurations to support custom engine builds through Callies Performance Products and orderable through DCPerformance.com. The Hellephant A30 HEMI will feature a U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $8,815, with the Drag Pak 354 HEMI engine block available at a MSRP of $10,570.New Direct Connection engine blocks and supercharger kits will be available for ordering in Q1 2025. Additional product and ordering information is available at DCPerformance.com.Direct Connection 6.2L Supercharger KitsThe Direct Connection portfolio is also expanding with a trio of supercharger kits that deliver leading performance and drivability to support a variety of enthusiast and racer vehicle build projects.Direct Connection 3.0L E85 Supercharger KitDerived from the 1,025-horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, this IHI Supercharger provides increased power potential with 30% more airflow compared to the 2.7L Hellcat Redeye supercharger. The kit helps produce up to 21 PSI using all other production components and provides flex fuel capability for the perfect upgrade to the Hellcrate Redeye 6.2L Supercharged HEMI crate engine.Features include: Direct Connection 3.0L IHI twin-screw supercharger 3.02-inch diameter pulley delivers 14% more overdrive compared to the Hellcat Redeye 105 mm throttle body High-flow fuel injectors capable of providing 164 gallons per hour Ethanol sensor Gates supercharger drive belt All gaskets and hardware needed to install Installation instructions Part number: P5160624AA MSRP: $11,995Direct Connection 2.4L Supercharger Replacement Snout KitDerived from the 717-horsepower and 656 lb.-ft. of torque Hellcrate 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI Engine, the 2.4L Supercharger snout kit includes: 2.4L Supercharger snout (supercharger pulley not included in kit) Gates supercharger drive belt All gaskets and hardware Installation instructions Part number:  68675006AA MSRP:  $1,095Direct Connection 2.7L Supercharger Replacement Snout KitDerived from the 807-horsepower and 717 lb.-ft. of torque Direct Connection Hellcrate Redeye 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI engine, the 2.7L Supercharger snout kit features: 2.7L Supercharger snout (supercharger pulley not included in kit) Gates supercharger drive belt All gaskets and hardware Installation instructions Part number: 68675007AA MSRP:  $1,295Direct ConnectionThe Direct Connection portfolio, available online and through the Dodge Power Brokers dealer network, includes Modern Performance, Crate Engine, Race and Vintage Muscle high-performance products for Dodge performance vehicles, offering factory street, strip and track performance parts developed by SRT engineers and backed by a Mopar warranty for peace of mind. Performance enthusiasts and racers can access the Direct Connection hotline at (800) 998-1110 for technical and race support. More information on Direct Connection and Dodge Power Brokers is available at DCPerformance.com.                         DodgeFor 112 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Today, that legacy roars louder than ever in the next-generation lineup of Dodge, America’s performance brand.The new Dodge Charger multi-energy lineup features: the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack, powered by the 3.0L Twin Turbo SIXPACK high-output (H.O.) engine — the most powerful Hurricane engine in production the SIXPACK-powered standard-output (S.O.) 420-horsepower Dodge Charger R/T the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car in the all-electric 670-horsepower Dodge Charger Daytona Scat PackEvery Charger comes standard with all-wheel drive and offers two-door coupe or four-door sedan configurations — because muscle should never be one size fits all.The Dodge lineup is also fueled by the fastest American gas-powered SUV ever, the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, powered by the legendary supercharged HEMI V-8 engine, now available in all 50 states. The new Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak opens up a can of crazy on the three-row SUV, unlocking millions of potential customization combinations. The 360-horsepower 5.7-liter Durango GT HEMI AWD remains the most affordable AWD V-8 in the industry.Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.Follow Dodge//SRT and company news and video on:Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.comMedia website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.comDodge brand: www.dodge.comDirect Connection: www.DCPerformance.comDodgeGarage: www.dodgegarage.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/dodgeInstagram: www.instagram.com/dodgeofficialTwitter: www.twitter.com/dodge and @StellantisNAYouTube: www.youtube.com/dodge, https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA