Tuning tips for the Chrysler Dodge
Dodge tuning tips from the car tuning guide, we take a look at the best power mods for the Dodge in our latest guide.
Available in standard form with power of upto 450bhp (depending on the year), so this goes to show the tuning potential of the Dodge. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 495bhp to 765bhp but this is far out of the reach of your local part store.
You will need some extensive work on the engine block, gas flowing, porting, 3 angle valve job, fast road cams, a remap, full balance and blueprint and even then you will need to add some pretty serious forced induction upgrades.
The more powerful Dodge Vipers provide a suitable donor engine for the lower powered models in the range. Already a popular choice for tuning up, especially the more powerful DodgesCar Tuning Guide have been impressed with the addition of stainless steel exhaust systems on the Dodges , if you want to improve your top end go with an air induction filter. You should also get a better fuel pressure regulator such as those supplied by FSE
The next level of modifications involve taking more aggressive action. The Dodge responds well to a fast road cam which is one of the best value mods out there. Internal engine modifications that should be high up on your list would be polishing and porting the head.
The most powerful Dodge Viper in our database offers 450 bhp. From this you can increase the power from anywhere between 495 bhp to 765bhp with mods we have outlined above.
Chrysler put together a nice package but the turbo Dodge owners have a real tuners dream. A remap and Intercooler will add a lot of power to the engine and in some cases you can double your power. The most powerful Dodge has a healthy 450 bhp. In a competition setting you may well, with some forced induction, reboring and other major work see power figures between 585 bhp to 855bhp with mods we have outlined above.) Many Dodge owners improve the handling of their cars with slightly stiffer springs. To avoid other problems you should lower the car no more than 36mm.
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These sites provide useful further reference on the mods we have recommended:
Car Tuning Forums A really friendly chat forum aimed at car modders.
Car Tuning News A news site dealing with motoring related topics.
Car Styling A really good modified car show with a picture gallery.
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