One Man's Adventure Might Just Inspire You.
Who hasn't faced the age-old dilemma of choosing between the rugged charm of a pick-up truck and the thrilling roar of a muscle car? Such choices, often dictated by economy or necessity, have left many in a quandary. However, today we move beyond mere musings into the realm of reality as one audacious soul decides to blend the best of both worlds. Introducing the thrilling venture of turning a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat into an uncharted off-road territory explorer.
Check out this Dodge Challenger with mud tires racing around in the snow here.
For those unacquainted, the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak comes with a robust price tag starting at $74,000, powered by its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 engine. However, if you fancy something even more potent, the Redeye and SRT Super Stock versions are available for a few more dollars. And trust us, when you hear its growl, you'll understand why it's worth every penny.
But Westen, the spirited protagonist of our story from the "Westen Champlin" YouTube channel, didn't grab one off the shelf. Instead, he picked up a 2017 model. His mission? To metamorphose his muscle car into a beast that wouldn't let his pick-up truck aficionado friends smirk at his ride.
Westen's Hellcat is no ordinary vehicle. This 2017 version is powered by a 6.2-liter HEMI producing a whopping 707 horsepower. With a speed prowess that can propel from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 3.2 seconds and a top speed touching 199 mph, it's already a spectacle.
Yet, Westen wasn't one for half-measures. He envisioned his Hellcat, not just with a superficial lift and bulky tires, but as a genuine off-roading marvel. This entailed a transformation that would raise the car by 4 feet, integrate a four-wheel drive mechanism, incorporate a hefty F350 axle, and a complete suspension system overhaul. The end design? An awe-inducing machine where the F350 axle protrudes a good 5 inches on either side.
The process, akin to crafting an intricate engineering tapestry, involves a lot of grinding, welding, and retrofitting. With the frame rail set up and numerous adjustments underway, the first leg of Westen's adventure concludes, leaving eager followers in suspense for the next episode.
If Westen's initial audacity is anything to bank on, the journey to merging off-road ruggedness with muscle car thrills promises to be one for the books. One thing's for sure: the car game will never be the same again.
