, then figure out mating the drivetrain, pcm and gauges
Hellcat engine on a c5?
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Hellcat engine on a c5?
So i got a hellcat engine (just because it was for a deal and was going to try to buy a chrysler 300 and slap it on there) But was wondering if i could slap that engine on a c5 lol? Probably a dumb idea and impossible I’ll probably just go with the 300
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(ive already been in contact with another guy who currently has a hellcat 300 he goes by khal_srt on Instagram) And by what he told me he spent on his im able to do it...not sure how much more expensive it is for a c5 let alone if it even fits lol
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That kind of defeats the purpose of owning a Corvette in the first place, if you have ideas of grandeur putting a Chrysler engine in it. I'm just cringing thinking about it but, it must be like an exorcism to a Corvette purist. You want Hellcat power, plenty of LS engine choices to match or beat it, and far easier on the wallet.
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300s are a dime a dozen and cheap. Just get one, drop it in then make the car look stupid stock...sticky tires, grandpa wheels and a real quiet exhaust system. Should draw in some flies.
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I like Hemi's and I have one. But, you better be, a true hot rodder,
to take on this project. You ,would have one of a kind, if ,you have the
skill.
Good luck
to take on this project. You ,would have one of a kind, if ,you have the
skill.
Good luck
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These days it's not "hot rod" skills, it's electronic skills. The C5 has multiple interconnected electronic devices (PCU, EBCM, body computer, etc.) that all talk need to talk each other over a digital data bus to get anything to happen, let alone have full functionality. Physically hooking things together is simple shade tree mechanics in comparison.
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you can use a standalone ecu to run the engine and keep the factory pcm intact to keep the gauges and everything else happy, so I don't see that being a huge deal but it will cost $$$$
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Why put that huge lump of cast iron in a 'Vette? LS motors are so cheap and modifiable that it just makes no sense.
Decided to add: For big powered C5s the driveline is weak. Count on a built trans, diff, and clutch, as well as the problematic TT connectors.
Decided to add: For big powered C5s the driveline is weak. Count on a built trans, diff, and clutch, as well as the problematic TT connectors.
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That would be a very interesting project. If you do it, post up your experiences.
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Sounds like a long and expensive project to me. Best use of that motor would be in a restomod or similar, where there are no existing electronics to contend with.
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I think it would be a neat project to see, but I have my reservations on how well it would fit. Those new Mopar motors are pretty large......and the LS takes up a bit of room in the engine bay to begin with. Not a lot of extra room for growth in the width of the motor........curious what you'll find out.