Dodge/SRT, Mopar Add Two NHRA National Event Title Sponsorships
Dodge/SRT and Mopar have announced a partnership with Pennzoil to pump up participation in the NHRA, doubling their number of event title sponsorships for the 2019 season.
557 cid Mopar Mega Block Engine
When Happs CNC Performance Engines’ employee Dan Chenoweth found a mega block available in Syracuse, NY, he jumped at the chance to turn it into a racing engine. Along with shop owner Keith Happs, the machine shop turned this 440 Mopar mega block into a 557 cid racing machine capable of 900-950 hp. Find out what went into this relatively rare build.
Mopar Reveals 1,000-HP 426 Crate Hemi ‘Hellephant’ Engine
Mopar has revealed a brand-new HEMI-engine-powered “Hellephant” 426 Supercharged Mopar Crate engine, which turns the crank at 1,000 hp and 950 lb.-ft. of torque. The announcement also included the unveiling of the ’68 Dodge “Super Charger” concept.
376 cid Mopar Engine
Building engines for customers is what pays the bills, but its not very often that engine builders get to go head-to-head for bragging rights outside of the racetrack. So when Jack Barna of Valley Performance and Machine Service heard about the Race Engine Challenge, he wasted no time putting together this 376 cid Mopar engine. Find out what went into the build and how he faired on the dyno!
FCA US Marks Opening of New Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Virginia
FCA US recently celebrated the official opening of a new Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Winchester, Virginia. The 400,000-plus square-foot facility represents a $12.2 million investment by FCA US and more than 70 jobs over two shifts.
Hedman Hedders Long Tube Race Headers for Late Model Mopars
Hedman Hedders has announced its new 2-inch Long Tube Race Headers for the 2006-2017 SRT8 and the 2009-2017 R/T Dodge Charger, Magnum, Challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles. These headers feature full stainless steel construction and are designed to deliver maximum exhaust flow and power from a modified HEMI engine.
Specialty Auto Parts USA, Inc. Enters Licensing Agreement with Mopar
Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A., Inc. has announced a licensing agreement with Mopar Performance, and enthusiasts can expect to see licensed Mopar parts in 2017. Products in the engine cooling and ignition categories will come first.
Mopar Celebrates 80 Years
The Mopar brand, born on August 1, 1937, as a contraction of the words “Motor Parts,” celebrates 80 years in 2017, marking an amazing evolution over eight decades. First introduced as the name of a line of antifreeze products, the Mopar brand has since transformed to encompass total service, parts and customer care for FCA vehicle owners around the globe.
Optimize Mopar LA and Magnum Small-Blocks for Performance
Mopar engine expert and author Larry Shepard identifies the best parts and clearly guides you through the specific techniques to extract maximum performance for LA and Magnum engines. In particular, he covers heads, cams, and valvetrain products and modifications that will achieve your horsepower targets.
Mopar and Pennzoil Announce Sponsorship of Leah Pritchett-Piloted NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
Mopar and Pennzoil have announced sponsorship of the NHRA Top Fuel Dragster driven by Leah Pritchett, returning the brand to the class in which Mopar first established its reputation for excellence at the dragstrip.
Classic Industries 2015 Mopar Catalog
Classic Industries, a leader in GM and Mopar restoration parts and accessories, has announced the release of its newest Mopar Catalog, updated for 2015. This new catalog offers an even larger selection of restoration and performance parts and accessories for 1960-1976 A, B, and E-Body vehicles.
Engine Builder’s Chrysler 392 Magnum V8 Engine on ebay
Engine Builder magazine’s Chrysler 392 Magnum V8 engine will be back up for auction on eBay Motors in 2015. This Chrysler 318 turned 392 Magnum produces 477 HP at 5800 RPM and 481 lb. feet of torque. The auction is running right now and will be open to anyone in the U.S. Proceeds will benefit the Independence Fund.
