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My 2016 Hellcat build and update post.

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Your wife steer the car or run the winch?
Nope. Not necessary. Once it’s lined up at the base of the ramp, it’s operated with a remote. Minor steering correction from along side as it goes in is the most that’s need. It’s a one man operation.
 


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I don’t like it because then it makes the front uneven with the sides
 


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Sounds like it has a miss how much oil is in it?
Hahaha 🤣 it actually took just over 8 quarts from bone dry to the full line. That’s drained oil cooler and fresh engine.
no misfires at all.
 


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Hahaha 🤣 it actually took just over 8 quarts from bone dry to the full line. That’s drained oil cooler and fresh engine.
no misfires at all.
See too much oil in it drain about 2.25 qts
 


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Thing sounds like it’s running great, always good stuff out of demon performance. Did they build you short block, or did you piece it together?
 


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Thing sounds like it’s running great, always good stuff out of demon performance. Did they build you short block, or did you piece it together?
they did the short block and cam to what we decided on for my combo. I bought Thitek heads and did all the rest myself.
 


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I always am bemused by the "plastic" timing chain guides. I know they're designed to last the life of the engine and give an indication of problems if there is accelerated wear (and that they're not "plastic") but they still look to me like they'll be chewed to bits just a few minutes.

Nice looking motor. Bet it will be fun!
 


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Looks and sounds GREAT!!
Who’s oil pump did you use?
 


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Looks and sounds GREAT!!
Who’s oil pump did you use?
New factory Hellcat pump. More than enough PSI. 68 psi cruising hot, 50 psi hot idle. haven't gone WOT yet but I've seen 72psi at 4500rpm hot.
 


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Are you a fancy fruit or vegetable???


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Are you a fancy fruit or vegetable???


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place has awesome breakfast sandwiches!!
 




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