Was my 1025HP Charger Hellcat Better Than My Demon 170?

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I compare my Demon 170 to my 2016 charger hellcat and give you my thoughts on which car is faster and which is the better car to own. My record-breaking hellcat packed 1025hp with some relatively light mods, while the Demon 170 throws down 1025hp directly from the factory, making it the quickest production car in the world on a prepped surface. Which car would you rather own?
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@RacerX9 3 күн бұрын

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@innersourcemediagroupllc820 3 күн бұрын

I started my whole dodge challenger Journey by watching your channel

@GOODTLK_Redeye 2 күн бұрын

Me too!!

@sstevocamaro 3 күн бұрын

Good times back when Racer X lived at the track lol

@JJ-300C-JVLE 3 күн бұрын

I also became a subscriber when you had the Charger Hellcat, not a fan of the Mustang unless it was a Dark Horse or the GTD. The 170 is, like you stated, really for the track and not always great on the road, so I go with the Hellcat or even a Super Stock. Happy 4th RacerX!

@driv3n758 3 күн бұрын

Hellcat are pretty crazy. I can attest to the versatility. Mine makes 941whp and has 50k miles and been modded since 10k miles. 100's of WOT hits and still going strong. And if something in the bottom end does pop, the short blocks are cheap-ish these days.

@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel 2 күн бұрын

Awesome. It's literally always been the best design for many decades. It was so good Chrysler went to jet engine design because they knew they were maxed out in piston technology. Looking forward to the turbo inline 6 now though ❤️‍🔥🤣

@Boostedm3nace 2 күн бұрын

Mine put down 921whp on a mustang dyno and I just turned over 63k miles on my hellcat. I’m hoping to get another solid year out of it.

@SovereignKnight74 3 күн бұрын

Your old Charger was hard to beat! An AMAZING beast! While the Demon 170 is technically better, there was a certain charm with XCESIV. I'm excited to see what you can do with your Demon 170! Great video, Racer X! By the way, that portable compressor looks awesome!

@musclecars92 3 күн бұрын

I like the 2018 demon over the 170...especially esthetic wise I'm not a fan of that half wide body look...I understand that they did that for aerodynamic reasons though.

@tigerhoods7927 3 күн бұрын

Yeah i always take the 2018 one over the 170

@Welcometofacsistube 3 күн бұрын

Weight. Not aero

@musclecars92 3 күн бұрын

@Welcometofacsistube yes I stand corrected

@devonp5079 3 күн бұрын

2018 Demon all day long

@daveclark3829 2 сағат бұрын

They did it for weight reasons dummy not aero 😂😂😂😂

@wolf-bv6lg 3 күн бұрын

Loved the old ‘cat, matter of fact, I became a subscriber because of it

@roymorgan5498 3 күн бұрын

Hello RacerX. I would keep the 170 stock other than putting on wheelie bars. Lol !! Great video Buddy! 😁👍

@marcmcphee 3 күн бұрын

That ‘16 Hellcat looks sickkkkkk!

@dwightwilliams7514 3 күн бұрын

I’ll take the Hellcat any day. I currently have a 2017 Charger RT and I’m looking to put a supercharger in it someday

@HoldPublicPigsResponsible 2 күн бұрын

Horrible idea. They don’t handle boost well and should probably sell it and get your self a motor that handles boost well like a coyote.

@azraelgoode7624 2 күн бұрын

⁠@@HoldPublicPigsResponsiblethat’s a outrageous lie.The 5.7 R/T handles boost way better than you think. You must be thinking about the 392 Hemi which yes putting boost on will blow the engine up unless you build the engine. I get you like mustangs and the coyote engine but not everyone wants one. I’ll take a R/T over a coyote anyday

@HoldPublicPigsResponsible 2 күн бұрын

@@azraelgoode7624what a lie… you provided nothing factual. Nobody boosts a RT… worse decision you can make. I get you love mopar and love a boat but if you want to go fast and have something reliable then a coyote or LS would be ideal. Let me know when you see a twin turbo RT gapping fools…

@azraelgoode7624 2 күн бұрын

@@HoldPublicPigsResponsible MDG Collections, R/T life, Blackcarguru etc.. has vids on twin turbo R/Ts 😂 1300+ but it can’t take boost well mm ok 😂

@azraelgoode7624 2 күн бұрын

@@HoldPublicPigsResponsible I don’t want a shitty mustang n the boat joke is old come up with some new

@boboakley5029 3 күн бұрын

Thank you Racer X for my signed cap, just got it in today’s mail ❤🙏🏻

@haroldbirge6881 3 күн бұрын

😅Still waiting ✌️

@bobbyjones2112 3 күн бұрын

I would never modify that 170 because Iike you said, the price of the engines should you need another one. I would just drive it. I probably wouldn’t even have put an exhaust on it knowing me. I don’t even race so who am I kidding. 😂

@kenmcdavid9632 15 сағат бұрын

YOUR CHARGER WAS A BEAST,it was my favorite Hellcat on KZfaq.

@6DevilWolf9 2 күн бұрын

For me i would go with the Hellcat and mod it. I prefer consistency and reliability over ridiculous power

@brianenochs 2 күн бұрын

Thanks, X!! I'm picking one of those compressors up for sure!!

@johnmccormack3024 2 күн бұрын

Demon 170! Congratulations! You are now part of the MoPar research and development team! Your assignment: follow their instructions and go over the top! Team up with the oil geek. Analyze your oil every 500 miles. Look for wear. Have him do a show! When wear patterns look better, then increase your oil change intervals. Let the oil tell you when to change. Analyze after a trip to the track. (Does this car need a dry sump system?) Let us know! ENJOY the process! Good luck!

@rrpence21 3 күн бұрын

One thing I noticed Mr X.. You look calm and collected running the cat. Look like a madman in the 170. Think that says it all as far as the comparison of the two. 😄 🤣

@GenXGrown 3 күн бұрын

I think I would have rather had your old Hellcat.

@BigJoe2.0 3 күн бұрын

Likewise

@FaithfulServant316 2 күн бұрын

You are very blessed RacerX to be able to work very hard and be able to afford both beautiful vehicles, plus many more. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to us all out here who follow you, and keeping things real. Thank you sir! Love your videos and learn so much.Keep up the great content! 👍 Happy 4th of July to you & your loved ones, RacerX 🇺🇸🗽 Ps- i still like the Demon170 the best. Not just for its super collectability but also there is soo much untapped potential in the D170 that is undiscovered yet, more so than any of the other factory vehicles out there past or present. Time will tell.

@RacerX9 2 күн бұрын

Thanks buddy.. much appreciated! Happy 4th

@rrpence21 3 күн бұрын

Instead of a cat or 170, going in between to build on my redeye. Best of both worlds imo for a street heavy car

@gilb8348 3 сағат бұрын

I personally like the 170 hellcat. I would like to see a 10k mile review should you decide to keep it. Also, I just ordered a Racer X cap for my Dad’s 65th Birthday we are both followers of your channel. Keep up the great content!!!

@SixTwoHemi Күн бұрын

8:50 correction 9.46* To fix the wheel gap requires a 15'' conversion using a 315/60/15

@jerryroberts4293 3 күн бұрын

One's a beauty, the others a Beast. Both awesome pieces of machinery!

@haroldbirge6881 3 күн бұрын

🏆👀

@BigJoe2.0 3 күн бұрын

I got into your channel last year by watching your scat pack/hellcat content. I prefer the hellcat over the twin turbo stang you had and the 170 but ill watch regardless unless you get an ev 😂

@chadpittman7826 3 күн бұрын

Awesome content buddy 🙏👍💪

@78motivator 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Racer X much success to you sir. You are an awesome racer. I have a ? I have a 2019 Hellcat red eye Widebody I just recently bought rear OEM Detroit Tire 18 wheels. They have been balanced with my other purchase of MT ET Street R 305/45/18 tires. I obviously don’t have much experience as you. The tire shop were I got them mounted them on and put too much air. So I bought a ARB Deflator kit. What is the lowest PSI I can put on those tire because my car was shaking a lot at 80mph. the lower I go on those Tire the shaking goes away or feels less I mean. I’m just leaving those tires on only for the summer

@adamg3911 3 күн бұрын

The BGE block is near maxed out on the c170.

@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod 3 күн бұрын

Great comparison! I loved your Hellcat…Super sick. But the Demon Takes the cake 1000%. Awesome upload man🤘

@voodoodiecast 3 күн бұрын

Not with those missing bearings and engine problems lol.

@delbz405 13 сағат бұрын

the montage of your hellcat was cool to watch, did you see the wheels Speedys garage put on his , it turned out really nice and looked like it came stock with them

@Mursedave 3 күн бұрын

Great video RacerX! Quick question, how many miles did your Hellcat have when you sold it? Also, I got my hat and love it!!

@RacerX9 3 күн бұрын

Glad you got it 👍.. the hellcat hat 52k miles on it

@crebbsjd 2 күн бұрын

Great video! Demon 170 forsure! There are way more hellcats out in the wild. The demon 170 is so rare and so few compared to a hellcat. Nothing wrong with a hellcat. The demon 170 is the best to me. You sir are apart of Mopar history with that 170. There is probably a thousand hellcats to your one Demon 170. Its such a cool car.

@bigc2092 2 күн бұрын

The price tag alone makes the hellcat better than the 170

@Veritas1992 2 күн бұрын

Still wish the Charger came in a manual transmission from the factory. That would be the ultimate fun, practical daily driver while still being able to put my kid in the back seat.

@tomyunt1839 3 күн бұрын

Yep I miss that car but wish you well with the 170 👍👍

@yodaevil Күн бұрын

Ok I’m a straight guy through and through, but those eyes in that video, I’d listen to you talk about churning butter. Those has to be contacts my man! Steer a brother straight to where you got them. Damn! Oh and that charger all day over there 170. It was beautiful!

@johnroma9412 Күн бұрын

RacerX, I’m sure the 170 turns more heads. ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE. Your red and black 170 makes a great eye popping contrast. July 8th is comin up. You think your gonna do that private event? Don’t rush the break in. Hopin you get under 9 times soon. Prayin for John Force.🙏

@bdogjr7779 3 күн бұрын

AwesomeX《☆》👍🏾🥤🤳It's always exciting to see a Demon 170 video regardless of whether it's a Success or a Fail story. I just can't get enough of it. I'm still enjoying my 2014 Charger Pursuit. It's plenty fast for me. I just changed the Water pump a few weeks ago & the Driveshaft about 2 months ago but She's got 117k Police miles 8600 engine hours 4500 idle hours so I guess it's given Pretty good Service & still is a Hoot to drive✌🏼😎☯️

@Gtv6Racer 2 күн бұрын

I believe the engine is pretty much maxed out performance wise. To answer your question, I would love to have a 170, but if Direct Connection ever gets their 💩 together (unlikely) I could build something incredible for the price tag of a 170.

@1320_ikimasho 2 күн бұрын

Closest thing would be just adding a Whipple 3.0 to a Hellcat.

@Gtv6Racer 2 күн бұрын

I believe IHI makes a 3.5L blower.

@Oliver-ft2fq 2 күн бұрын

Boosted 4WD F150s are making a lot of noise beating mopars entire line up from hellcats to trackhawks and demons.

@marcasswellbmd6922 14 сағат бұрын

I noticed dude isn't out beating the hell out of that 170 every weekend anymore.. He got smart and now he's leaving it parked in his garage like everyone else who bought them is doing..

@jointhefist1016 5 сағат бұрын

Because of his new engine, I don't think he's brought it back to a drag strip yet, think it still might be in the break in period?

@jereignjayavenhenryjohn6802 2 күн бұрын

Ok last question, what was the fastest 1/4 mile time you ran in your old Charger Hellcat "Xcessive"... Plssssss tell me? 😅

@christopherscott8272 3 күн бұрын

Both are beautiful cars. A few years back, I'd have said i wanted the Demon and the Demon was the best that Dodge has ever done absent the Viper, but after watching these videos and sime videos from other content creators, I'd pass up a Demon for a Hellcat or Hellcat Redeye without even thinking about it.

@MH-kc1eu 2 күн бұрын

I just like the Chargers so much better than Challengers tbh

@yehornaumov5893 3 күн бұрын

X can you sey there difference between hellcat engine over years 15 to 2023 like in hardware

@sstevocamaro 2 күн бұрын

@@yehornaumov5893 They’re all the same. They put a hotter tune in the ‘19+ Hellcats tho for 10 extra horsepower

@nathansummerville3972 2 күн бұрын

I prefer the Charger. It has nothing to do with the fact that I have a Charger Scatpack. Lol! However, I really do not care for the half widebody thing on the 170. To me it looks dumb. I honestly like the narrow bodies much better. Great videos!

@johnhenry6152 3 күн бұрын

Got my Drivers license on May 17th, 2024! Should I got Ford, Chevrolet or Dodge??

@haroldbirge6881 3 күн бұрын

🏆They're all fun🏆 just remember got to know your 🍀 limitations✌️

@BigJoe2.0 3 күн бұрын

Not chevy unless a vette lol. I'd say ford even though I own a scatpack. I just can't recommend a dodge anymore with how the company is trending downwards.

@johnhenry6152 3 күн бұрын

@@BigJoe2.0 Mustang it is

@eldiablort1461 2 күн бұрын

Yes. Next question.

@bmasontv 3 күн бұрын

Yes... next question.

@kenmcdavid9632 15 сағат бұрын

I think he must have bumped his head when he decided to get rid of his Charger,seems like he was a lot happier.No one takes them to the track anymore to slow.I think you should have pullied up and e85'ed you OLE Hellcat and made a channel out of sniping 170's. That is what I try to do with my stock shortblock Redeye at 3940 lbs it has been best 9.17 @ 151,it went 9.91 @138 with locked pcm.

@kenmcdavid9632 15 сағат бұрын

Great answer

@scottmcmullen7541 2 күн бұрын

Between the two choices given Id rather have a Demon 170 . Personally I want a Challenger SRT Super Stock

@MarqusBee 3 күн бұрын

does driving my scatpack in track mode while breaking the car in hurt the engine?

@BigJoe2.0 3 күн бұрын

No. Racerx has a video about this somewhere on his channel

@haroldbirge6881 Күн бұрын

🏆Racer X🏆got my 🍀 hat very cool ✌️

@stephenmasters8472 2 күн бұрын

I appreciate what you do with your channel from one Buckeye to another. I will go with the Charger. I love consistency.

@cmreamhomes3274 3 күн бұрын

I’m a low drama type of guy. Give me the consistent hellcat

@yehornaumov5893 3 күн бұрын

You do know these cars well

@armandosolis3560 2 күн бұрын

Demon 170 once you figure the car out!!!

@GonerogueENT 3 күн бұрын

Definitely rather have a hellcat. Versatility beats a one trick pony 7 days a week and twice on Sunday lol

@1320_ikimasho 2 күн бұрын

@8:53_ I think you meant to say _9.46_ (not 10.46)

@jereignjayavenhenryjohn6802 2 күн бұрын

wait.....hold on RacerX be honest how much horsepower and torque does your old Hellcat Charger makes ? damn why cant Dodge make something like your old Hellcat from the factory, fully stock car. Look i still love watching your channel brother, because u are one of the handful of youtuber/Car reviewer/ DRAG RACER who is being honest with your thoughts and always telling the truth.

@RacerX9 2 күн бұрын

The car made right at 900 wheel on a dyno jet .. so essentially exactly the same my Demon 170 made 👍

@jereignjayavenhenryjohn6802 2 күн бұрын

@@RacerX9 Damn... I mean thanks

@dtruth5769 3 күн бұрын

WITH ALL UR MODS IN UR HELLCAT, DID IT COST AS MUCH AS DEMON 170???

@RacerX9 3 күн бұрын

Not even close lol .. the Demon was more .. although it’s way more exclusive

@SovereignKnight74 3 күн бұрын

Folks, if you missed it, check out Racer X vs Donkmaster. The last race with Xcesiv! That was 3 years ago.... Where has all the time gone? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eM5yrdeiubCtXWg.htmlsi=4g01kriPj1LfMTjJ

@haroldbirge6881 3 күн бұрын

🏆👀

@TheBlackScatPack 2 күн бұрын

I will always be a little biased because I actually saw your Hellcat Charger in person around We Are Mopar 3 time. When you had it at DFW Speed’s shop at the KZfaqrs Meet and Greet to specific.

@RacerX9 2 күн бұрын

Yes sir 🤜🏼🔥

@aaronharter2418 3 күн бұрын

Any idea what ended up happening with the old cat?

@sstevocamaro 3 күн бұрын

He sold it to a young guy who blew it up, stripped it down and parted it out.

@BigJoe2.0 3 күн бұрын

@sstevocamaro that was a damn shame. Such a nice car gone forever smh lol

@sstevocamaro 2 күн бұрын

@@BigJoe2.0 Yup, Racer X was a little disappointed, but it wasn’t his car anymore so he couldn’t do much of anything about it unfortunately.

@karicunningham8292 2 күн бұрын

Is it ok to love them both? 😂 Hey Racer X would you be interested in collaborating with some Racer X logo tumblers? My wife does this full time. Thanks for all the awesome videos!

@RacerX9 2 күн бұрын

Hello my friend.. I actually have a company that I’m looking at that was going to make those for me .. I’m always open to options 👍

@karicunningham8292 2 күн бұрын

@@RacerX9 Hey thanks for responding! Happy to send you a sample. We have been doing this for a long time and we can produce small or large quantities here in NC. Our UV DTF technology is unbeatable for tumblers. Plus we are Dodge people w/ a 2022 Hellcat. LOL How can I get in touch and get a clean logo from you for a sample? Should I share my email on here? Thanks!

@frankwolfrum6301 2 күн бұрын

I would take the Demon 170 for sticker over the Hellcat everyday anybody can get a Hellcat. You have to win the lottery to get a Demon or the 170. You got passed over on the 2018 it's the luck of the draw to get an allocation. Then being able to buy it for sticker is a minor miracle in itself for the Demon 170.

@daytona8398 3 күн бұрын

Paul, check out Speedy's Garage. He found the perfect tire setup for his Demon 170.

@RacerX9 3 күн бұрын

I actually saw that 👍

@keepitsimple693 3 күн бұрын

Has anyone aside from dodge actually ran a 1.66s 0-60 or the 9.4 quarter?

@sstevocamaro 2 күн бұрын

@@keepitsimple693 plenty have done 9.4 in the 170. It’s an 8.90 car..

@innersourcemediagroupllc820 3 күн бұрын

Hey Racer X

@FlatPlaneCranky 3 күн бұрын

“Built, not bought” is always the answer.

@Megatron797 2 күн бұрын

You can always keep building on what you’ve bought.

@avilesjuan180 3 күн бұрын

I’ll take your Hellcat instead 👌🏼

@greganderson1989 2 күн бұрын

Sounds like I hear a bit of regret in your voice. That’s why I still have my 2015 Hellcat and 2019 Redeye. I wanted a D170 but I’m glad I didn’t get one.

@chrisragsdale60 3 күн бұрын

Charger👍

@cjmopar 3 күн бұрын

Both

@tjmayer9103 3 күн бұрын

Well ... your hellcat motor didn't grenade itself.

@Jaygo2crazy2.0 2 күн бұрын

You beat dunk master ??? Mann why did you give that car up

@haroldbirge6881 3 күн бұрын

🍀Racer X 👀✌️

@jeffnoob8448 3 күн бұрын

Love Racer x, but there isn't 1 dodge i'd currently buy even at 1/2 OFF MSRP, seriously.

@rrpence21 3 күн бұрын

So you wouldn't buy a last call hellcat for 45k? 😄 🤣

@jeffnoob8448 3 күн бұрын

@rrpence21 No Best I can do is 38500 😆

@ctreacts1537 3 күн бұрын

@@rrpence21 Plus 7k+ per year insurance plus 9 mpg + massive brake maintenance costs + 9 quarts of oil per change... the cost of owning a cat is in the little things not the sticker

@Balding1 3 күн бұрын

Just curious why you watch this channel if you’re not interested in any dodge ? That’s like 90% of his content

@Balding1 3 күн бұрын

@@ctreacts1537hellcat doesn’t take 9 quarts of oil it takes 7 at least the hellcat and hellcat red eye do. Not sure about the 170. Brakes ? I’ve owned 2 hellcats never had an issues with the brakes

@deezygamingmedia Күн бұрын

Hey RacerX, great content! I actually emailed you several weeks ago, but I haven't received a response yet :(

@victormaholik594 3 күн бұрын

I miss the days when men built hot rods and didn’t just buy them.. lol!

@rrpence21 3 күн бұрын

Dodge should have done the D170 for 2024 model year. Instead of 3300 they should have made 1000 or less, should have handbuilt those engines, instead of rushing them all out in 23 when dodge knew there were still problems. Then they would have had something cool to promote 24-25 instead of the hornet 😄 🤣

@knull1320 3 күн бұрын

The Hellcat was better in two ways. It was really consistent, and also in the aspect of cost. You can build an insane Hellcat for the cost of a 170. Especially if you find a used Hellcat. Also, it seems like the 170 is suffering massively shocks wise. I don't think better springs and adjustable Viking shocks will void the warranty?

@sneezinhatch 3 күн бұрын

Imo it's a lot better because it's not a purpose drag car

@RobertClark-ej4ub 3 күн бұрын

You spent less on the hell cat. You can go higher in mph in the hell cat. U could add weight to the vehicles to get better traction .To improve traction.

@BBDragon66 3 күн бұрын

I would say if you're all around using your car on the street more than the track, the Hellcat would come out on top. I would worry too much about hitting some wet pavement with that 170.

@johnnyturbo8460 2 күн бұрын

"My Hellcat was fast and consistent. Extremelyreliable" Well, there is your answer. Sounds like the 2016 was better. Sell it while it's still worth something.

@jeremyedgington1 3 күн бұрын

Have you heard as to what cause your engine to fail , did dodge ever get back with you telling you what was the culprit .

@RacerX9 3 күн бұрын

I just heard back today.. new video coming

@hondaaccord2425 3 күн бұрын

I can't wait for the new video!! @RacerX9

@jeremyedgington1 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for the reply racerX huge fan been watching your content for the last 5 years keep up the good work

@shaneiveson517 2 күн бұрын

You should've kept the charger

@hemi08911 3 күн бұрын

The 170 Imo looks good but is becoming a major flop for dodge. They're severely over priced due to markups, along with numerous engine failures, and now the prices a dropping drastically leaving bd taste in owner's mouths.

@tigerhoods7927 3 күн бұрын

Yeah they beginning to be overrated a little bit

@chuckdameron5626 2 күн бұрын

You should have kept the charger hellcat it been cheaper to put more power in that car then buying a demon snd it's a gamble that the 2nd engine do not blow up