Problems with Demon 170

Discussion in 'Challenger HellCat Forum Engine & Performance' started by SRT-Tom, Apr 21, 2024.

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  1. Jun 1, 2024 at 3:31 PM #21
    Sexy Blue

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    Oh yeah, he is always smoozing the dealers. He sort of wore on me a little, been on too long, and the content is not as interesting.
     
  2. Jun 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM #22
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    Yes, he can be quite a blow hard, running out of content to post other than himself, like most YouTube channels.

    Demonology is cool, and that guy knows how to race. Not saying RacerX don't.
     
  3. Jun 5, 2024 at 7:47 PM #23
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    Racer X just received the following answers to 7 questions that he posed to Stellantis:
    1. No need to use 93 octane or E-85 fuel exclusively to break in the engine.
    2. 2. First oil change should be at 3,000 miles, or more frequently for track use.
    3. 0W-40 full synthetic oil should be used.
    4. No need to change oil more frequently if running E-85.
    5. No need to change the oil every time you track the car.
    6. Proper spark plug gap for the OEM Champions is .6mm.
    7. No need to use fuel additives when using E-85.
    Stellantis Formally Responded to my Questions on the Demon 170! I'm Confused! - YouTube
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2024 at 12:22 PM #24
    Sexy Blue

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    Thanks for watching that, I decided 20 minutes was too long. He could have summed it up in 5 minutes.
    AFAIK, they are having an oil starvation problem in the Demon 170s.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2024 at 4:56 PM #25
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    After months of waiting for a response from Stellantis regarding why his Demon 170 engine failed, Racer X finally received a response.

    It seems that they are not going to give him the real reason after assuring him that they would. This leaves him to speculate as to what happened and if his replacement engine will suffer the same fate.

    He wonders if Stellantis is hiding something. A design flaw?

    I started an Internal War at Stellantis and they REFUSE to Tell Me the Truth! (youtube.com)
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2024 at 5:39 PM #26
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    I saw that, oh well, all that hot air for nothing.
     
  7. Jul 25, 2024 at 5:59 PM #27
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    If he was a real racer and not another you tube sensation, you would have your own scan tool , you would have a aftermarket login with the Mopar tech support page for starters. Yeah we know the car is under warranty. To spend that kind of money on that car and not have a OEM service manual would be ridiculous.
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2024 at 9:30 PM #28
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    They 'screwed the pooch' on the gen 3 hemi design. Is it surprising there's been a bad outcome on a much more radical undertaking?

     
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  9. Nov 29, 2024 at 6:35 PM #29
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    This is how Racer X feels.

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