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He Bought a Stolen Jeep at a Salvage Auction, And the Engine Under the Hood Was Pure Frankenstein
Yahoo Autos • • technology
Key Points:
- YouTube personality Khaled Alsalman (Khal_SRT) purchased a stolen Jeep at a salvage auction, discovering it had been extensively modified with a supercharged 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2-liter V8 engine, significantly more powerful than the original 6.4-liter HEMI V8.
- The Demon engine, known for producing 1,025 horsepower and 945 lb-ft of torque in the Challenger, operates on the Jeep's stock PCM and runs despite the vehicle's complicated wiring and missing key, which Alsalman had to program himself.
- The Jeep has multiple issues including disconnected airbag sensors, broken front bumper brackets, and non-functional proximity sensors, though its 8-inch Uconnect touchscreen and performance monitoring system remain operational.
- The interior features Dodge Durango seats, a common swap due to platform similarities, but shows signs of neglect such as sun-damaged leather and loose wiring, while the exterior rides on new 20-inch wheels with all-season tires, not ideal for the vehicle's power level.
