Originally posted by APT:
Originally posted by Hydramatic:
...I highly doubt ANYONE would buy a stage upgrade kit that doesn't do anything...



Who said it would not do anything? I said power may not be affected.

From Edmunds

"Dodge insiders told Inside Line that the turbocharged Caliber SRT-4 will be launched in spring 2007. Although pricing has not yet been determined, Dodge intends to keep the high-performance Caliber well under $25,000. And while Mopar will offer a slate of performance accessories for the SRT-4, insiders tell IL not to expect turbo upgrades because the vehicle is already in the top range of its capability. Suspension kits and other goodies will be available, however."


My point is that the car is a year away from launching and aftermarket performance will follow. That's a long time. Rumors are not always true.



Well, the typical SRT-4 buyer doesn't get it for handling, though the old Neons were pretty darn good at it from the get-go....

So taking that into consideration, a stage upgrade kit that doesn't improve horsepower and torque isn't worth buying unless you take it to the track. OR just like really bad ride quality from your daily driver....

I do understand the power limitations, but that simply cannot be correct. The old Stage III kits put it WELL over 300 hp. On the OLD engine. If the Caliber SRT-4 can only make 300 hp safely, I'd be mighty, MIGHTY disappointed by Mopar.

But this IS Mopar we're talking about here...

So I say the engine could probably max out a little shy of 400, but I would count on transmission upgrades for not much more power than what it makes stock.

J.T. 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 294ci V8. Custom CAI, headers on the way... 1997 Mercury Mystique Zetec ATX Deceased February 2006