[Drizzit]

With the redeye having the same drivetrain as the demon and now the super stock out, what’s everyone’s opinion on doing a Demon clone?

 

[JeffL]

awful.

 

[hpindy]

In my opinion as long as it's not passed off as an authentic demon I don't see any harm in it .
I'm not taking about up badging though .

 

[JeffL]

i assumed this meant putting demon badges on the car. not a demon so it shouldn't have demon badges.

 

[jakelind707]

A Superstock to Demon clone would be a matter of a badge change, and on a Redeye WB it would be a set of Demon wheels and badge change (both from exterior POV, obviously red valve covers etc would be immediately noticed by anyone who knew shit about a Demon), and if a HC Superstock owner was so inclined to do something like that I would never let them hear the end of it. How people can afford to buy a $70k ++ car and still feel the need to up-badge because of a lack of confidence is astounding.

hope some Demon owners jump in this thread to show their dissapproval in unisnon because this shit is getting ridiculous.

An SXT to a demon? I can see it, albeit a horrible financial move I Could understand it, but to take an already high level trim and try to make it something different, there should be a clause in the purchasing contract that says you cant upbadge your car and if you do the collective HC owners get to tattoo "Douche" on your forehead.

 

[White Trash]

What is the same?
It’s not a Demon.
It’s Hellcats

 

[Drizzit]

What about in 10 years from now? Look at how many 426 hemi cudas clones and others there are out there. I personally just like the hood of a demon. I would take my red eye over the demon any day for daily driving. In any case, I knew this would start a good debate

 

[Slowpoke387]

A Superstock to Demon clone would be a matter of a badge change, and on a Redeye WB it would be a set of Demon wheels and badge change (both from exterior POV, obviously red valve covers etc would be immediately noticed by anyone who knew shit about a Demon)

Anyone who knows about Demons wouldn't forget the hood and would be looking at the center stack too.

 

[jakelind707]

Anyone who knows about Demons wouldn't forget the hood and would be looking at the center stack too.

I honestly dislike the demon hood, and would rather have my style over it for sure thus it slipped my mind, thanks for the reminder lol

also whats a center stack?

 

[Gotgap]

It’s the people that know what they’re looking at that can have issues with clones...under breath crucifixions are hard to witness at shows

 

[Slowpoke387]

I honestly dislike the demon hood, and would rather have my style over it for sure thus it slipped my mind, thanks for the reminder lol

also whats a center stack?

The center area where all the buttons are. SRT button, temp buttons, etc. Demon has an interchangeable panel with a H.O./race fuel button that you install when you have the race ECU installed.

 

[Gotgap]

Also gonna need a notched spoiler with just SRT on it to add to the mix

 

[jmos4]

Hi,

Only big obstacles is getting anything badges, hood, or other Demon specific parts without a Demon vin and proof of ownership.

Your car, do what you want, believe you can still find some Demons that still at dealerships, just highly marked up, either way nothing wrong with making the car you wish you could order, drivetrain or cosmetically, some may disagree, but we're all allowed our opinions.

10-15 years from now someone will be selling reproduction parts for Demons just because even then there will be a demand and money to be made...

Regards,
Jim

 

[Slowpoke387]

And smaller front brakes to accommodate the Demon wheels...

 

[Superbee]

What about how to add a transbrake?

 

[jakelind707]

is this thread advice on how to make a demon clone or opinion whether its frowned upon or not?

I love the knowledge but quit giving the imposters ideas on how to impost.

 

[Slowpoke387]

is this thread advice on how to make a demon clone or opinion whether its frowned upon or not?

I love the knowledge but quit giving the imposters ideas on how to impost.

^^^ LOL got me laughing. Ya I frown on it.

 

[butterscotch71]

My question is why? You're going to spend a ton of money on the hood and brakes. Just buy a super stock if you want the look. I'm not a fan of clones.

 

[Mattm400]

 

[Xylander]

What about in 10 years from now? Look at how many 426 hemi cudas clones and others there are out there. I personally just like the hood of a demon. I would take my red eye over the demon any day for daily driving. In any case, I knew this would start a good debate

I used to judge Mustang Club of America shows. I've probably judged 80-90 shows. In that time I've seen 1 real Boss 429, and 5 or 6 genuine Boss 302s. But, every show, there's 30+ Boss 302 badged/striped 69-70s. I DQ'd them every time I came across one. I didn't care if they were "tribute" cars (a term people use to glorify a fake), or if the customization was done in the 70s or 80s... a fake is a fake is a fake.

I'd wager that >90% of "Boss" badged classic Mustangs are upbadged fakes. Same holds true for 440 6-pack Coronet Super Bees. In fact, in all my years I have NEVER seen a real one with its matching engine/trans at a show.