[Heckcat8]

what would it cost to replace the supercharger and intake manifold with stock pieces? parts and labor (new parts vs used parts)? Thanks all.

 

[Heckcat8]

what would it cost to replace the supercharger and intake manifold with stock pieces? parts and labor (new parts vs used parts)? Thanks all.

and the air intake tube, air box, etc

 

[Frosty]

Just rebuild the one you have if it's failing. That will run you about $2K for the supercharger and another couple hundred if you are missing the stock airbox and intake tube and you're looking to go back to stock.

Most of the used HC supercharges I run across are in the $2k-$2.5K range and seem to almost always be older units (15 and 16 cars). Haven't seen to many Red Eye SC for sale yet so not sure on what they are going for used. New your looking at about $4.5K (Dodge Charger Supercharger. Refer to illustration 905 for supercharger service kits - 68271244AN | Athens Dodge, Athens GA)

Your post almost sounds like you are looking to add one vs have a bad one. If that is the case you will need A LOT more than just the SC to make work. As such, I'd look at a whipple kit for instance which is going to be closer to $7K-$8K but will come with all you need to make it work on your application.

 

[Heckcat8]

Thank you Frosty.

I came across a 2016 Hellcat manual trans and the SC and intake manifold have been removed.

Just rebuild the one you have if it's failing. That will run you about $2K for the supercharger and another couple hundred if you are missing the stock airbox and intake tube and you're looking to go back to stock.

Most of the used HC supercharges I run across are in the $2k-$2.5K range and seem to almost always be older units (15 and 16 cars). Haven't seen to many Red Eye SC for sale yet so not sure on what they are going for used. New your looking at about $4.5K (Dodge Charger Supercharger. Refer to illustration 905 for supercharger service kits - 68271244AN | Athens Dodge, Athens GA)

Your post almost sounds like you are looking to add one vs have a bad one. If that is the case you will need A LOT more than just the SC to make work. As such, I'd look at a whipple kit for instance which is going to be closer to $7K-$8K but will come with all you need to make it work on your application.

 

[borden72]

I would get more information as to why it was removed. There may be more stories behind it.

 

[Heckcat8]

Thanks for the replies. It appears the SC with manifold was stolen, no other logical reason. I believe the engine was running fine before the theft. The airbox is still intact.

I am hearing $4500 for new SC.

How much would a dealer or reputable shop charge to install it? Is any calibration or tuning needed when thrlr SC is replaced with another SC?

and the air intake tube, air box, etc

what would it cost to replace the supercharger and intake manifold with stock pieces? parts and labor (new parts vs used parts)? Thanks all.

 

[Confuzed2]

Thanks for the replies. It appears the SC with manifold was stolen, no other logical reason. I believe the engine was running fine before the theft. The airbox is still intact.

I am hearing $4500 for new SC.

How much would a dealer or reputable shop charge to install it? Is any calibration or tuning needed when thrlr SC is replaced with another SC?

Logical reason: Car stolen, taken for joy ride, and rod started knocking. Pulled blower and intake to sell and make cash after ditching rest of car. I hope you're positive in your "belief" that the engine is ok. If it were my project and I wasn't sure about the engine, I'd at least do compression and leak down tests to be sure as I could before I spend massive $$ to build up a bad engine.

What's the history of the engine? Did it previously have aftermarket pullies and a tune? Does it even have a PCM installed anymore?

 

[Heckcat8]

Of course we will check the engine for ossues before installing any new parts.

My question is the approx labor cost to install a SC and get it to talk to the computer, if needed.

Logical reason: Car stolen, taken for joy ride, and rod started knocking. Pulled blower and intake to sell and make cash after ditching rest of car. I hope you're positive in your "belief" that the engine is ok. If it were my project and I wasn't sure about the engine, I'd at least do compression and leak down tests to be sure as I could before I spend massive $$ to build up a bad engine.

What's the history of the engine? Did it previously have aftermarket pullies and a tune? Does it even have a PCM installed anymore?

 

[2fast4u]

It should be plug n play...as long as PCM is still stock calibration.

 

[borden72]

I would run a Carfax report to see if there was any history but there are scenarios that would not show up on those.

 

[Frosty]

Best bet would be to call a dealership and ask what the book time is to R&R a supercharger. Yes, you aren't removing an existing one but it will give you a good idea as to what you would expect time wise. At that point you can shop competent shops knowing about how long it should take. In reality I could probably do it in less than 2 hours if all the parts were present and nothing came up as it's an extremely easy SC to R&R.

I second Confuzed2. It' doesn't make a lot of logical sense to sell a Hellcat not running like that unless someone is trying to hide something. Think of it this way. If it will only cost you $2500 in parts (I would just find a good used unit for this case) and maybe another $1K in labor to have a used SC put back in the car and now it's whole. Would you spend that $3.5K to try and sell a running car? 99% of people would because a running car is going to be worth more than the $3.5K in parts/labor than to put it back together and thus you would make more money.

I would not under any circumstances buy this car without a full diagnostics of the engine and even with what they can do without a running engine you are still at risk. For instance you aren't going to know if a connecting rod bearing has spun unless they drop the pan (which isn't part of the normal process). Leak down and compression will help a whole lot but bearings are a big risk here.

Let's also be honest with ourselves. No thief is going to just steal the supercharger. Maybe they had limited time and that is all they could get but they would also grab the computer, degas bottle(s) along with a couple other super fast and easy to remove items. There is a bigger story there. In other words, just be careful as you made wind up spending a lot more for a branded car than one without a back story. Seen it happy way to often as is extremely common these days with all the youtubers out there buying crap cars and making it look like just cleaning the car and throwing a couple hundred dollars in some autozone parts will bring it back to life.