General Information
Name
D Snipes
Year
2015
Make
Dodge
Model
Durango RT
Color
Granite Crystal
Packages
Heavily Modded Package
History
Started this over 3 years ago with a cone K&N intake filter mod where it was housed inside the stock filter box. From there I learned everything about the 5.7 motor, mods available and where I wanted to go with my Durango. I'm a tinkerer and put 100% into things I love. I hit my goal of an 11sec 1/4 mile at Sacramento Raceway with a naturally aspirated stock bottom 5.7 after I installed the 3.70 rear differential and cut some more weight. Next is a 392 stroker, bigger cam. Then going for the 10s N/A!
Performance and mod videos
5/4/2023
Installed a 3.70 Mercedes GL450 front diff for use on the street. So I can get good traction for data logs and pulls. Saved a lot over the cost of an SRT front diff. Also installed the new Circle D converter. Ready to start some data logging soon.
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4/28/2023
New track PB at Sacramento Raceway after installing 3.70 rear diff, Bilstein 5100 rear shocks and cut more weight. 4370 lbs with me in it. Finally an 11 sec timeslip. Fastest N/A SBE 5.7 Durango!
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3/10/2023
New Track PB! 12.35 @ 110 mph 2000ft Alt. 3067DA! On the new track wheel/tire setup.
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Removed the rear differential, front axles, front drive shaft and disabled the transfer case computer. Switched to a slicks and skinnies setup for the drag strip. Lost 193 lbs in the process. Also removed some more plastic trim, door panels, speakers, amp, front sway bar and rubber trim. Puts my race at about 4370lbs.
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2/18/2023
New Dragy PB in Sacramento. 11.96 @113 -900 DA. Unfortunately had to be on Nitto 555riis which don't dig well on asphalt:
Vid:
2/3/2023
Finally got some track time after almost a year! Need to up the tire game for the track. Radials did well but grip could be better. Did five passes all 12.5x @108-109. Very consistent. Still launched 70+ degree intake temp with the track intake. Aircharge was highest I've ever seen so far though. DA was between 1950 and 1750 through all five runs. Three cam track vid:
12/17/2022
0-60 in 3.81 secs 12.08 1/4 mile @ 112 mph! Most likely the fastest NA stock block 5.7 in the world! Switched to 295/40r20 Toyo Proxes STiiis the day of this run. Radials we're spinning too much in much lower DAs and with updated tunes.
Switched it up to a custom lightweight performance resonated exhaust. Saves 59 pounds and sounds way better than just the turn downs or the full Catback.
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Drive bys with current exhaust:
2015 DD R/T mods:
Custom CIA w/9in K&N Filter, Jay Greene 221/236 Locker Cam, American Racing 1 7/8 LT Headers to Catless Mids, Custom 3" Turn Down Exhaust, 3.70 SRT Rear Differential, Ported/Milled Heads, Ported 6.4 RAM Intake Manifold w/Z Automotive SRV Controller, 4000+ Paramount "Hard Hit" Converter, 6.4 Injectors, ATI 15% UD SuperDamper, BBK 85mm TB, SOS Coils/Plugs Gapped to .065, Billet Catch Can, 180 Tstat, PLX wideband o2, MDS/VVT deleted/ Phaser Locked, Diablo Trinity w/Jay Greene 100 to 109 Octane PCM Tune and TCM Tune (via HPtuners, Diablo software wouldn't allow enough fueling on the Durango PCM), Eibach Lowering Springs Rear Cut 1/2 inch, Bilstein 5100 Rear Shocks, AWD deleted, Rear Hoosier 28x14.5 17s on Weld 17x10 wheels and Front M&H 28x4.5 17s on Race Star 17x4.5 wheels for track , 20x10 Jeep SRT8 Replicas Wrapped in 295/40r20 Toyo Proxes STiiis for the Street, ~1000 lbs race weight reduction including 5lb Antigravity battery, Custom Fuse 77 Toggle Switch (currently not needed), Custom Track Intake, Custom underbelly drag reducing panels, Manton valve springs, retainers and pushrods, Manley Race Flo intake and Race Master exhaust Valves, Stanke Rocker Stabilizers/Collars
Future mods: 392 Stroker, bigger cam, custom turbo
All installed with my own two hands in my garage. Tuning by Jay Greene at Greene Racing. Tires installed on wheels by Discount Tire.
2/12/2022
Best run with with PREVIOUS cam with a 91 octane race tune and 3.45 gears and ported intake manifold got me a 12.92s 1/4 mile @ 106 mph. -239 altitude, -615 DA in Death Valley.
3/11/2022
Best Las Vegas run with PREVIOUS cam was a 13.07 @ 105 mph, complete track ready on radials and with 97 Octane. ~4890lbs 1975 ft altitude 1467 DA. Best track run that night was 13.62. heat soak killed times by half a sec or so. New track intake will help with that significantly.
No more exhaust tips. No more fog lights. Ram air inlet on passenger side now. Also pics of new look.
Cleaned up the underside while keeping weight down using ABS plastic and aluminum DIN rails.
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Engine bay, hood insulation cut to allow room for the RAM intake manifold.
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Custom rally stripes, light tint and debaged
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5/4/2023
Installed a 3.70 Mercedes GL450 front diff for use on the street. So I can get good traction for data logs and pulls. Saved a lot over the cost of an SRT front diff. Also installed the new Circle D converter. Ready to start some data logging soon.
4/28/2023
New track PB at Sacramento Raceway after installing 3.70 rear diff, Bilstein 5100 rear shocks and cut more weight. 4370 lbs with me in it. Finally an 11 sec timeslip. Fastest N/A SBE 5.7 Durango!
3/10/2023
New Track PB! 12.35 @ 110 mph 2000ft Alt. 3067DA! On the new track wheel/tire setup.
Removed the rear differential, front axles, front drive shaft and disabled the transfer case computer. Switched to a slicks and skinnies setup for the drag strip. Lost 193 lbs in the process. Also removed some more plastic trim, door panels, speakers, amp, front sway bar and rubber trim. Puts my race at about 4370lbs.
2/18/2023
New Dragy PB in Sacramento. 11.96 @113 -900 DA. Unfortunately had to be on Nitto 555riis which don't dig well on asphalt:
Vid:
2/3/2023
Finally got some track time after almost a year! Need to up the tire game for the track. Radials did well but grip could be better. Did five passes all 12.5x @108-109. Very consistent. Still launched 70+ degree intake temp with the track intake. Aircharge was highest I've ever seen so far though. DA was between 1950 and 1750 through all five runs. Three cam track vid:
12/17/2022
0-60 in 3.81 secs 12.08 1/4 mile @ 112 mph! Most likely the fastest NA stock block 5.7 in the world! Switched to 295/40r20 Toyo Proxes STiiis the day of this run. Radials we're spinning too much in much lower DAs and with updated tunes.
Switched it up to a custom lightweight performance resonated exhaust. Saves 59 pounds and sounds way better than just the turn downs or the full Catback.
Drive bys with current exhaust:
2015 DD R/T mods:
Custom CIA w/9in K&N Filter, Jay Greene 221/236 Locker Cam, American Racing 1 7/8 LT Headers to Catless Mids, Custom 3" Turn Down Exhaust, 3.70 SRT Rear Differential, Ported/Milled Heads, Ported 6.4 RAM Intake Manifold w/Z Automotive SRV Controller, 4000+ Paramount "Hard Hit" Converter, 6.4 Injectors, ATI 15% UD SuperDamper, BBK 85mm TB, SOS Coils/Plugs Gapped to .065, Billet Catch Can, 180 Tstat, PLX wideband o2, MDS/VVT deleted/ Phaser Locked, Diablo Trinity w/Jay Greene 100 to 109 Octane PCM Tune and TCM Tune (via HPtuners, Diablo software wouldn't allow enough fueling on the Durango PCM), Eibach Lowering Springs Rear Cut 1/2 inch, Bilstein 5100 Rear Shocks, AWD deleted, Rear Hoosier 28x14.5 17s on Weld 17x10 wheels and Front M&H 28x4.5 17s on Race Star 17x4.5 wheels for track , 20x10 Jeep SRT8 Replicas Wrapped in 295/40r20 Toyo Proxes STiiis for the Street, ~1000 lbs race weight reduction including 5lb Antigravity battery, Custom Fuse 77 Toggle Switch (currently not needed), Custom Track Intake, Custom underbelly drag reducing panels, Manton valve springs, retainers and pushrods, Manley Race Flo intake and Race Master exhaust Valves, Stanke Rocker Stabilizers/Collars
Future mods: 392 Stroker, bigger cam, custom turbo
All installed with my own two hands in my garage. Tuning by Jay Greene at Greene Racing. Tires installed on wheels by Discount Tire.
2/12/2022
Best run with with PREVIOUS cam with a 91 octane race tune and 3.45 gears and ported intake manifold got me a 12.92s 1/4 mile @ 106 mph. -239 altitude, -615 DA in Death Valley.
3/11/2022
Best Las Vegas run with PREVIOUS cam was a 13.07 @ 105 mph, complete track ready on radials and with 97 Octane. ~4890lbs 1975 ft altitude 1467 DA. Best track run that night was 13.62. heat soak killed times by half a sec or so. New track intake will help with that significantly.
No more exhaust tips. No more fog lights. Ram air inlet on passenger side now. Also pics of new look.
Cleaned up the underside while keeping weight down using ABS plastic and aluminum DIN rails.
Engine bay, hood insulation cut to allow room for the RAM intake manifold.
Custom rally stripes, light tint and debaged
Modifications
Drivetrain
3.70 SRT Rear Differential, 3.70 Mercedes GL450 front diff for street use, Weller One Piece Driveshaft
Interior
Currently can have ~1000 lbs of weight reduction for racing/pulls, which includes removal of all seats, a lightweight racing seat in place of the drivers, all carpet, many trim panels, steel bumpers, wipers and wiper motor, rear HVAC and custom lightweight exhaust. Recently removed the whole ceiling liner, rubber trim, all door panels, speakers, the amp and front sway bar. 5lb Antigravity battery is working great. Removed front drive train except transfer case to make RWD only to use light weight slicks and skinnies at the track. Current race weight: 4370 lbs with me in it.
Exterior
345 HEMI badges, Custom Rally Stripes
Exhaust
American Racing 1 7/8 Long Tube Headers to Catless Mids, 3” Custom Resonated Turn Down Exhaust
Wheel and Tire
Rear Hoosier 28x14.5s 17s on 17x10 Weld wheels and Front M&H 28x4.5 17s on 17x4.5 Race Star wheels for the track, 295/40r20 Toyo Proxes STiiis on 20x10 Jeep SRT8 replicas for the street.
