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COMING SOON: DIRECT CONNECTION BROUGHT TO YOU BY DODGE POWER BROKERS

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Received and email today from Dodge Brand - The Dodge Brand Announces Never Lift Business Plan. All kinds of goodies .


DIRECT CONNECTION
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Performance has a new name at Dodge.
Dodge announced today the return of the Direct Connection performance parts brand as the exclusive source of the brand’s factory-backed performance parts and straight-from-the-manufacturer technical information.
Dodge Power Brokers will serve as the exclusive source for all new Direct Connection performance parts.
“Dodge is a pure performance brand, and the reintroduction of Direct Connection will empower members of the brotherhood looking for increased performance without violating emission requirements or the factory warranty,” said Kuniskis. “We’re doubling down on our commitment to Direct Connection by pairing it with our new Dodge Power Brokers program, so when customers want to unlock the true horsepower potential of their Dodge muscle car, they can connect with a network of dealerships as their trusted resource.”
Direct Connection will launch with a full line of factory-tuned parts, including exclusive new Direct Connection “Tuner” and “Stage” kits that will allow Dodge owners to install factory-tuned, 50-state-legal stage kit calibrations. The Direct Connection Stage II kit can unlock nearly 100 additional horsepower, while a Stage III kit is under development to unlock even more.
All-new Direct Connection modern performance kits will be available to upgrade the engine, suspension and driveline of the current-era Dodge Challenger while maintaining vehicle factory warranty when installed by a Dodge Power Brokers dealer.
  • Direct Connection Tuner Kit
  • Direct Connection HEMI Engine
  • Direct Connection Body Kit
  • Vintage Direct Connection race car
  • Vintage Direct Connection race car
  • Vintage Direct Connection Catalog
  • Vintage Direct Connection Ad
  • Vintage Direct Connection Racing Manual
In the competition arena, Direct Connection will deliver race-ready parts for the Dodge Challenger Mopar® Drag Pak, including engines, transmissions and a body-in-white (BIW) that will allow racers to build their own Drag Pak.
Direct Connection resources for muscle car enthusiasts and racers will include a performance parts website, technical information telephone hotline and parts catalog.
Direct Connection was first launched in 1974 as the exclusive source for performance parts and technical information, straight from the manufacturer. As an industry first, Direct Connection changed the game with a massive portfolio of ready-to-run performance parts sold through the dealer network with how-to performance-upgrade guides known as performance recipes. The Direct Connection hotline, catalog and more armed racers and enthusiasts with the information they desired. Whatever the performance need – street, track or strip – Direct Connection provided the parts and knowledge.
Dodge will carry on that performance legacy by supplying a new generation of muscle-car enthusiasts looking for “ready to run” parts with a one-stop shop for factory-backed high-performance parts and technical expertise, straight from the factory.
Dodge Direct Connection performance parts and content will roll out Dec. 15, 2021
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Here is the link to the catalog. No specific mention of any of these parts working for the DDHC. Would assume the standard HC stuff should work, but I guess we wait in see. Our engine flash file is different already with 100 RPM higher redline and 710 HP vs. 707 HP.

2022 Direct Connection Catalog
Here is the link to the catalog. No specific mention of any of these parts working for the DDHC. Would assume the standard HC stuff should work, but I guess we wait in see. Our engine flash file is different already with 100 RPM higher redline and 710 HP vs. 707 HP.

2022 Direct Connection Catalog
yes, I read all through that catalog. could not find a mention of the Durango anywhere. everything read like it was for the Challenger?
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yes, I read all through that catalog. could not find a mention of the Durango anywhere. everything read like it was for the Challenger?
The Dodge Garage site shows all three vehicles. Hopefully it's a case of releasing products for each vehicle over time.
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yes, I read all through that catalog. could not find a mention of the Durango anywhere. everything read like it was for the Challenger?

There was a single smokey picture of a Durango in the Catalog. :cautious::confused:
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There was a single smokey picture of a Durango in the Catalog. :cautious::confused:
yes one single pic, and no mention of mods for the 5.7L HEMI either. the only mention of the 5.7L at all was the 345 crate engine and its accessories.

thank goodness I bought a TNG. I'm not seeing much love for the 'regular' 5.7L HEMI so far from Direct Connection.
yes one single pic, and no mention of mods for the 5.7L HEMI either. the only mention of the 5.7L at all was the 345 crate engine and its accessories.

thank goodness I bought a TNG. I'm not seeing much love for the 'regular' 5.7L HEMI so far from Direct Connection.
I have never relied on Mopar or other manufacture of aftermarket parts. Mopar is the red headed step child of the auto industry and they cause it themselves by locking down the PCM with military grade encryption and programming obfuscation. If you want aftermarket support that is insane, get a GM or Ford product. But I have never purchased a vehicle with intentions of spending $$$ to improve it's performance beyond exhaust. (for the noise only)

My SRT-10 needed nothing in my opinion but the cost to do things was so astronomical I could have purchased a VIper cheaper then improving the beast myself.
Corvette C8 is worse from what I hear, they STILL haven't busted into that thing's computer.
Anyone else see this image in the 24 months of muscle page?

Is it a hint that the infamous Ghoul is coming? :oops:

Brickwork Brick Wood Rectangle Building material
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please share any info here..
I can't confirm nor deny that Nielsen Dodge in East Hanover NJ is pushing for a Power Broker designation.
More news available in January...:cool:
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Now it all makes sense why they tried to lock down ECU's. An attempt at cornering the market. I'll wager other automakers are watching this VERY closely. Either Ford or GM will be next. My money is on Ford.
I can't confirm nor deny that Nielsen Dodge in East Hanover NJ is pushing for a Power Broker designation.
More news available in January...:cool:
I have not been up that way in years but Nielsen looks like the Warnock Dodge location. Did Warnock go out of business?
I have not been up that way in years but Nielsen looks like the Warnock Dodge location. Did Warnock go out of business?
I remember hearing about Warnock Dodge but can't remember where it was located.
You might be correct that it is now Nielsen.
I remember hearing about Warnock Dodge but can't remember where it was located.
You might be correct that it is now Nielsen.
Yeah I did a little bit of searching and that is the Warnock Building. Last thing I can find is from 2012. Back in the day they were the ultimate Dodge Dealer.
Now it all makes sense why they tried to lock down ECU's. An attempt at cornering the market. I'll wager other automakers are watching this VERY closely. Either Ford or GM will be next. My money is on Ford.
Many German AutoMakers have been doing this for years. Brilliant idea for the Dodge Boys to continue the HC legacy while banking serious coin without actually being able to sell new models. I would be all over a Stage 2/3 knowing that its being backed by Dodge and warranty is not compromised. With the limited one year production, these cars with the Stage upgrade along with its documentation would make it an Ultimate Unicorn.

With the EV era upon us, most manufactures have given us the best engineered gas motor that will ever be produced by them. Hold onto these cars, you will see values appreciate like crazy. It's already happening with other brands.

Happy Holidays
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Glad to see my preferred dealer made the list.
Now just waiting for Durango upgrades...:cool:
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I’m sorry if this has been answered before, but the description of the pre-stage module says increases the hp to 802.


Is that just by plugging in the tuner or do they mean after you’ve done a whole bunch of other Redeye mods you’ll be able to tune the car with the module?
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