Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp
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Chip tuning for Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp ECU
Dodge Challenger (2008) 5.7i 390 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 390 to 410 hp (+20 hp, +5%) and torque from 552 to 592 Nm (+40 Nm). ECU — Siemens/Continental GPEC2. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. A petrol engine built in 2008 — the era before widespread firmware encryption, OBD flash without complications.
Dodge shares platforms with Chrysler, Jeep and Ram. Dodge is an American brand of mainstream and performance cars, founded in 1900. Dodge is part of the Stellantis group (formerly FCA). The Chrysler petrol range is mainly the Pentastar V6. The Hemi V8 is the proprietary Chrysler/Dodge engine for the top models. The top Hemi Hellcat offers significant potential with hardware.
HP Tuners is the leading tool for Chrysler/Dodge. The Hellcat confidently reaches Stage 2 with hardware. The US Chrysler community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Top Chrysler/Dodge Hellcat engines sit at the power ceiling of the American mass market.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp increase after Stage 1?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp boosts engine output by 20 hp: from 390 to 410 hp. Torque rises from 552 to 592 Nm (+40 Nm).
What changes in the Dodge Challenger ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 on the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.
What does Stage 1 give on the top-spec Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp?
On the top-spec Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp engine, Stage 1 is the starting point before Stage 2 with a downpipe, intake and a larger intercooler. The mass-market factory calibration leaves substantial headroom for an aggressive software tune.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp?
Stage 2 for the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.
What control unit does the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp run?
The control unit of the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp is the Siemens/Continental GPEC2. Before flashing, the engineer identifies the exact revision and selects the write method.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Dodge Challenger?
Stage 1 on the Dodge Challenger voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Dodge Challenger — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Dodge Challenger?
The original Dodge Challenger ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Dodge Challenger 5.7i 390 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.