Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp — Stage 1 file (+15 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp
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Chip tuning for Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp ECU
Dodge Challenger (2018) 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (США, 1925). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 305 to 320 hp (+15 hp, +5%) and torque from 358 to 375 Nm (+17 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Siemens/Continental GPEC2, Siemens/Continental GPEC2A, Siemens/Continental NGC5. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. TCU units on this engine: ZF 8HP45-845RE, ZF 8HP50, ZF 8HP70 — each is calibrated with a separate file (torque limiter, shift maps for Stage 1). In the CHIPOK database: 12 configurations · 6 ECU variants. A 2018 petrol engine — the latest era of encrypted firmware; OBD access is available on production units, Bench on sport models.
The Hemi V8 is Dodge's iconic muscle-car engine. The Hellcat and Demon are Dodge's top segment, with extreme power output. Dodge shares platforms with Chrysler, Jeep and Ram. The Hemi V8 is the proprietary Chrysler/Dodge engine for the top models. High-output Hemi V8s deliver a solid gain with Stage 1. The Chrysler petrol range is mainly the Pentastar V6.
Stage 1 on the Hemi V8 delivers a noticeable gain. The US Chrysler community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. HP Tuners is the leading tool for Chrysler/Dodge. High-output Chryslers are Hemi V8s with solid headroom for Stage 1.
The TCU rarely needs recalibration up to Stage 1+. Chrysler uses the ZF 8HP on its top models.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp?
Stage 1 for the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp adds +15 hp — power increases from 305 to 320 hp (+5%). Torque rises from 358 to 375 Nm (+17 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp include?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Dodge Challenger with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +15 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Dodge Challenger?
Stage 1 on the powerful Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
What is Stage 2 for the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp?
Stage 2 for the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 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.
Which control units is the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp built with?
The Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp comes with 3 ECU variants: Siemens/Continental GPEC2, Siemens/Continental GPEC2A, Siemens/Continental NGC5. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
Can all the gearbox variants (ZF 8HP45-845RE, ZF 8HP50, ZF 8HP70) on the Dodge Challenger be calibrated?
The Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp has 3 TCU variants: ZF 8HP45-845RE, ZF 8HP50, ZF 8HP70. Remapping the gearbox is essential after Stage 1 — the factory torque limiter is usually below what the engine can deliver.
Does the factory warranty of the Dodge Challenger remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Dodge Challenger, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Dodge Challenger?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Dodge Challenger. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Dodge Challenger?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp cost?
The remap price for the Dodge Challenger 3.6 Pentastar V6 305 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.