Chrysler Group's Mopar Offers Performance Upgrades for Dodge SRT-4

For those wanting more, Mopar offers a Stage 2 Turbo Upgrade Kit totaling 260 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque

The Stage 2 system with Turbo Toys makes 265 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

from 3,600 to 4,400 rpm, extremely low in the rev range (meaning quick off the line) compared to most of its imported rivals.

Option for this kit is a Turbo Toys upgrade, featuring three dash-mounted switches and the associated components to, first, automatically or manually spray water to cool the turbo intercooler, second, take advantage of 100+ octane unleaded fuel, and

The Stage 3 kit, using a Mitsubishi-built turbocharger, bumps the SRT-4 all the way up to 300-hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

lastly adjust the boost of the turbo with via a dash-mounted dial.

The Stage 2 system with Turbo Toys makes 265 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque from 3,600 to 4,800 rpm. Take advantage of high-octane gas and 280 horsepower is available, again at 5,200 rpm, and 300 lb-ft of torque between 3,600 and 4,400 rpm. With Turbo Toys the Stage 2 kit costs USD$1,599, and without it'll set you back USD$999.

The Stage 3 kit, not available until mid-June, is reported to produce more than 300 horsepower and approximately 320 lb-ft of torque through a much larger Mitsubishi-built turbocharger.