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Jon Sipple's Quest for 7s
In the adrenaline-charged world of drag racing, fractions of a second define everything. For Hellcat-based platforms running the factory IHI supercharger, breaking into the 7-second range isn’t just fast, it’s a benchmark that very few have achieved. Jon Sipple set out to do exactly that. What This Means for Hellcat Owners This wasn’t just about chasing a number. It was about proving what’s possible when airflow, efficiency, and reliability are addressed the right way. The sa
Jesse Kloth
Apr 304 min read


Ported Factory Snout vs Hellephant Killer Snout: What Actually Makes More Power?
If you’re upgrading your Hellcat, you’ve probably asked this question: “Should I just port my factory snout, or go with something like the Hellephant Killer?” On the surface, porting sounds like the cheaper, logical move. Open it up, smooth it out, bolt on a 108mm throttle body, and you’re done… right? Not exactly. Once you understand what’s actually happening inside the inlet path, it becomes clear why a ported snout can only go so far, and in some cases, creates new problem
Jesse Kloth
Apr 293 min read


Hellephant Killer Snout: The Ultimate Hellcat Supercharger Upgrade
If you're chasing serious horsepower, airflow matters, and no component is more overlooked than the factory supercharger snout. At SDG Motorsports, we weren’t satisfied with just porting OEM snouts. So we built something better: the Hellephant Killer Snout, a true performance upgrade for IHI 2.4L, 2.7L, and 3.0L superchargers used in Hellcat, Demon, Redeye, Trackhawk, TRX, Super Stock, and even Hellephant platforms. Most Hellcat owners focus on boost, pulleys, and fuel upgr
Jesse Kloth
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Beyond Compound Boost: The new era of SDG turbo kits
Maximize Performance with the SDG Motorsports Turbo Kit + Hellion System At SDG Motorsports, we’ve engineered a game-changing turbo kit...
Jesse Kloth
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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