Is It Really Possible To Hellcat Swap A Honda Accord?

Honda and Dodge have created some of the most iconic cars of all time. From classic muscle cars Similar to Dodge Charger and Challenger in terms of reliability models that have remained popular for decades like the Honda Accord, both companies left monumental marks on automotive history. Today, Honda and Dodge have huge, loyal fans. With so many intrepid fans and enthusiasts, it’s no surprise that the idea of ​​combining two iconic brands has such appeal. One project in particular recently captured the minds of Dodge and Honda enthusiasts thanks to some fun body work captured by a Reddit user.

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The photo shows the latest generation Honda Accord with a large Dodge Hellcat emblem on the rear passenger door. Although the Reddit user did not provide any additional information about the car, there is no reason to believe that the Honda driver actually installed a Hellcat engine in his car. However, the photo sparked a debate, and many enthusiasts have since wondered whether it was actually possible to perform the Frankenstein-style modification.

As a former professional auto mechanic, I will try to shed some light on this topic. Firstly, almost any modification to the car is possible – if you have enough money. To fit a Hellcat engine into a Honda Accord’s engine bay, you’ll have to make significant modifications, including building a custom frame to support the engine. However, it’s not just about getting the engine in order. You’ll also have to make it work with the rest of the drivetrain. This means a new transmission, drivetrain, axles, etc. Essentially, you will be building a new car covered in Accord body panels, at which point you will have to decide whether it is still a Honda Accord or not.

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If you compare a Honda Accord to any Hellcat-powered Dodge vehicle, you’ll likely notice that there is a significant difference between the dimensions of the two engine bays. Hellcat equipped Dodges such as Challenger SRT Hellcat And SRT Hellcat Chargerhave the traditionally long and massive front ends characteristic of their muscle car predecessors and needed to provide all that power. By comparison, Accords are relatively small and compact cars. Even the largest Accord is powered only by a V6 engine, which is significantly smaller than the Hellcat’s reliable engines.

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One of the largest engines ever fitted to a standard Accord was the 2008 model year’s 3.5-liter V6. The 3.5-liter engine displaces approximately 212 cubic inches (cid). For comparison, the Dodge Hellcat is a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8, which equates to approximately 376 cu.ft. Displacement is not a direct indicator of the engine’s physical size, but it can be a useful way to visualize the differences between two cars. Extensive modifications are needed just to fit the Hellcat engine under the Accord’s hood with two extra cylinders and a supercharger. However, installing the engine is only one part of the process.

Honda Accords are front-wheel drive, while Hellcat-powered Dodges are rear-wheel drive, meaning a lot of conversion work needs to be done to get the Hellcat power to the Accord’s wheels. Additionally, the Hellcat engine is significantly more powerful than any standard Accord engine. If you were able to put a Hemi under the hood and attach it to a stock drivetrain, you’d still be faced with a problem: namely, that the stock equipment can’t handle the Hellcat’s power, so you’d essentially have to build a new car, leaving only a few Accord body panels that hint at the car’s past.

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Now that you know how difficult it would be to replace a Hellcat with a Honda Accord, you might wonder if anyone has actually managed to do it. As far as we can tell, the answer is no. The original Reddit post that sparked the initial interest in this modification was almost certainly written by a troll. The same goes for videos circulating on YouTube and TikTok claiming to show off the Hellcat’s replacement Accord.

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Why is this? This is mainly due to the reasons we have already outlined. Replacing a Hellcat with a Honda Accord is a huge undertaking. This will require a huge amount of capital, time and production. While it may be great to think about, the investment of effort and money required to make the project a reality will likely end up being out of reach for the average enthusiast. Even an incredibly wealthy machine operator may find it difficult to justify such a massive investment.

Still, a real Accord replaced by a Hellcat would be an impressive sight. This will not only be a truly amazing testament to the mechanical genius of the manufacturer, but will also prove that with due diligence and money, anything is possible. Although, as far as we can tell, no one has yet managed to put the two together, but you can bet we here at SlashGear will use this story if that day ever comes. We’ll be sure to share all the important details as soon as we stop drooling over the results.

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