Dodge Power Wagon Rips With Hellcat Power

The only thing better than a lifted classic Dodge Power Wagon is a lifted classic Dodge Power Wagon with a Hellcat engine swap. We love trucks and muscle cars, but combining the two doesn’t always work out. But with this build, we think the end result is rather glorious.

This is the Dodge Hellcat Redeye wagon that never was.

This pickup is a 1971 Dodge Power Wagon the owner says was a retired Air Force truck. Built by Rock Bottom Offroad, they created a custom chassis for this pickup with performance in mind. And to clarify, this works great on the street but is also capable on trails, although probably not on anything too technical.

The Hellcat used in this Dodge was donated by a 2020 Jeep Trackhawk, tuned to make about 750-horsepower. That engine works with an HP95 transmission from a Ram TRX and a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon transfer case. In other words, this thing is a Mopar Frankenstein and it works beautifully, roasting tires and taking on dirt like a pro.

As for the exhaust, it’s built on the outside of the frame rails on both sides. The tailpipes are located in front of the rear tires, with everything tucked under the rocker panels for a clean look.

Speaking of trail runs, the differentials come out of a Ford Super Duty but have Yukon aftermarket gears. The suspension is Fox Factory and the hubs are from WARN Industries. The owner says there’s about 14 inches of travel in the front and 28 inches in the rear. The whole thing rides on 37-inch tires. In other words, this truck is overbuilt with top-shelf components and should be tough to break.

When it comes to the interior, it’s definitely a mixture of old school and modern in a strange twist. There are digital gauges, an old-style steering wheel, leather upholstery, a custom center console with cupholders, plus a cage for the front seats.