If you own a Dodge SRT vehicle and want more power without voiding your warranty, Direct Connection is the program built for you. Relaunched by Dodge in 2022 and expanded significantly through 2026, Direct Connection is the factory-backed performance parts brand designed, developed, and validated by SRT engineers — the same people who built your car.
What Is Direct Connection?
Direct Connection is Dodge’s official factory performance parts program, first launched in 1974 and brought back in 2022. The parts are designed by Stellantis SRT engineering, which means they are built to work with your vehicle’s existing systems — not fight against them. They are validated to work within emission compliance requirements and come with a 24-month/unlimited-mile warranty when installed by a Dodge Power Brokers dealer.
The program currently offers over 200 parts across four categories: Modern Performance, Competition, Crate Engines, and Vintage Muscle.
What Vehicles Does It Cover?
Direct Connection currently focuses primarily on the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger lineups, including SRT Hellcat, Hellcat Redeye, and SRT 392 variants. The program also includes kits for the Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak — 13 race-ready kits designed for NHRA and NMCA competition.
The program has expanded with the new Dodge Charger as well, including the 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak — a purpose-built race car that combines an SRT-race HEMI engine with the new Charger body, validated by the NHRA for sportsman-class drag racing.
What Kind of Power Gains Are Possible?
For Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye owners, Direct Connection offers Tuner and Stage kits that can push output to 885 horsepower. For standard Hellcat owners, Stage kits can get you to 750-plus horsepower. These are not back-of-a-magazine claims — these are validated by the same engineers who built the factory car.
Direct Connection also offers the Hellcat Redeye cylinder heads, which allow Hellcat owners to increase their engine’s redline from 6,200 RPM to 6,500 RPM — a modification that changes the entire character of the car at the top end of the rev range.
The Crate Engine Program
Direct Connection’s crate engine program is where things get serious. The Hellephant A30 426 Supercharged Crate HEMI and the Hellephant C170 6.2L Supercharged Crate HEMI are available for purchase, giving builders access to factory-engineered big-block performance for custom builds, restorations, or track builds.
These are not aftermarket engines. These are Stellantis-built powerplants, sold through the official Direct Connection program, designed to be dropped into vehicles both old and new.
How Do You Buy Direct Connection Parts?
Direct Connection parts are sold exclusively through Dodge Power Brokers — a network of elite Dodge dealers in 34 states across the US, with the network continuing to expand. These dealers have staff trained specifically in performance vehicle modifications and are the only authorized source for Direct Connection parts and installation.
You can browse the catalog online at DCPerformance.com. Orders are placed online and delivered to your nearest Power Brokers dealer for installation. The technical hotline at 1-800-998-1110 connects you directly with Direct Connection performance experts for questions before you buy.
Why This Matters for SRT Owners
The aftermarket for SRT vehicles is massive. But aftermarket tuning typically comes with two risks: warranty concerns and emission compliance uncertainty. Direct Connection eliminates both. You are getting factory-engineered performance, installed by factory-trained technicians, covered by a factory warranty.
For an SRT owner who wants more power without the headache of managing aftermarket relationships, Direct Connection is the cleanest path from the factory floor to the drag strip.
Looking for SRT mod recommendations beyond Direct Connection? Check our Best Dodge Challenger SRT Mods guide or use our free AI Diagnostic Tool.
Warranty Coverage Details
The 24-month unlimited-mile warranty on Direct Connection parts installed by a Dodge Power Brokers dealer is one of the most significant advantages of the program. Most aftermarket performance modifications void your factory warranty or create gray areas that require legal interpretation. Direct Connection eliminates that uncertainty entirely. Parts are designed by the same engineers who built your vehicle, installed by technicians trained by those engineers, and covered by a warranty administered through the official dealer network. For SRT owners who want more performance without the warranty anxiety, this is as clean as it gets.
What Direct Connection Does Not Cover
Direct Connection currently focuses on Dodge Challenger and Charger models. It does not yet cover Jeep SRT vehicles, Ram TRX, or Durango SRT. The program is expanding — in 2026, Dodge extended it to cover new Charger models — but coverage for Jeep and Ram SRT platforms has not been officially announced. If you own a Grand Cherokee SRT or TRX SRT and want performance upgrades, you are currently in aftermarket territory with its associated warranty considerations. Watch for Direct Connection to expand its coverage as Stellantis builds out the broader SRT product portfolio.
Finding a Power Brokers Dealer
The Dodge Power Brokers network currently operates through nearly 100 dealers across 34 states. Not every Dodge dealer is a Power Brokers dealer — you need to specifically find one in your area to access Direct Connection parts and installation. The easiest way to find your nearest dealer is through the Direct Connection website at DCPerformance.com. The technical hotline at 1-800-998-1110 can also help you identify dealers and answer questions about specific parts for your vehicle before you commit to a purchase.
About the Author
Azriel Wilkinson is a United States Air Force veteran with 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience and a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He founded The SRT Garage to provide honest, experience-based information for SRT enthusiasts who want real answers — not recycled specs. Learn more about The SRT Garage.
About The SRT Garage
The SRT Garage is written by a United States Air Force veteran with 7 years of aircraft maintenance experience and a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This site exists to provide honest, experience-based information for SRT enthusiasts who want real answers — not recycled specs. Learn more.