There is a kind of universality in wanting to put the biggest, most powerful engine into the smallest and lightest of things. We all wonder, “Well, what would a 1,000-horsepower motorcycle look like?” Or maybe it’s just me and my soul mates SXS Blog who put the 800-hp Dodge Demon crate engine side by side.
These people were responsible for a number of side-by-side constructions completely disconnected from reality. And a person who has been exchanged for a demon is not even the most insane; That goes into the 1,000-horsepower side-by-side towing spec They built last year which use Toyota 2JZ engine for catalyst. While this design was specifically intended to run fast, the Demon swapped build was specifically designed for burnout practice.
It’s an exercise in cognitive dissonance. The outside looks mostly like a normal CF-Moto 1000XL, but underneath is utter insanity. Ford Mustang wheels reveal a cunning secret, but under the lift bed is an 800-hp 6.2-liter V8 from the Dodge Demon. It’s a shoehorn in every sense of the word, as the rear seats contain most of the engine, while the Powerglide gearbox hides right behind the engine. Via a short driveshaft, power is cycled into an S550 Mustang rear subframe complete with control arms, hubs and rear differential.
Lots of custom builds made the shifting possible, with a custom gear linkage designed to connect the Powerglide to the shifter site with matching 3D-printed gates. A rear-mounted cooler keeps things in check, while a front-mounted oil cooler keeps the oil temperature in check. The shift lever is specially designed to shift quickly between first and second to control wheel speed during fatigue. The machine will perform an estimated rear wheel speed of 170 mph during burnout, which is tire blowout territory.
Construction work has just started but it hasn’t turned into a rage yet. So even though it sounds great and stronger than fear, there are still steps to take. But at this point, one recommendation is valid: This is one of the craziest things on four wheels.
