Dodge Charger Engine Swap Compatibility - Chart

The transmission choice dictates the driveshaft, half-shafts, and rear cradle requirements.

This report details the technical feasibility, compatibility requirements, and challenges associated with engine swaps in the modern Dodge Charger (2006–present). The Charger utilizes the LX platform (2006–2010) and the updated LD platform (2011–present). While these platforms share a chassis architecture, swapping engines between generations—or swapping entirely different engines into the chassis—requires specific knowledge regarding electronics, mounting hardware, and transmission interfaces. dodge charger engine swap compatibility chart

| | Year | Model | Transmission | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5.7L V8 HEMI (Gen III) | 2005-2008 | Charger R/T | 4-speed auto (42RLE) | Direct swap, no modifications needed | | 5.7L V8 HEMI (Gen III) | 2009-2012 | Charger R/T | 6-speed auto (6HP26) | Requires TCM reflash | | 5.7L V8 HEMI (Gen III) | 2013-2014 | Charger R/T | 8-speed auto (8HP70) | Requires TCM reflash and engine harness update | | 6.4L V8 HEMI (Gen III) | 2011-2014 | Charger R/T | 6-speed auto (6HP26) | Direct swap, no modifications needed | | 6.2L V8 Hellcat (Gen III) | 2015-2019 | Charger SRT | 8-speed auto (8HP95) | Requires engine control module (ECM) reflash and transmission modifications | | 6.2L V8 Hellcat (Gen III) | 2020-present | Charger SRT | 8-speed auto (8HP95) | Direct swap, no modifications needed | | 5.0L V8 (Gen II) | 2005-2008 | Charger SXT | 4-speed auto (42RLE) | Direct swap, no modifications needed | | 3.6L V6 Pentastar | 2011-2014 | Charger SXT | 6-speed auto (6HP26) | Direct swap, no modifications needed | | 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel | 2014-2019 | Charger EcoDiesel | 8-speed auto (8HP70) | Requires ECM reflash and engine harness update | While these platforms share a chassis architecture, swapping

Requires V8 PCM, matching wiring harness, and often a differential swap. 6.4L HEMI (392) Bolt-in Mounting points match; requires PCM tuning or swap. Any Gen 3 (2006+) 6.2L Hellcat Expert Any Gen 3 (2006+) 6