Callaway Cars is offering performance truck enthusiasts a chance to upgrade their 2019- through 2021-model-year Chevy Silverado with the Callaway SC602 Signature Edition package, which ups output in the popular pickup nameplate to over 600 horsepower. Now, the latest Callaway-tuned Chevy Silverado is getting put to the test alongside the Dodge Ram TRX in the following video feature.
The video clocks in at 6 minutes, 16 seconds, and includes a number of acceleration tests, including a drag race from a dig, a rolling drag race, a 0-to-60 mph sprint, and a 0-to-100 mph sprint.
To give the Chevy Silverado a fighting change against the Dodge Ram TRX, Callaway installed a bevy of new gear, starting with a GenThree TVS R2650 supercharger system and TripleCooled intercooler for the 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine. Fresh air is directed through a new high-flow intake, while spent gasses are expelled through a low-restriction stainless steel dual exhaust system with quad tips. Following Callaway’s bespoke engine control calibration and tuning, the setup is good for a claimed 602 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 560 pound-feet of torque t 4,500 rpm.
Of course, the Dodge Ram TRX is no slouch either, throwing down a heady 702 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 650 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm thanks to its Gen III 6.2L V8 Hemi, which is also supercharged.
Although the Chevy Silverado is in the hole by 100 horsepower and 90 pound-feet of torque, there are a few important differences to point out here. For example, the transmissions and drivetrains are a notable point of departure, with the Chevy Silverado running a 10-speed automatic transmission, and the Ram TRX running an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear axle ratio on the former is 3.42:1, while the latter gets a ratio of 3.55:1. There’s also a huge weight difference, with Callaway rating the tuned Chevy Silverado at 5,820 pounds, and the Ram TRX at 7,080 pounds.
Watch the full video right here to see which truck comes out on top:
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Comments
Imagine Trucks drag racing!
The Callaway hauls
So does the TRX
I’d take the Callaway
You’d take less capability and less choices of where to take your truck for maintenance over the whole package? Okay dude
Shut up, turkey
Want durability, choice and capability get a Chevy or Toyota. Want maintenance and trash, get a Ford and Fiat Ram. 2 makers keeping mechanics in business. They see a Ford or Fiat trash cone up they know they are making money.
Why didn’t Chevy do this from the factory ? Trash, That FORD 10 speed works wonders against the Dodge 8 speed transmission haha
1000 lbs vs 100 hp is the difference along with the gearing.
Someone said add a 1000 lbs to the Silverado and race again…well someone else said ok and now add another 100 hp to the Silverado…results may be the same, who knows…
Agreed, off road vs street. Put that 1000lbs delta to off road mods and add that extra 100 hp to Silverado and it’s still very close.
Each are nice and would not kick either out of bed.
As in the past with Corvettes, all the work Callaway does is covered by the factory GM warranty, so you can take the Silverado to any GM dealership for parts and service.
Can I have them do my suburban?
If it has the 6.2, yes. They are in the business of doing whatever their customers want.
Apples and oranges! The Calloway is sequestered to the street while the TRX is capable on and off road, not to mention the 1000+ difference in weight. Finally, you can get a TRX for less than the Calloway. This is not to say that Calloway is not an automotive Icon. But it is to say, add 1000+ lbs to the Calloway and let’s do the comparison again.
You can have a S/C installed for less than 10k, which would be way less than the price of a TRX.
This isn’t a GM truck. This is a Callaway Truck. Why do we need to take our GM vehicles to a third party manufacturer to be able to compete with the competition? I understand it’s the best overall vehicle but that’s only after the third party upgrade. Quit wasting our time GM.
Nah it’s still a GM truck, bet it’s registered that way. If you modify a truck is it a Mike truck?
But idk, still 50 state emission compliant, still have a full warranty, not a bad option.
If it is a 3rd party tuned Chevy, shouldn’t this be against the Hennessey TRX?
One word. Stock.
They made the Chevy something it’s not while the Ram came out of the box that way. 🧐
The TRX weighs a little over 7,000lbs, while the Chevy is 5,800. That is a porky dinosaur.
Dodge is still not getting it… they’re “putting lipstick on a pig” as in, just keep adding more power to overcome the weight of their vehicles. Can you imagine what their S/C vehicles would be like if they’d lose 10% of their weight? Holy cow! I’d probably still take the Callaway Silverado because I don’t have the need for the serious off-road capabilities of the TRX. Why pay for something I don’t need/would never use?