Does the Daytona package include the 392 or is it just a badge?

[Cici_44]

Looking at a 2018 Charger Daytona and I'm trying to figure out if this thing is actually the 392 or if it's just the 5.7 with a badge. I know the 2018 models had both available, but I'm not sure if the Hemi orange or something else was supposed to give it away. I don't have the original window sticker and the door sticker just shows a bunch of codes I don't know how to read. The seller says it's the 392 but I'd like to confirm before I drive four hours to go see it. Is there any way to tell by looking at the engine or the VIN? Or do I have to decode something on the door jam? Just trying to figure out if it's the real thing.

 

[vortecd]

The Daytona came with both the 392 and 5.7. If you have the VIN you can pull up the window sticker on our site and find out all the options.

 

[Linda's Hell Cat]

Do you have pictures of the Charger Daytona?

The Door Jam codes give info for things like paint Trim, Build date

The VIN number is what you need. If it has a J in the 8th position, it is a real 392.
(My daughter has a 392 Rubicon, and they are built stronger than the 5.7' and sounds awesome, but that is her Jeep)

If it has T, it’s a 5.7 wearing a Daytona badge.



392- 6.4L VS 5.7 -345

Massive intake manifold with “6.4L” or “392 HEMI” badging 5.7 is smaller

Orange/bronze valve covers (Hemi Orange) Yes this is the major clue, that I think you are asking.
5,7 has the Black Valve covers

Active intake runner actuator on the front of the intake 5.7 does not have one.

Larger throttle body 5.7 has a smaller one

Factory oil cooler lines visible at the filter housing

Bigger Brembo brakes (6‑piston front on Daytona 392) 5.7 has the 4 piston.

Good luck,

~Linda


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