Skip to main content

Cover your ears: DD Customs tunes the Camaro SS to 468 horsepower

Dodge’s maniacal Hellcat and the 650-horspower Corvette Z06 may be getting all the headlines lately, but American tuner DD Customs has just tuned a Camaro SS to 468 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque. If that’s not enough power to turn heads, the exhaust note surely will be.

DD Customs, which is primarily known for modifying motorcycles, started with an already impressive 2010 Camaro SS and cranked it up to 11. A K&N air filtration system, two-inch fan manifold, and quad exhaust system with flap control was added to the Camaro’s 6.2-liter V8, which took an already-impressive 419 hp and added about a Carice MK1’s worth of oomph.

To steer clear of muscle car stereotypes, DD Customs added a KW Variant 1 coilover and damper kit to the Camaro, which allows customers to lower the height of their pony car from .9 inches to 2 inches, front and rear.

According to DD, the exhaust system “screams loudly enough to freeze the blood in any passer-by’s veins,” though, which fulfills muscle car stereotypes in all the right ways. With four tailpipes measuring 4.5 inches each, there isn’t much reason to doubt DD Customs’ hyperbolic claims.

22-inch Drewske wheel alloys (and massive 305/25 ZR22 tires) were bolted on to increase grip, which feature a red-and-black theme that matches the Camaro’s vampire-esque aesthetic theme. The front lip, cowl, and rear diffuser are all constructed from carbon fiber.

The Camaro SS may have a couple more hubs than the American tuners usually deal with, but they’ve outdone themselves this time. With its modified Camaro, DD Customs took an already formidable pony car and made it even more menacing, powerful, and intimidating. Is there anything that screams “American tuner” more than that?

Editors' Recommendations

Andrew Hard
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Andrew first started writing in middle school and hasn't put the pen down since. Whether it's technology, music, sports, or…
Rivian R2 vs. Kia EV9: battle of affordable electric SUVs
Kia EV9 GT-Line Three Quarters

The long-awaited Rivian R2 has finally been announced, and it's an excellent option for those who want an electric SUV that doesn't completely break the bank. Sure, the R2 isn't cheap -- but it's a whole lot cheaper than most other EVs out there, especially when it comes to SUVs. But Rivian isn't the only company trying to tackle the problem of the budget electric SUV. The Kia EV9 is finally available, and it too offers a modern design and a range of helpful features.

Given the fact that the Rivian R2 and Kia EV9 are two electric SUVs in a similar price range, you might be wondering which is better for your needs. That's why we put the Rivian R2 and the Kia EV9 head-to-head.
Design
Both the Rivian R2 and the Kia EV9 are actual SUVs -- not crossovers pretending to be SUVs, like plenty of other EVs out there. The two vehicles offer big, boxy designs and plenty of interior space, making them excellent options for families or those who need that extra storage.

Read more
Rivian R2 vs R1S: How will Rivian’s cheaper SUV compare?
The front three-quarter view of a 2022 Rivian against a rocky backdrop.

Rivian has finally unveiled the R2, its long-awaited attempt at a more affordable electric SUV. The new vehicle may not be available just yet, but fans of Rivian's design aesthetics and feature set are already looking forward to being able to order the new car. The R2 is targeted at being a more affordable take on the electric SUV and will sit alongside the flagship-tier R1S.

Let's get this out of the way right now: The R1S is most likely going to be a better vehicle than the R2. Rivian isn't replacing the R1S with the R2 — it's releasing the R2 as a more affordable alternative, and there will be some compromises when buying the R2 over the R1S.

Read more
Cybertruck production reportedly halted over pedal issue
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck. Tesla

Tesla’s Cybertruck has been hit by a production delay caused by an issue with a part of the vehicle, a number of media reports have claimed.

Read more