Stellantis has a history of tossing its legendary Hemi V-8 engine into just about anything with wheels. We have seen the Jeep Wrangler, the Durango, and the Ram pickup all receive the supercharged treatment. It felt like an automotive version of a daytime talk show giveaway where everyone gets a high-horsepower parting gift. Yet, despite this generosity, one family hauler was consistently left off the guest list. The Chrysler Pacifica never received a factory V-8 option, leaving the minivan segment void of true muscle car performance. Thankfully, the aftermarket world has stepped in to correct this oversight in a spectacular fashion.

The team over at the Goonzquad YouTube channel decided to build the minivan that the SRT engineers never dared to greenlight. They have created a Chrysler Pacifica Hellcat, an unholy union between a battered Pacifica SX and a totaled Challenger Hellcat Redeye. This is not just a cosmetic upgrade or a simple tune. This build involves a complete heart transplant that swaps the sensible V-6 for a supercharged V-8 monster capable of producing 800 horsepower.

What makes this project so compelling is that it retains the quintessential minivan DNA. The sliding doors still work, and there is still seating for seven people. It solves the age-old problem of getting the kids to school on time, provided you are willing to wake up the entire neighborhood in the process. The builders, a pair of brothers based in Tennessee, are known for their audacious projects, including a rehab of a McLaren Senna, but this family cruiser might be their most entertaining creation yet.

Fitting a massive V-8 into an engine bay designed for a transverse V-6 is no small feat. The project required extensive cutting of sheet metal to convert the van to a rear-wheel-drive layout. The engineering challenges were significant, especially when it came to packaging eight cylinders where only six used to reside. Despite the tight squeeze, the engine fits surprisingly well. To handle the newfound power, the build features a custom suspension setup and a braking system upgraded to Wilwood units, replacing the factory Challenger Brembos for better clearance.

Cooling was another major hurdle, with components stuffed into every available inch of space, including underneath the chassis. Visually, the van hints at its capabilities without giving everything away entirely. A custom carbon-fiber hood and a subtle widebody kit give it a stance that looks like it could have rolled out of a skunkworks project at Chrysler. It strikes a balance between a dedicated SEMA show car and a functional vehicle that could theoretically handle a grocery run.

There is something undeniably fun about a vehicle that can burn rubber while carrying spilled Cheerios and Lego bricks under the floor mats. It is a build that enthusiasts can root for because it takes a utilitarian appliance and injects it with an absurd amount of character. While there is still some paintwork and final detailing to be finished, the result is already impressive. The Pacifica has finally received the Hemi power it deserves, proving that even the most practical vehicles on the road can have a wild side.