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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/12/2024 10:28:24 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut:  In for the pics! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: Originally Posted By 1BMF: Just got her home 1,000 miles. The most shocking thing was averaging 29mpg on the highway. I stayed in the right lane doing 55-65 for the break in. In for the pics! Here ya go, at the dealership after getting detailed. She’s at home now but I’m out of the country for work. Will get her washed and I’ve got some ceramic wax I’ve been meaning to use. Nothing crazy just the maguires one, going to test it out on another car first.   |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 7:54:38 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1BMF: Here ya go, at the dealership after getting detailed. She’s at home now but I’m out of the country for work. Will get her washed and I’ve got some ceramic wax I’ve been meaning to use. Nothing crazy just the maguires one, going to test it out on another car first. https://i.postimg.cc/XqP2NWYH/IMG-4877.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/BZ77BTBT/IMG-4876.jpg noice! be sure to get those spoiler guards off, they cause damage under real world driving. Dirt and debris get under them and rub on the spoiler. Pretty amazing the gas mileage these things can get when you're taking it easy. I really only use the street setting when on long road trips, typically I'm in custom mode (suspension street, steering sport, traction sport, transmission track). Quick tip - press the Mode button twice and the car will go into your Custom setting. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 10:43:36 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1BMF: hen past Here ya go, at the dealership after getting detailed. She's at home now but I'm out of the country for work. Will get her washed and I've got some ceramic wax I've been meaning to use. Nothing crazy just the maguires one, going to test it out on another car first. https://i.postimg.cc/XqP2NWYH/IMG-4877.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/BZ77BTBT/IMG-4876.jpg Hell yeah brother! She looks sweet! Little hint - I've had one 5.7 and three 6.4s so far with the ZF. You CAN "train" the tranny to be either outstanding, or world class shocking amazing. When past break in, please don't hesitate to floor it with all traction on from a stop often, and also please consider blipping and force flooring take-offs when already at highway speed (with traction in street). IMHO it can make a huge difference in how that magical ZF 8 will respond moving forward. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 11:55:35 AM EST
[Last Edit: 1BMF]
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All good info, thanks guys. I really haven’t driven it since I got it home as I had to go to work. My wife has been bugging me to pull off the yellow guards and it looks like it’s only a small clip in there holding it on so those will come off.
Honestly it’s a huge step up in tech for me so I’ve got a lot of learning to do. My plan was to make it my daily driver and sell my old one. Wife saw it and thinks it’s too nice for that and is having me keep my old car for work so this will stay low miles and clean. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:17:16 PM EST
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I ended up doing the same. Kind of decided, for now anyway, that i like having a garage car so I bought a GTI for a daily and the Challenger doesnt go out in the rain unless I get caught during a road trip.
When those shit pirelli's wear down to nothing in under 10k miles, get some Michelin's on there. I was shocked how bad those tires were and how much better the Michelins perform. I have the 305s and the OEMs tramlined something fierce. The Michelins dont do it somehow. Look into a catch can if you're going to keep the car for a long time. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:51:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: ...and also please consider blipping and force flooring take-offs when already at highway speed (with traction in street)... What does this mean? Are you just saying to floor it at highway speeds? |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 12:00:23 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Eight: What does this mean? Are you just saying to floor it at highway speeds?  |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 12:57:18 PM EST
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@1BMF if your black Chally is the same color code as our 23 Durango, you'll notice there is a TON of beautiful flake kinda "hidden" in the paint, that at certain limited angles will really pop beautifully. I kept telling my wife about it, and she didn't believe me until yesterday when we were out and about in the sun, and she outta blue said "damn!, you are right, it's a gorgeous subdued black color".
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/14/2024 2:03:36 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: @1BMF if your black Chally is the same color code as our 23 Durango, you'll notice there is a TON of beautiful flake kinda "hidden" in the paint, that at certain limited angles will really pop beautifully. I kept telling my wife about it, and she didn't believe me until yesterday when we were out and about in the sun, and she outta blue said "damn!, you are right, it's a gorgeous subdued black color". I’ll have to take a look! I noticed my neighbor jeep Cherokee is like that, though. The official name is Pitch Black. |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 9:37:28 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1BMF: I'll have to take a look! I noticed my neighbor jeep Cherokee is like that, though. The official name is Pitch Black.
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Posted: 5/19/2024 8:34:30 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: I suspect they are the same, knowing Stellantis, but I don't know for sure. Anyhoo, I was just putting some of the Chemical Guys ceramic whatever deatailer on it, and it's a kinda complex unusual color - I really could not see much of it until I shined it with the detailer, and then POP it's there sparkling deep underneath. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: Originally Posted By 1BMF: I'll have to take a look! I noticed my neighbor jeep Cherokee is like that, though. The official name is Pitch Black. |
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Posted: 5/19/2024 11:11:05 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JuanPing: The Durango is Diamond Black, I believe. Pitch Black doesn't have any flake. |
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Posted: 5/19/2024 11:36:53 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: Ah, you are correct Sir! I can't find the sticker, but I just looked on the site for the 23s, and yes. Diamond Black is the one black color offered. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: Originally Posted By JuanPing: The Durango is Diamond Black, I believe. Pitch Black doesn't have any flake. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2024 1:27:41 PM EST
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There are a lot of cool colors out there these days and most mfgs seem to have good ones. There is a red Mazda in my neighborhood that really pops, just a cool color. I think it's called soul red crystal.
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Posted: 5/22/2024 9:10:46 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DV8EDD: There are a lot of cool colors out there these days and most mfgs seem to have good ones. There is a red Mazda in my neighborhood that really pops, just a cool color. I think it's called soul red crystal.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/23/2024 8:56:47 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: I was gonna post pics of her shiny super crazy, but decided to keep that stuff over on the Durango boards, as I feel it's kinda off point here. But I'm loving this thread you created - makes me smile and often learn every time I visit. Hey man, i dont mind the sharing! Durango still has that hemi, that's what we're all here for! 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/1/2024 2:05:13 PM EST
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so many Challengers/Chargers in my area. Not sure if I've shared this one, figured I'd post to keep the thread going.
 
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Posted: 6/1/2024 4:02:07 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DV8EDD: so many Challengers/Chargers in my area. Not sure if I've shared this one, figured I'd post to keep the thread going. https://i.imgur.com/nC9Wtcrh.jpg 
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Posted: 6/3/2024 11:19:25 AM EST
[Last Edit: Butternut]
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Got my 6mo/6k mile oil change coming up for the 6.4. I kinda wish they stipulated something like the earlier of one year or 6K miles - I just don't really know if modern premium synthetics are gonna actually degrade in six months when not driven too much - but it is what it is. And yes, I know I could do it myself, but we've decided to get all the changes documented at the dealer while it is under MaximumCare. And I am thankful to have this first world problem.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2024 11:56:57 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: Got my 6mo/6k mile oil change coming up for the 6.4. I kinda wish they stipulated something like the earlier of one year or 6K miles - I just don't really know if modern premium synthetics are gonna actually degrade in six months when not driven too much - but it is what it is. And yes, I know I could do it myself, but we've decided to get all the changes documented at the dealer while it is under MaximumCare. And I am thankful to have this first world problem. Agree, 6 months seems so aggressive. Regular users that's in the industry (Foxtrot08 I think) agreed when asked, 6 months is silly. |
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Posted: 6/3/2024 12:09:05 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DV8EDD: Agree, 6 months seems so aggressive. Regular users that's in the industry (Foxtrot08 I think) agreed when asked, 6 months is silly. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/3/2024 2:14:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: DV8EDD]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: I agree too. The only thing i can imagine is, since these vehicles have settings and directions for actual track use, maybe there is some smidgeon of reality in say, if 500 or 1K mile of heavy serious track use was done, and then it was parked, maybe the oil might actually be degraded more than imagined. But I agree it's crazy. I guess on the upside, having someone go over it twice a year while under warranty to spot any potential issues is not entirely bad. Youre probably right on the track part. And the oil changes arent that bad. I pay the same for this car as I do my others honestly. The MOPAR deal they run nets me out at like $80 for an oil change with tire rotation. that ain't bad AND I do like to make sure the tires get rotated considering the torque in these cars. ETA - GD gets to pick on me twice now too. I'm ghetto for driving the Scat Pack AND I'm gay b/c of the new pellet smoker that just got dropped off!  
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Posted: 6/3/2024 2:27:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DV8EDD: Youre probably right on the track part. And the oil changes arent that bad. I pay the same for this car as I do my others honestly. The MOPAR deal they run nets me out at like $80 for an oil change with tire rotation. that ain't bad AND I do like to make sure the tires get rotated considering the torque in these cars. ETA - GD gets to pick on me twice now too. I'm ghetto for driving the Scat Pack AND I'm gay b/c of the new pellet smoker that just got dropped off! https://i.imgur.com/BvA4Ojah.jpg
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Posted: 6/3/2024 7:29:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: Zak-Smith]
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Well the driveshaft carrier bearing ate itself on my Scatpack. Mileage on the car was about 1050 (yes, 1050 miles) when this happened. I had been having some intermittent vibration, but nothing crazy, just "rumbly." Pulling into my driveway and a definite scraping noise started. I'm used to replacing these on my 2500 about every 60k miles. Didn't think it would ever be an issue on a car, but apparently the stock parts are junk because lots of reports of this on the Challenger forums. Dodge's solution is to replace the driveshaft with its integral carrier bearing. That's dumb, and I wasn't going to just wait for a crap part to fail again.
I had my local performance shop do this instead:   Ride is super smooth now. And we put a catch can in at the same time,  |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/4/2024 10:18:18 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zak-Smith: Well the driveshaft carrier bearing ate itself on my Scatpack. Mileage on the car was about 1050 (yes, 1050 miles) when this happened. I had been having some intermittent vibration, but nothing crazy, just "rumbly." Pulling into my driveway and a definite scraping noise started. I'm used to replacing these on my 2500 about every 60k miles. Didn't think it would ever be an issue on a car, but apparently the stock parts are junk because lots of reports of this on the Challenger forums. Dodge's solution is to replace the driveshaft with its integral carrier bearing. That's dumb, and I wasn't going to just wait for a crap part to fail again. I had my local performance shop do this instead: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30014/73750309872__952F912A-59B6-4E19-93AF-705-3231512.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30014/73750614090__4F2F6F33-8C9C-476C-BC6F-AE1-3231513.jpg Ride is super smooth now. And we put a catch can in at the same time, https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30014/73756582339__E4B2FDCA-B1F3-4BC2-8B1D-107-3231514.jpg Shit, didnt know this was a thing. Glad you got it sorted out, hopefully it wasn't that expensive. Looks like JXB Performance part, how was labor? 
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Posted: 6/4/2024 1:06:51 PM EST
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/4/2024 7:52:13 PM EST
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I've been lucky perhaps, dunno. Mine only has 13k on it but it's been flawless. Knock on wood.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2024 6:48:56 AM EST
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As a daily, luckily mine are just chips and the one cracked windshield. Passed 30k just recently.
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Posted: 6/5/2024 2:38:41 PM EST
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Lordy if I had a ten car garage and the money to stack em - leftover 23 new Sublime Charger WB SP, listed as 6K off sticker.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2024 3:04:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: Lordy if I had a ten car garage and the money to stack em - leftover 23 new Sublime Charger WB SP, listed as 6K off sticker. linky sublime Charger WB SP love that color but looks better on the Challenger IMO. I have been having a little color regret lately, kind of wish I had something different than hellraisin. |
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Posted: 6/5/2024 3:20:32 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DV8EDD: love that color but looks better on the Challenger IMO. I have been having a little color regret lately, kind of wish I had something different than hellraisin. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2024 7:41:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: I just had a choice between white or grey when they came in on the truck, when we got our wide body, but if I had had the patience to order one, I think it would have been in hellraisin. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: Originally Posted By DV8EDD: love that color but looks better on the Challenger IMO. I have been having a little color regret lately, kind of wish I had something different than hellraisin. okay now I feel bad lol. I love the color, I've said before it reminds me of Plum Mist, which was the color of a 67 GTO in the family. But in modern world, I sort of want something different. Something a bit less flashy would appeal to me, I'm not really flashy in my things and this car color deviates (username check out?). |
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Posted: 6/7/2024 12:00:53 PM EST
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Got the oil changed in the 6.4 at the dealer. I know I get mocked for it
, but I swear by God when I get fresh oil in these things they are faster accelerating.  Potentially important to fellow 6.4 and HC owners, I got the RF Hub locked too, so no new keys can be programmed. It's at least one step to potentially preventing theft, and yes, I know if someone wants a car bad enough, they will get it, even if they have to resort to a flatbed. In the past and earlier in this thread, I think I mistakenly called this procedure "locking the PCM", which is wrong - it's really called locking the RF Hub. Few years ago I got a letter from FCA back when we had our Challenger about the option, and had it done on the Chally at another dealer. Only downside is, if you lose your fobs, the dealer has to install a new RF Hub (and ya got to pay for it $$$) for them to program/add a new key. I am so very thankful they did it for free. If you elect to get this done, please mention there are some TSBs out about it, so they can look it up. And also got the MOPAR wheel locks put on. That was about $100 total, and yeah, I know it could been a lot cheaper if I did it myself. But anyhoo IMHO that's another visual indicator to profession thieve pieces of shit that one is aware of their kind, and has taken measures and precautions, and maybe it might cause a potential piece of shit to move on past your car, to the next (sorry not sorry, I wish we'd cut off hands for theft in the US). And yes, I know the wheel locks won't keep a determined thief with time from steeling yer wheels too. That is all. I love me some 6.4 and am thankful to God for our blessings and to have one.
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Posted: 6/10/2024 12:56:00 PM EST
[Last Edit: Butternut]
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Would anyone happen to know if there is a particular setting in the Performance Pages that opens the active exhaust valves - its "dual mode exhaust" - all the time when it is in that setting? I've been poking around some dedicated Hellcat forums, and lots of folks seem to have different understandings of how it works. The most convincing opinion I read was that when the tranny is put in "Track", it opens the exhaust valves way earlier than it usually would. And a few folks seemed to think that when the tranny was in "Track" it was open all the time. I'm not chasing this to see how to make my Hemi louder LOL, and rather am interested in what setting if any actually changes its operation.
little diddy bout jack and diane and dual mode exhaust "When those 2017 models were introduced in the Hellcat and Scat Pack trimlines, they came loaded with a 2.75-inch dual mode exhaust system that let the Hemi engines howl when pushed, while still quieting down in more gentle driving situations. The advantage to this active exhaust system is that it allows you to let that high-performance engine scream when it is opened up, but still not bother the neighbors when you are warming the car up before going to work. Second only to horsepower, the sound of these dual mode "scat pack exhaust systems" on the 2015-2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger Scat Pack and Hellcat were a favorites feature for owners. This, however, left owners of the models sporting the 5.7L Hemi V8 engine to look for aftermarket exhaust components to get a similar scat pack exhaust sound. In 2017, that changed. That's when every Dodge Challenger and Charger with a Hemi engine came equipped with the 2.75-inch dual mode exhaust system. Dual Mode Exhaust for All Hemi Muscle Cars This means, starting with the 2017 model year, the Challenger in R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker and R/T Shaker Plus trimlines, and the Charger in R/T and R/T Road & Track trimlines are equipped with the same growling exhaust system as the Scat Pack and Hellcat models. How the Dual Mode Exhaust System Works The dual mode exhaust system in each Hemi-equipped Dodge Challenger and Charger is what is known as an "active exhaust." If you are asking, "What is an active exhaust," it's best to answer by explaining how and active exhaust works. The Dodge dual-mode exhaust system employs a pair of electronic valves situated toward the rear of the vehicle. The valves in this active exhaust system are in place to control the output of the exhaust noise and are closed to keep sound levels at a minimum when the engine is idling and/or in light throttle situations. The setting also assists in minimizing the "drone" sound during highway driving. When you put the pedal to the metal, though, those valves open up and the exhaust starts to roar." |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 6/10/2024 1:36:40 PM EST
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I was under the impression it’s RPM controlled high/low on when they open and close.
Not an open all the time situation in track mode. |
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Posted: 6/10/2024 1:46:01 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tcmass: I was under the impression it's RPM controlled high/low on when they open and close. Not an open all the time situation in track mode. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2024 7:36:30 AM EST
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Interesting question. Mine doesn't seem to be any louder in track mode unless I open it up. Frankly, I don't really notice any difference between ANY of the modes but I'm always in the car so maybe it sounds different to those outside of it.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2024 11:20:33 AM EST
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I notice a difference but I don’t have stock exhaust.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/11/2024 7:23:24 PM EST
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Mine is still stock but aftermarket is on the table. I just haven't decided if I am going to keep it forever. If I make that call, time to do some fun additions.
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Posted: 6/12/2024 10:57:19 AM EST
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On many of the other boards lots of folks believe the SRT exhaust is really made by Borla. I haven't really dug into that, but it seems to be a popular understanding.
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Posted: 6/12/2024 11:54:21 AM EST
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I have a 2016 6.4L (no Track Mode), and installed the MFER-1 delete kit on my active exhaust to hear the sounds of my people all of the time, not just when the computer thinks I should.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/12/2024 12:03:18 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JuanPing: I have a 2016 6.4L (no Track Mode), and installed the MFER-1 delete kit on my active exhaust to hear the sounds of my people all of the time, not just when the computer thinks I should. Neighbors be damned. get er done! |
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Posted: 6/14/2024 7:24:32 AM EST
[Last Edit: TLWrench]
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I don't know if anyone else has seen these, but this warning came up on my UConnect the other day:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAUTION Emergency Vehicle Ahead Dismiss Not There >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here's a photo of what it looks like (stock image, not my car):  First time I have ever seen that in 3.5 years of owning the car, and I've certainly been in the proximity of active emergency vehicles over that time. My car is a 2020 model year (purchased in 2021) with UConnect 8.4. I don't know if this feature has always been there or if nearby departments (in this instance it was a Suffolk County [Long Island] Police Department vehicle in my vicinity) have only recently started participating in the system, which is called Emergency Vehicle Alert System (EVAS), a.k.a. "HAAS Alert." Nonetheless, it definitely made me do a double-take while I was driving. Since the system is there to ensure the safety of first responders and to make folks aware of their vehicles (as well as those they are tending to), I hope they will also send alerts when there is a radar or or laser-equipped state trooper or police vehicle stopped alongside the parkways, highways, etc., as we approach them. Anyway, here's a link to a brief story on the system: AXIOS: Some cars can detect emergency vehicles before drivers do (May 26, 2023) |
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Posted: 6/14/2024 7:55:11 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TLWrench: I don't know if anyone else has seen these, but this warning came up on my UConnect the other day: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAUTION Emergency Vehicle Ahead Dismiss Not There >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here's a photo of what it looks like (stock image, not my car): https://s3-rd-prod.crainsdetroit.com/styles/1024x512/s3/FiretruckAhead_Alert_1200x625%20%281%29.jpg First time I have ever seen that in 3.5 years of owning the car, and I've certainly been in the proximity of active emergency vehicles over that time. My car is a 2020 model year (purchased in 2021) with UConnect 8.4. I don't know if this feature has always been there or if nearby departments (in this instance it was a Suffolk County [Long Island] Police Department vehicle in my vicinity) have only recently started participating in the system, which is called Emergency Vehicle Alert System (EVAS), a.k.a. "HAAS Alert." Nonetheless, it definitely made me do a double-take while I was driving. Since the system is there to ensure the safety of first responders and to make folks aware of their vehicles (as well as those they are tending to), I hope they will also send alerts when there is a radar or or laser-equipped state trooper or police vehicle stopped alongside the parkways, highways, etc., as we approach them. Anyway, here's a link to a brief story on the system: AXIOS: Some cars can detect emergency vehicles before drivers do (May 26, 2023) That's a first for me too, and super cool - I have not yet seen that message on ours. Some folks curse Uconnect like it's the debil, but I personally love it. I did happen to notice the Uconnect on our latest, a 23 model, tells us when some traffic red light cameras are present with a small camera icon in the lower right corner and a chime, which IMO is super cool. |
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Posted: 6/14/2024 3:29:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TLWrench: I don't know if anyone else has seen these, but this warning came up on my UConnect the other day: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAUTION Emergency Vehicle Ahead Dismiss Not There >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here's a photo of what it looks like (stock image, not my car): https://s3-rd-prod.crainsdetroit.com/styles/1024x512/s3/FiretruckAhead_Alert_1200x625%20%281%29.jpg First time I have ever seen that in 3.5 years of owning the car, and I've certainly been in the proximity of active emergency vehicles over that time. My car is a 2020 model year (purchased in 2021) with UConnect 8.4. I don't know if this feature has always been there or if nearby departments (in this instance it was a Suffolk County [Long Island] Police Department vehicle in my vicinity) have only recently started participating in the system, which is called Emergency Vehicle Alert System (EVAS), a.k.a. "HAAS Alert." Nonetheless, it definitely made me do a double-take while I was driving. Since the system is there to ensure the safety of first responders and to make folks aware of their vehicles (as well as those they are tending to), I hope they will also send alerts when there is a radar or or laser-equipped state trooper or police vehicle stopped alongside the parkways, highways, etc., as we approach them. Anyway, here's a link to a brief story on the system: AXIOS: Some cars can detect emergency vehicles before drivers do (May 26, 2023) Yes, sometimes it detects them, sometimes it doesn't - not sure what they tap into to see them before the driver can. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/16/2024 2:04:39 PM EST
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huh, never got that I dont think though I think I might have gotten an Amber or Silver alert once during a road trip now that you mention it. I typically use Waze over the NAV. The slow NAV voice drives me nuts. "do yooouuu realllllly want to cancel the ongoooooing route guidance?"
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Posted: 6/19/2024 12:03:42 PM EST
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Has anyone had the opportunity to explore in detail and use their launch control? I'd sure like to mess with it, but I'm in suburbia, and it's pretty tough to find spots that are free of distractions like Johnny Law, angry Karens, and kids with loud Civics.
 How to properly use LAUNCH CONTROL IN A DODGE CHALLENGER/CHARGER  Hellcat launch control - how to to properly use |
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Posted: 6/19/2024 5:09:37 PM EST
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 Stellantis Brings Back V8 Hemi! Admits It Was Wrong! V8 Charger Daytona Coming? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 6/20/2024 7:54:03 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Butternut: Has anyone had the opportunity to explore in detail and use their launch control? I'd sure like to mess with it, but I'm in suburbia, and it's pretty tough to find spots that are free of distractions like Johnny Law, angry Karens, and kids with loud Civics.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxZ0F5e-5fc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PttL_f-ycvMI tried mine a few times and it didn't seem to help anything. Once the car catches, it's like the "control" shuts down and then the tires just spin. Maybe I was doing it wrong. My best times are just roll on throttle. 3.8 second 0-60 is the best I've managed. |
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Posted: 6/20/2024 9:05:38 AM EST
[Last Edit: Butternut]
[#50]
Quote HistoryThere is another gent on YT that's neck deep in this and really seems to do deep research, and months ago he reported Stellantis docs that showed the 6.2 SC Hemi was definitely slated to carry on into 2025 and maybe past. He's a younger black gent that speaks with a lot of slang, so it would not surprise me if many older white guys in the community might not watch his vids - but man he seems to know his shit. Anyway, he's the one I learned more detail about how they are paying absolutely insane gov fees that made all of the gazillion 5.7s and 6.4s (because their production numbers are much greater) to be not even remotely near as revenue generating as most folks might think, even though they were selling em hand over fist. Personally I don't know if the Hurricane is actually giving them more problems than they initially expected, or if they are finally reconsidering it might be a better business model to stick to making masses of V8s to chase more revenue at slimmer margins, or maybe even if they are thinking the admin might change with the election, and the gov penalty fees might go away in a couple years, but yeah, I've generally heard the same, and hope it's true. |
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