More Miles= More Power?

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by SRT-Tom, Aug 16, 2012.

  1. Aug 16, 2012 at 2:55 PM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    I have heard that after 8,000 miles, the Hemi really wakes up. Rumor has it that Dodge staged the computer for different break in points- 8,000 miles was one them (and the next at 12,000 miles).

    Have any of you guys who have reached these mileage points noticed a change in performance?
     
  2. Aug 16, 2012 at 11:11 PM #2
    jonmandude

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    didn't notice at 8000, but 12000 did feel a little more healthy
     
  3. Aug 17, 2012 at 7:16 AM #3
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    I haven't gotten to 8000 yet.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM #4
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    Haven't hit 8K yet. Is this supposed to apply to all years??
     
  5. Dec 5, 2012 at 10:13 PM #5
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    Haven't head that claim before. If so, at the current mileage (5K) it will take me two more years or so to reach that milestone.