Thinking of upgrading

I love my SXT, but I think I might want to upgrade. While searching the internet, I found an orange shaker that has all the features I want for a decent price. Especially since it’s a manual transmission. My car runs great and handles like a champ, but am I missing out?

 

Only you can make that call, while id love to have a R/T love my SXT and its been a perfect Vehicle.
Test Drive and see what your heart, mind and wallet decide for yourself and feel good about the decision.
JMHO

 

You can always get a tune and add a real 40 hp 40 tq to the rear wheels, plus change rear differential with a little steeper gear set if it's more power your are seeking.

 

On an SXT you will not get 40hp about 20ish maybe 25hp with the PUG Intake Upgrade and that is to the FLYWHEEL no way in your going to get that much at the rear.

 

Not sure about that .. I have a 2020 GT AWD with a 93 octane tune. I shut the AWD off in warmer months as it's seldom need. According to my 0-60 time the dash says a 5.5 time. So I would say if it's fairly accurate that probably would be a 40hp tq gain.
You need a tuner who specializes in the 3.6 as well.

 

My mistake is actually a E85 tune but I use 93 octane.

 

Stock rwhp dyno numbers for the 3.6 are about 245. Advanced Fuel Dynamics E85 kit indicates a gain between 7-10% at a cost of $1226. You'll want to research long and hard before installing an E85 kit.

 

Hello, if you are considering tuning your sxt I would consider looking @ either Livernois or Demigod. You should be able to You Tube for some info.

 

The Engine is rated at 303-306 at the FLYWHEEL. Not Rear Wheel, you can not fully turn off the AWD your Transfer-case draws HP regardless of 2wd High, Low, 4wd High or Low, So putting your car in 2wd High still does not make the Engine produce more HP because the Transfer-case still is off the Transmission and Shafts still turn. I am a former ASE mechanic of over 35 years,
Your not getting HEMI power from a 3.6 Pentastar even with a TUNE your throwing Social Media Numbers.

Do a DYNO and Post Photos of your Actual Results with the Challenger in it and the DYNO.

These are BONE STOCK TIMES....
2023 Dodge Challenger 0-60 MPH Times by Trims Running Pump Gas NO TUNES.

• Dodge Challenger SXT (RWD or AWD) – 5.3 seconds
• Dodge Challenger GT (RWD or AWD) – 5.3 seconds
• Dodge Challenger R/T – 4.8 seconds
• Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack – 4.2 seconds
• Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody – 4.2 seconds
• Dodge Challenger SRT® Hellcat Jailbreak – 3.7 seconds
• Dodge Challenger SRT® Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak – 3.7 seconds
• Dodge Challenger SRT® Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak – 3.4 seconds
• Dodge Challenger SRT® Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak – 3.4 seconds
• Dodge Challenger SRT® Super Stock – 3.3 seconds
  
  2023 Dodge Challenger SXT, SXT AWD, GT & GT AWD
  
  
  • 3.6L V6 engine
  • 303 hp / 268 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options