Best Value Mod Challenge

Discussion in 'Challenger R/T Engine & Performance Modifications' started by manonamission, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. manonamission

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    ok vendors and fellow members,

    if you could make one change to a stock R/T what would it be?

    biggest bang for the buck, show or go?

    reward to be announced based on number of posts

    let's get this going :chewie:
     
  2. jonmandude

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    Exhaust is always good. Louder sounds better. But for me, the modification that I enjoy the most is the Gunslinger pistol grip shifter. It is much more comfortable than stock, hell, it feels fantastic. Plus nothing says classic Mopar like a classic pistol grip.
     
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    I have done exhaust (not Borla or Corisca) Flow 40's and no resonators. I have an NCO sword handle for a shifter. You can do a lot to these cars without spending a fortune. Don't forget vinyl graphics always give great bang for your buck.
     
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    best bang for the buck is either Exhaust OR ColdAirIntake. Your call.

    CAI lets your engine breathe easier, adds (in theory) MPG as well as a little more 'throat' to the engine itself.
    Exhaust is SO much a personal preference. tons of choices, your best bet is not to 'jump' on any kind, but to
    "YouTube" search them out and make sure the ones you hear are for your same engine size.

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    and the vinyl graphics, as Rider points out, is always good for 2-3HP each :)
     
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  5. manonamission

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    depends on year...09/10 predator is best bang for the buck performance wise.
    2011 to current probably exhaust/air intake since no tuning available
     
  7. manonamission

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    Thank everyone

    It looks like the Exhaust is first for my 2012 R/T;
    ordered the aFe Power MACHForce XP Cat-Back SS-409 Exhaust

    I need the sound (stock is to quiet) and it seems like the $35 K&N filter is almost as good at the $300 CAI

    alhough the Cervini Ram Air is still an idea...

    I will buy a frosty beverage and help find a place to stay for anyone in this thread who will travel to Ohio for the Mopar Nationals on August 10th (raceway is close)

    Mopar Nats Home
     
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    Good Thread. I think that a cold air intake is good value - about 11 Hp. And for an additional $600 you can buy a Zex Nitros setup - 75hp.
     
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    If it's a 09 - 10, supercharger. 11 - 12, CAI, catback, wheels/tires, suspension upgrades, or catch can. Expect little to nothing hp wise with a CAI but it will sound better.
     
  10. vferrizz

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    Anybody out there have any dyno results on exhaust or CAI upgrades? Is it possible to gain about 25 RWHP with these upgrades?

    Thanks