6.1L Realistic performance upgrade wishlist

Thanks for allowing me to enter this forum. My first post. I've got a 2009 srt8 challenger. He's got 74,xxx miles, and runs well. This is my 1st high performance vehicle, so I'm a bit nervous and cautious on what I do. I've compiled a Somewhat realistic wishlist for the performance upgrades I'd like to do. I'm looking for some constructive input from guys more experienced with these motors. Not listed are a cam(not sure of brand or size) and full exhaust (high flow cats mufflers, ect), and an oil catch can (not sure of brand)

The car currently only has a K&n cold air intake and straight pipes (was purchased like this)

Any help would be appreciated. I'd like to keep my budget under $5,000.

 

Welcome,

Ha, Yep, you have a Christmas List.

In MY opinion, I would do the Oil Catch Can, Exhaust and Tuner 1st.
Being it is an SRT,
I wouldn't worry about the Shorty's or the Intake right now.
Once you play with the tuner, then do the Throttle Body.
Mine came with a MOPAR Strut Brace so I don't know what it would feel like without one.

You didn't say AUTO or Stick.
If Manual, you NEED a SkipShift-Eliminator cable

 

Ah yes, it is a 6 speed manual, and I do need the skip shift eliminator. It's only done it once in the month I've owned the car, but it was enough to be annoying. Lol.

As far as exhaust, any recommendations? I like a throaty deep growl, ground shaking. I'm pretty attiment on installing a cam, more for the lope than the hp.

 

I like my Blastin Bobs Resonator Delete kit

You know STOCK is 2 3/4" with 2 1/2" mufflers, but you said they put Straight Pipes.
Was that to delete BOTH the Muffler & the Resonator?
My 2010 has the SMALL stock mufflers.

 

https://www.blastinbob.com/category_s/24.htm

 

This could be. I just took a quick glance when I was purchasing the car, because it was loud, there could be a smaller style muffler. Although it does have the tell tale back fire when letting off the throttle. (Which is what I'm trying to get rid of)

 

If there is NOTHING, I would just put a GlassPack in the middle and the res delete with short glasspack on the rear.
Will cut most of the drone people complain about with just straight pipe on the rear

 

Good stuff

 

Mine had those miles years ago,,your intake stock is high end for what you need
1 get a Mighty Mouse solutions catch can
2 if you want headers the Belanger long tubes I have added 45 hp an no tune needed using factory front an rear o2s
3 skip shift mod
4 update to good fluids rp syncro for the trans
5 some good rubber on an enjoy


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