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Speedy1975 · 10-02-2009, 12:11 PM

Yes, Challenger are scarce for sure. The 2010s are starting to hit dealers. Plum Crazy Purple is a color choice for 2010 as well as Detonator Yellow.

However, one problem we've run in to on the Challengers. There's little to no aftermarket support. It's very frustrating for someone like me who likes to have a project to tinker on.

There are bolt ons like exhaust and intake that'll give you around 15RWHP.

If you go a little further you can get a hand held tuner and a 180* T-stat and get another 20RWHP or so.

You can do short tube headers (JBA is the only company making them right now) and pick up another 10RWHP.

If you don't care about emissions, you can do LT headers and gain another 7HP over the shorties (not worth it for the hassle or cost to me).

However, that's about it.

On the 6 speed cars, a tune doesn't help much as they're so aggressively setup from Dodge.

I decided to skip all the bolt ons and go with a supercharger to get 500RWHP (my goal). However, it seems there is some problem tuning the 5.7L motor. The 6.1L does OK, but the 5.7L has some strange algorithms that make it hard to make a canned tune apparently. To my knowledge NO supercharger manufacturer has a kit ready for the 5.7L 6 speed cars, even though their websites say they do. I e-mailed Kenne Bell to ask about theirs and they told me they didn't know when it'd be ready as they're now focusing on the Camaro.

So, having a rare car is cool and all...but it sure is a PITA if you want mods to go with it. The aftermarket is focusing on the Mustangs and Camaros and leaving us Challenger folk out in the cold.

I'm gonna give it another year or so to see where it's at...if there's not an improvement I'll be looking for a new car.

I'm the type that needs something to tweak on.

10-02-2009, 12:11 PM	#231
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,244	Yes, Challenger are scarce for sure. The 2010s are starting to hit dealers. Plum Crazy Purple is a color choice for 2010 as well as Detonator Yellow. However, one problem we've run in to on the Challengers. There's little to no aftermarket support. It's very frustrating for someone like me who likes to have a project to tinker on. There are bolt ons like exhaust and intake that'll give you around 15RWHP. If you go a little further you can get a hand held tuner and a 180* T-stat and get another 20RWHP or so. You can do short tube headers (JBA is the only company making them right now) and pick up another 10RWHP. If you don't care about emissions, you can do LT headers and gain another 7HP over the shorties (not worth it for the hassle or cost to me). However, that's about it. On the 6 speed cars, a tune doesn't help much as they're so aggressively setup from Dodge. I decided to skip all the bolt ons and go with a supercharger to get 500RWHP (my goal). However, it seems there is some problem tuning the 5.7L motor. The 6.1L does OK, but the 5.7L has some strange algorithms that make it hard to make a canned tune apparently. To my knowledge NO supercharger manufacturer has a kit ready for the 5.7L 6 speed cars, even though their websites say they do. I e-mailed Kenne Bell to ask about theirs and they told me they didn't know when it'd be ready as they're now focusing on the Camaro. So, having a rare car is cool and all...but it sure is a PITA if you want mods to go with it. The aftermarket is focusing on the Mustangs and Camaros and leaving us Challenger folk out in the cold. I'm gonna give it another year or so to see where it's at...if there's not an improvement I'll be looking for a new car. I'm the type that needs something to tweak on.