Real world Challenger R/T performance numbers - Page 3

DeathChill · 05-02-2010, 01:50 AM

Also, I want to note that I hate the Challenger because one time it made a sexual pass at me. I don't deserve that kind of shabby treatment no matter how slutty I dress!

ViperTomcat · 05-02-2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DeathChill

Also, I want to note that I hate the Challenger because one time it made a sexual pass at me. I don't deserve that kind of shabby treatment no matter how slutty I dress!

I can understand that...Challengers..Camaro's..they're just aggressive cars. In a world of BMW's and other "safe" cars..it is natural the difference would be stark.

a_Username · 05-02-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

I can understand that...Challengers..Camaro's..they're just aggressive cars. In a world of BMW's and other "safe" cars..it is natural the difference would be stark.

... no one has ever tried to race me in my silverado (had it for 3 years) but I had 3 in the first two hours of having my SS lol.

ViperTomcat · 05-02-2010, 02:04 AM

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... no one has ever tried to race me in my silverado (had it for 3 years) but I had 3 in the first two hours of having my SS lol.

Same with me and my Durango. More people tried when I got my 08 Avenger R/T..but since I got my Challenger R/T it has been non-stop.

Mostly brain damaged, stupid looking "gangsta" kids in ricers that have horrible exhausts and for some reason have roll cages installed in 16 second cars..

That and late 80's/early 90's 5.0 Mustangs. Had one today pull up along side and rev his engine like mad. I recognized the car..it runs low 15's at the track. I just let him pass.

a_Username · 05-02-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Same with me and my Durango. More people tried when I got my 08 Avenger R/T..but since I got my Challenger R/T it has been non-stop.

Mostly brain damaged, stupid looking "gangsta" kids in ricers that have horrible exhausts and for some reason have roll cages installed in 16 second cars..

That and late 80's/early 90's 5.0 Mustangs. Had one today pull up along side and rev his engine like mad. I recognized the car..it runs low 15's at the track. I just let him pass.

I know what you mean by the ricers, the civics in my town apparently have a chip on their soldier. I raced a built (from what he told me) 90s Mustang with slicks, etc. and he only ran a 8.5 in the 1/8th, of course he was traction limited like me (poorly prepped track) A cousin of mine has a Charger R/T that was only tuned that ran a 9.3 in the 1/8th a couple weeks before.

chevyss · 05-02-2010, 02:50 AM

If I could ever win the Lotto I'd have both the Camaro and Challenger. Maybe a Mustang too!!. Love them all. Local dealer has a red Challenger for $41,000. The Camaro was $4000.00 less.

Mr CLuTcH · 05-02-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyss

If I could ever win the Lotto I'd have both the Camaro and Challenger. Maybe a Mustang too!!. Love them all. Local dealer has a red Challenger for $41,000. The Camaro was $4000.00 less.

I'm telling ya! If I ever won, I'd buy two more Camaros(black+S.I.M.), a Challenger STR8, an Aston Martin DB9, Corvette ZR1, and............a Veyron.

Oh boy can't a guy dream. Seriously,......that's all I'd buy,....for today.

8cd03gro · 05-02-2010, 10:38 AM

I'm a big camaro fan, a big mustang fan and a big challenger fan, but if I won the lotto, none of them would be in my driveway. It would just waste space for Maseratis, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Astons and of course the CCX that I would have to have.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-02-2010, 10:48 AM

Well this is proof that the Challenger R/T can run low 13's. If someone can't do it, then I hope they don't blame the car. Look in the mirror.

Nice job!

Zeus · 05-02-2010, 11:13 AM

Dumb question: Are the RT's any slower than the SRT's on a track?

ViperTomcat · 05-02-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

Dumb question: Are the RT's any slower than the SRT's on a track?

Stock for stock..R/T's are sometimes equal, if not faster on the track. The softer suspension and tires on the R/T's allows for better grip and weight distribution. The 5.7L also produces more power and torque down low, where you need that power in drag racing.

Fully modded out the SRT has more "potential" for being a race winner than the R/T, but stock for stock and mildly modified (long tubes, full exhaust, intake, etc) the R/T has more practical power. A lightly modified R/T will run in the high to mid 12's, a lightly modified SRT will run only in the high 12's.

SRT's come far better equipped from the factory, so they have less room to grow. The R/T's exhaust manifold, throttle body, tune and exhaust is so bad that they turn into different animals when modded.

Zeus · 05-02-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

Stock for stock..R/T's are sometimes equal, if not faster on the track. The softer suspension and tires on the R/T's allows for better grip and weight distribution. The 5.7L also produces more power and torque down low, where you need that power in drag racing.

Fully modded out the R/T has more "potential" for being a race winner than the R/T, but stock for stock and mildly modified (long tubes, full exhaust, intake, etc) the R/T has more practical power. A lightly modified R/T will run in the high to mid 12's, a lightly modified SRT will run only in the high 12's.

SRT's come far better equipped from the factory, so they have less room to grow. The R/T's exhaust manifold, throttle body, tune and exhaust is so bad that they turn into different animals when modded.

Oh really

JHL88 · 05-02-2010, 01:21 PM

man great time

ViperTomcat · 05-02-2010, 01:21 PM

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Oh really

I meant the SRT has more potential than the R/T.

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05-02-2010, 01:50 AM	#29
DeathChill Drives: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission, BC Posts: 862	Also, I want to note that I hate the Challenger because one time it made a sexual pass at me. I don't deserve that kind of shabby treatment no matter how slutty I dress!

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chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	If I could ever win the Lotto I'd have both the Camaro and Challenger. Maybe a Mustang too!!. Love them all. Local dealer has a red Challenger for $41,000. The Camaro was $4000.00 less.

05-02-2010, 10:38 AM	#36
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	I'm a big camaro fan, a big mustang fan and a big challenger fan, but if I won the lotto, none of them would be in my driveway. It would just waste space for Maseratis, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Astons and of course the CCX that I would have to have.

05-02-2010, 10:48 AM	#37
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Well this is proof that the Challenger R/T can run low 13's. If someone can't do it, then I hope they don't blame the car. Look in the mirror. Nice job!

05-02-2010, 11:13 AM	#38
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,614	Dumb question: Are the RT's any slower than the SRT's on a track?