r/Challenger • • 1d ago

2016 5.7L Shaker. New to me.

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Had her for 6 weeks, took her out for one last ride and photoshoot before winter hibernation in the garage.


r/Challenger • • 3h ago

Pre-Purchase I was thinking for my first car to get a Dodge Challenger AWD is there anything I should do right now before I get it

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Should I ?


r/Challenger • • 18h ago

Bronze on GoMango Hellcat

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I'm thinking of putting these Bronze SRT Wheels on my GonMango Hellcat. I found these in the Marketplace and I'm thinking using them in place of my black Hellcat wheels. What do y"all think. Thanks.


r/Challenger • • 23h ago

New Purchase! Found the one.

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89 Upvotes

V6 SXT AWD. Hoping to have this as a daily for a long time :)


r/Challenger • • 3h ago

Do you guys think these are covered under warranty?

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Seal/gasket things on the passenger side are peeling and cracked. Would these be considered to be warranty issues? Seems like premature failures.

https://imgur.com/a/uctjkha


r/Challenger • • 20h ago

Buying Help

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Hey guys, I’m mostly just making this post for advice. I’m trying to upgrade from my current challenger (as pictured) to a shaker. My biggest issue is I’m struggling to find any that are well priced and I’m not sure if I should just leap on what’s in my area (NoVA) or just go for a scat pack. I mostly just want something I can work on and build over time, so I’m not adverse to just buying a shaker and installing it myself down the line. Any suggestions or knowledge is appreciated, thanks challenger fam!


r/Challenger • • 4h ago

Tires Tire size options

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I have a 22 RT with the factory 245/45Z R20 wheels and I’m wanting to know if the wider tires I see recommended will fit on the factory wheels or does the other tire require a different size wheel. Also wanting to know what sizes I should look for. Thanks!


r/Challenger • • 4h ago

Tire size options

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I have a 22 RT with the factory 245/45Z R20 wheels and I’m wanting to know if the wider tires I see recommended will fit on the factory wheels or does the other tire require a different size wheel. Also wanting to know what sizes I should look for. Thanks!


r/Challenger • • 5h ago

Car Issues Replacing headlight connector for HID light

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I've been having trouble with the passenger side headlight not working unless I pop the hood and wiggle the wires every time I start the car, and intermittently it says the turn signal is out and gives the rapid blink when I use it, sometimes it's out and sometimes it's not out even though it says it is. I'm going to assume it's the wiring. Now I know I need to buy the pigtail harness, but I'm looking for someone who has experience to show me a good one to buy since there seems to be a lot of crap out there these days, and I want to make sure I have all the right tools to do it properly. Thanks! Unless someone has any idea what else might be causing it.


r/Challenger • • 20h ago

Burnouts and Donuts 1 of 300 black ghost

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r/Challenger • • 1d ago

2021 Scat Pack TA

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101 Upvotes

Thought I would share.


r/Challenger • • 1d ago

Trying to figure out which balancer to get.

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So my crankshaft balancer fell out a few days ago and I'm trying to figure out the best way to fix this and it's all a little confusing to me. I've been looking at the ATI super damper with the 15% underdrive but from what I read the 15% underdrive makes it to where the pulley system is shorter so my alternator doesn't get as many pulls so my battery doesn't stay as charged, I guess. I'm only worried because I have 1 powerful 12in sub in my trunk with 1200 watts RMS going to it. Just trying to figure out the best route quickly because I miss driving my baby, and experience would be nice. Preciate it!!!!


r/Challenger • • 1d ago

Pre-Purchase Long Rant: Just test drove a Widebody 6.4. It did not *feel* much different than my 5.7. Am I missing something?

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For context, I currently own a 8 speed 2020 RT. I know how to launch and drive (so save the driver mod needed comments). My best 0-60 on the RT is 4.8s bone stock.

Before I dive in, I want to say I am not bashing the 6.4 and this is not 5.7 cope, just my personal experience.

It was a 2021 with 18k miles, Clean title, regular maintenance, no signs of damage and the interior was flawless, still had a new car smell. Widebody with 6 piston Brembos, Shaker hood, hood pins, HK system, sunroof. My absolute dream spec. I did all my research before I even showed up. The car from the outside looks twice as good as my RT ever will. The exhaust sounds amazing at idle.

The car dealer was very laid back and handed me the keys and didn’t ask to tag along. I had the car all to myself for as long as I wanted.

My first impressions of actually driving the car was where it went downhill. The tires struggled to grip full throttle from 0-60, but even merging onto the highway from a 30mph roll, I felt the rear-end slightly fishtail when I punched it 100%.

I immediately pulled over on the next exit to inspect the tires. 305 Pirelli PZero All-Seasons. Plenty of tread left. To my surprise, my RT on 245 summer tires launches significantly better than a Widebody on all-seasons. Are the stock tires really that bad?

I tried the car in both Sport and Track mode. Electronic Stability Control turned all the way off, and then just keeping traction on. All the tricks. I went on the highway and did full throttle pulls in Track mode (letting the auto trans do all the work for me). I then repeated the same tests in manual mode—paddle shifted to the lowest gear allowed and WOT. It just did not wow me at all pushing it to its limit, either from a dig or roll.

I was extremely eager to trade my 5.7 in, but now I’m scratching my head… surely 110 more horses should be night and day?! My girlfriend was passenger with me and she agreed the car did not feel much different until we stayed on it at 60+ mph. My car is stock.

I can acknowledge the top-end is there—no doubt. I could physically see the speedometer climbing up to 100mph much faster than my 5.7, but the sense of extra power wasn’t there. It didn’t feel any different.

If I wanted more top-end, I would just get a high revving 5.0 or a Hellcat. Where is the low-end torque? That’s supposed to be the star of the show with the 6.4. I didn’t feel like I was being pinned back to my seat. I wanted the car to throw my head back every time I smashed the pedal.

I surely thought this was a dud. Maybe the trans was broken? Or maybe the dealer filled it with 87 octane instead of premium?

To confirm this—the very next day, I stopped by a 2nd dealer with a 2023 narrowbody Scat, with only 3k miles. I had a shorter drive with it, but other than less braking power and slightly different suspension, the car pulled the exact same. Dodge must be trolling putting 245s on any 392 trim.

My final takeaway: the engine sounds so much better than my 5.7 at WOT. The exterior presence with the Shaker and Widebody combo is undeniable. On just that short test drive, some stranger approached me mistaking the Scat for a Hellcat and complimented it. It’s a beautiful car.

But the thrill of the ride just wasn’t there. I can’t justify another $20k spent to trade up for that power jump.

Am I bugging or have others felt the same?


r/Challenger • • 2d ago

Am I officially cool?

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New kid on the block here. Definitely super excited. Anything yall can recommend to grab? Upgraded from an Escape.


r/Challenger • • 1d ago

A little muscle to provide car show security

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r/Challenger • • 2d ago

Joined the gang pt.2

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It’s been a week so far since owning and man it’s a huge difference from the 5.7 hemi 300 but so far I’ve done…

- IGLA security system, and neutral removal and lock plate added
- Oil catch can
- 15% tint all the way around with the front strip instead of full front windshield
- 4 dynomax mini race bullets instead straight pipe ( mids and reso’s, cats still intact)
- All LED interior lights & led fog lights

It’s a 2015 With only 15000 miles on it so going to keep the performance stock for now. Any other suggestions?


r/Challenger • • 2d ago

Photography Front end Monday

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71 Upvotes

Took this shot of her back in July, didnt share it here until now. Seriously cant get enough of those headlights 👀


r/Challenger • • 1d ago

Custom stripe recommendations

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I'm looking at having side stripes and maybe something on the hood as well, on my 2009 Challenger RT

I'm leaning towards the strobe styles for both.

Are there any companies that are recommended by this group? Anyone who I should avoid?

I appreciate any help on this. Thank you.


r/Challenger • • 2d ago

New Purchase! Worth every penny of the 4 grand I spent on it

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86 Upvotes

Bonus points if anyone can guess the mileage lol I’ve had it for just over a month now


r/Challenger • • 2d ago

Spotted while on my own road trip...

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139 Upvotes

Simply epic.


r/Challenger • • 1d ago

Voltage regulator and AGM batteries

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I drive my R/T 5.7 every few weeks and keep it on a charger in between (a CTek). When I disconnect the charger, the voltage is around 12.9-13 volts, a full charge on an AGM battery. Yesterday I drove about 20 miles and when I got back I tested the battery voltage and it was 12.4V, which is pretty low. It's as if the alternator isn't doing anything.


r/Challenger • • 1d ago

Does this look stupid?

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Sorry for the night time pics. I just put them on and I need to know if I made a mistake? Do these look like they fit? they are 305/45/17. It looks way lower and shorter in the back right? Also, does it not look stupid having two different types of wheels on your car? I got them so I can get better attraction which is 100% cured that immediately I literally couldn’t slide if I wanted to.


r/Challenger • • 2d ago

she's always photogenic

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r/Challenger • • 2d ago

Photography Gave her some new oil

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46 Upvotes

Every 5k religiously, synthetic


r/Challenger • • 2d ago

This is Truth!💨 Pull-up Clean in that grey machine 📶

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Had her for a couple weeks now. Just been enjoying the rides & the feeling it comes with it 🙌🏽. Few Mods soon 💯