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The biggest reason I chose an R/T over an SRT is the MPG. The MDS (Multi-Displacement System) shuts down half the cylinders when cruising so even with the mods I have and a huge brick of a scoop sitting on the hood making it less aerodynamic I still get around 25 MPG on a straight highway run. The SRTs will never see that kind of MPG. Around town the MPG drop to around 17 MPG which still isn't terrible for a full size V8 with close to 400 HP IMO. Combined overall with the majority of my driving being around town with the occasional highway drives to the in laws I'm averaging 18.5 MPG.
I was, um, curious, the other week, so I checked out the mileage of the 2015+ cars with the eight speeds versus the five...the SRT gets the same mileage as my RT
Just sayin', you know, since mileage is important
Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Instead I will live vicariously through you. When are you stroking yours? Hmm, does that sound weird?
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On an unrelated note, I'm thinking about selling my T/A hood. It's my usual issue of spending a lot of money on a mod I think I'm so sure about and then a few months later changing my mind about it and just wanting to move on from it. Ugh.
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Exactly. I may actually go spoiler-less, too. I already found a buyer for my hood, so it'd be pretty easy to go back to the stock hood, which I kept.
I was, um, curious, the other week, so I checked out the mileage of the 2015+ cars with the eight speeds versus the five...the SRT gets the same mileage as my RT
Just sayin', you know, since mileage is important
And yeah, dad is cooler than you
They averaged about 23 MPG on the highway drive here, so once it's broken in they'll probably see similar MPG as we do, but around town or getting on it (which he never will and they do the exact speed limit never over) the 5.7 is going to be better than the 6.4.
But yeah, all in all it's crazy how much better the big HEMI MPG is now with MDS and the 8spd auto. It does make me think what if, but now that I'm car payment free I would never be able to justify getting a new car, even as entertaining as it'd be. In the real world I can rarely find a time to unleash the full potential of mine let alone a Scat Pack so it'd be more for bragging rights than actual enjoyment.
And as much as I hate to admit it, on the outside, dad might just be a tad bit cooler than son, but I'll take a full head of hair driving the 4 door muscle car over the bald guy driving the cooler car lol.
And as much as I hate to admit it, on the outside, dad might just be a tad bit cooler than son, but I'll take a full head of hair driving the 4 door muscle car over the bald guy driving the cooler car lol.
Nothing wrong with being bald. All about how you were it.
Agreed, definitely keep the rear stripe. Looks too much like a more base model without it.
And I prefer the look with the spoiler.
I appreciate the feedback. Weirdly making it look more like a base model is intriguing to me. I do like the concept of a sleeper, which as of right now with the T/A hood and wing spoiler has the complete opposite effect, more show than go.
I'm not 100% sure, but with long tube headers and a custom tune it could be anywhere from 350-380 to the wheels. It's kind of hard to say. The rear gear upgrade (from 2.65 to 3.06) would probably make just as much of a difference, if not more, in the way the car accelerates.
I'm not 100% sure, but with long tube headers and a custom tune it could be anywhere from 350-380 to the wheels. It's kind of hard to say. The rear gear upgrade (from 2.65 to 3.06) would probably make just as much of a difference, if not more, in the way the car accelerates.
With SRT headers, a true CAI, 180 T-stat, larger TB, and a custom tune I was at 370hp/400tq to the wheels. That was good for 30hp as my original Dyno at stock was 340/370.
Never even got to put on the SRT intake manifold I had. I would imagine long tube headers will be a little greater for gains.
With SRT headers, a true CAI, 180 T-stat, larger TB, and a custom tune I was at 370hp/400tq to the wheels. That was good for 30hp as my original Dyno at stock was 340/370.
Never even got to put on the SRT intake manifold I had. I would imagine long tube headers will be a little greater for gains.
Not bad, not bad. So that's about right. I'm sure the Nag1 doesn't transfer the horses as well as the 6 spd does, but maybe the long tubes and hi-flow cats will make up for that loss.
Speaking of the 6.1 intake manifold, did you end up selling it or do you still have it?
Visually I liked the look of srt more (not running the engine cover) it's also lighter since it was aluminum. And a Phenolic spacer would help with heat soak.
Well the hood is officially sold. I didn't even have to list it anywhere. A guy on one of the FB pages commented on how much he liked my hood and it turns out he has an exact same 09 R/T R&T Deep Water Blue so I asked him if he was interested in it and he jumped all over it. He's coming Monday to pick it up. I'm kind of sad after all the time and effort I put into it but at this point I'm glad to at least be able to get back 1/2 of what I put into it and put the stock hood back on. Lesson learned, never going to get an aftermarket fiberglass hood again.
I'm sure the Nag1 doesn't transfer the horses as well as the 6 spd does
The 6MT as most manuals are more efficient...BUT it's HARD to launch the 6MT SRT8 right if your trying to race. The auto cars are a tick faster for your average driver at the track.
MPG....I was getting 12-14 in town...most fo the time it was 13.x. All HW trip to NYC & back I was getting 19.x.
When I was on the fence about whether to remove the decklid spoiler, or not...
I would remove it, and then just use circles I cut out of black vinyl to cover the holes until I made up my mind that I loved the look more.
10-23-2015, 09:22 PM
You guys are relentless with the supercharger thing.
That's fantastic!
