Would this new model have any of the mystique of the old car? Michael Castiglione must be bursting with pride — there were no disparaging remarks about the styling or body. We stock 13 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 2009 Dodge Challenger. Our Challenger came with the keyless ignition, which uses a radio to validate the driver's keys, which are then kept in a pocket or dumped into the cupholder. The Magnaflows sound awesome and I am sure the new Corsa Extreme is great as well. Doubt seriously it has anything to do with the exhaust. In manual mode, in the lower rpm realm, if in 2nd gear and then get on the throttle, it will do the same thing.
Either way, you get audio controls on the steering wheel, within reason. Also you have to let the exhaust break in for a few 100 miles it will be better. Have parts delivered straight to your home, or find the nearest Advance Auto Parts store to check out our Exhaust System Kit stock in-person! Even with the automatic, Dodge claims zero to 100 mph and back in under 17 seconds; it takes just 110 feet to stop from 60 mph. It takes attention to drive, so keep that cell phone off and don't play with the 3D graphics on the navigation system. Here are some of our top Exhaust brands and parts:. This had very smooth acceleration. I have this exhaust and love it.
No matter the job, your 2009 Dodge Challenger demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. This is not one of those little tossable sports cars, nor even a second-generation Neon; it's every ounce a full sized muscle car, albeit one with excellent cornering ability. Obvious drawbacks include getting into that back seat, filling the tank, and the constant drone and vibration of the engine. If you forgo all options, you get a very well outfitted vehicle: the 6. Maybe they should drive a Challenger.
Out of the 44 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include 40 Series Muffler - 3. The differences are much greater inside the car. To get into first smoothly requires a decent push on the gas pedal which vrooms the engine. If you can find a meet and greet, you can experience some different exhaust in person and really decide. I have run Magna flow in the past, but ran a glasspack in place of the stock resonator. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved.
The front seat belt blocks the way into the back seats. The 2009 Dodge Challenger, which borrows its shape and styling cues from the early 1970s muscle car of the same name, is based on the Charger sedan chassis. If it is the same thing, that's just the torque converter locking up. I could get used to this. The Dodge Challenger rings a nostalgia bell for muscle-car enthusiasts, especially fans of the original late-1960s and early-1970s machines. Your hub for horsepower Get first access to hit shows like Roadkill and Dirt Every Day Join free for 14 days now The Salesman We had the car on loan from Chrysler for a week, and we spent as much time behind the wheel as possible. Steering is nice and tight, adding to the feel of control.
I don't think you really have a problem, just perceived as one. We also tossed into the mix the perspective of non-Mopar muscle car owners, as well as input from a guy who sells these things for a living, all in an effort to get a complete look at whether Chrysler got it right with the new Challenger. I think Cuda could be right!!!! Maybe Chrysler engineers should give us a car with solid motor mounts, zero sound deadening, and minus the weight of all the airbags, traction control, and satellite radio stuff. There is also a capacious trunk, so this is not an impractical car for couples or people who carry a lot of cargo for whatever reason. After a few minutes behind the wheel, Scott said he thought it would be faster. The satellite radio is something most users are enthusiastic about, and sound quality is excellent. This car costs more than a comparable Mustang and Camaro, but you can see and feel why.
One of our first stops was Huntington Beach Dodge, where we talked with this guy, Dan Powers. This system works invisibly on hills the car deems to be steep enough; in essence, it holds the brake for you until it senses the clutch taking hold, and then it releases the brake and you go forward. Still, would he buy one? The Challenger takes a serious stab at reviving the pony war with Detroit's cross-town rivals, and its fresh looks are worth checking out. Maybe you just need a couple of Exhaust products or parts. Or rear passengers can console themselves with the center armrest, containing twin cupholders.
Our test model had the optional, extra-cost six-speed manual transmission, controlled from a stick styled to look somewhat like the old Pistol Grip shifters. When it comes to creature comforts, the new Challengers have trumped the old ones pretty well. Since these items are universal, some modifications may be involved such as cutting or welding. Quiet during regular driving and pretty aggressive at wide open. Hey, posted my Predator and 180 T-Stat in the forum. Drivers change lanes and slow down to get a better look, or hang out in the blind spots to keep staring. Yes, even with the insane torque of the 6.
I'm unsure as to why this happens as i am not a mechanical guru. All are front-engine, rear-wheel-drive two-door hardtop coupes. The trunk, at more than 16 cubic feet, is comparable to that of mid-size sedans. Young and old men and women, import and domestic drivers, all hit their brakes on the road or stop and stare from the sidewalk. They got it right with the Challenger.
That's more of an accomplishment with a manual-transmission car, without the slight power reduction and time delay of an automatic's fluid interface. I'm not a bum who just got a nice car, but there's something amiss and since the only mod is the exhaust, that's where I am looking for the dilemma. It's sweet music when you can let it all out, which isn't often and doesn't last very long, with 425 horses hooked up directly to the rear wheels. Normally I would do it myself but I do not currently have the time. The surfaces are all soft-touch, including the textured interior door handles. Fifth is the key highway gear for legal speeds, providing a balance of gas mileage and acceleration especially on hills , while sixth is either for loafing around around 1,500 rpm at 75 mph , or achieving that 26 mpg nobody thought you could get.