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#20 of 59 Re: Headers for the 3.5L Charger [batista] by xtec Jun 20, 2007 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: batista (Jun 20, 2007 11:37 am) It looks pretty good and good price.Add that to your duals and you will see a improvement,and it should help with the MPGs.I'm done putting money in mine,but if you have the bucks i think it would be beneficial.Let me know if you do it.The duals give you 10 HP and 6lbs. of torque.Add the headers your talking about 270 horse,not bad. Replies to this message: batista (Jun 20, 2007 1:39 pm) xtec (Jun 20, 2007 2:58 pm) batista (Jun 20, 2007 4:35 pm) and 1 more...
#21 of 59 Re: Headers for the 3.5L Charger [xtec] by batista Jun 20, 2007 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: xtec (Jun 20, 2007 12:00 pm) Some R/T owners have reported error codes showing up when having headers installed. Not sure if its worth the trouble. Also, I am not a mechanic like yourself so I would have to pay for the install. I will consider it when other owners are satisfied with their results.   Also, a few people have superchargers installed w/3.5L engine. A manufacturer in Florida claims 65 rear wheel horsepower increase for $2500.00. Not bad but not worth it because it would void your warranty. Replies to this message: xtec (Jun 20, 2007 2:58 pm) batista (Jun 20, 2007 4:35 pm) xtec (Jun 20, 2007 8:37 pm)
#22 of 59 Re: Headers for the 3.5L Charger [batista] by xtec Jun 20, 2007 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: batista (Jun 20, 2007 1:39 pm) I'm retired now with a bad back,so I would have to pay to get the headers put on.Thats whats kills me,I have to pay for things I use to do for a living and now only make sure I don't get ripped off ,like couple places tried to do to me,but caught them ripping me off.I still have the knowledge.As far as the codes showing up, they would have to reprogram the computer.Advance the timing,and adjust the fuel ratio.I would like to know how the 3.5 with the supercharger runs.By the time you put all that money into it,you could get the R/T.        Replies to this message: batista (Jun 20, 2007 4:35 pm) xtec (Jun 20, 2007 8:37 pm)
#23 of 59 Re: Headers for the 3.5L Charger [xtec] by batista Jun 20, 2007 (4:35 pm)
Replying to: xtec (Jun 20, 2007 2:58 pm) By the time you put all that money into it,you could get the R/T.   A dealer in my area had a brand new 06 Charger R/T with the road and track package for $10K off MSRP. However, he wanted to charge me $12K plus taxes for trading up from my 06 SXT. I told him forget it. I am happy with my SXT but was curious as to how much it would have costed to upgrade.   Sorry to hear about your bad back.   I could afford the $2500 supercharger cost but the reliability would probably be affected. Don't need the hassles for some fun. Replies to this message: xtec (Jun 20, 2007 8:37 pm)
#24 of 59 Re: Headers for the 3.5L Charger [batista] by xtec Jun 20, 2007 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: batista (Jun 20, 2007 4:35 pm) That was A bad deal.I'm very happy with my SXT.The duals helped alot,and it sounds nice.I had my car a year and a half and glad I have it.Its the best Mopar next to my '68 Road Runner I ever had.I'm also happy with the MPGs.I think a good deal would be your car plus 5k.Thanks for your concern about my back.I worked on one to many vehicles.
#25 of 59 Re: Excellent FE, indeed... [xtec] by discgolfer99 Jun 22, 2007 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: xtec (Jun 20, 2007 10:10 am) xtec, I remember when I put the dual exhaust on my SXT, and posted here, mentioning that I also had a K&N filter on order. I believe you stated then, that (at least in your opinion) the K&N negatively effected the MPG and performance. Having already spent the $$, I had to put it in when I got it, and I always felt afterwards that performance was worse, although I think I was somewhat in denial...        Anyway, that was some time ago, and after you posted this again on Wednesday, I went home, dug out the old filter, which I had kept, and put it in.        I TOTALLY agree that the K&N had a NEGITIVE effect on my performance. I was always dissapointed when I would "STEP ON IT", and there was a long hesitation before anything kicked in, and even then, it was "disappointing".       Now with the standard filter back in there, I definitly notice a difference for the better. What a "crock" that filter is...       Thanks for the advice... Replies to this message: xtec (Jun 22, 2007 3:00 pm)
#26 of 59 Re: Excellent FE, indeed... [discgolfer99] by xtec Jun 22, 2007 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: discgolfer99 (Jun 22, 2007 12:54 pm) I was dissapointed with the K&N,I read on other forums that they didn't work that good.I dropped almost 2mpgs with the K&N,plus the power.When I looked at the stock filter it said high flow,and its the same one for the Hemi,and you know they wouldn't put a junk filter in the Hemi.I bet you'll see A improvement with your MPG.I have a test spot on one of my roads,and thats how I knew i lost power,plus my mileage.I sent my filter back to K&N and told what I thought of their filter.At least I got a refund.I hope it works out for you,I'm happy with the stock filter.
#27 of 59 Oil and filter by xscout Sep 16, 2007 (9:59 am)
My wife just bought a 2007 Charger SXT and I was curious what type of oil and filter everyone thought was the best for this vehicle. I have been using the Purolator pure one filter and valvoline 10-40 synthetic mix oil in my Jeeps with the 4.0 L6. I haven't even read the manual yet as far as what they recommend. Replies to this message: batista (Sep 16, 2007 4:33 pm)
#28 of 59 Re: Oil and filter [xscout] by batista Sep 16, 2007 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: xscout (Sep 16, 2007 9:59 am) I purchase Quaker State Full Synthetic (10W30 is required for the 3.5L engine) and take it in to the dealer to change. Not sure who makes the Mopar oil filter but I have read that Wix is a good brand and Fram is one to avoid.
#29 of 59 drove through a puddle by adorunrunrun Dec 02, 2007 (1:12 pm)
a bit bigger than a puddle but not something i wouldnt have driven through , but last night i did and my 2006 charge staled, when i started it back up it was clacking as if i through a rod or a lifter, let it sit over night , still doing it this morning, any ideas or suugestions? Replies to this message: xtec (Dec 02, 2007 9:10 pm) xtec (Dec 04, 2007 11:45 am)

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