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Forum: Engine
01-25-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,317
Posted By 1analguy

The '09 and '10 R/T's 5.7L HEMI is what is known...

The '09 and '10 R/T's 5.7L HEMI is what is known as an "Eagle" engine. "Eagle" is the development name used by Chrysler Engineering for the most modern version of the HEMI. This newer version has...
Forum: General Dodge Challenger Discussions
01-28-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,645
Posted By 1analguy

"Ultimate Factories" TV Show Doing Challenger!!

Thursday, February 3rd, the National Geographic Channel on cable is opening their new season of "Ultimate Factories" with one hour on the building of the Challenger. From the show description, it...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
06-16-2010, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,497
Posted By 1analguy

Don't shop price or gimmick rotors....

Don't shop price or gimmick rotors. Cross-drilling can very easily lead to thermal/stress cracks around the drilled holes if they're not drilled and finished properly. Go with a well known and...
Forum: Dodge Challenger R/T
06-16-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,502
Posted By 1analguy

Is the Chalenger's 5.7L HEMI underrated? No.

Is the Chalenger's 5.7L HEMI underrated? No.
Forum: General Dodge Challenger Discussions
03-29-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By 1analguy

Especially with the bland tires that come on an...

Especially with the bland tires that come on an R/T...
Forum: General Dodge Challenger Discussions
03-09-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,109
Posted By 1analguy

If you're really going to play the "need" card,...

If you're really going to play the "need" card, then nobody "needs" a HEMI Challenger and we can shut down the whole forum right now...
Forum: General Dodge Challenger Discussions
03-09-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,109
Posted By 1analguy

Live axle is only superior in one application: on...

Live axle is only superior in one application: on a smooth, flat surface where un-sprung mass is no detriment. Some off-road folks prefer it as well because it will move up and down with the...
Forum: Dodge Challenger R/T
03-06-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,242
Posted By 1analguy

Put me down for zero (0, nothing). Another...

Put me down for zero (0, nothing). Another retiree...:D
Forum: Engine
03-02-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,203
Posted By 1analguy

And we all know this is true because K&N tells us...

And we all know this is true because K&N tells us so...:rolleyes: If you need to pass even more air than a clean stock filter, then the cheapest and easiest thing to do would be to toss the filter in...
Forum: Engine
02-13-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,203
Posted By 1analguy

I read on one of the other forums that the Mopar...

I read on one of the other forums that the Mopar filters came in both flavors (oiled and/or dry). You'll have to rub it with your fingers or something to see if it's oiled. If it's dry, you can...
Forum: Dodge Challenger R/T
12-20-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,525
Posted By 1analguy

VCT and VVT are the same thing. I refer to the...

VCT and VVT are the same thing. I refer to the 5.7s "VVT" system as Variable Cam Phasing because it varies the position (phasing) of the entire (one-piece) cam in relation to the crankshaft. Since...
Forum: Dodge Challenger R/T
12-20-2009, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,557
Posted By 1analguy

The interior group on my '09 included pedal...

The interior group on my '09 included pedal covers, sill plates, "Challenger"-monogrammed floor mats, and a car cover that fits loosely and is not water-proof. The interior stuff is OK, the cover...
Forum: Engine
12-20-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,203
Posted By 1analguy

The throttle body is up-stream of any of the...

The throttle body is up-stream of any of the blow-by goo that a catch can is supposed to catch, and so will not be affected by blow-by. On the other hand, if your air filter is an oily rag with holes...
Forum: Dodge Challenger R/T
11-15-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,466
Posted By 1analguy

By "short shifting", I meant shifting up while...

By "short shifting", I meant shifting up while the engine's revs were still fairly low...
Forum: Appearance
09-26-2009, 01:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,425
Posted By 1analguy

The CF "look" only became desirable because it's...

The CF "look" only became desirable because it's supposed to scream "light-weight". If it's the same weight, more or less, why wouldn't you put the money toward something that actually makes a real...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
09-26-2009, 12:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,307
Posted By 1analguy

I don't know if you folks noticed this, but...

I don't know if you folks noticed this, but according to Mopar, those wheels are forged, not cast, which along with the polished-and-clear-coated finish (not chromed), accounts for the price. In...
Forum: Suspension, Brakes, Tires & Wheels
09-26-2009, 12:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,668
Posted By 1analguy

You're asking about tire diameter. "275s" refers...

You're asking about tire diameter. "275s" refers to tire width. Without the aspect ratio (275/40, for example), you can't know what the diameter is. Taking the example as a starting point, a...
Forum: Dodge Challenger R/T
09-26-2009, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,525
Posted By 1analguy

I can't comment on the '09 Challenger automatic's...

I can't comment on the '09 Challenger automatic's gage setup as I don't know anyone that has an automatic. However, my brother has an '09 300 and when his MDS activates, it says "ECO" in the display...
Forum: Dodge Challenger R/T
09-25-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,525
Posted By 1analguy

I don't know precisely what Chrysler's...

I don't know precisely what Chrysler's abbreviation for their variable cam phasing system is, but all '09 and newer 5.7 HEMIs have it, period. The automatic-equipped cars also get MDS (part-time 4...
Forum: Dodge Challenger R/T
09-23-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,466
Posted By 1analguy

'09 R/T 6-speed with 20s/3.92s, BP/Amaco 93...

'09 R/T 6-speed with 20s/3.92s, BP/Amaco 93 exclusively. At 2000 miles, took car on 1800-mile Lake Superior "great circle tour". Several hundred miles at 55 mph gave 28.4 mpg (and slowly climbing)....
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