RE: Why don't automatic R/T's have functional hood scoops?
I have a 09 R/T with 6 speed Track Pack . I think the scoops may let a little air through . But doubt if it does much . Maybe a little cooler under the hood . Could let hot air out instead of cool air coming in . Don't know. The Automatic car has the MDS engine . Which doesn't have the VVT . And not sure if it has the upgraded head's . Have never read that it does. It may have the more restricted exhaust as that match's the set up in the 300C with that engine. I drove one and it felt just like my 300C . And they didn't want to have to certify it all over for the gov. Just a guess . A little less exhaust make's better torque . Unless you change the converter or make alot more hp on top end. The 6 speed makes more use of the power . But hard to tell if it is quicker if it had the MDS engine. Does anyone know if the MDS got the head's . I doubt it since it isn't VVT .