Overall Weight

[Ragamuffin]

Originally Posted by BoBokus

What are we going to have to do to get rid of some of the weight, these things are carrying 4100Lbs with an aluminum head small block, its a bit extreme, the weight needs to come down into the 3600Lb range to get it competitive with the Camaro and Mustang.
It looks too me as if the thing will have the T56 from the viper line.
It may just be me but did they not understand the horsepower to weight thing ?

Can you direct me to the threads where the weight issues have been addressed.Ah, Y-ahhhhh, I'll try,give me some time as the Challengertalk Archives are quite extensive. Ok, here's one probably to your liking : Now what does Dodge do??? . Ok, now, try these : Challenger not so heavy... , Picture of door tag on Challenger says it weighs 4160lbs. , Weight Difference of Dodge Challenger? , 2009 Dodge Challenger Midsize Coupe , Tire Tearing Terror [Heck, I never saw that thread/post ] , Just joined [ or this one either] , Production model weight? , What will the Dodge Challenger weigh? , Latest Update !! , Challenger weight , Keep the Weight Off , Latest in sounds of Terror!! this one I not seen either ,is very psychedelic, 2007 Marcos TSO GTC vs. Dodge Challenger & looks like FIREPOWER"S sister ! , Carbon Fiber In Short Supply !! / ?? , 4100lbs !!!!??? Why is this thing so damn heavy?? !!!! Well, these ought to safice for now; I need to take a break !!

[BoBokus]

Originally Posted by Ragamuffin

Can you direct me to the threads where the weight issues have been addressed.Ah, Y-ahhhhh, I'll try,give me some time as the Challengertalk Archives are quite extensive. Ok, here's one probably to your liking : Now what does Dodge do??? . Ok, now, try these : Challenger not so heavy... , Picture of door tag on Challenger says it weighs 4160lbs. , Weight Difference of Dodge Challenger? , 2009 Dodge Challenger Midsize Coupe , Tire Tearing Terror [Heck, I never saw that thread/post ] , Just joined [ or this one either] , Production model weight? , What will the Dodge Challenger weigh? , Latest Update !! , Challenger weight , Keep the Weight Off , Latest in sounds of Terror!! this one I not seen either ,is very psychedelic, 2007 Marcos TSO GTC vs. Dodge Challenger & looks like FIREPOWER"S sister ! , Carbon Fiber In Short Supply !! / ?? , 4100lbs !!!!??? Why is this thing so damn heavy?? !!!! Well, these ought to safice for now; I need to take a break !!

Thank you sir !

[gasser]

we are paying the max gas guzzler tax on the car, so let it guzzle gas and sell us the drag car with a street legal VIN. or do it like back when we had hot mopars or whatever you liked. put the race stuff in the trunk and it is there when u get the car from the dealer.
the way the economy is they better listen to their future customers a little better. my 2cents worth.

[BoBokus]

Originally Posted by gasser

we are paying the max gas guzzler tax on the car, so let it guzzle gas and sell us the drag car with a street legal VIN. or do it like back when we had hot mopars or whatever you liked. put the race stuff in the trunk and it is there when u get the car from the dealer.
the way the economy is they better listen to their future customers a little better. my 2cents worth.

Uh huh...seeing things on the same level wid ya. At least give us the options anyway.

[425hpChargerSRT8]

Originally Posted by BoBokus

The block( can it handle more than 500 hp consistantly) most likely not.

I dunno man, there are a few guys over on chargerforums.com that have a supercharger, 426 stroker kit, heads and cam and are making around 700-750hp. Look for Gilgamesh on that forum, he drives his hard and its his daily driver.

[425hpChargerSRT8]

Originally Posted by BoBokus

Yes but those arnt street legal and have no options. Whats funny is the Challenger which is a 2 door weighs more than the Charger which is a 4 door...LOL what is going on with Dodge ?. Do they want to hamper the performance capabilities or what.

The Challenger weighs more? I think not. The Challenger is actually 50lbs lighter than the Charger

[BoBokus]

Originally Posted by 425hpChargerSRT8

The Challenger weighs more? I think not. The Challenger is actually 50lbs lighter than the Charger

I was just saw that at the Dodge website they are reporting the
Charger RT at 4031
Charger SRT 4160
Challenger SRT 4140

[425hpChargerSRT8]

Originally Posted by BoBokus

I was just saw that at the Dodge website they are reporting the
Charger RT at 4031
Charger SRT 4160
Challenger SRT 4140

Not trying to be against you or anything, but Im pretty sure, unless the new one lost some weight, the Charger SRT8 is 4200lbs. Thats what mine weighed in at. But even so, the Challenger by your numbers is Lighter, not heavier than the Charger. But I do agree with you, taking 3-4 inches out fo the frame should have reduced it by atleast 100lbs or so i would like to think. I do wish this were a little bit lighter in weight though, but i dont think there are any real practical spots to take the weight from. Most of it is in the fram I do beleive. Some of the creature comforts like the myGIG and kicker stereo system add a good bit as well

[NOTSURE]

Originally Posted by 425hpChargerSRT8

Not trying to be against you or anything, but Im pretty sure, unless the new one lost some weight, the Charger SRT8 is 4200lbs. Thats what mine weighed in at. But even so, the Challenger by your numbers is Lighter, not heavier than the Charger. But I do agree with you, taking 3-4 inches out fo the frame should have reduced it by atleast 100lbs or so i would like to think. I do wish this were a little bit lighter in weight though, but i dont think there are any real practical spots to take the weight from. Most of it is in the fram I do beleive. Some of the creature comforts like the myGIG and kicker stereo system add a good bit as well

BoBokus was here to stir things up is all he cared less about the weight other than to flame this forum under a fake sign in.
He has been booted before for doing the same thing in the past under several names.This thread was started to burn not learn.

I found a pic of my old 73 rallye below!

[392Cuda]

Originally Posted by NOTSURE

BoBokus was here to stir things up is all he cared less about the weight other than to flame this forum under a fake sign in.
He has been booted before for doing the same thing in the past under several names.This thread was started to burn not learn.

I found a pic of my old 73 rallye below!

Yup...

I'm not happy with the weight either, but I know the Camaro is going to be pretty porky too. I'm betting it rolls in at about 3900 lbs... and until the mustang gets an engine with balls (under $50-60k), who cares about it?