Challenger Powertrain Question - Part 1 - Choose your Powertrain - Page 15 - Dodge Challenger Forum: Challenger & SRT8 Forums

Hemi 007 · #**141** (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 03:47 PM

My Wallet is open and ready, Bring it on Dodge Boy's

340 Challenger · #**142** (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 05:17 PM

My 1970 Challenger is begging for a new stable mate. You build it in the true style and form of an SRT Vehicle and I will buy it!

MentallyChallenged · #**143** (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 07:06 PM

No 425+ HP engine = no sale for me. Already have a 300C with a 340.

A 340 HP in an LX framed Challenger won't even compete with the Mustang GT and its 300HP engine let alone a Shelby.

So Chrysler if you are reading this.....we have the Mustang and possibly the Camaro to buy if this comes in as an underpowered but nice looking car.

allhemi · #**144** (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by 10 MPG-hwy

For some reason I'm not surprised I'm in the majority of this poll.
I was looking for the 500+ hp option. I know I'm not the only one.

No there are ALOT of people in the boat with you!

ND RAM · #**145** (**permalink**) 02-01-2006, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by pauls

Got to have a Hi Perf Auto. You can play with your stick all day but a crisp auto with a good converter will always be quicker. That's the bottom line.

For the unskilled driver yes the autostick is quicker but for an above average driver the manual is quicker because there is less drivetrain loss due to the engine being directly hooked to the trans. i.e. no loss is a torque convertor.

ND RAM · #**146** (**permalink**) 02-01-2006, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by allhemi

No there are ALOT of people in the boat with you!

I was kinda dissapointed when I didn't see the option for the 392 HEMI also.

Gregory Pegg · #**147** (**permalink**) 02-01-2006, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by MentallyChallenged

No 425+ HP engine = no sale for me. Already have a 300C with a 340.

A 340 HP in an LX framed Challenger won't even compete with the Mustang GT and its 300HP engine let alone a Shelby.

So Chrysler if you are reading this.....we have the Mustang and possibly the Camaro to buy if this comes in as an underpowered but nice looking car.

While what you say about the 300C vs Mustang GT is correct, the 350 hp Charger does come very close. If D/C would only option a decent axle ratio and maybe a 6-speed stick we would have us a race, despite the differance in vehicle size.

Apro4x4 · #**148** (**permalink**) 02-01-2006, 11:36 AM

DODGE,

Read my lips.......

No six speed manual = NO SALE
No sale = sales to the competion
Competetion = building cars to compete with you
You = Build the car the way I want it
I = This would be my first Dodge.......EVER (No lie)

PREFER: SMALL HEMI WITH SIX SPEED MANUAL

Danno · #**149** (**permalink**) 02-01-2006, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Sublime 340

And just as food for thought,
what about the Crossfire's 330hp supercharged
SRT-6 mill for a lightweight T/A?
[I still love my 94 Thunderbird SC....]

This would be a thought, but the dealer COST on that particular AMG motor is over 25K by itself. That alone would make it the most expensive option for any potential Challenger..

Danno

Danno · #**150** (**permalink**) 02-01-2006, 01:29 PM

Oh, and my .02 on the whole matter.

6.4L with a 6 or 7 speed stick would be my preference. There is no such thing as too much HP! And give us the option to lose the traction control ( Like on the Crossfires! ) And give us some COLOR!! Plum Crazy, Panther Pink, Lemon Twist, Sublime etc... give us ALL of the high impact colors back! I WILL be getting one of these for my stable...

Danno

1970 383 Pistol Grip Road Runner
1979 Lil Red Express
1998 Dakota RT ( 11.59 @ 118 )
1998 Dakota RT
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9
1999 Dakota RT ( 12.02 @ 112 )
( Yeah so I have a thing for 360's...)