6.1 vs 6.4 - Dodge Challenger Forum: Challenger & SRT8 Forums

erictaf857 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-09-2012, 10:28 PM

Looking to purchase a challenger that i will eventually mod out. Is there much difference between 6.1 models & 6.4 models that i will benefit from in the long run? any info would help

MoparSpeed · #2 (**permalink**) 12-09-2012, 10:35 PM

If it were me, I'd go with the 6.4L 392. Tuning has just recently become available and that was their only real drawback.. You're getting 50 extra horses compared to a 6.1L and a nicer interior to boot.

A used 6.1 will be cheaper though of course.

erictaf857 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-09-2012, 10:41 PM

thanx for the info man pretty set on the 6.4 if i can find one for the right price lol

MoparSpeed · #4 (**permalink**) 12-09-2012, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by erictaf857

thanx for the info man pretty set on the 6.4 if i can find one for the right price lol

I hear you, I might be upgrading to one myself eventually, that is if I can come to trade in my current baby, which probably won't happen, I'm pretty attached to her

But the 392 is a fantastic car, can't go wrong with one.

erictaf857 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-09-2012, 11:00 PM

another question. doesnt make much sense but i keep hearing the r/t stock is actually faster then the srt... but ive heard it from a guy whos brother owns an r/t lol

MoparSpeed · #6 (**permalink**) 12-09-2012, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by erictaf857

another question. doesnt make much sense but i keep hearing the r/t stock is actually faster then the srt... but ive heard it from a guy whos brother owns an r/t lol

There's no truth in that, now an R/T with an automatic transmission could beat someone with a 6-speed SRT who couldn't drive worth a damn. In general, your auto cars are just going to be faster, but the 6-speed is always gonna be more fun. Not saying a 6-speed can't beat an auto, with a good driver anything is possible.

Both head to head, with no driver error, the SRT will win 10/10 times. Now with some bolt ons (Intake/Tune/Exhaust/Headers), the R/T starts to catch up to the 6.1L, but without major modifications, the 392 is out of it's league.
I still say the the R/T is the best "bang for your buck" Is it worth the $10k more for the 6.1L, upgraded suspension and Brembo brakes the 08-10 SRT offers? that's up to you to decide.

Again, this is what sets the 392 apart, it's in a league of it's own.

Hope this helps