[SKT PK 9 Man]

I am new here and am looking for helpful information for the purchase consideration of a 2020 / 2021 Challenger R/T 5.7 L with manual transmission. I don't know if I want to get the shaker hood package or not. I like the look and it is more unique in looks of course. It kind of reminds me of my 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455. It did not have an active air intake flap but it did make the car look special. I eventually changed carbs, added a 2" intake spacer and had a velocity stack air cleaner sticking up through the hole instead. Long time ago ...
... Anyway, do any of you have an opinion about the shaker hood ??
... I read a review that mentioned some overheating issues with city driving, or drive thru stops.
... If you have one, would you do it again?
... If you don't have one, do you wish you did?

First, Welcome to ChallengerTalk from Alabama! I can't give you subjective feedback because my 21` WB Scat Shaker hasn't arrived yet. Supposed to be at the dealer this week (I hope). However I can tell you I ordered it because these are muscle cars and I wanted the most badass, in your face car I could afford. The shaker hood to me really increases the "menacing" look. As far as practicality, as it says above, a little more "hassle factor" adding oil to the engine but I have heard from other shaker owners that it's really not that bad. Also, you do have to keep the gasket around the base of the shaker cleaned and treated like all rubber/plastic parts but again, not a big deal to me. As stated above, probably the hardest thing to justify is the cost but if you are spending 50k on a car, why not get what you really want rather than always wishing that you had. Just my .02$.

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

To answer 3 of your 4 questions:

1. Yes, I wouldn't have any other Challenger that isn't a Shaker.
2. No overheating issues whatsoever.
3. I covered this in 1.

There is no concern at all with the Shaker option.........unless you don't like the coolest, head turning feature of the Shaker. Behind the wheel it gives you instant satisfaction that you are driving a Challenger.
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Direct and to the point. Pithy, I like that. Always wondered, does the hood scoop really move much (my shaker isn't here yet) Oh, and nice car!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

I love my Shaker. It was the #1 option I wanted while shopping for my car. If a car had every option besides the Shaker, I would pass on it. I daily drive my car in both city & hwy & there is absolutely no heating issues whatsoever. I love the look. It’s a throwback and makes the car stand out and gives it a unique look. If and when i get another Challenger. It will have a Shaker as well View attachment 1016746

I agree. I wanted the Shaker and the Wide Body. So glad they combined them for 21'. Like goin' to heaven. Can't wait for mine to get here. Supposed to by Monday. We will see! Awesome car!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

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Traded my C6 corvette convertible for this 2019 automatic 5.7L and never regretted it.
Now have over 20,000 miles with no issues.
Got the Shaker Challenger because it’s very retro looking and you do not see a lot of them around.
Lots of compliments and thumbs up wherever I go.
To me it was worth the extra cost.

That is one mean machine. No wonder you get allot of compliments!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

A Guy

Thanks A Guy! Question answered!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

I'm really happy with my shaker. It is a rolling car show. It is the retro cool I wanted.
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Yeah, that's an attention grabber!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

Dont have to get stripes.mine was stripe free

Yes, mine has only the Bumblebee rear stripe.

I had to have the shaker! Seems like you have a part of the engine sticking out, feels so "hot rod" and you get to see it twist and turn when you hit the gas. For the money its minimal in any performance gain, but for the style and feel it is like no other. Looking at that lump in front of you adds a sense of power supreme. I knew the wallet was going to take a hit but it was well worth it in my opinion. I got the car in August2020 and it rains here and there in Oahu, Hawaii but I have had no problems with water at all. I hardly see shakers here too, I've only seen about 3 total so far. I finally put shaker footage together and made a video of my shaker.

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Great car, great background. Great picture!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

Another cool thing with the SHAKER moving is, it goes the other way on severe engine braking, in lower gears, so if on some twistys, and say you are in 2nd gear getting on and off the power, you notice it rocking left, then hard right, then center... This may be a win in the M6 column though, but you can still see it when paddling away on the A8, just so quick it is hard to see.

Hadn't thought of that. Down shifting the M6 just got more fun!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

Honestly, the shaker just looks damn mean and oh so classic muscle car cool. I absolutely refused to buy a Challenger without it. And of course in a high impact colour. I can't really speak to any water issues with the shaker, I haven't had any personally. As for the heat concerns, I DD my Challenger all summer and track it on the weekends and I haven't had any real heat issues. I find that these cars naturally run a little hotter on average than I'd like, but you can chalk that up to manufacturers chasing emissions and fuel mileage numbers, hotter tends to run cleaner. But as with any mass-produced product, YMMV. View attachment 1016896

Same here. I would have given up the WB option to get the Shaker. I know, I know...giving up performance for looks. Didn't say I would've liked it. But it's gonna be my DD. Has to be "old school cool"! Am happy for 21' they offered both and that's what I got.

this is the best i can do on a pic, as i dont have her yet,,,,ordered jan 20 hoping for delivery last week of march or sooner

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Awesome, good luck!

very true, the 1 k spoiler upgrade is a total joke, where is my credit for the spoiler you did not install. the option prices are crazy and seem to provide no deduct for the parts they are not installing.

Yes and with the 1k SRT spoiler you cannot get the Bumble Bee stripe. I went with the stripe for half what the spoiler costs. Allot more visual "bang for the buck" if you ask me.

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

funny i figured the opposite add the spoiler and forgo the stripe, figured any decent body shop would put one on for 3-4 hundred. also gave me options on picking my own custom striping

Yeah, good way to get both. But as said above, I just don't think there is 1k worth of difference in the 2 spoilers. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Spice is the variety of life.

 

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so lets get back to business, i special ordered my scat just to get the shaker, for me it provides the ultimate throw back challenger look.

it was actually the thing that kept me from ordering a hellcat, that and the 392 should have enough hp for a daily driver

Couldn't agree more. It's the closest thing in the stable to the early 70's vibe. Don't need 700+ HP to make me happy. They didn't have that back in the day and everyone was delighted. (not that I'm knocking it, maybe next time?)

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

So whatz it like for SKT PK 9 Man to have to wait on this day?

Torture, maddening, patience is not my strong suit! Delayed gratification? That's what going to Heaven is all about.

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

So very well spoken. Heaven on earth is coming for you..........😎

Sooner or later, tomorrow is my 3rd delivery deadline. I am cautiously optimistic....could it happen? The planets align....

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

Awesome, brings back memories, and psychedelics!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

View attachment 1017345 Not particularly for ‘em or against ‘em either way.

This was certainly “mean enough” for me.

Just my preference. But went fully optioned in almost every other way.

But I’m 67..., way past the “Look at me” phase.

I’m even considering removing the Scat Bee emblems, and putting on the 1970 “Challenger” script badges. Keep it kind of a “sleeper.”

Haven’t decided...

Yeah, when I ordered my 21' Scat, I showed my wife both hoods for her opinion. Much to my surprise, she like the hood scoop with twin extractors better than the Shaker. Thanked her for her input.....then went and ordered my Shaker.....My damn Car!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

It is the most bad ass look you can get on the Challenger. Even though "shaker" is functional it's all cosmetics.
I do my own oil changes and know there is a little more involving removing the shaker (a few 10mm bolts) and they supply a special wrench for that. You can also get a funnel where you can pour the oil in with minimal interference from shaker that takes up more engine compartment space.
Personally for me I am going to go for the hood scoop with twin extractors (standard) on SPWB (No Charge $$)
I prefer to get cooler air to that engine compartment and it frees up space underneath hood. Doesn't add that $2,500+ option "shaker" charge which is fine for that bad ass look.
I see less of these Challengers with "shaker" option on the street so they are a rare sight to behold.

Mopar advertises the Shaker as: "The Scat Pack Shaker gets the legendary cold-air grabbing hood for pumping more cold air into the engine and still mimics the “shaking” movement of the powertrain to give drivers a feel of real power when getting behind the wheel.". But in reality the hood scoop delivers more cold air to the engine? I think the statement that "it's all cosmetics." is incorrect. I am new to Mopars (still waiting on my 21' SPWB M6 Shaker). Maybe someone can help me on this. Here is one report:

Dodge Brings Back Shaker Hood and TransAm for 2021

The Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack with Shaker and the Challenger T/A 392 are returning for 2021, and this time with a Widebody package available.

www.aventurachryslerjeepdodgeram.com

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

Both Challengers with or without shaker option on SPWB 392 engine is advertised factory rating of 475 HP.
My car insurance is the same rate for any of these R/T 392 Challengers SPWB or non WB shaker or not.
The insurance rates go up dramatically when you move up to supercharged models where the HP differences show up like HC SS and Redeye.

Current HP rating on the NA 392 is 485 HP, 475 ft/Lbs torque. Isn't it?

I’ve not experienced any overheating issues. I love my shaker. Plenty of SXT’s, R/T’s and scat packs running around where I live but I have yet to see another shaker. The shaker can be made functional for cold air intake with a cover over the air box. I,ll be adding the hellcat headlight intake tube in the next couple weeks before I close my air box in. If you go with the shaker I’d advise to put some protective tape on the hood around the shaker sealing area. It rubs the paint off quickly

Can you elaborate on how to protect the paint around the Shaker? "protective tape"? PPF?, recommendations? Thanks!

Is there really any question...look how bad ass the shaker hood is on my 50th anniversary scat pack car #10 View attachment 1017442
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Badass! Love it! That thing just looks mean.

Five pages and nobody brought this up so I guess I'll have to write something... I have a 2018 R/T Plus Shaker. The one "problem" that seems to plague the Shaker is the leaves/debris from trees if you park in a area that has them. Pain in the butt to get between the shaker and hood if you don't want to lift the hood every time. I have a pair of tweezers by the drivers seat to remove them because it bothers me to no end to see crap inside the rubber gasket. Otherwise the Shaker is the only way to go unless Hellcat.

Man, I have really worried about this when I ordered my Shaker. Thanks for bringing it up. Yeah I have trees at the bottom of my driveway so it is gonna get parked at the top. I have a small set of hemostats I will put in the console.

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

Does the air filter then get clogged up more frequently from other debris that enter intake?


Yes it is but you aren't planning to add a supercharger are you? The 392 R/T is the same motor on all models of Challengers and Chargers.

No, no SC in my Scat's future.

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

A life without the shaker is like food with no flavor.

Its time to get hungry, I say its cuda time
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Whoah! That's stunning! Is that Indigo and Yellow? Whatever it is, it works!

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

I have owned a bunch of cool cars in my day but no newer car has got more attention than my Shaker. Plus nothing gives you more pleasure than being in the drivers seat seeing that thing torque to the passenger side.

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A little info on the Orange one?