Dodge SRT8 Charger: Not Just Another Family Sedan

When the smart folks at DaimlerChrysler were lookingIntake Systems - Leave it to Airaid, the manufacturer
to beef up the Dodge line, they had to look no furtherof premium air filters to develop a pair of air intake
than the Chrysler 300C, the Mercedes derived sedansystems for the Charger SRT8. You can choose one
that was turning heads from the moment it waswith a Ram air scoop or choose one without; in either
introduced. What surprised many Mopar fans was thatcase your Charger can achieve an extra 14 horses
the vaunted Charger name would be affixed not to aand 17 lb. feet of torque above the stock air box.
coupe, but to a sedan. To this day, purists grumble atAiraid's intake system isolates the Airaid air filter from
that decision but one look at the Charger tells you thatthe engine's heat to free up more power while having
this is not some ordinary family sedan. Thanks to theno adverse impact on fuel economy.
original Chrysler Group design team the ChargerCold Air Intake - Offering similar increases in power as
received plenty of notice, even better with the laterthe Airaid, a Dub Air intake system is beautiful to hear
involvement of the SRT group, Dodge has turnedas well as to look at. Polished stainless steel air box
everything up a notch yet again.seals work to provide a durable and long lasting
Street and Racing Technology {SRT} is the name ofperformance part designed to outlast your Charger.
the performance group within Chrysler that is taskedYour Charger's engine craves cold air; give it the
with taking already potent vehicles and turning them"food" that it wants with a Dub Air intake system and
into class leading, road dominating muscle cars. In itsenjoy the low tone that it makes every time you
earlier day the team transformed the Dodge Neon andpower up.
most recently this same team did its work on the JeepCat-Back Exhaust - Messing around with an exhaust
Grand Cherokee SUV. When the 2006 Charger wassystem is not everyone's idea of a fun weekend
given its opportunity to shine, the SRT teamproject. However, a Magnaflow Performance exhaust
immediately decided to plant a 6.1L V8 Hemi-poweredsystem is easy to install with its bolt on parts. What's
engine underneath the car's hood producing anmore, each Magnaflow exhaust comes with a lifetime
amazing 425 horses along with 420 lbs-feet of torquewarranty as they are made from the same stainless
peaking at 4800 rpm. Clearly, no car in its classthat airliners use. You'll see increase of 16 horsepower
matches the Charger's competence with theand an extra 19 lbs.-ft of torque as this cat-back
exception of the 300C.system works with your engine, not against it.
With the development of a car of this particularOkay, you may not be able to get past the Charger's
stature, comes an aftermarket products industry bentfour door design, but you can help make an already
on meeting the demands of an exacting public. Youpowerful car achieve its maximum performance level
don't think Charger SRT8 owners are satisfied withthrough the addition of superior aftermarket parts. Of
the status quo now, do you? With this in mind, busycourse, if that isn't enough, waiting for the release of
developers have produced several power enhancingthe 2009 Challenger coupe may be your ultimate
products for the Charger including:consolation!