2012 Dodge Charger SRT: Review notes

If you give in to the temptation of sport mode--and honestly, who among us won't?--you will go to jail. Do not pass Go. Actually, do pass Go--sideways at about 140 mph. You're getting arrested anyway, so what the hell.
Sneeze? That's some wheelspin. Left turn at part throttle? That's a powerslide. Fortunately the violence of the powertrain is reasonably tranquilized by big Brembo brakes, but the whole experience has all the subtlety of a pit bull lunging against its chain, only to be tasered by someone from animal control.
Eschewing any Q-ship aesthetic, SRT adorns the Charger with a full complement of machismo outside and in, extending to a leather-and-suede interior that's as red as a baboon's behind and conveys approximately the same sentiment: "Step aside: Bad mofo coming through." Combined with engine-turned instrument trim, the inside is a deliciously 1970s throwback, needing only a CB radio and a mustachioed pilot to kick dirt on Pontiac's grave.

So what to make of it? At the risk of offending legions of enthusiasts, the whole Charger SRT thing seems a bit ridiculous--almost ostentatious, like a Hummer H1 Alpha or a Gatling gun. It's kind of neat to have, but what the hell are you going to do with it?
Then again, if you trade in a Ram on one, at least you'll still have a place to hang your TruckNutz.
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT: Review notes

With all due respect toward the fine engineers at SRT, the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT should come with a helmet and a diaper for its proud new owner, and said owner should have to produce a certificate of racing-school completion to claim the keys. This monster is almost totally unusable on public roads at anything approaching even a fraction of its capabilities.
Sure, the car will burble along on the freeway with nary a complaint, but I dare you to try that for more than five, maybe 10 minutes before you spot a slot in traffic and are compelled by some primitive cranial impulse to mat the pedal. You will not be able to resist invoking "Star Trek"-style warp speed once you've tasted it.
If you leave the Charger SRT in standard mode thinking you'll just have a little low-key fun, you'll be buying rear brakes in a week: The traction control system ends up working harder than the engine.

Everyone has noticed a Dodge Charger burning past them at one point or another, and it always gets our attention. It is just one stylishly powerful ride. Updating the front only adds to this mean-machine’s profile, which is why Dodge Charger Grills have become one of the most popular custom upgrades around. Fashionable yet menacing, a Dodge Charger Grill displays personal style to an area that is all too crucial: the front-end. From mesh masterpieces to straight-up billet icons that sparkle with steely resolve, CARiD.com offers every style Dodge Charger Grill for you to choose from.
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3 New Sedans Aim to Replace Crown Victoria

A squad of cars and SUVs are fighting for slices of the police-vehicle business.

Rushing into the vacuum left by the Crown Vic's exit are three new sedans: the Chevrolet Caprice police pursuit vehicle, Dodge Charger Pursuit and Ford Interceptor, which is essentially a police version of the Taurus.
The Crown Vic was roomy, fast and durable. Its rear-wheel drive layout was ideal for the high-speed performance a pursuit vehicle requires. It was also as old as Methuselah. The car's basic engineering dated to the 1970s. It could not meet new safety, fuel economy and emissions needs, so it had to go.
That opened the door to a large and potentially profitable market. After being blocked by Ford for years, GM and Chrysler are determined to become major players in the pursuit-car business.

The rear-wheel drive Chevrolet Caprice patrol and unmarked sedans are GM's main play. The RWD Charger Pursuit sedan is Chrysler's entry. Ford no longer builds an RWD sedan in North America, so it developed front- and all-wheel drive police versions of the Taurus.
The Michigan State Police's precision driving unit, which conducts exhaustive vehicle tests that departments around the country rely on, rated the vehicles' handling, acceleration, braking, top speed, ergonomics and more.
In addition to those three sedans, Chevy, Dodge and Ford sell police versions of their Tahoe, Durango and Explorer, respectively.
3 new sedans aim to replace Crown Victoria
 Dodge Charger custom wheels
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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

The major players in the minivan segment are re-doubling their efforts for 2011. Honda, Nissan and Toyota have brand-new offerings in the Odyssey, Quest and Sienna, and Dodge couldn’t let that go unchallenged.
Coinciding with the largest model update in recent memory – six all-new or heavily revised vehicles introduced at the same time – the
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan gets significant updates to make it more competitive. And not just on a price-tag basis either. The company says it’s committed to making its products as desirable as the Japanese, but still priced the way customers expect – i.e. inexpensive.
Dodge started with essentially the same box as before, but spent time tweaking the nose, headlights, lower fascia and fog lights to better mimic the cross-hair grille migrating to the rest of the line. The rear has a reshaped tailgate with new taillights, bumper and tailgate. It also gets a roof rack that hides the crossbars (like the Subaru Outback) to cut down on wind resistance if you don’t need them, while fresh 16- and 17-inch wheels add a little aggression.
Dodge has reshuffled its models for 2011, with the $24,995 Express replacing the old SE. It comes standard with tri-zone climate control, power windows/mirrors/locks, and other usual amenities. Upgrade to the $26,830 Mainstreet, and you get a bunch of upgraded convenience features, 16-inch aluminum wheels and body-colored accents. The $29,530 Crew steps on the Chrysler Town & Country’s toes with leather steering wheel, power everything, and enlarged center console, an upgraded radio with a 30GB hard drive, extra chrome and 17-inch wheels.
Finally, the $31,430 R/T is the enthusiast’s choice. It adds even tighter suspension, more aggressive body addenda and unique 17-inch wheels. The interior is black-on-black leather with red stitching and details. While it’s not terribly affordable, kudos to Dodge for at least offering an opportunity for men to take some enjoyment schlepping the kids to school.
The new trim levels don’t match up exactly to the old ones meaning it’s hard to compare pricing directly, but you’re looking at spending roughly $1,500 compared to a 2010 model. Regardless of the content offered, that’s a reasonable jump considering the extensive level of improvements and the powerful V6 that's standard on even base models.
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Dodge News

Dodge has chosen Las Vegas Motor Speedway to take the wraps off its new Charger that will compete in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology will display the vehicle at 10:30 a.m. March 11 in the Neon Garage at the speedway. The unveiling occurs shortly before the Sprint Cup's Kobalt Tools 400.
"I'm very pleased with the way the car turned out," SRT president and CEO Ralph Gilles said. "We have some issues with drag, obviously, because we've changed it so much. But I think people won't believe their eyes when they're looking at what they think is basically a street car with some flat rubber on it. It will be interesting to see the responses."
Gilles didn't go into details on the changes.
Speedway president Chris Powell, noting that Dodge has been the official vehicle of LVMS since 2001, said video of the unveiling will be shown live to the fans in the stands.
"We're just very appreciative and happy that everyone at Dodge ... has chosen Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the place where the new Dodge Charger will be unveiled," Powell said.

Dodge Journey Wheels

The Dodge Journey is a compact five- or seven-passenger crossover vehicle in the same size and price class as vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4.  Sharing some mechanicals with the Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, the Journey's actually built in Mexico, formerly alongside the Chrysler PT Cruiser hatchback. Decent ride quality matched up with acceptably responsive steering for a moderately pleasant driving experience. Fuel economy hit 19/25 mpg on four-cylinder models, and the V-6 front-drive Journey wasn't far behind at 16/24 mpg. The V-6 with AWD dropped to 15/23 mpg.
For the 2011 model year, Chrysler retuned the Dodge Journey's handling, replaced the old V-6 with a new 283-horsepower, 3.6-liter unit, and added a six-speed automatic.  A new interior made for a striking update, while the Journey's sheetmetal was left mostly alone, with only minor tweaks to its grille and headlamps.
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Dodge Charger News

The Dodge Charger is a boldly designed full-size four-door sedan which can be factory equipped from mild to wild to suit virtually any buyers needs or desires.
The Charger is available in SE, Rallye, R/T and SRT8 trims. SE and Rallye models come equipped with a 3.6-liter V6. A 370-hp 5.7-liter V8 comes on R/T models. SRT8 features a 6.4-liter V8. Rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available on Rallye and R/T trims. Safety features include anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, brake assist, active head restraints, curtain airbags and an ignition immobilizer. Available features include
HID headlights, heated front and rear seats, satellite radio, blind spot detection, leather trimmed power seats, power adjustable pedals, navigation system, power sunroof and more.
For 2012, the Base Charger has been renamed SE and new Rallye and SRT8 trims have been added.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Dodge

Happy Thanksgiving from Dodge.

Thanksgiving Day weekend makes the official kick-off for the holiday season. It’s also when we take a deep breath from our busy careers and day-to-day responsibilities to go give thanks and visit family and friends.
This weekend is also one the busiest times of the year for holiday travel and let’s face it; it can be very stressful regardless of your destination. Long security lines and flight delays are a real drag but if your mode of transportation is a car, minivan or SUV, count your blessings. Our family-friendly vehicles will make your annual Thanksgiving pilgrimage and road trip stress-free.
Some of you might just stay home this weekend and watch the parade, entertain guests, take in some football and devour a big turkey with all the trimmings. Hopefully you won’t pass out on the couch before It’s a Wonderful Life comes on, but if you do, it’ll be okay as we’re sure it’ll be on more than once this weekend.
So, tell us how you’ll be spending your Thanksgiving weekend along with any leftovers you’d like to share with us.

Dodge Sprinter

The big news for the 2009 Dodge Sprinter passenger van is that the 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 is now the only available engine -- last year's optional 3.5-liter gasoline V6 is no longer offered. Otherwise, the Sprinter sees only minor changes for 2009.
Introduction. Time moves slowly in the passenger-van segment. There are only three players in this game, and two of them -- the Chevy Express/GMC Savana twins and the Ford Econoline -- were last redesigned during the Clinton years. While these aging behemoths have been updated on an ongoing basis, it's hard to disguise underpinnings that date to 1992 (the Ford) or 1996 (the GM duo). The Dodge Sprinter, on the other hand, is a relative neophyte, having received a full redesign for the 2007 model year.
If the Sprinter were aimed squarely at the American stalwarts, then its up-to-date design would make it a slam-dunk choice. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. The Dodge is actually a rebranded Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which is designed for European needs. Accordingly, the Sprinter is far more maneuverable and fuel-efficient than its American rivals -- but its turbodiesel V6 lacks the grunt of a good old-fashioned V8 or V10, and its narrow-looking body may seem odd to American drivers.
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2011 Dodge Challenger

Two of the auto industry’s most-watched third-party quality studies were released recently, with both taking decidedly different approaches to measuring customer satisfaction: The J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) puts its emphasis on the absolute number of problems reported by vehicle owners, while the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index (TQI) uses a more holistic strategy that seeks to determine how much owners “love” their vehicles. But here’s something the two do have in common: In each of them, the Dodge Challenger was the highest-rated vehicle in its class, beating out both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro.
That’s not likely to change much in the future, either, since the Challenger was the recent beneficiary of a host of customer-satisfying upgrades for 2011, receiving both a new, comprehensively updated second-generation rear-wheel-drive architecture for world-class ride and handling, as well as a revised, race-inspired cabin that still offers the most room in its class. Today’s Challenger lineup now features three performance-oriented alternatives:
Challenger SE, with an all-new Pentastar V6 that is both more powerful and more fuel-efficient than last year’s; the high-tech engine makes 305 hp (55 more than the Challenger’s previous V6) while achieving EPA ratings of up to 27 mpg highway (2 more than last year).
Challenger R/T, offering enhanced HEMI-supplied power courtesy of a 5.7-liter V8 that can deliver 376 horses and race from 0-60 in less than six seconds.
Challenger SRT8 392, boasting a massive 392-cubic-inch HEMI V8 that delivers a thundering 470 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque, mated to either a standard Tremec six-speed manual transmission or Dodge’s advanced five-speed automatic with Auto Stick manual-shifting capabilities; with the former combination, the Challenger SRT8 392 can rip off 0-60 runs in the high four-second range.
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Dodge Caliber News

Chrysler had a real hit on its hands (at least initially) when it launched the Neon in 1994. And though it was plagued by early quality issues, it actually had a waiting list to buy one when it first came out. The Caliber, however, has been less of a market success.
In replacing the ubiquitous Neon in 2006, Dodge went with a pseudo-SUV shape to create a more rugged aesthetic on the Caliber. Quality, unfortunately, wasn't much better, and the slushy CVT and interior were widely panned – attributes which, as we found in our recent test drive, were enough to keep the Caliber from being a real success.
Now, five years after its launch, a new report from Allpar says that the Pentastar's econo-ute won't see another new year. The model, according to reports, will be phased out by the end of November. Its replacement is widely expected to come from Fiat underpinnings, but whether that will come in time for the Caliber's discontinuation – or for that matter, beat its nagging deficiencies – remains to be seen.
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Classic Hollywood Car

You don't have to be born in the 1960s or 1970s to be able to recognize the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard and the Pontiac Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit. These old school four-wheeled stars seem to transcend demographics thanks to the miles of film that show the orange 1969 Dodge Charger and the jet-black 1977 Pontiac Trans Am performing seemingly impossible stunts.
The folks at Hot Rod magazine are obviously hip to this fact, and they put together a fun video in tribute of the instantly recognizable duo. Hit the jump to watch on as Sam Young and James Smith replace Bo Duke and The Bandit for a bit of dirt-road shenanigans in a pair of otherwise well cared for classics. We're not so sure we'd call it the best chase scene ever, but it sure looks like a lot of fun.
More importantly, which of these two cars would you rather own? Have your say in our poll below.
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New Dodge Grand Caravan

When I first heard that Chrysler had revised nearly every one of its models for the 2011 model year, I cynically assumed the changes couldn’t possibility make much of a difference. After all, how much could they have done with little money and even less time—and with Detroit’s tendency to make minor changes and expect them to have a major impact? Then I drove the new
Dodge Grand Caravan, and was amazed at how much its ride and handling had improved. For those seeking something smaller, or who simply refuse to buy a minivan, Dodge offers the Journey crossover. Underwhelming before, does it now similarly surprise?
The front buckets continue the Journey’s newly premium character, with ample padding and enough contour that you’re coddled within the seat rather than sitting upon it. The driver gets an effective four-way power lumbar adjustment—but oddly a manual recliner. The view forward is very car-like, similar to the Chevrolet Equinox (but with much less of a sense of tunnel vision) and not nearly as high and upright as in the Kia Sorento or Toyota Highlander. The view rearward: not so good thanks to a small rear window and tall headrests that fill most of it.
Unfortunately, nothing could be done about the tight rear seats – short of reworking the metal. The second row—which continues to lack contour but is comfortably high off the floor—must be nearly all of the way back to provide enough legroom for adults, but if this is done there’s almost no legroom in the optional third row.
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2011 Dodge Caliber

Dodge Caliber is a versatile five-door compact vehicle wîth a distinctive coupe-like profile that projects the strength, stance and functionality of a sport-utility vehicle (SÚV). Image via WikipediaWith a lengthy list of standard features rarely found on entry-level compact vehicles, including side-curtain air bags, Chill Zone™ cooled-beverage storage bin, Úconnect® Phone wîth voice command, iPod control, SIRIÚS Satellite Radio, remote keyless entry and highway fuel economy of up to 32 mpg, the 2011 Dodge Caliber offers consumers a small-footprint vehicle wîth the right amount of attitude that's also fun to drive.
The 2011 Dodge Caliber is built wîth the customer's personal style in mind wîth the choice of five models packaged to fit a variety of lifestyles: Express, Mainstreet, Úptown, Heat and Rush.
Customers who like to drive and want a sensible, sporty ride will find that the 2011 Dodge Caliber Express model has everything they want. It offers consumers value, efficiency and safety coupled wîth many standard, innovative and useful features, proving that practical doesn't have to be boring. It's powered by the fuel-efficient 2.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC) I-4 World Gas Engine wîth dual variable-valve timing (VVT) that produces 158 horsepower (118 kW) and 141 lb.-ft. (191 N•m) of torque and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) This engine gets an estimated 32 mpg on the highway.
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Dodge Magnum History.

The Dodge Magnum model was introduced in 1978 and produced for only a short time, lasting until 1979. It was sold in the United States and in Canada as a rebadged Chrysler Cordoba. It was a replacement for the Charger SE in Dodge's lineup and available in two bodystyles, the 'XE' and the 'GT'.
One of the driving forces for producing this car, was for the NASCAR series. The Magnum was more aerodynamic than the Charger. The road-going versions featured four rectangular headlights, opera windows, and an optional T-Bar or power sunroof. Power steering, brakes and seats were offered as standard equipment. Mounted under the hood was a 318 cubic-inch V8 engine. Optional engines were available, including the two and four-barrel carbureted 360 and 400 V8s. The 400 was offered for only a single year, being dropped from the option list in 1970 as Chrysler ceased production of the big-block V8s at the close of 1978.
The GT version was packed with performance, powered by a 'E85' police interceptor engine. The suspension was improved, a special axle adapted, and 'GT' badging placed throughout the vehicle.
The technology of the vehicle was advanced for its era. It had an onboard spark control computer, electronic ignition, and a lockup torque converter.
The Magnum name persisted for only a short time, being replaced by the Mirada after just a few years of production. The Mirada was a smaller car that had also been a rebadge of the Chrysler Cordoba.
The name 'Magnum' would lay dormant for many years, making a re-appearance in 2005 as part of Dodge's full-size vehicle in their model lineup.
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Dodge Durango News.

We’ll cut to the chase: This
2011 Dodge Durango is the brand’s best vehicle not called Charger. After a two-year hiatus, the Durango is back, with a unibody design based on the same underpinnings that spawned Jeep’s stellar 2011 Grand Cherokee, which came in tops in its first comparo. As handsome as the last one was brash, the 2011 Durango offers rear- or all-wheel drive, standard seven-butt seating (the Jeep is shorter and seats only five), a swank soft-touch and chrome-trimmed interior, and assembly quality that rivals anything else in the segment. Although the new Durango is heavy—our rear-drive V-6 model weighed in at 4955 pounds, and Chrysler quotes 5200 to 5350 pounds for trucks with the Hemi V-8—Dodge is nonetheless positioning it as a performance-oriented alternative to the current segment offerings, a claim backed up by the retention of rear-wheel drive and the resurrection of the Durango R/T, which nabs a standard Hemi V-8, unique exhaust tuning, sportier styling, and a lowered, tuned suspension.
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2011 Dodge Durango.

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2011 Dodge Durango Heat is indeed a very interesting car. 2011 Dodge Durango is still very new supplement is designed to match the performance of Durango R / T is very interesting, but it comes without the 5.7L V8 power. Conversely, 2011 Dodge Durango Chrysler Pentastar Heat by new machines is the engine system with a 3.6-liter V6 makes 295 hp and 260 lb-ft when SUV Vehicle is on the run. Figures EPA estimated fuel economy of 16/23 mpg (city / highway) to model rear-wheel-drive and 16/22 mpg for all-wheel-drive model in the other series. Dodge cars for the price range is for 2011 Dodge Durango starts at $ 29,195 for base model rear-wheel-drive model and $ 31,195 for all-wheel-drive model.

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Dodge Durango Accessories.

After a short leave of absence, Dodge has revived its once-popular Durango nameplate for a new three-row range-topping SUV based on the same Mercedes-Benz-derived platform as the all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The new Dodge Durango marks the first step in Dodge's "product onslaught for 2011," and shares virtually nothing with the last-generation Durango that was discontinued in 2009. Like the Jeep, two engines are on offer, including Chrysler's new Pentastar 3.6-liter V6 that produces 290 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The V6 will return 16 city, and 23 highway miles per gallon in two-wheel drive (rear), and loses one mpg to 22 highway if equipped with four-wheel drive.
Image by Chrysler-Group via FlickrThe second engine is the well-known 5.7-liter Hemi V8 - good for 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The Hemi suffers a sizable hit on fuel economy, coming in at 14 city, 20 highway in 2WD, and 13 city, 20 highway in 4WD.
Both engines feature variable valve timing and are mated to five-speed automatic transmissions.

Dodge says that Hemi-outfitted Durangos are capable of towing up to 7,400 lbs., while V6 models are rated at a still reasonable 6,200 lbs.
Outside, the Durango shares its Ram-inspired front fascia with the automaker’s pickups and, to a a certain extent, the previous Durango. Its tail, clearly inspired by the Jeep Grand Cherokee, is totally different than the outgoing model’s.
Inside, the Durango’s look is derivative of other recent Chrysler products, namely the new Grand Cherokee. It gets some of Chrysler’s latest switchgear and it benefits from all of the automaker’s top safety features, including blind spot monitoring, rear cross path detection, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and active head restraints.
Image by Chrysler-Group via Flickr
Dodge's previous system of identifying trim levels has been replaced with a new naming scheme that involves four levels, starting with Express, then R/T, Crew and the range-topping Citadel.
The Express model is obviously the base model, but still features such things as standard fog lamps, automatic halogen headlamps, power external mirrors with defrost (manual foldaway), chrome grille surround, keyless entry, air conditioning, 18-inch wheels and more. Image by Chrysler-Group via Flickr
Progressing through the trim levels will add various content, ranging from larger 20-inch wheels to roof racks, but the big shot of the show is the Citadel, which adds niceties such as High Intensity Discharge headlamps (Also on R/T model), unique chrome texture for grille, rain-sensing wipers, 20-inch chrome wheels, Nappa leather seats with Axis II pefrorated Nappa leather inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio and phone controls, power tilt and telescoping column and more.
Durango uses a fully independent suspension and unibody construction derived from the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV. More than just a stretched Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Durango is designed primarily for on-road use.
The Durango squares off against other unibody SUVs and large crossovers like the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander.
The Dodge Durango offers the heavy-duty strength that truck lovers crave without all of the extra "truck." As a full-size SUV, the Durango is a stylishly dominant machine, racking up points all over with its accommodating, spacious interior and accessible driver-side options. The Durango is a lean, mean reminder of what Dodge is capable of, as this model also has the performance to rock dynamite when traversing off the beaten path. A solid favorite that incorporates its very own style, the Dodge Durango has loyal drivers from coast to coast.

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Dodge Ram Performance Chips

Thrills. It's why we enjoy driving. Sure, we all have to get from A to B, but every now and again it helps to wring a little bit more juice out of the machine to make sure we're still alive. While that might not be an everyday ritual, there is no disputing the fact that we need our vehicles to move on a dime when called upon and to provide an adequate amount of efficiency. But no matter how much we revere our rides, the truth is that it can do even better than it is now. As the old saying goes, there is always room for improvement. And that's what Performance Chips are for. Performance Chips and Tuning Programmers unlock the capability your vehicle holds using digital innovation and your own personal creativity. With the aid of some custom imagination, you can experience the ironclad torque and fuel economy that puts your Car, Truck, or SUV in the spotlight where it's always belonged!
When it comes to Performance Chips, we've got you covered wall-to-wall with our selection aimed directly at the type of vehicle you drive. SuperChips, Bully Dog, and Edge Products are the three marquee names in store for you, so you can count on the expert technology that awaits at every turn. Increase your horsepower, haul with more brawn, and stop seeing your gas gauge plummet every other day of the week! There is no longer a need to pretend you're satisfied with the factory settings. Your model has more inside of it than the OEM wanted to you to use. Uncap its true potential with CARiD.com, where we treat your ride like one of our own! Don't sweat the installation: more often than not it is a 15 minute procedure that is perfectly reversible. All Performance Chips and Hand-Held Tuners come with the simple instructions that any driver can follow. If you want to see what your ride is really capable of, then there are no more decisions to be made. Find the performance-enhancer that awakens your model's inner monster!
Bully Dog has showed up itself after the car manufacturers began to supply their vehicles with under-dash ports, which let to re-program car's control module and change settings of the engine without replacing EPROM (or "chip"). Company's desire for the extra horsepower caused the creation of chip tuners, which keep the global safety and emissions systems of the vehicle intact, modifying the spark, fuel, and transmission settings to carry in extra torque, dramatic power, and drivability upgrades. The main benefit of performance programmers by Bully Dog is that chip replacement and pulling out car's control module is not required. All installation process takes about 10 minutes without mechanical skills any tools. Bully Dog offers a complete line of hand-held tuners to cover most domestic diesel and gas trucks that increase both their power and torque. You will like the fuel efficiency that gains even while using electronic tuners by Bully Dog.
Bully Dog - Triple Dog E3 Diesel Downloader
Item Number: 64417
2008 Dodge
Ram Performance Chips
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# BD-40505 - Dodge Ram Cummins 5.9L 2003-2007/ 6.7L 2008, Triple Dog E3 Diesel Downloader by Bully Dog. Triple Dog E3 Diesel Downloader is a complete pack of tools that improve both performance gains and fuel economy features.

Dodge Charger Grill.

Dodge has dropped the Street and Racing Technology motherlode on the eve of the Chicago Auto Show and first out of the gate is the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 – what Eminem should've rolled in during the Super Bowl.
As with anything birthed from Chrysler's in-house tuning division, the Charger SRT8 is all about the engine, so the transformation begins with the new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 putting out 465 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque – a boost of some 80 lb-ft over the old 6.1-liter mill. That torquey wave comes on at 2,900 rpm and Dodge claims that with the fitment of its Fuel Saver tech, allowing the engine to run on four cylinders when its not under load, fuel economy will improve, although Dodge isn't saying how much.
Chrysler's W5A580 five-speed automatic transmission backs up the HEMI, and you can select your own gears by either slapping the AutoStick or thumbing the steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters.
All that adds up to an estimated top speed of 175 mph, a 0-60 mph time in the high fours and a quarter-mile run deep into the 12s.
In addition to the five-spoke, 20-inch forged aluminum and polished wheels, the SRT crew saw fit to equip the SRT8 with an adaptive damping suspension with Auto and Sport settings that process speed, steering angle, brake pressure, throttle application and lateral acceleration. Brakes are sized 14.2-inches up front and 13.8-inches in the rear, with a new front fascia, LED taillamps and four-inch dual exhausts rounding out the exterior mods. And naturally, the interior isn't left out in the cold, with a flat-bottom steering wheel, heavily bolstered seats and a 900-watt, 19-speaker audio system courtesy of Harmon Kardon.
Everyone has noticed a Dodge Charger burning past them at one point or another, and it always gets our attention. It is just one stylishly powerful ride. Updating the front only adds to this mean-machine’s profile, which is why Dodge Charger Grilles have become one of the most popular custom upgrades around. Fashionable yet menacing, a Dodge Charger Grill displays personal style to an area that is all too crucial: the front-end. From mesh masterpieces to straight-up billet icons that sparkle with steely resolve, CARiD.com offers every style Dodge Charger Grill for you to choose from.
Only the most premier quality is what’s going to get it done so that’s exactly what we offer – always. With just a simple installation and a touch of personal style, your Charger has the potential to appear even more dominant than it already does.


E&G CLASSICS ® - Heavy Mesh Grille
Item Number: 155273
2011 Dodge Charger

# EG-1350-0104-11 - Dodge Charger 2011 & UP, Stainless Steel Heavy Mesh Style Grille by E&G CLASSICS®.