Wife's 09 Challenger SE

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damronjr
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Wife's 09 Challenger SE

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Just thought I'd throw this out there and see what people think. Traded in a 08 Camry LE V-6 for this after she freaked about the recall. It's slow as dirt, but I am at least trying to make it look presentable! lol It is the S-L-O-W 3.5 V-6, and since getting it a few months ago I put the wheels/tires and stripes on it. Plan to do the hockey-puck hood stripes and lower it a bit in the future.
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Re: Wife's 09 Challenger SE (damronjr)

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Hey Stranger, long time no post...lol. That looks awesome!!! I love the new Challengers. At least it looks fast!!!
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ah nice! my friend in WI just got a plum crazy rt. How are you liking the stage 1 hhr ss? I just got my stage 1 put in a week or two ago. MMMM 21 psi boost :D torq steer is a little...rough at times but I like the added power. Now I just need to finish the suspension mods.
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Quote, originally posted by northvibe »ah nice! my friend in WI just got a plum crazy rt. How are you liking the stage 1 hhr ss? I just got my stage 1 put in a week or two ago. MMMM 21 psi boost :D torq steer is a little...rough at times but I like the added power. Now I just need to finish the suspension mods. Thanks everyone. Always checking in, rarely posting! Stage 1 is good, put down a 9.15 in the 1/8th the other day. Want to tune over the Stage 1, but want to keep my warranty as well! lol Was going to put a cut-out on it, but found that was not really feasible without removing the cat, so I am waiting on that. Same with the other power adders, don't want a repeat of the Vibe!
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And just for S&G
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looks nice!
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Post by cptnsolo77 »

Great looking car! Long live the musclecar!
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hey I just looked up that v6. its a 3.5 liter that makes 250hp and 250 lb-ft torque. that's no slouch.Great car!! I luv those! looks really good.
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Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt »hey I just looked up that v6. its a 3.5 liter that makes 250hp at 250 lb-ft torque. that's no slouch.Look up the weight of the car
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from motor week road test."And that's not to say that the SE can't get out of its own way, as a 0-to-60 time of 7.8 seconds shows. The SE also gets through the quarter-mile just dandy, with a time of 16 seconds at 91 miles-per-hour."yes 3720 is heavy but with 250hp still not slow. It still has more than enough power for passing and merging in traffic, just not the best one for the dragstrip.
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Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt »hey I just looked up that v6. its a 3.5 liter that makes 250hp and 250 lb-ft torque. that's no slouch.Great car!! I luv those! looks really good.Yes, but 2011 Mustang has a new V6 with 307 horsepower, and GM announced today that the 2011 Camaro will have 312 horsepower. I love musclecars!
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Post by nepvibe04 »

nice looking challenger, but yeah weight is the problem. 2010 and 2011 camaro will have the same engine they just re-rated to 312HP
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VANISHING POINT !!!
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It def feels like a damn tank, and feels A LOT slower than the V-6 Camry which put out 268hp. I can't even get the Challenger to screech the tires!
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Very nice!!! Those rims are sweet!!!Quote, originally posted by michaelgt »Yes, but 2011 Mustang has a new V6 with 307 horsepower, and GM announced today that the 2011 Camaro will have 312 horsepower. And both of those can be had with a stick!!! The only way to really get the power to the pavement!
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