[CLOSED] SRT Chat Session - Today! (11/14/07) @ 6pm - 8pm EST

[ekool]

Participant Guidelines:


Keep all questions on topic and related to the SRT lineup of vehicles - off-topic posts will be removed
Direct ALL questions to the SRT Team AND allow the SRT Team to answer ALL questions (no member discussions here)
Review existing posts to avoid repeats of a same question
Limit each post to 1 or 2 questions and be as brief and clear as possible
Allow time for a response - questions are not answered in order of post. If it appears you were missed, AND the same question was not previously answered for someone else, you may re-post before the session ends
The SRT Team cannot answer questions about future product

[Immo]

Any updates to the Front end clunking issues?

[SRTDogg]

Any chance of getting the '08 or '07 EVICs on the '06s?

[kcobean]

What is the MSRP on the new ACR going to be without the hardcore option?

[Redcharger1]

At this years Sema Show, a Two Door Charger was shown. I know it was a custom job. Is there any possiblity that it will be officially made by Dodge?

[425hp]

SRT Jeep has a backup camera option and the other SRT vehicles with the same head unit for Nav can not hook up the backup camera from a Jeep. It isn't "part of the build" so the bus won't recognize it. Can the new Chrysler please unlock some of these unnecessarily locked doors? Another item not specific to the SRT is the rain sensor wipers. Why can't I just buy the parts and plug and play. Makes no sense to me. Sell us parts. We want to help you guys help us to make you money.

C.

[Jerod]

After reading the many reviews of the Caliber SRT-4 I am pleased with the vehicle, however it looks like the choice of not offering a traditional limited slip differential and lighter wheels may have been a mistake.

Have you given any thoughts to possibly offering a regular limited slip option for the Caliber SRT4?

[l3it3r]

Why was the 'unofficial' concept cuda shown @ SEMA instead of the in-house one? Loved it either way!!

At this years Sema Show, a Two Door Charger was shown. I know it was a custom job. Is there any possiblity that it will be officially made by Dodge?

I saw that one, West coast customs did it. Looked great. Build it.

[gsjoe]

I just wanted to say Hi. I know I don't say much, but I do read all YOU have to say and all the answers you give. Thank You gsjoe aka sgt hemi

[Blown7]

Hello SRT engineers here's one of the questions of the month (I am the designated question poster for several GCSRT members that can't make it tonight)
Subject Grand Cherokee SRT8's
Front axles.
7.9 inch ring gears, 3.73 ratios.
Is there any other Chrysler vehicle that we can use to get a deeper (say 4.11 ratio) from?

I.E Dodge Durango or early small pickup other AWD.

If not ,can you answer who is the axle supplier for these vehicles that we may approach them to cut new gears for us.

We have successfully addressed the rear axle limitations by designing a new axle around the Ford 9 inch which gives us lots of rear options, now we somehow have to address the front. Given the real estate available there isn't alot of options.
Any help would be much appreciated.

Second question is which SRT vehicle has the higest fuel pump flow And working PSI? ( We do have our Whipple blower applications that need to be addressed)

Last Question, On our returnless fuel systems how much fuel vapor can the system hold until it throws a MIL?
We also are working on return systems also.

Thank You.

[Douglas711]

Who can I contact about a problem I had with my SRT-10? The battery split open and caused paint damage. It took the dealer 6 weeks to "fix" it. Then another 6 weeks to really fix it.

I have called the 800 number with no luck. I also mailed in a letter with no response. Three months to fix a small problem is a joke. Is there anyone there at Dodge that cares?

Thanks,

Doug

[Big Al]

I am looking for information regarding the serialized 1:24 scale model of the Super Bee that many Bee owners received. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to who got them and how fast. For a lucky some, the models just showed up on their doorstep. However, there are dozens (maybe hundreds) of Bee owners that have not received their model and are desperately looking for information. I have talked with my dealership and Dodge customer service. (both could not help me). Someone at Dodge has to have information on this. Please forward any information to us. Thanks! :)

[Deuuuce]

I've got a list of questions, pick whatever you want, I can't attend live.

1. '08 Shocks - can they be retrofitted to '06s and '07s?
2. Were there any other changes to the suspension for '08?
3. Can the '08 door panels and/or center console be swapped into the '06/07s?
4. My sunroof glass seems to rattle inside it's frame, not the assembly. Is this a known problem?
5. Will constant operating temps of 180 degrees (180 t-stat mod) cause any harm i.e. will it run "rich" and harm the rings or cats?
6. How much horsepower variance is seen in production 6.1 engines?
7. What is the horsepower at 6500, 6750 and 7000 rpms? Does the torque fall off severely?
8. What are the most common failures of components during the SRT TE (extreme track duty)?
9. What are the recommended alignment measurements for road circuit duty?
10. For the drag strip?
11. Link for the SRT-8 Mopar parts - last I checked the website is very cumbersome and not intuitive at all.

Apologies for breaking the 1 question rule - I can never attend live so I thought I would throw this out.

Thank you so much, SRT Engineers!!

[Andy B]

I have a 2008 srt8 gc. I just installed the cat back exhaust and the cold air in take from mopar. I would like to here is the diablo or henessy computer? Flash upgrade is worth it? what is your idea on them? Are there any other companies you would suggest.

[DonK]

EVIC QUESTION,
I cannot read the EVIC display on my 06 Magnum on brightly lit (i.e. sunny) days. Turning on the lights and adjusting the interior lights to parade mode does not help.

Is there any way for the EVIC display to be adjusted or "flashed" to make the display more visible?

Thanks,
DonK

[greggbwp]

can you give us app production numbers of the caliber srt4 for the next couple of years, and is this covered under the unlimited drivetrain warrenty

thanks

[NasaRacer]

A lot of people are getting excessive amounts of puddling or oil in the intake manifold from the PCV system on the 6.1 V8. There was talk in the past about a revised PCV Valve. Was this revised to reduce this condition?? Can this PCV valve be replaced under warranty? How do we ensure we are getting the revised PCV Valve and not "old" stock of the previous design? Thanks guys

[RidingLow]

The way the SRT8 fuel system is designed it leads to the idea that it will go lean on the right hand fuel rail under heavy load situations. Injector 1 is the last one to get feed fuel thus creating possible engine failure if goes too lean becuase of this issus. Has this issus been looked at and if so is there a solution? Why weren’t the fuel rails feed via a 'T' fitting then to each fuel rail seperately instead on jumping from one rail to another? Thanks for your time.

[hd1ley]

Has mopar come out with any new engine mods for the srt-8 at last weeks Sema show????

[Team SRT]

Any updates to the Front end clunking issues?

The front end issue could be a number of things. Could be upper mounts or a possibly a bad shock. Check to make sure that all the fasteners are tight as well.......

[Team SRT]

Any chance of getting the '08 or '07 EVICs on the '06s?

Unfortunately there is no chance.

[netnathan]

EVIC QUESTION,
I cannot read the EVIC display on my 06 Magnum on brightly lit (i.e. sunny) days. Turning on the lights and adjusting the interior lights to parade mode does not help.

Is there any way for the EVIC display to be adjusted or "flashed" to make the display more visible?

Thanks,
DonK

x2 here......
It does seem the display is dim and hard to read during sunny days.

[netnathan]

Has anything been decided on a TSB for the noisy Bilstein front shocks?
Why should we be stuck with having to buy aftermarket coil-overs to get rid of the clunking sound?

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

These cars can obviously take a flogging, are any of the vehicles in your test fleet "wife" driven to simulate light loads and tire wear? If so, did you ever notice uneven wear with the F1's? Is it possible for a car that tracks straight to have an "off" alignment?

Have you ever experienced premature tie-rod wear in your test fleet on the LX vehicles?

At what temperatures do the thermostats open on the entire SRT8 line-up?

Thanks!

Eric

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

Just wanted to share this story with you guys, we're trying to make you proud!:wink:

For the past few weeks I've been going to the track to try and crack that elusive 12 sec barrier, coming close but no cigar. At the same time I've been getting to know Mike who has a nice 6.0 silver steelish colored automatic GTO, it's pound for pound the fastest one that goes to our track. My best times are 13.1s but the past couple weeks traction has been tough and I've only been able to get 13.20s@108-109...as you can see my trap speeds have been great, just a poor launcher.



Mike has hit 13.1s@106 with his GTO two weeks in a row. I told him last week we should do a showdown since they are so close, to add to the GTO vs. SRT8 debate. He obliged and we went at it today.

Both cars hot engine temps:



SRT8 GTO

60 ft: 2.06 2.03

1/8 8.67 8.65

mph 82.16 83.83

1/4 13.318 13.362

mph 106.96 105.04



close......



We both cooled all the way down and about an hour later went at it again. The SRT8 ran like it knew bragging rights were on the line...I'm on the left, he's on the right:


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/eandkgreen/DSC03148.jpg




He totally jumped me out of the hole and probably had two car lengths. After the 1/8th mile I started reeling him in and was at his drivers door at the end of the 1/4. It's technically a loss, but also my first 12 sec pass!!! DA was -100.



He was really cool, came up to me and shook hands. They are closely matched cars, slight advantage SRT8. And I'm not disappointed about that:lol:

Loving this car!!!

Eric

[crhemi]

Hello Team SRT. I just traded up from a 5.7 and wow!
Q= I just tokmy car in for the coolent issue. Dealer only drained and replaced coolant but when I got the car back the throttle response was noticably more sensative (in a good way) does this make sense?

[Team SRT]

What is the MSRP on the new ACR going to be without the hardcore option?


the price will be right around 100k......

[Team SRT]

Has mopar come out with any new engine mods for the srt-8 at last weeks Sema show????

While we did show lots of new parts for 5.7L and 6.1L Hemi engines we did not have anything specifically for SRT8 applications.

[10SecS4]

What's MBT (mean best timing) on the 6.1L engine? At how many degrees timing does the engine stop making power?

[Team SRT]

At this years Sema Show, a Two Door Charger was shown. I know it was a custom job. Is there any possiblity that it will be officially made by Dodge?

Now you guys know we can't talk about any potential future products....

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

Why do some people experience the Bilstein front suspension clunk, but most don't? Production variance from Bilstein? It just makes me wonder what I will get if/when I have to replace my front cartridges...

Eric

[imagine it!]

Hey guys, Thanks for coming out every month and giving us more of what we love. These cars are fantastic and we know with you guys in the drivers seat they'll continue to get better.

Enough fluff for now, I have a 2007 300C SRT-8 and have recently started hearing a very light clicking sound while I'm idling. At first I thought it was a loose screw or something in the dash, but I am a bit worried since I noticed it only occurs when the car is in gear. If I'm at a light you hear the repeated light click and if I put the car in Neutral the click stops. You don't notice the click while driving, but I think that's mainly due to the sound of the engine over powering the click. Anyway I was hoping you might have some ideas? New transmission fluid maybe?

[Team SRT]

After reading the many reviews of the Caliber SRT-4 I am pleased with the vehicle, however it looks like the choice of not offering a traditional limited slip differential and lighter wheels may have been a mistake.

Have you given any thoughts to possibly offering a regular limited slip option for the Caliber SRT4?

There's no planned limited slip option at this point. The brake limited differential made the most sense from a overall vehicle stability standpoint.

[Team SRT]

Hello SRT engineers here's one of the questions of the month (I am the designated question poster for several GCSRT members that can't make it tonight)
Subject Grand Cherokee SRT8's
Front axles.
7.9 inch ring gears, 3.73 ratios.
Is there any other Chrysler vehicle that we can use to get a deeper (say 4.11 ratio) from?

I.E Dodge Durango or early small pickup other AWD.

If not ,can you answer who is the axle supplier for these vehicles that we may approach them to cut new gears for us.

We have successfully addressed the rear axle limitations by designing a new axle around the Ford 9 inch which gives us lots of rear options, now we somehow have to address the front. Given the real estate available there isn't alot of options.
Any help would be much appreciated.

Second question is which SRT vehicle has the higest fuel pump flow And working PSI? ( We do have our Whipple blower applications that need to be addressed)

Last Question, On our returnless fuel systems how much fuel vapor can the system hold until it throws a MIL?
We also are working on return systems also.

Thank You.



The front axle in the Grand is made in Chrysler's Detroit Axle Plant. Since this was an all new axle for the Jeep there are not many ratios available. Just the ones used in production. Superior Axles was appoached to make some 4.10's but I don't believe they were ever produced. No other gear sets will fit this axle. If you want a major project to swap in another axle in the front... You could take a front axle from a Nitro and the gear set from a JK Wrangler. The mounts are all different in the cradle and the halfshafts will have to be custom, but it can be done.


For the fuel pump question.. the 08 Viper has the highest flow pump. Not that this is enough for your application.

The answer to the last question is 42, you pick the units.

[Team SRT]

Who can I contact about a problem I had with my SRT-10? The battery split open and caused paint damage. It took the dealer 6 weeks to "fix" it. Then another 6 weeks to really fix it.

I have called the 800 number with no luck. I also mailed in a letter with no response. Three months to fix a small problem is a joke. Is there anyone there at Dodge that cares?

Thanks,

Doug

We really don't have any other suggestions. When you call the 800 number and let them know that you have a SRT you should get directed to a dedicated SRT person that should be able to help you.

[blue beast]

ive pondered this same question in the SRT section on these forums and no one had a deffinate yes or no, i sent the question to mobil-1 with no reply as of yet.......on the shelfs there is a european formula of mobil 1, and at least in my area am very hardd pressed to find the origional label bottles.....

im hoping all would be fine using the european formula, but im just makeing sure, sont want to do something that could cause damage

i also went to the mobil1 site and pulled the tech/spec sheet, and it talks about two (2) different kinds of oils, a european formula and a protection formula.....can you shed any light?




this on the mobil 1 tech sheet straight from the mobil 1 site....

Mobil 1 0W-40 is the most advanced performance synthetic engine oil designed to provide ultimate cleaning power, wear protection and overall performance. Mobil 1 0W-40, European Car Formula (NA) or Protection Formula (EU), exceeds the requirements of the leading industry and car manufacturers' standards required for newer modern gasoline and diesel powered automobile engines. The Mobil 1 Technology is race proven and the choice of NASCAR racing. Mobil 1 0W-40 is perfect for all types of vehicles anywhere in the world and has the performance reserve to protect when conventional engine oils cannot. It is the first choice at the factory for the some of the world's finest performance vehicles: Mercedes-Benz AMG, Porsche, and Aston Martin.

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...il_1_0W-40.asp





06 CSRT

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

Do you notice a little lifter knock on cold start-ups, especially on cool mornings with the 6.1? We've seen posts about people getting their lifters replaced and the dealers telling them they are bad, and I notice a little noise/clatter before the oil is flowing on some starts when it's cool out...is some of this normal? Are there some "bad" lifters out there that you know about?

Eric

[SteveLevin]

Several people with SRT-8's have experience intermittent power steering issues (where the power steering fails for a minute or so, then comes back) during spirited driving in the twisties. In my car the pump and the steering rack were replaced and the problem has ceased. It seems that it might be a widespread issue...is it being tracked?

Thanks!

Steve

[Team SRT]

Why was the 'unofficial' concept cuda shown @ SEMA instead of the in-house one? Loved it either way!!



I saw that one, West coast customs did it. Looked great. Build it.

this was a unique car built by an outside concern....just made sense to put it our booth....don't get your hopes up........

[NasaRacer]

Since there is no method for a vehicle owner to check their transmission fluid level. And my dealer wants $100 to check it!! Will the transmission electronics alert you if the fluid level is low?

If not at a minium this needs to be included in future products. I think a lot of people instead of forking over stupid amounts of money to the dealer for a fluid level check would simply run their cars without checking the level. Level falls too low, transmission damage occurs and those customers would generate a huge warranty claim.

Seems like a situation ripe for problems for customers and Chrysler. Another possible solution would allow customers a free fluid level check at given mileage points at least for the term of the factory warranty.

[Quick]

I have an '06 MSRT8.

1) What is the base injector pulse width?

2) Is the front overhang (in front of the front wheels) the same for all the LX's? This in the context of front cowl clearance.

thanks

[MrMorgan]

My Power Steering pump and Rack were both replaced today. They are claiming I used incorrect fluid and metal particles were flaoting around in there. I've never used anything but the correct fluid (I'll be hammering that out with them tomorrow), but what gives?

I drive her hard, is the power steering pump weak?

Is there an upgrade?

[Team SRT]

Hello Team SRT. I just traded up from a 5.7 and wow!
Q= I just tokmy car in for the coolent issue. Dealer only drained and replaced coolant but when I got the car back the throttle response was noticably more sensative (in a good way) does this make sense?

Got me... that doesn't make much sense. Good news on the better throttle response. Enjoy!

[hd1ley]

Will Mopar Be Making Strut Towers Front/rear For Its Chargers???

[ripuanewass]

Please help... I have a friend who claims that there is a large variation in horsepower from one GCSRT8 to another( 2006 verses 2007). Is that possible? Are there really some that are making 430-450 stock verses the published 420? Or are all the GCSRT8's making more horsepower than reported.

Thanks for making the meanest baddest SUV and the planet!

Rip

[Team SRT]

EVIC QUESTION,
I cannot read the EVIC display on my 06 Magnum on brightly lit (i.e. sunny) days. Turning on the lights and adjusting the interior lights to parade mode does not help.

Is there any way for the EVIC display to be adjusted or "flashed" to make the display more visible?

Thanks,
DonK

sorry there is no flash that will increase the brightness of the display. Parade mode will be the brightest setting.

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

this on the mobil 1 tech sheet straight from the mobil 1 site....

Mobil 1 0W-40 is the most advanced performance synthetic engine oil designed to provide ultimate cleaning power, wear protection and overall performance. Mobil 1 0W-40, European Car Formula (NA) or Protection Formula (EU), exceeds the requirements of the leading industry and car manufacturers' standards required for newer modern gasoline and diesel powered automobile engines. The Mobil 1 Technology is race proven and the choice of NASCAR racing. Mobil 1 0W-40 is perfect for all types of vehicles anywhere in the world and has the performance reserve to protect when conventional engine oils cannot. It is the first choice at the factory for the some of the world's finest performance vehicles: Mercedes-Benz AMG, Porsche, and Aston Martin.

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...il_1_0W-40.asp

I noticed in this reply from Mobil 1 that they say the 0W40 meets the standards for modern gasoline and diesel powered engines. Many of us now use the 5W40 Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel formula(which Mobil 1 also states on its website is a great choice for heavy duty cycle gasoline engines) for it's "now rare" API SL certification, whereas the 0W40 went from an SL early in it's life when you guys were developing the 6.1 to an SM now.

Are the extra wear-reducing agents in the SM formula that important or will we be fine with the now "not as good" API SL 0W40 for our HEMIs? This of course assumes we are not in a climate with super cold temperatures so the cold-flow properties of the 0W40 are not as important.

Eric

[Team SRT]

I've got a list of questions, pick whatever you want, I can't attend live.

1. '08 Shocks - can they be retrofitted to '06s and '07s?
2. Were there any other changes to the suspension for '08?
3. Can the '08 door panels and/or center console be swapped into the '06/07s?
4. My sunroof glass seems to rattle inside it's frame, not the assembly. Is this a known problem?
5. Will constant operating temps of 180 degrees (180 t-stat mod) cause any harm i.e. will it run "rich" and harm the rings or cats?
6. How much horsepower variance is seen in production 6.1 engines?
7. What is the horsepower at 6500, 6750 and 7000 rpms? Does the torque fall off severely?
8. What are the most common failures of components during the SRT TE (extreme track duty)?
9. What are the recommended alignment measurements for road circuit duty?
10. For the drag strip?
11. Link for the SRT-8 Mopar parts - last I checked the website is very cumbersome and not intuitive at all.

Apologies for breaking the 1 question rule - I can never attend live so I thought I would throw this out.

Thank you so much, SRT Engineers!!

1) Yes, they would be a direct replacement. For the Charger, 04854577AC, 04854576AC, 05039344AA with a rear spring change to 04895332AF.
2) No
3) Probably, might have to splice some electrical connections. (sorry no EE guys here tonight)
4) That's a common part with base vehicle... ask your dealer to look at it.
5) No
6) Within 2% is what we typically see
7) Very little. Production engines don't operate in that range... ECU will pull fuel/spark/throttle at redline.
8) Failure of the tire's ability to hold smoke :)
9) Directionally, increase your camber towards one degree negative, moderate toe out is preferable for road course work
10) Alignment = steering wheel straight ahead (less camber, zero toe)
11) Agreed... work in progress. Floormats were recently updated.

[Team SRT]

can you give us app production numbers of the caliber srt4 for the next couple of years, and is this covered under the unlimited drivetrain warrenty

thanks

We can't comment on future production numbers. None of the SRTs are covered by the unlimited drivetrain warranty.

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

Did the warranty change on the '08 LX SRT8's to a 2-year 36,000 mile form a 3/36,000 on the '06-07's?

Eric

[Team SRT]

SRT Jeep has a backup camera option and the other SRT vehicles with the same head unit for Nav can not hook up the backup camera from a Jeep. It isn't "part of the build" so the bus won't recognize it. Can the new Chrysler please unlock some of these unnecessarily locked doors? Another item not specific to the SRT is the rain sensor wipers. Why can't I just buy the parts and plug and play. Makes no sense to me. Sell us parts. We want to help you guys help us to make you money.

C.

We understand your frustrations, however the various modules speak many words to each other and each module's dictionary needs to be at the same level... you would have to replace virtually every module in the vehicle.

[hawksview]

we just got a crossfire srt6.The car is just a blast to drive.I was just curious if you guys made any internal changes to the motor for the srt compared to what comes stock in the 3.2 super charged benz.Also would you happen to know just how many total srt6's were produced?

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

If you can, please share the great SRT8 testing war stories. Ever catch some un-suspecting floks on the roads like in the old days when the 426 HEMIs came out?:lol:

Eric

[Team SRT]

I am looking for information regarding the serialized 1:24 scale model of the Super Bee that many Bee owners received. There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to who got them and how fast. For a lucky some, the models just showed up on their doorstep. However, there are dozens (maybe hundreds) of Bee owners that have not received their model and are desperately looking for information. I have talked with my dealership and Dodge customer service. (both could not help me). Someone at Dodge has to have information on this. Please forward any information to us. Thanks! :)

Sorry on this one....we're just a bunch of dumb engineers.......seriously though try calling our customer assistance #8009921997.....

[Team SRT]

I have a 2008 srt8 gc. I just installed the cat back exhaust and the cold air in take from mopar. I would like to here is the diablo or henessy computer? Flash upgrade is worth it? what is your idea on them? Are there any other companies you would suggest.

We can't comment on OPP (other peoples products).

[Jerod]

Now that all the information and test SRT4 Calibers have been released to the public, what are the best times you were able to pull out of the vehicle? (1/4 mile..0-60..)

Also, are there any planes to offer Staged upgrades like the previous gen SRT4?

[Andy B]

We can't comment on OPP (other peoples products).
does mopar have anything

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

How accurate are the car's 0-60 timers? Have you seen the very low times posted all over the forums, and do you believe them? They could read low due to tire spin - no? Are there any other factors that could make them read low?

Eric

[Team SRT]

Just wanted to share this story with you guys, we're trying to make you proud!:wink:

For the past few weeks I've been going to the track to try and crack that elusive 12 sec barrier, coming close but no cigar. At the same time I've been getting to know Mike who has a nice 6.0 silver steelish colored automatic GTO, it's pound for pound the fastest one that goes to our track. My best times are 13.1s but the past couple weeks traction has been tough and I've only been able to get 13.20s@108-109...as you can see my trap speeds have been great, just a poor launcher.



Mike has hit 13.1s@106 with his GTO two weeks in a row. I told him last week we should do a showdown since they are so close, to add to the GTO vs. SRT8 debate. He obliged and we went at it today.

Both cars hot engine temps:



SRT8 GTO

60 ft: 2.06 2.03

1/8 8.67 8.65

mph 82.16 83.83

1/4 13.318 13.362

mph 106.96 105.04



close......



We both cooled all the way down and about an hour later went at it again. The SRT8 ran like it knew bragging rights were on the line...I'm on the left, he's on the right:


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c73/eandkgreen/DSC03148.jpg




He totally jumped me out of the hole and probably had two car lengths. After the 1/8th mile I started reeling him in and was at his drivers door at the end of the 1/4. It's technically a loss, but also my first 12 sec pass!!! DA was -100.



He was really cool, came up to me and shook hands. They are closely matched cars, slight advantage SRT8. And I'm not disappointed about that:lol:

Loving this car!!!

Eric


CONGRATS!! Gotta work on that RT though.

[Team SRT]

A lot of people are getting excessive amounts of puddling or oil in the intake manifold from the PCV system on the 6.1 V8. There was talk in the past about a revised PCV Valve. Was this revised to reduce this condition?? Can this PCV valve be replaced under warranty? How do we ensure we are getting the revised PCV Valve and not "old" stock of the previous design? Thanks guys

I've not heard of a PCV valve change. I'll check on it and report next chat.

[Team SRT]

Has anything been decided on a TSB for the noisy Bilstein front shocks?
Why should we be stuck with having to buy aftermarket coil-overs to get rid of the clunking sound?

There is no planned TSB. A bad upper shock mount can cause a clunk and the dealer should be able to replace it if that is the case. There is some noise from the check valve in shocks themselves, but removing the check valve would significantly reduce the performace of the shock.

[425hp]

If the IAT sensor temp is above 100 degrees, does this remove timing or add knock retard?

C.

[10SecS4]

On the 6.1L SRT-8, I've seen timing be retarded due to high air charge temps and high coolant temps. After addressing both of those, I'm still seeing a fair bit of knock timing retard, but only after hammering my car back to back for several minutes. According to the logs, this seems to only be happening when the oil temps reach or exceed 190-200 degrees. My air charge temps and coolant temps are very low. I am running 93 octane. Is it normal for timing to get pulled when the oil temps reach a certain temperature? Or should I look elsewhere for the source of my knock issue?

[Team SRT]

does mopar have anything

Sorry, Mopar does not have a computer upgrade for your vehicle.

[NasaRacer]

New Charger Rear Spring: 04895332AF
How does this spring differ from a 2006 or 2007 Charger rear springs??

If you guys remember me ... I have been seriously considering changing the rears springs and shocks on my 2007 Magnum SRT to the rear springs and shocks from a 2008 Charger SRT.

I know the 06-07 Magnum Springs were taller but the same rate as 06-07 Chargers. I feel the Magnum sits a bit too high in the back and I am not so concerned about hauling and towing issues. I am hoping the switch to 08 Charger Rear Springs and Shocks will offer a very slight ride height lowering with a sacrafice in hauling and towing because I will lose the self leveling Nivomats.

Thoughts??

[Deuuuce]

Assuming the ECU is somehow "modified" vs. stock, can you answer what horsepower/torque numbers have been seen in the 6500-7000 rpm range?

[aarcuda]

Are all of the 07' SRT8 Charger computers the same other than firmware?

[Team SRT]

we just got a crossfire srt6.The car is just a blast to drive.I was just curious if you guys made any internal changes to the motor for the srt compared to what comes stock in the 3.2 super charged benz.Also would you happen to know just how many total srt6's were produced?


The Motor comes from our partners in speed at AMG. We did not make an mods to the motor but we did have a hand in the chassis and tire tuning. Sorry we don't have production numbers on SRT6's.

[Team SRT]

These cars can obviously take a flogging, are any of the vehicles in your test fleet "wife" driven to simulate light loads and tire wear? If so, did you ever notice uneven wear with the F1's? Is it possible for a car that tracks straight to have an "off" alignment?

Have you ever experienced premature tie-rod wear in your test fleet on the LX vehicles?

At what temperatures do the thermostats open on the entire SRT8 line-up?

Thanks!

Eric

Our test schedule does include light driving cycles including tire wear. The F1's are pretty sensitive to toe settings. I would have the dealer check the alignment and make sure it's close to the center of the spec.

Thermostats open at 195 on all SRT8s

[SRTDogg]

Several folks (including me) have complained about the Temperature (outside air, not Engine) being several degrees (5-10) off. Any way to fix this or calibrate the temp sensor? The EVIC hidden menu shows RAW and AVG, and you can press > to change the RAW, but it doesn't seem to stick - it goes back after a bit.

[Team SRT]

The way the SRT8 fuel system is designed it leads to the idea that it will go lean on the right hand fuel rail under heavy load situations. Injector 1 is the last one to get feed fuel thus creating possible engine failure if goes too lean becuase of this issus. Has this issus been looked at and if so is there a solution? Why weren’t the fuel rails feed via a 'T' fitting then to each fuel rail seperately instead on jumping from one rail to another? Thanks for your time.

The fuel rail is well designed to equalize fuel flow and pressure to each injector. We check it on the dyno and in the car on the road and on the track.

[frankofiore]

Hey Guys,

I have had only 1 problem with my 07 Jeep and that is the damn brakes. The fronts are starting to score like no other. The rears squeel like a damn pig everytime i step on the brakes. I have had the rear brake TSB done and it worked for a few hundred miles and just came right back. In fact it is actually a lot worse now. I have taken it in to my dealer a number of times and they keep making up excuses that this is how high performance brakes are. I think this is complete B.S. to come up with an excuse like this. I have owned and know many other people who own high performance cars with high performance brakes and they dont have nearly this kind of problem. I understand they will have a little noise, but it sounds like a train is trying to stop anytime i brake.

To sum it all up, what will be done to fix this problem?? I know there are many other owners who have this same issue. I dont feel like spending a grand and replacing all four corners when the car is only 6 months old. I spent 45K and I should expect better results.

[Team SRT]

x2 here......
It does seem the display is dim and hard to read during sunny days.

See answer to Donk

[LordBaine]

Why have there not been a SRT6 Charger or Avenger vehicle made...I myself not mind buying a SRT6 Charger or Avenger....Thought SRT8 and 10's are the best. Maybe it just do make sense

[DCX Depot-Eric G]

Tell me about the RT...most times I'm in the .10 range. Another 100 feet and I would have driven right past him:)

Last comment, I finally went to the SRT Track Experience. Just wanted to say the staff and instructors were great and really helpful, a nice job all around and I plan on going back - free pass from another SRT vehicle in the next year or not.

The cars there exhibited a surprisingly low amount of brake dust for stock pads, are they less dusty when driven hard as opposed to light city/freeway traffic? - I mean we were all in amazement in our group! After thinking about it, you guys made a great choice with the pads and I think I'll continue to fight the dust for the superior performance they offer.

Do you think different pads will hinder the effectiveness of the brake-lock differential?

Eric

[Team SRT]

Why do some people experience the Bilstein front suspension clunk, but most don't? Production variance from Bilstein? It just makes me wonder what I will get if/when I have to replace my front cartridges...

Eric

check out the answer to # 23.....similar question.......

[425hp]

What is the max knock retard that can be interjected by the knock sensors?

C.

[Team SRT]

How accurate are the car's 0-60 timers? Have you seen the very low times posted all over the forums, and do you believe them? They could read low due to tire spin - no? Are there any other factors that could make them read low?

Eric

They are very accurate and have been calibrated at the track. There's no way to really fool them, however you can make them longer by a bad launch, eating too much pizza, having your woman in the car, etc. etc.

[Team SRT]

Several people with SRT-8's have experience intermittent power steering issues (where the power steering fails for a minute or so, then comes back) during spirited driving in the twisties. In my car the pump and the steering rack were replaced and the problem has ceased. It seems that it might be a widespread issue...is it being tracked?

Thanks!

Steve

We get regular reports on all warranty issues

[readydave]

They are very accurate and have been calibrated at the track. There's no way to really fool them, however you can make them longer by a bad launch, eating too much pizza, having your woman in the car, etc. etc.

Glad to hear it!!!
-D

[Team SRT]

What's MBT (mean best timing) on the 6.1L engine? At how many degrees timing does the engine stop making power?

Modern spark tables look at lots of variables such as ambient and water temperatures and ambient pressure and throttle position, etc. to continuously set best spark. There's also a knock sensor to adjust for engine knock. So an absolute max spark is hard to define.

[Team SRT]

New Charger Rear Spring: 04895332AF
How does this spring differ from a 2006 or 2007 Charger rear springs??

If you guys remember me ... I have been seriously considering changing the rears springs and shocks on my 2007 Magnum SRT to the rear springs and shocks from a 2008 Charger SRT.

I know the 06-07 Magnum Springs were taller but the same rate as 06-07 Chargers. I feel the Magnum sits a bit too high in the back and I am not so concerned about hauling and towing issues. I am hoping the switch to 08 Charger Rear Springs and Shocks will offer a very slight ride height lowering with a sacrafice in hauling and towing because I will lose the self leveling Nivomats.

Thoughts??


Sorry the '08 spring slightly increases the spring check load... it's the same rate.

[hd1ley]

Can the 0-60 mph option be flashed into a 2006 charger???

[Team SRT]

Assuming the ECU is somehow "modified" vs. stock, can you answer what horsepower/torque numbers have been seen in the 6500-7000 rpm range?

Sorry, no.

[Yankee]

You may (or may not) have heard this before... but many of us folks would like to see a much larger color selection for the SRT line than the usual "only available in red, silver and black". To use the Charger SRT8 as an example, you've GOT to do better than red, silver, black and "steel blue" (and "surf blue) for the Super Bee.

Would it kill you guys to offer an SRT8 in Marine Pearl Blue? How about good ol' white? Any chance of bringing back Inferno Red as a color choice? If we pay a premium price to have an SRT, thre's no logical reason to shortchange us on colors, especially when the lowball SE and SXT models seem to get the cream of the crop of color selections.

Bottom line... please offer more colors! More than the usual 4-5 choices! :)

[Team SRT]

Can the 0-60 mph option be flashed into a 2006 charger???

Sorry, no.

[NasaRacer]

I must give another hats off to you guys for creating a very balanced Street and Racing Package. We flogged all the SRT8 LXs at the Track Experience NASCAR course Watkins Glen. And they did quite well ... I have driven many street cars on race tracks and never had OEM brakes hold up so well. I will live with the brake dust!! Please keep the blood line true. DO NOT take the "R" out of SRT!! Some people want more of a creampuff performance cars. But there are a lot of us that buy based not only on Power but also Handling and Braking Performance!! Okay I will quit stroking your egos now.

[Team SRT]

Hey guys, Thanks for coming out every month and giving us more of what we love. These cars are fantastic and we know with you guys in the drivers seat they'll continue to get better.

Enough fluff for now, I have a 2007 300C SRT-8 and have recently started hearing a very light clicking sound while I'm idling. At first I thought it was a loose screw or something in the dash, but I am a bit worried since I noticed it only occurs when the car is in gear. If I'm at a light you hear the repeated light click and if I put the car in Neutral the click stops. You don't notice the click while driving, but I think that's mainly due to the sound of the engine over powering the click. Anyway I was hoping you might have some ideas? New transmission fluid maybe?


I doubt changing the fluid would help, but this isn't much info to go on. If the clicking is bugging you, you should take it to the dealer to diagnose.

[ResumeSpeed]

Is there anyone present tonight from the audio/telematics division?

I have a question regarding the MyGIG radio and UConnect...

MyGIG = p/n 401AH (factory installed, latest software 9.561)
Cell phone = LG VX-8350 (latest updates)

Problem: Cannot get UConnect to work, keep getting error "Device is out of range or powered off" yet the phone is inside the vehicle.

Both the MyGIG and phone were Paired successfully and reconize each other, but I cannot get phone audio on the MyGIG. The phone will switch over and say UConnect is "Connected" but no audio from the radio. It switches back and forth from "Connected" to "UConnect Disconnected".

My prior phone, a Motorola Razor, worked perfect with the MyGIG.

The new LG VX-8350 was traded for another new one, same problem. The phone Pairs correctly with my neighbors Lexus.

[Team SRT]

My Power Steering pump and Rack were both replaced today. They are claiming I used incorrect fluid and metal particles were flaoting around in there. I've never used anything but the correct fluid (I'll be hammering that out with them tomorrow), but what gives?

I drive her hard, is the power steering pump weak?

Is there an upgrade?

Metal particles in the fluid is typical of an overheated pump. I noticed that you have a custom facia. Is the tri-cooler on the front of your radiator covered anymore then it was before you changed it. The cooler needs air.

[Team SRT]

Several people with SRT-8's have experience intermittent power steering issues (where the power steering fails for a minute or so, then comes back) during spirited driving in the twisties. In my car the pump and the steering rack were replaced and the problem has ceased. It seems that it might be a widespread issue...is it being tracked?

Thanks!

Steve

any mods to the car???.......we haven't been tracking this issue....thanx for the info.......

[Team SRT]

I have an '06 MSRT8.

1) What is the base injector pulse width?

2) Is the front overhang (in front of the front wheels) the same for all the LX's? This in the context of front cowl clearance.

thanks


1) There is no one base pulse width, it varies with temperature, speed, etc

2) The overhang is about the same but the fascia is lower for reducing front lift and increasing airflow to the cooling module and brake ducts.

[RobAGD]

There have been several reports on the GC SRT8 that under hard acceleration and decel that they are dropping to limp mode.

A local shop after getting a car in the dealer could not fix the issue ended up free airing the rear 02's and plugging the rear bungs.

The get the cell for cats but the car no longer drops to limp mode on hard acceleration or decel.

Any thoughts as to what may cause this ?

If you have not heard about this I would suggest checking some of the SRT Jeep forums.

-R

[Blown7]

Is there a public location for reference data where all the OBD compliant Chrysler ID's on the Can Bus by vehicle type are defined?

[Aremel]

Several folks (including me) have complained about the Temperature (outside air, not Engine) being several degrees (5-10) off. Any way to fix this or calibrate the temp sensor? The EVIC hidden menu shows RAW and AVG, and you can press > to change the RAW, but it doesn't seem to stick - it goes back after a bit.

X2!!! This drives me nuts! Or more so anyway.

:knockout:

[Team SRT]

Do you notice a little lifter knock on cold start-ups, especially on cool mornings with the 6.1? We've seen posts about people getting their lifters replaced and the dealers telling them they are bad, and I notice a little noise/clatter before the oil is flowing on some starts when it's cool out...is some of this normal? Are there some "bad" lifters out there that you know about?

Eric

If you really think you have lifter noise, you need to go to a dealer. The SRT engines use 5.7L Hemi lifters and we don't think such noise is normal.

[Team SRT]

I must give another hats off to you guys for creating a very balanced Street and Racing Package. We flogged all the SRT8 LXs at the Track Experience NASCAR course Watkins Glen. And they did quite well ... I have driven many street cars on race tracks and never had OEM brakes hold up so well. I will live with the brake dust!! Please keep the blood line true. DO NOT take the "R" out of SRT!! Some people want more of a creampuff performance cars. But there are a lot of us that buy based not only on Power but also Handling and Braking Performance!! Okay I will quit stroking your egos now.

AMEN BROTHER! You're our kind of customer.

[IrishChamp]

Greetings SRT gurus! I’m loving my 300c srt8 as did I my charger srt8 before it!
I have two questions:
One: I’ve been having some engine Knock, not audible but it’s registering at about 1.5 to 4.5 KR on a completely stock engine on 91 octane fuel. I’ve tried every brand of fuel in my area and the only one that got rid of it was Sunoco 100 octane unleaded race fuel. This subject has been discussed in great length lately on the boards and it appears that it is a wide spread problem. I’ve noticed that my intake manifold has quite a bit of oil coating its inner walls, could that be the cause?

Two: I know you could never in a thousand years say that it is ok to run E85 in any of your products however……….I would like to ask simply with tuning and warranty aside are there any materials used in the fuel system that will not stand up to E85? In other words would a car that was designed to run on e85 use different materials in the fuel system than what is currently used in the srt8’s?

Thanks and keep up the great work!!

[Team SRT]

Did the warranty change on the '08 LX SRT8's to a 2-year 36,000 mile form a 3/36,000 on the '06-07's?

Eric

There all 3/36

[aarcuda]

There all 3/36
Wish it was 10/36:grin:

[Team SRT]

Will Mopar Be Making Strut Towers Front/rear For Its Chargers???

no plans at this time...the body is pretty stiff as it is.......

[Team SRT]

There have been several reports on the GC SRT8 that under hard acceleration and decel that they are dropping to limp mode.

A local shop after getting a car in the dealer could not fix the issue ended up free airing the rear 02's and plugging the rear bungs.

The get the cell for cats but the car no longer drops to limp mode on hard acceleration or decel.

Any thoughts as to what may cause this ?

If you have not heard about this I would suggest checking some of the SRT Jeep forums.

-R

Can't recommend disconnecting the O2 sensors for emissions reasons - not sure how that would cure any limp-in mode.

[NasaRacer]

Sorry the '08 spring slightly increases the spring check load... it's the same rate.

Okay I am Road Racer not an engineer...."spring check load"?? Does this mean a 2008 Charger Spring Free Height is taller than a 2007 Charger Spring?? I would guess this was done to help maintain a bit more ride height since the Charger does not use self levelng shocks in 2008??

I guess it might be easier for me to use 2008 Charger Rear shocks and trim my 2007 Springs to obtain my desired ride height?? Also confirm for me 2008 300C SRT Rear shocks are softer damping than 2008 Charger Rear shocks?

[SteveLevin]

any mods to the car???.......we haven't been tracking this issue....thanx for the info.......

I have a different grille but it's a very wide open billet unit. And two others I am aware of have stock grilles. Is there any way to properly track pump heat? I'd hate to think that come summer this issue might surface again :(

Steve

[SOUTHERNHOTROD]

I spoke with Neil Loughlin at SEMA. He showed me the 6.x aluminum block.

What was the response on it so far? When can I get my hands on it? :)

[Team SRT]

You may (or may not) have heard this before... but many of us folks would like to see a much larger color selection for the SRT line than the usual "only available in red, silver and black". To use the Charger SRT8 as an example, you've GOT to do better than red, silver, black and "steel blue" (and "surf blue) for the Super Bee.

Would it kill you guys to offer an SRT8 in Marine Pearl Blue? How about good ol' white? Any chance of bringing back Inferno Red as a color choice? If we pay a premium price to have an SRT, thre's no logical reason to shortchange us on colors, especially when the lowball SE and SXT models seem to get the cream of the crop of color selections.

Bottom line... please offer more colors! More than the usual 4-5 choices! :)

We are limited in the number of colors that we can offer due to assembly plant capability. The colors are selected based on what is expected to be the most polpular. There are special edition limited runs that we have done in different colors like the Super Bee's and this will continue to be a way to get unique colors.

[DonK]

Engine Cooling.

What is the difference between an Magnum R/T with heavy duty cooling and an R/T with severe cooling (i.e. R/T with tow package).
Larger radiator?....Additional cooler?

Thanks,
DonK

[Buck70]

I know a lot of owners are putting in colder T-stats, and some are putting on the cop car oil coolers. All in search of more HP. BUT, at what temp will the oil not be as effective.
I have seen a lot of early bearing failure from too cold of an oil temp.

Can you give us a threshold to stay above

Thanks
Dale
Buck 70

[TRSRT8]

Does the 08 SRT8 Charger have LED Head Lights?

[bobpace]

I moved from an Audi S4 to a 2008 Magnum SRT8 and I can tell you that the SRT is better car in acceleration handling and braking. I am just thrilled with the vehicle you built. All wheel drive would be nice but there is a lot to be said for oversteer......

[Team SRT]

Is there a public location for reference data where all the OBD compliant Chrysler ID's on the Can Bus by vehicle type are defined?

Sorry, No.

[Quick]

2) The overhang is about the same but the fascia is lower for reducing front lift and increasing airflow to the cooling module and brake ducts.

Oops. I was only talking about the Charger/Magnum/300 SRT8s. The overhang and clearance is identical?

[Team SRT]

Please help... I have a friend who claims that there is a large variation in horsepower from one GCSRT8 to another( 2006 verses 2007). Is that possible? Are there really some that are making 430-450 stock verses the published 420? Or are all the GCSRT8's making more horsepower than reported.

Thanks for making the meanest baddest SUV and the planet!

Rip

We work to keep power variabilty to within plus or minus 2% - as measured on our dynos. There should be no difference in 2006 - 2007 rating.

[TRSRT8]

Sorry, Would the fit the 06 / 07 SRT8 Charger? Can you buy from Mopar?

[ResumeSpeed]

One of the engineers at the recent SEMA show mentioned that SRT had done extensive testing on the Goodyear runflat tires for the Jeep SRT8, and that no better performing tire was found. Many Jeep owners swear by other non run-flat tires and claim that they provide a much better/softer ride and still handle well under "spirited" driving conditions.

Can you elaborate further on why the Goodyear tires were chosen and the advantages they have vs other tires that were tested?

[10SecS4]

At WOT, how accurate is the air fuel ratio for the "Open Loop FA" variable/PID?

A lot of SRT-8 owners are finding excessive amounts of oil in their intake manifold. The amount of oil seems to be directly proportionate to how hard the car is driven. Could this be enough oil to lower the octane rating by a noticeable amount?

Did you guys make any modifications to the PCV system on the SRT-8 that you guys entered in the '05 One Lap of America?

http://titsup-racing.com/images/srt8_intake_mani.jpg

[MrMorgan]

Power Steering Pump Failure

Metal particles in the fluid is typical of an overheated pump. I noticed that you have a custom facia. Is the tri-cooler on the front of your radiator covered anymore then it was before you changed it. The cooler needs air.

The new facia actually lets more air onto the tri-cooler and radiator. Here's a closer view:

http://www.playmorfarm.com/cars/Field%20Work/Nose2.JPG

[Team SRT]

I have a different grille but it's a very wide open billet unit. And two others I am aware of have stock grilles. Is there any way to properly track pump heat? I'd hate to think that come summer this issue might surface again :(

Steve

The only way to track power steering temperatures is to put a thermocouple on the power steering reservoir by drilling through the lid. The only time we've seen high temps is when there is restricted air flow to the tri-cooler.

[Team SRT]

Okay I am Road Racer not an engineer...."spring check load"?? Does this mean a 2008 Charger Spring Free Height is taller than a 2007 Charger Spring?? I would guess this was done to help maintain a bit more ride height since the Charger does not use self levelng shocks in 2008??

I guess it might be easier for me to use 2008 Charger Rear shocks and trim my 2007 Springs to obtain my desired ride height?? Also confirm for me 2008 300C SRT Rear shocks are softer damping than 2008 Charger Rear shocks?

Hey Nasa... it's just semantics... you are on the money. With the load leveling gone (and no trailer tow in a Charger SRT8) we needed to change the rear spring to accomodate the removal of the load leveling shocks.

and... you are correct in that the control forces in the 300C shocks are slightly less providing a softer ride.

[steelblue srt8]

What's up I have a gcsrt and it seems like it loses power it dosent jerk your head back like it use to all oil changes and maitenance on time sometimes its a monster and will leave other srt's then I could be driving and hit it and it won't respond also my trans acts retarded and weak then at times it has dummy strength

[Team SRT]

If you can, please share the great SRT8 testing war stories. Ever catch some un-suspecting floks on the roads like in the old days when the 426 HEMIs came out?:lol:

Eric

We don't endorse street racing......but there are a few wounded egos out there.......

[Team SRT]

Now that all the information and test SRT4 Calibers have been released to the public, what are the best times you were able to pull out of the vehicle? (1/4 mile..0-60..)

Also, are there any planes to offer Staged upgrades like the previous gen SRT4?

Mid 14's in the 1/4 and low 6's to 60. No comment on future upgrades

[Team SRT]

I spoke with Neil Loughlin at SEMA. He showed me the 6.x aluminum block.

What was the response on it so far? When can I get my hands on it? :)

Neil was the right man to talk to. The response has been very positive so far. We are still in the development stages but as you saw at SEMA we have prototype parts already. You will have to stay tuned for the release date.

[bigchach1]

Hi I have a 2007 charger SRT 5.7L has anyone expierenced the transmission having a slight slippage right after backing up and then starting forward? Or a high pitched whistling or rattle when car is idoling?

[Team SRT]

Does the 08 SRT8 Charger have LED Head Lights?

No LEDs or HIDs :) on the Charger for '08. Just the Magnum and 300 SRT-8.

[bob1459]

Is it possible to get the SRT EVIC program for other chargers? Looking for the 1/4 mile and G-Force meters?

[ResumeSpeed]

When the 2006 Jeep SRT came out the official hp rating was "420 hp". Some of the recent official 2008 specs now say "425 hp" - are these typo's or did were the ratings on the Jeep changed to 425?

[hd1ley]

because of the oil that finds its way in the cai, do you folks recommend an oil catch can installation?

[Aremel]

I gotta sign off guys but I really hope you can answer the questions about the EVIC reporting the outside air temps about 5 - 10 degrees higher. It's annoying as hell. My wife's Nitro is dead spot on, so surely it can be fixed?

[NasaRacer]

I will echo what others have been saying about steering issues. I do believe the rather large SRT wheels and tires in combination with the larger amounts of positive caster is putting a pretty high amount of load on the steering system. There have been several cases of outer tie rods ends showing a lot of wear at relative low mileages. I suggest to others is try to avoid turning the wheels a lot when the vehicle is stopped.

I would hate to lose positive caster in an SRT car ... but maybe some adjustment on future products with the ackerman steering or scrub radius could help reduce low speed loads on the steering without drastic effects on high speed handling.

Again you guys are the experts.

[1bad4dr]

Metal particles in the fluid is typical of an overheated pump. I noticed that you have a custom facia. Is the tri-cooler on the front of your radiator covered anymore then it was before you changed it. The cooler needs air.

Actually I had the same thing happen in Jan of 2006. A month after I bought the beast. And yes, before I started doing any modifications.

Pump went out on me in Phoenix. It was a wonderful 480 mile drive home. ;)

Thought you might want to know. I believe I only had 1500 miles on her when the pump went out.

[Team SRT]

Are all of the 07' SRT8 Charger computers the same other than firmware?


Yes they are the same.......

[bob1459]

Yes they are the same.......

What about the SRT Firmware for other chargers? Just EVIC

[Team SRT]

Engine Cooling.

What is the difference between an Magnum R/T with heavy duty cooling and an R/T with severe cooling (i.e. R/T with tow package).
Larger radiator?....Additional cooler?

Thanks,
DonK

Magnum R/T with Heavy duty cooling has a 27mm thick radiator core and the Severe Duty package has a 34mm thick radiator core.

[Team SRT]

Hey Guys,

I have had only 1 problem with my 07 Jeep and that is the damn brakes. The fronts are starting to score like no other. The rears squeel like a damn pig everytime i step on the brakes. I have had the rear brake TSB done and it worked for a few hundred miles and just came right back. In fact it is actually a lot worse now. I have taken it in to my dealer a number of times and they keep making up excuses that this is how high performance brakes are. I think this is complete B.S. to come up with an excuse like this. I have owned and know many other people who own high performance cars with high performance brakes and they dont have nearly this kind of problem. I understand they will have a little noise, but it sounds like a train is trying to stop anytime i brake.

To sum it all up, what will be done to fix this problem?? I know there are many other owners who have this same issue. I dont feel like spending a grand and replacing all four corners when the car is only 6 months old. I spent 45K and I should expect better results.

There is a tsb out there for the rears...sorry I don't have the number handy....it covered the '07 vehicles......

[Team SRT]

Greetings SRT gurus! I’m loving my 300c srt8 as did I my charger srt8 before it!
I have two questions:
One: I’ve been having some engine Knock, not audible but it’s registering at about 1.5 to 4.5 KR on a completely stock engine on 91 octane fuel. I’ve tried every brand of fuel in my area and the only one that got rid of it was Sunoco 100 octane unleaded race fuel. This subject has been discussed in great length lately on the boards and it appears that it is a wide spread problem. I’ve noticed that my intake manifold has quite a bit of oil coating its inner walls, could that be the cause?

Two: I know you could never in a thousand years say that it is ok to run E85 in any of your products however……….I would like to ask simply with tuning and warranty aside are there any materials used in the fuel system that will not stand up to E85? In other words would a car that was designed to run on e85 use different materials in the fuel system than what is currently used in the srt8’s?

Thanks and keep up the great work!!

Are you sure the meter you are using is reading the correct values? Ambient temperature also affects knock. We calibrate on 91 octane to a no-knock condition but the knock sensor will protect the engine on regular fuel - although at reduced power.

Rings, fuel rails, injectors, valve seats, seals, gaskets, and fuel pump are just a few of the components that have to be modified to work with E85. Plus the injectors have to flow a lot more fuel.

[Team SRT]

Hi I have a 2007 charger SRT 5.7L has anyone expierenced the transmission having a slight slippage right after backing up and then starting forward? Or a high pitched whistling or rattle when car is idoling?

You must have the SRT-design package. There is no such thing as a SRT with a 5.7 L.

[Team SRT]

X2!!! This drives me nuts! Or more so anyway.

:knockout:

The ambient temp sensor will display the last reading to avoid over stating the temperature from underhood breeze or wafting so to speak.

[Team SRT]

Why have there not been a SRT6 Charger or Avenger vehicle made...I myself not mind buying a SRT6 Charger or Avenger....Thought SRT8 and 10's are the best. Maybe it just do make sense


We're always looking at new products......you just never know.........

[LordBaine]

I am on the phone with a friend and he would like to know if there are any plans on building a SRT8 that will be again to beat a BMW with a V12. He said he was at a track here in KY and a BMW 754i with a V8 that has a small engine size (4.4) beat by 3 car length on 3 run's against it. Is this because of vehicle weight? Both cars are stock.

[SRTDogg]

The ambient temp sensor will display the last reading to avoid over stating the temperature from underhood breeze or wafting so to speak.

So is there a way to calibrate this so it more accurately reflects the true outside temperature?

BTW, I wanted to tell you - you guys rock! I don't know of many other (car) vendors that would do these chat sessions for their customers!! :)

[Team SRT]

What about the SRT Firmware for other chargers? Just EVIC

Careful... you can't turn your R/T into an SRT. We're on to you :grin:

[Team SRT]

When the 2006 Jeep SRT came out the official hp rating was "420 hp". Some of the recent official 2008 specs now say "425 hp" - are these typo's or did were the ratings on the Jeep changed to 425?

The engine guys say the WK engine is rated at 420 hp.

[frankofiore]

Can you please respond to post 72 if you have not already. It seems like this always gets avoided.

[See post #135]

[Aremel]

The ambient temp sensor will display the last reading to avoid over stating the temperature from underhood breeze or wafting so to speak.

I think you may have misunderstood. If the temperature outside is 40 degrees, the car will warm up and the temperature on the EVIC will read 45. If the outside temperature raises to 80 degrees, the EVIC will say 85. It's always 5 degrees off (in mine) and even more than others. I don't know of any Charger owner that has an accurate outside air temp reported in their EVIC.

Thanks.

[SRT-4owns]

Hey SRT engineers!

How are you doing tonight. My current SRT-4 is running like a champ and I'm loving it. It won almost every contest it was placed in when it was first reviewed. However, this new Caliber SRT-4 has LOST almost every contest it was placed in, especially to the MS3. Several reviewers have commented that lack of a true LSD has really hurt the car's ability to get torque transfered properly. Although you argue that the BLD was a better idea, could you get into the specifics as to why? I would also like to know if you are disappointed with the results the reviewers are finding and if you have any ideas on how to improve the Caliber SRT-4 so that it takes the number one spot just like the Neon SRT-4 did? As a diehard SRT owner, I'm disappointed that the media doesn't seem to think this SRT is the best out there. Also, could you be more specific on the quarter mile times and 0-60 you received (such as to the nearest tenth?) I know these are difficult questions for you to deal with, but I think it would be more fair to hear SRTs side of the story as to why the reviewers don't think this car is as well performing as the Mazdaspeed 3. Thank you very much.

[Team SRT]

because of the oil that finds its way in the cai, do you folks recommend an oil catch can installation?

We don't recommend catch cans. If you try to pour oil into the engine through the oil fill at too fast of a rate (such as with a two quart can or with a filling station rapid fill hose) some oil could back up through the fresh air intake hose. Slow down when adding oil.

[Team SRT]

One of the engineers at the recent SEMA show mentioned that SRT had done extensive testing on the Goodyear runflat tires for the Jeep SRT8, and that no better performing tire was found. Many Jeep owners swear by other non run-flat tires and claim that they provide a much better/softer ride and still handle well under "spirited" driving conditions.

Can you elaborate further on why the Goodyear tires were chosen and the advantages they have vs other tires that were tested?


The biggest difference we found was in steering and handling response. With the tuning package that's currently on the Jeep (it was tuned using the Goodyears) non runflats really make it slugish and not well balanced front to rear.

[IrishChamp]

I can't be 100 % sure that the Dashhawk I am using is reading correctly but I've double checked with other tools and gotten the same results. Also others have had the same problem. Ambient temps did change the amount of KR, its been 30 to 50 degrees here lately and I'm still getting as much as 4.5 stock.

So e85 would cause possible leaks in the long term? can you be more specific as to what e85 will do to the components listed?

thanks again,

Are you sure the meter you are using is reading the correct values? Ambient temperature also affects knock. We calibrate on 91 octane to a no-knock condition but the knock sensor will protect the engine on regular fuel - although at reduced power.

Rings, fuel rails, injectors, valve seats, seals, gaskets, and fuel pump are just a few of the components that have to be modified to work with E85. Plus the injectors have to flow a lot more fuel.

[bob1459]

Careful... you can't turn your R/T into an SRT. We're on to you :grin:

LOL..I know....Just looking for the cool stuff like the 1/4 mile, G-force gauge and stopping distance gauge. I assume that everything is there. You just need to update the EVIC firmware. Is this something you see in the future that a factory scan tool can do.. Why would this not exist now. No sense of putting the 0-60 with out the 1/4 mile.

[kcobean]

As the person with the "5.7L SRT" car mentioned....

I sometimes get tranny slippage on my '07 Superbee when going from R to D, and when it's cool out, I get the whistling he mentioned. Is this normal?

[425hp]

Why don't you make the 392 crate motor work at least in an SRT. The after market with their 392ci offerings are going to eat your lunch. Unlock all these unnecessarily locked doors.

C.

[Buck70]

We don't endorse street racing......but there are a few wounded egos out there.......

I met a cool Porsche Carerra owner this week, had to slow down 3 different times before he gave up. He was all smiles and thumbs up afterward.

Thanks for making a reasonably priced car that can wax a new Porsche.
Dale

[pkrash]

I have an '06 300C SRT8 and love it!!! Thanks guys!!!
The "throttle by wire" sucks though.
It may have been mentioned before...it isn't consistent.
Are the pots failing and is there a way to re-calibrate?
I'm in Canada and was wondering if there is any chance of a SRT track day up here? Maybe Mosport?

[Team SRT]

Oops. I was only talking about the Charger/Magnum/300 SRT8s. The overhang and clearance is identical?


??Not sure how much precision you are looking for +/_ 5mm?? They are different because the fascias are different shapes but the approach angle is the same. The ground clearance is about the same. The exact overhang from the front spindle centerline to the most forward point of the fascia is a small difference between the Charger/Magnum/300C SRT8. I'm curious; Why do you ask??

[Yankee]

Any chance of bringing back the SRT-10 Ram when the new bodystyle is introduced in 2009? A new 600 hp V10 Ram would be pretty awesome, don't you think? You guys were really on to something with the 04-06 Ram SRT-10s, it'd be great if you kept the tradition going when the new bodystyle is introduced.

[10SecS4]

We don't recommend catch cans. If you try to pour oil into the engine through the oil fill at too fast of a rate (such as with a two quart can or with a filling station rapid fill hose) some oil could back up through the fresh air intake hose. Slow down when adding oil.Then what do you suggest people with SRT-8s do when they have a huge pool of Mobil 1 collecting in their intake manifold like this?

http://titsup-racing.com/images/srt8_intake_mani.jpg

Do you guys know of a PCV oil restrictor that will work on the SRT-8, similar to the one that you guys came out with for the older DOHC 1st gen Neons?

[Team SRT]

Hey SRT engineers!

How are you doing tonight. My current SRT-4 is running like a champ and I'm loving it. It won almost every contest it was placed in when it was first reviewed. However, this new Caliber SRT-4 has LOST almost every contest it was placed in, especially to the MS3. Several reviewers have commented that lack of a true LSD has really hurt the car's ability to get torque transfered properly. Although you argue that the BLD was a better idea, could you get into the specifics as to why? I would also like to know if you are disappointed with the results the reviewers are finding and if you have any ideas on how to improve the Caliber SRT-4 so that it takes the number one spot just like the Neon SRT-4 did? As a diehard SRT owner, I'm disappointed that the media doesn't seem to think this SRT is the best out there. Also, could you be more specific on the quarter mile times and 0-60 you received (such as to the nearest tenth?) I know these are difficult questions for you to deal with, but I think it would be more fair to hear SRTs side of the story as to why the reviewers don't think this car is as well performing as the Mazdaspeed 3. Thank you very much.

Good questions.....we like the bld because we can do a finer tuning job using the abs system to transfer torque....as for the other question......we aren't disappointed with the reviews....we knew that we would get the full spectrum..we think the car delivers great performance at the right price...

[Team SRT]

I think you may have misunderstood. If the temperature outside is 40 degrees, the car will warm up and the temperature on the EVIC will read 45. If the outside temperature raises to 80 degrees, the EVIC will say 85. It's always 5 degrees off (in mine) and even more than others. I don't know of any Charger owner that has an accurate outside air temp reported in their EVIC.

Thanks.

No specific answer to your question. Maybe the bank temperature you're referencing is off? Seriously, though... the temps are usually accurate to within a degree or so.... during all of our development, we haven't seen any temp sensors off that much. Sorry none of the EE guys are here to answer your question.

[Team SRT]

Power Steering Pump Failure



The new facia actually lets more air onto the tri-cooler and radiator. Here's a closer view:

http://www.playmorfarm.com/cars/Field%20Work/Nose2.JPG

Although it might look like it's a more open fascia, air flow depends greatly on the shape of the grill and/or the depth of the texture. In your case, you might still be restricting air flow through the new grille.

Try using an infrared gun on the tri-cooler after warm-up. It'll show you if you're actually over-heating it.

In addition, it looks like on the lower side of your fascia, you have grass peeking out through. This means that you don't have a belly pan on it. This should help direct the air to the cooler.

[merv]

Thank you for all the hard work...I love my car!! Please make a EVIC update so those of us that bought the first chargers can have the 0-60 timer, g meter, etc. I would be okay with paying

[Buck70]

Nuff said about all the lousy service at the dealers. SO

Is it possible to get an online registry set up so we can look for the SRT trained techs by region? That way we can take our cars to them, no matter which DCX dealer the work for at the moment. i.e. if they move to a new dealer, let them update the list to keep it current. And add their latest classes to their list, as they take more training.

Please pass this up to anyone that has the stroke to get it done.

DB

[bad1996]

Is it true that the VCA team once again beat the SRT team at Chelsea ??
:D

2004 SRT4
2006 SRT8 Charger
2004 SRT10 (sold)
1996 GTS

[SOUTHERNHOTROD]

We don't recommend catch cans. If you try to pour oil into the engine through the oil fill at too fast of a rate (such as with a two quart can or with a filling station rapid fill hose) some oil could back up through the fresh air intake hose. Slow down when adding oil.

Why do you not recommend a catch can?

[HEMEEE]

The thread is now closed to anymore questions, although the team may continue with replies if time allows, as another great session comes to a close...
Thank you to all who participated, and special thanks to you SRT Team!

[Team SRT]

Is it true that the VCA team once again beat the SRT team at Chelsea ??

Dude....you must be smoking some wacky sh... t....... those guys
have NEVER beaten us....
:D

2004 SRT4
2006 SRT8 Charger
2004 SRT10 (sold)
1996 GTS

[Team SRT]

Thank you for all the hard work...I love my car!! Please make a EVIC update so those of us that bought the first chargers can have the 0-60 timer, g meter, etc. I would be okay with paying

Sorry it is not compatible with earlier clusters and power distribution modules.