I drove both an SE and an R/T today. I was disappointed in the lack of low-end power in the R/T. I have read that when you floor it, the computer adds opens the throttle gently, rather than opening it instantaneously as it would if it was controlled by a cable. Supposedly this is because the rear end is not up to 390 lb/ft coming on all at once.
Is this true? And if so, is this something that can be changed with a chip? If you changed it, how long would the rear end hold up?
I am struggling with the decision of which model to get. I prefer the SE interior, but I would like the V8 engine. The problem is that the R/T just does not seem as quick as its power rating suggest it should be and isn't really all that satisfying to drive. If a chip could change this without causing reliability issues, I would feel much better about buying the R/T.
Is this true? And if so, is this something that can be changed with a chip? If you changed it, how long would the rear end hold up?
I am struggling with the decision of which model to get. I prefer the SE interior, but I would like the V8 engine. The problem is that the R/T just does not seem as quick as its power rating suggest it should be and isn't really all that satisfying to drive. If a chip could change this without causing reliability issues, I would feel much better about buying the R/T.