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Speedy1975 · 06-30-2016, 01:40 PM

Interesting on the cats. I have had everyone and their brother tell me the cats on my Challenger would collapse with all the boost I'm pushing, but here they are 6 years later and no issues (knock on wood). I was so sure I'd have problems I have a spare set of catted stock pipes on my attic LOL. Lots of guys have had them collapse though, and I wonder if it's tune related. For a LONG time folks thought a rich tune was a "safe" tune and I think that may have exacerbated the problem. I've always kept my car tuned right at 11.5 - 11.8 (11.9 in the winter) rather than in the 10s like some folks.

Your lucky you don't have to fool with emissions for 7 years. Sounds like your state legislature has some common sense. I've written our governor and senators about why I have to take my brand new car through emissions when it has a 7 year (? I think) emission warranty. Ridiculous.

Wheel hop = no bueno for sure. I've actually broken a 1400HP axle in the Challenger. It was replaced by DSS no questions asked and I was told some bad metal was used in the CV cage. It shattered in about 8 places. Good times!

I'm gonna have to go check out this Magnuson blower for the Camaro. I'm guessing I'll have to go check Vette forums to find out how the auto trans holds up to the extra power?

06-30-2016, 01:40 PM	#17
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,244	Interesting on the cats. I have had everyone and their brother tell me the cats on my Challenger would collapse with all the boost I'm pushing, but here they are 6 years later and no issues (knock on wood). I was so sure I'd have problems I have a spare set of catted stock pipes on my attic LOL. Lots of guys have had them collapse though, and I wonder if it's tune related. For a LONG time folks thought a rich tune was a "safe" tune and I think that may have exacerbated the problem. I've always kept my car tuned right at 11.5 - 11.8 (11.9 in the winter) rather than in the 10s like some folks. Your lucky you don't have to fool with emissions for 7 years. Sounds like your state legislature has some common sense. I've written our governor and senators about why I have to take my brand new car through emissions when it has a 7 year (? I think) emission warranty. Ridiculous. Wheel hop = no bueno for sure. I've actually broken a 1400HP axle in the Challenger. It was replaced by DSS no questions asked and I was told some bad metal was used in the CV cage. It shattered in about 8 places. Good times! I'm gonna have to go check out this Magnuson blower for the Camaro. I'm guessing I'll have to go check Vette forums to find out how the auto trans holds up to the extra power?