BUDGET Charger R/T Build (Best mods for cheap $$$)

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Best budget modifications for a Charger R/T or Challenger R/T. The Charger and Challenger both come with a 5.7 Hemi. While these engines are great from the factory, there are a handful of cheap mods you can do to add horsepower and make the cars faster for under $2500
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  • @corteezyrt
    @corteezyrt9 ай бұрын

    he got them flip flops on! this is definitely a trustworthy source

  • @timothymiranda5998

    @timothymiranda5998

    9 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    9 ай бұрын

    Toe reveal

  • @brokelahomachickenfry6497

    @brokelahomachickenfry6497

    8 ай бұрын

    This guy knows his stuff. I have watched from the beginning. Watching him learn along the way. Love the fact that not a lot of younger people go hands on like he has. Very articulate and trustworthy. Thanks for all the info and honest opinions.

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    5 ай бұрын

    @@brokelahomachickenfry6497 I appreciate your kind words bro!

  • @theWICKEDtruthz

    @theWICKEDtruthz

    4 ай бұрын

    😂😂

  • @alexvasquez7036
    @alexvasquez70366 ай бұрын

    Just got my rt everything stock this helped

  • @hgkillzone
    @hgkillzone9 ай бұрын

    My lost is almost the same, all I need is the LSD and going to do tje camshaft next weekend. Keep up the good work bro and can't wait to race you again. Stay safe

  • @palmbeachcane9523
    @palmbeachcane95239 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the information on tuning. In the process of upgrading my cam,headers etc on my 5.7 & found a shop that will dyno tune when completed. Now I have a reference on price. Could not find it anywhere & thought it would be around $750.

  • @detroitdawg81
    @detroitdawg813 ай бұрын

    I agree with your list, i would add a ported throttle body 85mm for added gains

  • @rustyshaklferd1897
    @rustyshaklferd18973 ай бұрын

    You put out the most informative RT videos on KZread, thank you for that. I put 9.5x20 275 uhp summer tires up front and 10.5x20 305 uhp out back. I’m looking for the 309 lsd next. Then would be the headers you mentioned followed by the 6.4 active intake manifold. You didn’t list it, so I’m curious as to why. Were the gains not worth the cost or was that #6 on a list of 5? I don’t think I want to do the e85 or 93 switch now because e85 got hard to find lately and the current price of 93 octane is the reason I went for the 5.7 over the 6.4 to begin with in addition to insurance cost. Probably after the warranty expires I’ll unlock and tune, possibly for e85 or 93. I was also considering a small 75-100hp wet nitrous kit. Appreciate your videos and any help with these questions. Keep it up.

  • @TrackPackRT
    @TrackPackRT9 ай бұрын

    All good points Donny!

  • @KarlChilders-bt3hf
    @KarlChilders-bt3hf6 ай бұрын

    Miss my man Donavan. Always speaks truth I’d meet up and do some prodjects if able . In the meantime keep,up the good work

  • @SBLII
    @SBLII6 ай бұрын

    I don’t know much about cars or have anyone to talk to about them but I fell in love with researching and building my 2020 R/T. It has the plus and blacktop package in octane red. Would love to hear your opinion on what I should do. Here’s what I have done performance wise. - 2019+ srt updated snorkel grill with integrated hellcat airbox and k&n high flow air filter - 20x9 275s up front and 20x10.5 305s rear on Indy fire hawk 500 tires - lowered on eibach prokit In the future I plan to do -jba longtube headers -tune -180 thermostat?? -limited slip differential -throttle body?? -intake manifold?? -catless mids?? -cam -e85? Need to research all of this more and your videos have been helpful! Here’s the non performance things I’ve done to it. I’ve held off on most things because of warranty reasons but it’s getting to that time where I want to take it to the next level performance wise. -ceramic nano carbon window tint on all windows -rear diffuser -dynomax mini race bullet performance mufflers in place of mid mufflers -carven exhaust ceramic black 5 inch tips -billet technology octane red catch can with z bracket and color matched ends -spoilerking roof spoiler 380RC -luxe auto concepts dark gloss side marker tint -luxe auto concepts dark gloss taillight tint -per4ormance development gloss black differential brace -cchcustoms color matched octane red ignition button -cchcustoms color matched octane red paddle shifters -custom license plate and frame -billet tech color matched octane red engine bay pieces -cciauto color matched and custom logo caliper covers

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    5 ай бұрын

    That's a pretty sweet mod list man. I would look into a 3.09 Limited slip diff and an engine/trans tune

  • @Michael-White
    @Michael-White5 ай бұрын

    Just bought a new to me 13 Charger RT. It has every upgrade you have done pretty much with the only difference being my cam is a 6.4 cam and I don’t have the 6.4 intake manifold. I found a deal near me on a complete intake manifold kit with window switch and circuits boss for $500. That leads me to my question, with all other mods is the intake setup worth it? I’m leaning on yes because of every other video I see including yours but you didn’t mention it here so thought I would ask.

  • @Ajay-rw5jy
    @Ajay-rw5jy7 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your knowledge and sharing it! #MoparNoCar

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate your support bro!

  • @doranmaxwell1755
    @doranmaxwell17556 ай бұрын

    And yeah... a very good way to go is to buy the stuff that others have/are throwing away for for something 'better' I used Camaro stock headers on my LS conversion C10... Like you say the stock Camaro was getting ouit a lot more exhaust than my truck ones.. so... maybe an extra 5 hp for free that will still work with future mods up to 400+ hp

  • @Venxm5.7
    @Venxm5.75 ай бұрын

    Do you need a tune with headers? Catted or catless? I want stainless power and a Borla catback, paired with a corsa cold air intake, that’s it and I have used 93/92 octane since I’ve gotten the car in may

  • @moparfam300c
    @moparfam300c6 ай бұрын

    So in case anyone is also wondering if all of what he's saying applies to the 2015-2023 Chrysler 300, YES It's unfortunate that the Chrysler 300 doesn't get mentioned enough when covering topics like these for those who own Chrysler 300's with the same engine configuration like the Dodge Charger/Challenger

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    5 ай бұрын

    These apply if it's a 15+ 300 with the V8

  • @mattjingles5758

    @mattjingles5758

    4 ай бұрын

    The 300 will always look better than the charger cuz the fenders.

  • @brody8857
    @brody885723 күн бұрын

    I’d love to do some of these mods eventually. I already got the air intake and bigger wheels. I think I got my eye on the 3.09 lsd next. I d heard good things about the swap and it doesn’t require a tune. I’m sorta trying to do stuff that doesn’t require a tune until I’m ready to jump in the deep end with mods. Super long term goal would be a cam and headers

  • @studmantroy
    @studmantroy4 ай бұрын

    I've got a 2013 Charger RT, what Hellcat Intake box's can I use? The 2013's are hard to find information on since the body style only lasted 4 years.

  • @doranmaxwell1755
    @doranmaxwell17556 ай бұрын

    Some things never change.... you gotta have a plan.

  • @fguz559
    @fguz5599 ай бұрын

    Great video man I’m looking to upgrade my brakes on my dodge charger, I really like brembos but what would you recommend to upgrade brakes ?

  • @Hybrid14

    @Hybrid14

    9 ай бұрын

    You can always go the pursuit B9 brake upgrade. That’s what I did on my ‘14 RT AWD. Stopping power is excellent and I’ve heard it’s somewhere in between four and six piston brembos stopping power. It’s relatively inexpensive as well. I did the full setup for around $1,500, but I also opted to buy everything brand new. I had a buddy who yoinked all the B9 parts off of a junked cop car and it only cost him around 500. Not too bad

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes police upgrade as Hybrid mentioned, or the Scat pack brakes / knuckles from a parts car

  • @stevesmith6236
    @stevesmith62363 ай бұрын

    I just 5 days ago bought a new 2023 Charger RT DAYTONA. I've been seriously thinking about doing the rear ( posi) upgrade. Did you get a chance to run it at the strip with just this mod? Is it realistic to think this mode by itself could shave a tenth off of the 1/4 mile time? I appreciate your input.

  • @jacobfolkringa8676

    @jacobfolkringa8676

    26 күн бұрын

    Boy would I love one of those Daytona chargers!!! Beautiful car!im stuck with 2011 RT

  • @Hybrid14
    @Hybrid149 ай бұрын

    Hey Donny I’ve got a question. I’ve got a 2017 pursuit with AWD and the 5.7. Do i need a limited slip diff? I know I can bolt it in, but is it redundant considering I’m already AWD? Thanks man love the builds!

  • @YungNean

    @YungNean

    8 ай бұрын

    Need an answer for this asap

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    8 ай бұрын

    I do not believe this LSD will work for your setup. Unfortunately trans setup is completely different I think

  • @DeepSouthCleaning

    @DeepSouthCleaning

    8 ай бұрын

    You don’t need it, with it being awd limited slip isn’t needed. Just better tires (if you do spin) mine only does in rain

  • @user-qi4lb8gx1t
    @user-qi4lb8gx1t5 ай бұрын

    Anything different you’d do to a 2014 RT?

  • @Hitman-zp5wi
    @Hitman-zp5wi2 ай бұрын

    You forgot the most important thing high-performance iridium, NGK spark plugs

  • @just_a5.7
    @just_a5.79 ай бұрын

    Same thing I did. #1 hellcat airbox #2 3.09 gears Tires I did the first month of ownership I don't spin at all I surprised alot of cars from the dig at the lights . Everything else is stock except pedal commander and hellcat air filter not really bolt ons

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    9 ай бұрын

    Can’t go wrong with what you listed! Practical and reliable

  • @brody8857

    @brody8857

    2 ай бұрын

    So you did the LSD and are not tuned at all? That's something I'm curious about because I don't want to tune as I'm still under warranty but I think that LSD would be super beneficial. Did you buy it new or used from someone else or like a junkyard or something? How expensive is it to get someone to install that?

  • @just_a5.7

    @just_a5.7

    2 ай бұрын

    @@brody8857 I got it used from offer up for 450 bucks

  • @how_long
    @how_long9 ай бұрын

    Another good one is 6.4 intake manifold. It is a little deeper but provides a nice step across the whole powerband. Bonus points if you can find one that is being sold with 6.4 fuel injectors

  • @molly-zk6sx

    @molly-zk6sx

    6 ай бұрын

    Is it going to be a bolt on?

  • @how_long

    @how_long

    6 ай бұрын

    @molly-zk6sx yes but you need a new air filter tube, and maybe some small extras depending how much your 6.4 intake comes with. There are plenty of videos on KZread going into detail

  • @molly-zk6sx

    @molly-zk6sx

    6 ай бұрын

    @@how_long thanks man, will look into it

  • @brody8857

    @brody8857

    2 ай бұрын

    How expensive is this and is this something that requires a tune?

  • @kinghundo
    @kinghundo6 ай бұрын

    how much horse power would this produce?

  • @33ordie
    @33ordie9 ай бұрын

    @donnysrt How do you install the hellcat coldair if you don't have the 6.4L intake? Also I was wondering if you ever had issues keeping the hemi cool when on stoplights or after a ride sitting and idling? Cheers

  • @DCGEMINI202

    @DCGEMINI202

    9 ай бұрын

    Its the same box. The hellcat lower just has the hole so u can plug in the snorkel

  • @33ordie

    @33ordie

    9 ай бұрын

    @@DCGEMINI202 ow the lower, ok

  • @heziitant
    @heziitantАй бұрын

    Can you put a 3.09 lsd diff on a AWD 2014 charger RT

  • @Brent6437
    @Brent64376 ай бұрын

    So how much quicker is it in a quarter mile?

  • @walkemdown5853
    @walkemdown58533 ай бұрын

    Where do yall recommend getting parts?

  • @dtblibre2607
    @dtblibre26072 ай бұрын

    For srt headers u need srt mids they 3 inch pipe

  • @maxiefacey4988
    @maxiefacey49882 ай бұрын

    Can you put on widerr rims on your stock rims 😅 say for example 2016 charger SE 😮 size like say 245 50 20inch let me know good content 😅

  • @maxhemilifefrancisco1826
    @maxhemilifefrancisco18263 ай бұрын

    Will the hellcat air box fit on a 2006 R.T

  • @maxiefacey4988
    @maxiefacey4988Ай бұрын

    Donovan I asked you if you can put 20inch tires on my 2016 charger SE let me know

  • @toxicit0001
    @toxicit00012 ай бұрын

    how much power will it make with all those?

  • @michaeljosey879
    @michaeljosey8795 ай бұрын

    The only thing I disagree with is the 6.4 headers….. they’re great, and cheap. BUT!!! They do NOT bolt to factory 5.7 midpipes. I did the swap on my ‘17 Daytona, and I ended up having to buy some scat pack mids for mine. The mids from the scat pack (or any 6.4 hemi car) are shorter in between the cat and the flange that bolts to the headers….. be wary of that. If you don’t have extra cash for the mids, spend the extra $150 on shorties instead.

  • @DoctorHemi

    @DoctorHemi

    5 ай бұрын

    Agreed. I noticed he said that and began researching it. To switch to the 6.4 exhaust manifolds, you also need to get the 6.4 factory mid-pipes which raises the cost considerably. Shorty headers are probably the least invasive and lowest cost upgrade to the 5.7L manifolds.

  • @brody8857

    @brody8857

    2 ай бұрын

    @@DoctorHemi do shorty headers require a tune? i assume so

  • @DoctorHemi

    @DoctorHemi

    2 ай бұрын

    @@brody8857 , I assume so as well. I don't know if having them without a tune will cause a "service engine" light, but I'm pretty sure you wouldn't get the full benefit of them without a tune.

  • @tjbjjtkd
    @tjbjjtkd2 ай бұрын

    How do you get the PCM unlocked!

  • @thatchargerguy
    @thatchargerguyАй бұрын

    You know what’s crazy is HP tuners quoted me 2k just to tune the pcm. So the budget would be blown for other stuff.

  • @xMarkie
    @xMarkie9 ай бұрын

    A 3.09 LSD would NOT work on my 2011 Charger R/T Road & Track with a 3.06 rear end right?

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    9 ай бұрын

    No but you can find a getrag rear end that I believe would bolt in

  • @kevinoswave3331
    @kevinoswave33319 ай бұрын

    How much more performance would you get with those mods?

  • @jwbulldawg8668

    @jwbulldawg8668

    2 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJaKx5VxY83Pmps.htmlsi=0h-ujTc-mna9Fd4s

  • @user-tf3sx9ih2y
    @user-tf3sx9ih2yАй бұрын

    How much are payments for an rt

  • @5.7Clo
    @5.7Clo9 ай бұрын

    If I get SRT shorty headers for my 2014 Rt will I need to get new mid pipes?

  • @5.7Clo

    @5.7Clo

    9 ай бұрын

    I don’t know bc of the year

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    8 ай бұрын

    Not 100% sure but I don't think so

  • @ShawOutlaw

    @ShawOutlaw

    7 ай бұрын

    You will, the cats/mid pipes for the 5.7’s have an extra bit of piping to connect to the crappy log manifolds. The cats on the scats/cats are shorter.

  • @ShawOutlaw

    @ShawOutlaw

    7 ай бұрын

    Those manifolds are more like mid length headers than shorties

  • @David-qf9gp
    @David-qf9gpАй бұрын

    Maybe I missed it but I did not see a comparative before and after 0 ~ 60 or quarter mile time tests to see if what you have done has actually improved performance? Horsepower numbers are totally irrelevant if you cannot put it to the road, so at least Kudos that you covered tires?

  • @leaked2522
    @leaked25225 ай бұрын

    Do these mods apply for 2011-14 RT models as well?

  • @1470boys

    @1470boys

    3 ай бұрын

    2014 and up !. It’s all the same bro

  • @BigFlipz509
    @BigFlipz5095 ай бұрын

    Bro I remember this beat at the intro but not what song it’s from 😅

  • @merk8641
    @merk86414 ай бұрын

    If I get shorty exhaust manifold would i need long tube headers?

  • @VAFSH4LIF

    @VAFSH4LIF

    3 ай бұрын

    Exhaust manifold and headers are the same thing. You have 2 versions, shorty's and long tube.

  • @DCGEMINI202
    @DCGEMINI2029 ай бұрын

    I would say top 5 mods are 3.09 lsd Long tube headers Wider tires Hellcat lower air box And cam Plus the obvious tune

  • @user-bz9jd9gt9o

    @user-bz9jd9gt9o

    9 ай бұрын

    the cam setup is like the price of all these combined

  • @DCGEMINI202

    @DCGEMINI202

    9 ай бұрын

    @@user-bz9jd9gt9o you right. I didnt see “budget build”😅

  • @makyulehale7597
    @makyulehale75973 ай бұрын

    How much hp you pushing

  • @TheDior1993
    @TheDior19939 ай бұрын

    When you say srt manifolds. Are you referring to 6.1 manifods or 6.4

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    9 ай бұрын

    Great question. I mean 6.4 exhaust manifolds

  • @TheDior1993

    @TheDior1993

    9 ай бұрын

    @DonnySRT thanks Donny your awesome

  • @YoBoiChris02
    @YoBoiChris029 ай бұрын

    What about ported tb and manfoild

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    8 ай бұрын

    Negligible gains on a nearly stock car in the case of the 5.7 in my honest opinion

  • @connerlamontagne2689
    @connerlamontagne26899 ай бұрын

    I'm in the orange county area, would anyone know of a shop that does tunes for hemis?

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    9 ай бұрын

    Full blown performance is out in LA!

  • @yrnmiah500
    @yrnmiah5009 ай бұрын

    What’s the whp with these mods?

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    8 ай бұрын

    Depends on the dyno

  • @brokelahomachickenfry6497
    @brokelahomachickenfry64978 ай бұрын

    When is the next video

  • @7egendary__
    @7egendary__9 ай бұрын

    What whp off a build like this?

  • @stevesmith6236

    @stevesmith6236

    3 ай бұрын

    Wonder why this info is not provided? Not cool.

  • @brokelahomachickenfry6497
    @brokelahomachickenfry64978 ай бұрын

    Come on Donny, we need some videos. Lol

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    8 ай бұрын

    Soon brother! Waiting for life to calm down a little bit!

  • @brokelahomachickenfry6497
    @brokelahomachickenfry64979 ай бұрын

    I agree Donny. My 22 rt challenger pulled a lot quicker than our 22 rt charger. The charger has the 2.62, and challenger is 3.07. Its open diff butgood gearing.

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    5 ай бұрын

    The added gearing really wakes up the 5.7!!

  • @brody8857

    @brody8857

    2 ай бұрын

    @@DonnySRT can i find a 309 LSD from the scat and get it installed on my 5.7 and not need a tune?

  • @bigmeech3251
    @bigmeech32519 ай бұрын

    You think e85 conversion is worth it

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    8 ай бұрын

    Not for the average car, no. Especially not if you daily the car

  • @bigmeech3251

    @bigmeech3251

    8 ай бұрын

    @@DonnySRT i have a 5.7 was thinking of doing it. Its my daily idk if its worth it

  • @blades260
    @blades2605 ай бұрын

    I truly don't believe you're able to snag all of that for a little more then 2 grand man... these are like diamond in a dumpster finds. I haven't seen a 3.09 for under $1200 any where. Dyno runs are nearly $100 a pull at shops around me, that's not even including the diablo sport PCM which runs around $700. Hell, literally just a set of long tubes plus installation (if you've ever done LTs on these 2015+ models you will understand why your average joe would want to opt to pay a shop for labor) i got quoted at $1600 for stainless power LTs and anywhere from 500-800 in labor...

  • @DAVY1523
    @DAVY152318 күн бұрын

    LSD is way more than 600 lmaooo smh

  • @raulmorales2534
    @raulmorales25346 ай бұрын

    Hey nice videos man, was wondering if you have any type of discord or group to ask more questions

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    5 ай бұрын

    Instagram is the best way to reach me!

  • @m3n4cE6
    @m3n4cE69 ай бұрын

    it is cheap, they're all a joke

  • @nickdrouse364
    @nickdrouse3649 ай бұрын

    Donny, do you have an email by any chance I could contact you at? I don’t have any other socials so it would help me out a lot to get the chance to email you

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    9 ай бұрын

    feel free to email me at donnyrt2016@gmail.com

  • @KarlChilders-bt3hf
    @KarlChilders-bt3hf6 ай бұрын

    Miss my man Donavan. Always speaks truth I’d meet up and do some prodjects if able . In the meantime keep,up the good work

  • @DonnySRT

    @DonnySRT

    5 ай бұрын

    I appreciate your support bro!

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