SRT Q&A Session: 5-16-2007

[timster]

what are the engineers thoughts on the new Mopar CNC ported heads?

Is there a a Mopar cam available too, or one in the works?

How much HP can we see from it, them?

Thanks

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by 300C_Chris

I"ve had fuel gage problems and was wondering is it normal to have right tank read 0 and left tank read 54

Not exactly sure, it's worth a trip to the dealer.

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by 300CSRT8

AGREED, I know people that won't buy SRT because of the lockout.

More for the rest of us then!

[wetcoast]

As owners and potential owners of these vehicles we obviously can't get anywhere with the custom tuning issue with the SRT team..... can you point us in the right direction to voice our petition? (Maybe a name/number/e-mail)

Don't get me wrong I'm havin fun the way it is now but it would be nice (and I'd love to get my 60' below 2.1 ... I suck at lanching this muther)

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by 01tt225

When I bring up the CNC software screen in EVIC , and scroll up, I have the choice to edit functions using the over arrows. What am I adjusting and should I not touch these adjustments?

Any time you don't know what you're adjusting we recommend doing it twice. That's why we're engineers.

ps - just remember where you started so you can take it back (it was there for a reason)

[ResumeSpeed]

Comments?

[Smoove05MagRT]

Originally Posted by SRTengineers

Very innovative filter system! Need a job at Mopar?

We'll begin by covering the discussions from the chats 'o yore:

Cherokee SRT8 Forum - View Single Post - [COMPLETED] - 4/18/07 SRT Q&A Session

We'd like to re-iterate that "we know exactly what the issue is and are working to push the issue UP the proverbial mountain to get you guys a solution".

We hope all of our enthusiasts (aka YOU) understand that we are not spending our time here trying to put a spin on the situation. We are limited by our management and corporate structure (read check & balance system) about what we can discuss on this forum. We are telling you all we can right now. We want you to love your cars and enjoy them as much as we enjoy developing them.

With that being said... if you have an SRT8 LX vehicle that was built in the second half of 2005 CY or 2006 CY, you should check your coolant bottle for abnormal coolant (i.e. cloudy, scuzzy, floaters, ammonia smell etc). If you find an issue, please take your car to the dealer and show them the previous post in the link above. When they call DCX, they will be told to perform a flush and fill and add an additive.

Important Notes / Other Answers to Your Questions:
- The dealer must perform a flush and fill per the LX service manual, not just a drain and fill. For those of you that have had the dealer service your vehicle and the issue come back, it sounds like it was not done properly. Once a full flush has been performed, be sure to have them either flush and fill with Mopar Coolant w/ additive or flush and fill with Zerex G-05.

- The filter idea is a great one, but would be difficult to implement in the field. We've shown that the flush and fill when properly performed removes the majority of the solids and with new fluid fill, the system stabilizes.

- The white substance in the coolant is Aluminum Hydroxide. The ammonia formation is possible in ANY HOAT coolant, which is the standard in many if not most vehicles today.

- If you want to read more about this phenomena, check out papers available out there, one of which is ASTM 1546-962X and articles from the Radiator Reporter.

NO2- + 2 Al0 + 5 H2O = NH3 + 2 Al(OH)3 + OH-

WFO....PEACE

What should be done if I have the ammonia smell (really strong) but no white floaties?? I only have 3200 miles on the clock.

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by timster

what are the engineers thoughts on the new Mopar CNC ported heads?

Is there a a Mopar cam available too, or one in the works?

How much HP can we see from it, them?

Thanks

Since we are one in the same engineers the CNC heads where developed for the 392 crate motor the heads are great.

We cannot comment on future products of the corporation.

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by HEMEEE

Participants Please:

• Limit each post to 1-2 brief and clear questions - Please review existing posts to avoid duplicate questions
• Keep all questions on topic and related to the SRT lineup of vehicles
• As always, the SRT Team cannot answer questions about future product
• Direct ALL questions to the Team AND allow the Team to answer ALL questions. Discussion between members will be removed.
• Allow time for a response - questions are not answered in any particular order. If, toward the end of the session, it appears your question was missed, please review your post for a reply BEFORE reposting, as occasionally an answer will be provided via edit to your original post rather than a quote.

Thank you-

Once again, thank you for all the great conversation. Just want to remind each of you to take a look at the post on the home page about our SRT Charity event this Sunday and for any who are near and can make it, stop and say hello.
Also, we will come back to either the 300C sight or the Charger site within the next month or two and do what we did on the Grand Cherokee site last month - we want to know what you like and don't like about your car and what you would like us to do differently for the next generation.
Stay tuned and we will post well enough in advance to let you know when we are going to do it.
Thanks again and good night.

[SRTengineers]

Originally Posted by SRTengineers

The 226 is common with the rwd Grand Cherokee with the exception of the brake brackets and spring pedistals. We use parts out of the bin when they can handle the load.

Correction: The center section of the rear axle is not common with the rwd Grand Cherokee. The tubes are the same (with the exception of the brake brackets and spring pedistal location), but the center section is a Dana 44.