Need Advice for new owner...Please.

Paratrooper · 07-15-2009, 04:28 PM

Just bought an 2006 SRT8 with 30,000 miles, it has some sort of an SLP Exhaust on it (can't really tell which one). I'm taking it to a shop for a once over since I really don't know that much about it but I love it, love it, love it!! the car that is, don't know much about SLP.
Also if anyone knows of a good shop on long Island I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,

Paratrooper · 07-15-2009, 04:32 PM

Also what should be the first thing I should do, I might have about 2,000 to spend.

**stevesrt8** · 07-16-2009, 04:46 AM

I recommend the Predator tuner first. It completely transforms the car and will grow with your mods.

Second is a lower temp thermostat. Jet 180 is the best and won't throw codes. Predator will let you reset the fans for max benefit.

Then you can look into a CAI, etc. for more bolt-on fun.

Feel free to pm me if needed.

**GoofyTimL** · 07-16-2009, 05:44 AM

X2 what Steve said!

Glad you're enjoying the SRT8... it will only grow stronger with you!

**EricG** · 07-16-2009, 07:10 AM

Is 402 Motoring out there? A lot of East Coasters swear by that place. They may be able to dyno tune your car too after you get a Predator.

Paratrooper · 07-16-2009, 04:02 PM

Thanks to all of you!! Going to a cruise night tonight and talk to the Mopar guys. 402 Motoring is in Central Jersey, I might end up going to them if I don't find anyone on the Island. I'm definitely getting the Predator and hoping the SLP exhaust that came on it is good, I'm afraid it's just a Loud Mouth because it is Super loud!!
Thanks again!!!

**Mungo404** · 07-23-2009, 07:31 AM

You might consider the Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cats for one of your mods. Along with the Predator that should give you some additional horsepower.

**GoofyTimL** · 07-23-2009, 10:34 AM

I'm not sure that 402 Motoring has a dyno. Ernie and the 402 crew certainly have wheels, custom painting capability, audio installation, performance parts, etc., but remember his main line service remains (I think) collision repair.

Paratrooper · 08-01-2009, 08:39 AM

So I ended up getting everything you guys recommended!
180 TSTAT
MOPAR CAI
Predator
and the car already has the Cat Back.
Every MOPAR guy I talked to recommended Westbury Chrysler Jeep, the Tech there (A.J.) has his own shop in the back and they warranty everything they do. They don't have a Dyno but AJ will go with you to tune your car, if you're in the Tri State area (NY, CT, NJ) I highly recommend this guy. When I went to pick my car up they had a Charger SRT8 with over 700HP!!! The owner of the dealership is 100% behind all of his Tech's, when I dropped the car off he came out and showed me around the whole place, they also had a new SRT8 Jeep Modified sitting on the showroom floor.

goherd90 · 08-03-2009, 12:27 PM

Soooooo....how do you like your new toys? Surprised you were not raving about the predator?

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