shocked that i got 25mpg @ 70 mph in my scat pack. back in the 70s you were NEVER gonna get 10 mpg from a hemi challenger. it's a great highway cruiser. $40k sticker? the finest car I've ever owned. great video. thanks🐝
Thanks for these videos on the Challenger. If I ever get the money to get a Challenger(which has always been my dream car) I think I'd want the widebody version of the Scat Pack over the RT or HC versions. Widebody for the better looks and the Scat Pack for that balance between the power of the HC and the simpleness of the RT.
Glad you covered this quickly, but thorough. I want a HC but the Scat seems much more practical and with the exception of that last 200+ horsepower in a straight line, the Scat Pack seems like more fun, more of the time.
I got the red eye about a month ago and it’s INSANE!!! I’m thinking I should have gone the scat pack route because I’m either going to get a crap ton of tickets or die. Fun factor is off the charts for sure...
Just bought a 2020 Scat Pack. Not even broken in yet. I love this car! Reminds me of the muscle cars from when I was young. 60s & 70s. only it handles, and stops! Always been a Mopar guy although I've had a few of the other guys. I traded a 2017 Camaro, and am glad I did. Loved the Camaro also, but, this is much more "me"! I'm learning a lot about my car from your videos. Thank You! Happy New Year!
The two biggest complaints about my SP is: 1. No driver seat position memory feature, and 2. the auto up window thing is strange. Other than that it is a great driver's car. With stock tune on NT555Rs I've done high 11's in 500' DA air (three in a row one night) and the onboard dyno definitely was showing over 500 hp (about 515-ish is my estimation). If you didn't know you can take screen snapshots of your dyno, g-meter and gauges if you have a thumbdrive installed in the USB and then hit the little camera icon...kinda cool. Your review hit all the important points pretty accurately and I have no regrets whatsoever with getting my '18 SP.
Good review man. I totally agree with you on the seats, they are super comfortable and love the one's in my challenger. Especially the SRT seats, and are a great combination between sport & comfort. That looks so hot in destroyer gray with the shaker, and is a good-looking Mopar bro. It's a bummer that they're not going to be offering it, and am disappointed that they discontinued the color for the 2020 model year
@RacerX thanks for these videos. As you may recall, I have owned 2- R/Ts. A 2016 R/T Shaker, and 2018 R/T both with the 6 speed Tremec. I wasnt sure I wanted to make the move up to the 392 Challenger, but after watching all your Mopar vids, and on your Scat Pack in particular, you helped me decide to pull the trigger and buy my new 2021 (It was ordered in Aug 2021 and arrived just 2 1/2 weeks ago)...Challenger 392 T/A package...and yes, with the 6 speed Tremec (I am an old school guy and just love the manuals). I like the 275s that came with the T/A package and the cold air intake as well. I went with F8 green and LOVE the colour. It only has a few 100 kms on it as I just picked it up 2 weeks ago. So far it is a blast and although you warned us about the torque, wow, it made my R/Ts torque feel like a V6 in comparison. I couldn`t be happier than I am with my new Challenger 392 T/A Scat pack. Thanks again for these great reviews.
Always great videos racer X, keep up the good work. I have been looking for a destroyer Gray shaker Scat Pack with a 6-speed manual on the used car market for over 6 months with no luck. Brand new is a bit over my budget so I'm stuck with scouring the used car internet sites. I call it my attainable dream car because I could afford it and there's nothing else I want. I'm going to stay patient and one day she will be mine!
I'm so glad I watched all your videos before making my purchase. Love my scatpack. I hope to keep her for a long time! Just the right amount of power for the street!
Thanks for the review been contemplating a scat pack just like the one you two own. I agree on the ratings you gave it is a really comfortable and fun car with a lot of useable torque. I'm debating on it or a new mustang but I'm 6'1 and my wife is almost 6' even. That and the back seat is actually useable for my daughter to ride in. I'm happy I have options but the dodge really impressed me, mustang felt small and the back seat was just for show. We have a Subaru Sti that while not fast is fun to drive on twisty roads (and bad weather) and has four doors so for us this is a nice complement to what we have especially at the price point. Enjoying your channel since I stumbled on it and subscribed!
I have 8K on mine and I love it. I got the F8 green color, all I have done to it was tint the windows but I may go for the borla atak exhaust and some headers.
I just got my 19 charger last week in f8 green loving it I went 20% tint all the way around. And I got the mid mufflers deleted! I'm loving it so far the only other mods I really have planned are a cam, tune, and long tube headers
I'm back in my 3rd Challenger (a new loaded Scat Pack manual) after owing a 2014 Challenger Red Line (5.7) and 2016 Shaker (5.7), I totaled the Shaker and veered off, picking a used C6 vette and a new 2018 Mustang GT with the performance pack. I liked those cars, but nothing feels better than driving a Challenger, feeling like you own the road.
Awesome review sir. I placed my order for the Stars and Stripes scat pack manual down in Waxahachie. Seriously I appreciate the comment on the 245s, that's been the only thing I was questionable about as a daily driver.
Martin, I almost bought mine there but when I went to order it they didn't know what they were doing and were forcing me to choose options I didn't want! Dallas Dodge ordered it with no problem! Ordered it on August 23. TorRed, Shaker, 6 speed, Dynamics Package, Drivers Convenience Group, Red Brake Calipers....
@@toddsnake2137 I came in with the print out from the website. The only thing I wanted was the manual and the Stars and stripes package. The British dude Jason was pretty cool and matched everything up right in front of me on the order form. I will admit he seemed a little lost on the computer order form. I also went line by line with him too before it was finalized. I really wanted to make the deal work because they are 15 mins away so I didn't mind handholding the sale a little more. Man the Power Dollar promotion is ridiculous.
I own a 2009 SRT!...silver on black, dark tint, 90 thousand + miles!....still purring like a wildcat!...no oil leaks, no smoke, no overheating, no hate!,....NO PROBLEMS!...I LOVE IT!...and so does every one else!....lol!
I am happy with my sps. With 13k miles on it. I had couple of problems on it but covered under warranty. - drive shaft replaced - door window reprogrammed (was not going all the way up so water leakage) - changed factory radio. Stopped working. - reprogrammed pcm and ecm. Was having rough shifts. - changed front rain sensors. Stopped working. Seriously thinking if I should keep it or not before basic warranty expires.
Great Video! Only grade I would disagree with is the 5 for gas mileage. My wife drives a 2014 Ford F150 with the 5.0 engine and she is getting 14 MPG! For a Muscle Car with a 6.4 Hemi 19 MPG sounds unbelievable to me! I would bump it's score to an 8.... at least!My 2019 Scat Pack Challenger has been on order for 26 days from Dallas Dodge! Can't wait!!!!!!
TODDSNAKE .. yes I have had a few people tell me I should have scored it higher for mpg. I do still feel like it does great for what it is.. I was just comparing it to all the other cars on the road. That’s what makes the videos fun.. it’s completely subjective 👍.
I agree with all of the scores except the gas mileage. I have gotten as high as 28.5mpg on long trips with a highway speed as high as 75mpg. Bump it up to 80mpg I see the average drop to 26mpg/per tank. Completely stock 2015 ScatPack Shaker, just turned 16,000 miles.
Good review on a badass muscle car! I've had my 2021 Challey Scat for 20K, and it has been excellent in all categories, 20MPG average is good for a big block Hemi, contain the throttle foot...lol Plenty of power and old school feel!
Just bought a 2021 Scatpack shaker Widebody, it has the adjustable suspension. I love the car, traded in a 2020 Charger Scatpack. My only two compliments which are small are no auto window up and the passenger seat is entirely manual; both unheard of in an car that costs 55k.
I like your vids, man. That one you did with the charger/chally lineup was nice (really liked that charger in sublime green). If I may make 1 suggestion though.... buy a gimbal for (what I assume is) your phone. It’ll make for much less shaky videos. ✌🏼
Great review buddy. Gotta disagree with the fun factor score. For me, 1320 model, fun factor is a 15!! I can’t believe you don’t have the windows tinted yet. 😎
1320Jay .. thank you my friend! Yes that 1320 is a sweet ride. I actually have the windows tinted as dark as we can and be legal .. although I wish it could be a little darker
I’m glad it’s good on maitanince. My girl has 5300 on her and I’m trying to be proactive as possible in catching possible component failures before they happen. Thank you and great video as always. Mopar or No Car!
Just got a 21 scat pack shaker. Love it! Does it have some draw backs yes, but the positives far out way the negatives in my opinion. Little worried about the winter being in the Chicago land area as I don’t have a second car. Dealer said to get 100 pounds of salt bags and load the truck up so we’ll see.
#8, head turn factor: I have the same car in blood metallic red and I can’t go anywhere without having multiple people saying something to me about how beautiful the car is. Head turn factor: 9
Nice review buddy! Gotta agree with some of the others here in that 19 mpg for a 4300+ lb Musclecar(With Driver) with near as makes no difference, 500HP and 11 seconds 1/4 mile capability on a tire is pretty frickin' good. Hell, my GTI only averages 23!
Do you need to put a catch can on these motors? Why do some people act like you have too? And if you do, why does Dodge not put one on from the factory to save the motor?
You don't have to as it doesn't affect performance or reliability in any measurable way. But, it does keep keep a lot of oil out of the intake, which I think is worthwhile.
@@hemihead392 But oil is not supposed to go in the intake only air right? How does that not effect reliability over time? Trust me I want to own one(Challenger scat), but it's hard for me to wade through the pro's and con's before a purchase without looking into the cons and this seems like it would hurt the engine over time.
I've heard from others that they thought the ride was a little nicer in the Chargers, everything else being equal. I have a 5.7 R/T and the ride is butter smooth, though I'ver never driven a Challenger.
Nice job as always X. Can you do a vid on a comparison between anew Widebody scat and a used straight-body hellcat. Those 2 cars are at an identical price point and would love to hear people’s opinions on a comparison. Also, best mods for HP gain on your wife’s scat would be good too. Keep up the good work and Go Bucks!
Mike I will see what I can do.. I did do one comparing the shaker scat to the hellcat and what you get for the money and that was a fun little video. For HP on the scat I would stick to the bolt ons since these motors don’t like a lot of boost. Definitely something to think about 👍
RacerX you do a great job man...like your vids....shaker and hellcat are different price points....new 392 Widebody and used straightBody hellcat are almost identical price points....comes down to extra 200 HP vs Widebody look.....be interesting to see what people say.....I have a Widebody scat and am looking to do FBO eventually. Love the fact that you are in Texas and wear the osu gear....this might be our year
I hope so Mike lol. Our Scatpack shaker stickers for $52k which is actually 1k more than the widebody we looked at. I felt like the hellcat might be somewhere around that same price point. It’s a fun comparison 👍
I just just hit 15K miles on my 2015 Crystal Granite ScatPack Challenger that I bought in Jan of 16. I love this car, it's a ton of fun and I've had not 1 issue to complain about with it. But, I dont daily drive it because my round trip to work is 110 miles and I just don't want to stack up the miles on her like that. I drive an 07 4cyl Camry to work.
Bro thats awesome , similar situation except I commute lil less than you, I do 80 miles 5 days a week.I.bought a beater 2003 Nissan Altima and put all the miles on him and leave her in the garage for fun times.Great minds think alike.
Like your channel you got a lot of good things coming from it...but its not a sports car it's a muscle car !!! In my eyes are 2 different things but great advice Great info
Hey paul great video , so have to ask how many.miles on your charger n have u had any problems other then drive shat n axles btw my 2019. Cat has beefier axles driveshaft n a differential brace
OLDSCHOOL 392 .. Richie glad your enjoying that new beast .. I have 50k on mine. I had to have my blower replaced and my axles twice under warranty.. a few things here and there but I absolutely love it 👍
Yeah the Scat Packs do ride stiff not as smooth as the now discontinued SRT 392 with dynamic suspension but hey, the price difference also reflects that. Good review too!
Under your Gas Mileage section, you missed the mark completely. You did NOT mention the MDS (Multi-Displacement System) that come on all 6.4 with Automatic transmissions. When driving in Normal Mode ( It will Not activate in Not Sport or Track mode) the engine will drop off 4 cylinders and your MPG go up into the high 30's to 50's. I use this a lot when driving to two-lane back roads in a line of traffic. I put the Adaptive Cruise on and just follow the line of cars in front of me, listening to my 18 speaker Harmon Kardon stereo. I chill out and get 30-45 MPG. I'd give my 6.4 2019 Challenger a 9 under Gas Mileage. I think the MDS is great, I don't even feel it dropping off, or kicking back on. It works between 50 and 70 MPH in 8th gear.
Chester Foster .. yes these videos are always a little tough because you want to keep things objective and be impartial but overall this thing is awesome
Hey man, I really appreciate your videos, they've made me fall in love with this car. I had my heart set on one so I went to test drive it and I don't fit (I'm 6'5", 40" torso)! So my question is, can you tell what that cross bar is that the front of the driver's seat is bolted to? I'm thinking the only way I could make this car work would be with a few extra inches of headroom. I'm hoping if I bolt the seat lower, it'll work so just wondering. Thanks man!
Carlos .. I hate to say it brother but I’m not sure if there is a different way to bolt that seat in there to give you more space or not.. I know the power feature will let you move it down but only so far. The Charger certainly has more room and it’s a bad ass ride as well. Hopefully you can figure out a way to make it work .. it’s an amazing ride 👍
I let my Pastor drive my 2018 R/T and he's at least 6'2" and a big guy. He had no problems. Make sure the seat is adjusted all the way down. It takes some finesse to work the switch.
Anyone got 100k plus miles on one of these? I really wanna pull the trigger on one of these and keep it long term and am curious about reliability which I assume is good because it's all natural
I was so surprised. I had a '16 ram 5.7 and now have an '18 scatpack. I didn't expect to get damn near the same mpg's. And I always have my foot to the floor in the scatpack.
Informative video for me as im new to dodge. Can't wait to take delivery August 2020. Im confuse. Why is this called a sports car? I think it's a muscle car
I get anywhere from 17.5-21 mpg I do a lot of highway driving and I keep mine in track mode. I drive around 80-90 mph. I gotta disagree with that 5, I would give it a 7
The highway MPG is insane. I get about 27-31 mpg on the highway doing 71mpg. ....and then I hit gas and RIP to my gas tank. I drive a 2016 charger scat pack and I love it. We need to link up man, peep my channel. I'm working on a 550+ whp scat pack without a turbo or supercharger.
What "Break In" routine did you follow on the engine, and how strictly did you follow it? Seems what I have read it's pretty involved..... My Scat Pack arriving in a few weeks!
O - H. I enjoyed your video on the Scat Pack! My dad bought a used '16 Scat Pack Challenger, after I went to get it and was told it was already sold.... so I bought a '19 Charger R/T plus. Apparently the other deal fell through, so my pop scored the Challenger....... Dick.......
It IS fast. Audi drivers keep trying to race me in the rain for some reason. Not fair! I can't think of a car for what i paid for my 2019 charger that is better for speed and looks AND handling. Driven a lot of sedans in my life, charger is awesome
I have a 2016 SP and I think scores might be a little low. Still like you said it's subjective so I respect that. I did get 29 mpg on a trip from DC to Nashville so driving style sure dictates that.
My scatpack will not start because the starter is bugging. I’ve done some research and other people have been having the same problem but it’s under warranty so it’s not that big of a deal
125 $ monthly..2019 scat pack shaker monthly payment 615$ total cost 36000 tax title 37,500 out the door with 4 interest rate 72 month and yes it has all the bells 🔔
I feel like this is they way better option than the hellcat because as soon as you lose warranty have fun paying like 20G to replace that mean supercharger 💀
Chris Sullivan I want to get that for my Widebody scat, but I saw a vid of a guy who showed his pedal commander locking his throttle to the floor for a couple of secs and he almost wrecked....do you think that is true?
Chris Sullivan Chris Sullivan I have seen enough evidence that it does what it says it does, my only concern is that it could be dangerous if it malfunctions. I saw 2 videos where pedal commander got stuck in full throttle for a few secs after the driver took his foot off the throttle.....that is why I am hesitant
@@mikereeves282 i bought the cheap ebay (70 bucks) for my 07 Ram and it was like adding a 100hp! but.. but it did hang up at wot and wouldnt shut down so i had yank the harness out of the controller. Just did it one time. The fuel mileage tanked so its unhooked until i need it .
Aaron I elected not to go with headers on the hellcat.. the factory exhaust manifold from the factory flows very nice and I didn’t want to overspin the blower more to account for the lost boost 👍
shocked that i got 25mpg @ 70 mph in my scat pack. back in the 70s you were NEVER gonna get 10 mpg from a hemi challenger.
it's a great highway cruiser. $40k sticker? the finest car I've ever owned. great video. thanks🐝
Patrick Potter .. absolutely my friend.. it’s amazing what this modern technology can do 👍
My dual carbed 68 Hemi roadrunner gets about 5-7mpg in normal driving
Beautiful story
You got it for 40k?
I get about the same on the highway too.
Thanks for these videos on the Challenger. If I ever get the money to get a Challenger(which has always been my dream car) I think I'd want the widebody version of the Scat Pack over the RT or HC versions. Widebody for the better looks and the Scat Pack for that balance between the power of the HC and the simpleness of the RT.
Got 70 thousand miles on my 2016 scat and runs great from day one ☝🏻
Love to hear it 👍
Great to hear! Worried about mine... Only has 3000 on it. Just got it
@@infosneakr me too just hit $2k 😂😂 I herd alot of bad about dodge
What are some of the issues with the 6.4L cars? Asking because most that I see are barely driven garage queens.
2 yrs later any updates on the 2016 scat, is it still running strong?
Glad you covered this quickly, but thorough. I want a HC but the Scat seems much more practical and with the exception of that last 200+ horsepower in a straight line, the Scat Pack seems like more fun, more of the time.
rivirme .. the two cars drive quite a bit different but the scat will put a huge smile on your face when you drive it 👍
I got the red eye about a month ago and it’s INSANE!!! I’m thinking I should have gone the scat pack route because I’m either going to get a crap ton of tickets or die. Fun factor is off the charts for sure...
HC IS CRAZY MY DREAM CAR IVE DRIVEN ONE
Just bought a 2020 Scat Pack. Not even broken in yet. I love this car! Reminds me of the muscle cars from when I was young. 60s & 70s. only it handles, and stops! Always been a Mopar guy although I've had a few of the other guys. I traded a 2017 Camaro, and am glad I did. Loved the Camaro also, but, this is much more "me"! I'm learning a lot about my car from your videos. Thank You! Happy New Year!
The two biggest complaints about my SP is: 1. No driver seat position memory feature, and 2. the auto up window thing is strange. Other than that it is a great driver's car. With stock tune on NT555Rs I've done high 11's in 500' DA air (three in a row one night) and the onboard dyno definitely was showing over 500 hp (about 515-ish is my estimation). If you didn't know you can take screen snapshots of your dyno, g-meter and gauges if you have a thumbdrive installed in the USB and then hit the little camera icon...kinda cool. Your review hit all the important points pretty accurately and I have no regrets whatsoever with getting my '18 SP.
Hemi Head .. thank you my friend.. sounds like you have definitely put that thing down through there in good air.. these scats are awesome cars
Good review man. I totally agree with you on the seats, they are super comfortable and love the one's in my challenger. Especially the SRT seats, and are a great combination between sport & comfort. That looks so hot in destroyer gray with the shaker, and is a good-looking Mopar bro. It's a bummer that they're not going to be offering it, and am disappointed that they discontinued the color for the 2020 model year
SRT-crazy .. thank you my friend.. I appreciate that. Yes I love the gray and black together. Love the Mopar seats
@@RacerX9 yeah the black with gray go perfect together, and is such a sinister looking beast with that combination
@RacerX thanks for these videos. As you may recall, I have owned 2- R/Ts. A 2016 R/T Shaker, and 2018 R/T both with the 6 speed Tremec. I wasnt sure I wanted to make the move up to the 392 Challenger, but after watching all your Mopar vids, and on your Scat Pack in particular, you helped me decide to pull the trigger and buy my new 2021 (It was ordered in Aug 2021 and arrived just 2 1/2 weeks ago)...Challenger 392 T/A package...and yes, with the 6 speed Tremec (I am an old school guy and just love the manuals). I like the 275s that came with the T/A package and the cold air intake as well. I went with F8 green and LOVE the colour. It only has a few 100 kms on it as I just picked it up 2 weeks ago. So far it is a blast and although you warned us about the torque, wow, it made my R/Ts torque feel like a V6 in comparison. I couldn`t be happier than I am with my new Challenger 392 T/A Scat pack. Thanks again for these great reviews.
I have 6k miles on mine Destroyer grey 6 speed scat pack shacker and I absolutely LOVE IT. Can’t complain.
Criston Alexander .. for sure my friend.. the Scatpack is a ton of fun
Always great videos racer X, keep up the good work. I have been looking for a destroyer Gray shaker Scat Pack with a 6-speed manual on the used car market for over 6 months with no luck. Brand new is a bit over my budget so I'm stuck with scouring the used car internet sites. I call it my attainable dream car because I could afford it and there's nothing else I want. I'm going to stay patient and one day she will be mine!
@@henryisradDid you get one?
@@larrywilliams3858 I got one one in triple black. Couldn't find a destroyer gray version. I have had mine for 4 years and love it.
The Widebody is even better. Love my Charger Scat Pack Widebody
Thank you Racer X for another informative video bro I always learn so much from your videos
I'm so glad I watched all your videos before making my purchase. Love my scatpack. I hope to keep her for a long time! Just the right amount of power for the street!
Thank you Rich.. yes the scat is the perfect street machine 👍
Love my widebody scat. Really intimidates those M cars 😏
Great review....love my Charger Scat....bought it used with 7500 miles on it, now have just over 10. Not a single issue...knock on wood 👍🏻
Jason Kowalski .. no problem.. hope you are loving that scat 👍
RacerX
Definitely....between the color and the Corsa...it brings a huge 😀 every time I drive it!
Thanks for the review been contemplating a scat pack just like the one you two own. I agree on the ratings you gave it is a really comfortable and fun car with a lot of useable torque. I'm debating on it or a new mustang but I'm 6'1 and my wife is almost 6' even. That and the back seat is actually useable for my daughter to ride in. I'm happy I have options but the dodge really impressed me, mustang felt small and the back seat was just for show. We have a Subaru Sti that while not fast is fun to drive on twisty roads (and bad weather) and has four doors so for us this is a nice complement to what we have especially at the price point. Enjoying your channel since I stumbled on it and subscribed!
Thank you Christopher. Those STI cars are really fun to drive.. if you have a family you definitely can’t go wrong with a Charger Scat 👍
I have 8K on mine and I love it. I got the F8 green color, all I have done to it was tint the windows but I may go for the borla atak exhaust and some headers.
StevenPazce .. awesome brother.. love that F8 green 👍
I just got my 19 charger last week in f8 green loving it I went 20% tint all the way around. And I got the mid mufflers deleted! I'm loving it so far the only other mods I really have planned are a cam, tune, and long tube headers
Honest review bro, I love it!
I'm back in my 3rd Challenger (a new loaded Scat Pack manual) after owing a 2014 Challenger Red Line (5.7) and 2016 Shaker (5.7), I totaled the Shaker and veered off, picking a used C6 vette and a new 2018 Mustang GT with the performance pack. I liked those cars, but nothing feels better than driving a Challenger, feeling like you own the road.
Awesome review sir. I placed my order for the Stars and Stripes scat pack manual down in Waxahachie.
Seriously I appreciate the comment on the 245s, that's been the only thing I was questionable about as a daily driver.
Martin, I almost bought mine there but when I went to order it they didn't know what they were doing and were forcing me to choose options I didn't want! Dallas Dodge ordered it with no problem! Ordered it on August 23. TorRed, Shaker, 6 speed, Dynamics Package, Drivers Convenience Group, Red Brake Calipers....
@@toddsnake2137 I came in with the print out from the website. The only thing I wanted was the manual and the Stars and stripes package. The British dude Jason was pretty cool and matched everything up right in front of me on the order form. I will admit he seemed a little lost on the computer order form. I also went line by line with him too before it was finalized.
I really wanted to make the deal work because they are 15 mins away so I didn't mind handholding the sale a little more.
Man the Power Dollar promotion is ridiculous.
Martin, I'm in Oak Cliff, Waxahachie would have been a little closer to me. You receive your Challenger already?
@@toddsnake2137 Not yet, just put it in a week or so ago. Still waiting on a ViN
Absolutely Martin.. yes Dodge had a brain cramp when they stuck 245’s under the back end of this thing but it’s a great car
I own a 2009 SRT!...silver on black, dark tint, 90 thousand + miles!....still purring like a wildcat!...no oil leaks, no smoke, no overheating, no hate!,....NO PROBLEMS!...I LOVE IT!...and so does every one else!....lol!
I am happy with my sps. With 13k miles on it. I had couple of problems on it but covered under warranty.
- drive shaft replaced
- door window reprogrammed (was not going all the way up so water leakage)
- changed factory radio. Stopped working.
- reprogrammed pcm and ecm. Was having rough shifts.
- changed front rain sensors. Stopped working.
Seriously thinking if I should keep it or not before basic warranty expires.
Wow.. I would say you have had more issues than most.. seems crazy but hopefully you have all the bugs worked out so you can enjoy that beast
Great Video! Only grade I would disagree with is the 5 for gas mileage. My wife drives a 2014 Ford F150 with the 5.0 engine and she is getting 14 MPG! For a Muscle Car with a 6.4 Hemi 19 MPG sounds unbelievable to me! I would bump it's score to an 8.... at least!My 2019 Scat Pack Challenger has been on order for 26 days from Dallas Dodge! Can't wait!!!!!!
TODDSNAKE .. yes I have had a few people tell me I should have scored it higher for mpg. I do still feel like it does great for what it is.. I was just comparing it to all the other cars on the road. That’s what makes the videos fun.. it’s completely subjective 👍.
I agree with all of the scores except the gas mileage. I have gotten as high as 28.5mpg on long trips with a highway speed as high as 75mpg. Bump it up to 80mpg I see the average drop to 26mpg/per tank.
Completely stock 2015 ScatPack Shaker, just turned 16,000 miles.
Pretty sure you mean "75-80 mph."
OMG, what a wealth of information! I'm new to muscle cars and lovin' it!
Good review on a badass muscle car! I've had my 2021 Challey Scat for 20K, and it has been excellent in all categories, 20MPG average is good for a big block Hemi, contain the throttle foot...lol Plenty of power and old school feel!
Just bought a 2021 Scatpack shaker Widebody, it has the adjustable suspension. I love the car, traded in a 2020 Charger Scatpack. My only two compliments which are small are no auto window up and the passenger seat is entirely manual; both unheard of in an car that costs 55k.
I like your vids, man. That one you did with the charger/chally lineup was nice (really liked that charger in sublime green). If I may make 1 suggestion though.... buy a gimbal for (what I assume is) your phone. It’ll make for much less shaky videos. ✌🏼
Fun factor is a 10 with the manual transmission. Great video, Thanks!
I agree that the manual is a blast to drive
@@RacerX9 the gearing in a manual sp is more suited for drag racing than street driving.
for a nearly 500hp 4300 lbs car... 20 mpg is pretty damn good.
love your videos racerX
I just bought a Scat pack. I agree with your review totally. Great cat!!
Great review buddy. Gotta disagree with the fun factor score. For me, 1320 model, fun factor is a 15!! I can’t believe you don’t have the windows tinted yet. 😎
1320Jay .. thank you my friend! Yes that 1320 is a sweet ride. I actually have the windows tinted as dark as we can and be legal .. although I wish it could be a little darker
I’m glad it’s good on maitanince. My girl has 5300 on her and I’m trying to be proactive as possible in catching possible component failures before they happen. Thank you and great video as always. Mopar or No Car!
Dillion Johnson .. thank you my friend.. yes being proactive is definitely the best way forward
Love your channel. Thinking of picking up a 2021 shaker and this was a nice cross section profile. Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
Just got a 21 scat pack shaker. Love it! Does it have some draw backs yes, but the positives far out way the negatives in my opinion. Little worried about the winter being in the Chicago land area as I don’t have a second car. Dealer said to get 100 pounds of salt bags and load the truck up so we’ll see.
Yeah I wouldnt own one of these up north without a second car lol
#8, head turn factor: I have the same car in blood metallic red and I can’t go anywhere without having multiple people saying something to me about how beautiful the car is.
Head turn factor: 9
brian klaus .. haha I like it my friend 🔥
2 yr 2015 Scat pack owner. No issues at all. Just done regular maintenance. Hope I didn’t jinx it
Oh 55k miles on mine
Nice review buddy! Gotta agree with some of the others here in that 19 mpg for a 4300+ lb Musclecar(With Driver) with near as makes no difference, 500HP and 11 seconds 1/4 mile capability on a tire is pretty frickin' good. Hell, my GTI only averages 23!
Quick Brick .. yes the MPG on these things is great when you consider what they are and what they can do 👍
I get 20.3 mpg, I always drive in sport mode and in a city. It all depends on how heavy your right foot is. On the highway I get like 25-27ish mpg.
I love my scat pack and would have to agree with you all the way around. It’s a blast to drive and has plenty of power for fun, and I’m 71.
Fully agree.. the car does fairly well if you can keep your foot out of it lol
Do you need to put a catch can on these motors? Why do some people act like you have too? And if you do, why does Dodge not put one on from the factory to save the motor?
You don't have to as it doesn't affect performance or reliability in any measurable way. But, it does keep keep a lot of oil out of the intake, which I think is worthwhile.
@@hemihead392 But oil is not supposed to go in the intake only air right? How does that not effect reliability over time? Trust me I want to own one(Challenger scat), but it's hard for me to wade through the pro's and con's before a purchase without looking into the cons and this seems like it would hurt the engine over time.
@@Twasdanight long term the intake system and heads will get gummed up more without a can. Put it on and dont look back. my2cents
I've heard from others that they thought the ride was a little nicer in the Chargers, everything else being equal. I have a 5.7 R/T and the ride is butter smooth, though I'ver never driven a Challenger.
I think they drive fairly similar.. the Charger has a slightly longer wheelbase so that may play a part as well 👍
Great review......The Scat no doubt is a fun machine......Definitely puts a smile on any Mopar aficionado
Fully agree my friend 👍
Nice job as always X. Can you do a vid on a comparison between anew Widebody scat and a used straight-body hellcat. Those 2 cars are at an identical price point and would love to hear people’s opinions on a comparison. Also, best mods for HP gain on your wife’s scat would be good too. Keep up the good work and Go Bucks!
Mike I will see what I can do.. I did do one comparing the shaker scat to the hellcat and what you get for the money and that was a fun little video. For HP on the scat I would stick to the bolt ons since these motors don’t like a lot of boost. Definitely something to think about 👍
RacerX you do a great job man...like your vids....shaker and hellcat are different price points....new 392 Widebody and used straightBody hellcat are almost identical price points....comes down to extra 200 HP vs Widebody look.....be interesting to see what people say.....I have a Widebody scat and am looking to do FBO eventually. Love the fact that you are in Texas and wear the osu gear....this might be our year
I hope so Mike lol. Our Scatpack shaker stickers for $52k which is actually 1k more than the widebody we looked at. I felt like the hellcat might be somewhere around that same price point. It’s a fun comparison 👍
What type of fuel treatment do u use....love your videos, better than most.
I just just hit 15K miles on my 2015 Crystal Granite ScatPack Challenger that I bought in Jan of 16. I love this car, it's a ton of fun and I've had not 1 issue to complain about with it. But, I dont daily drive it because my round trip to work is 110 miles and I just don't want to stack up the miles on her like that. I drive an 07 4cyl Camry to work.
Bro thats awesome , similar situation except I commute lil less than you, I do 80 miles 5 days a week.I.bought a beater 2003 Nissan Altima and put all the miles on him and leave her in the garage for fun times.Great minds think alike.
Great work on the ratings for the 392. I was thinking some of the same numbers for the category ratings.
Nice review. Only have 1,200 miles on my challenger so far but love it. By the way, was that an Ohio State shirt? Go Bucks! O H.....
Awesome my friend.. yes it was lol.. I.O.
Excellent review. Enjoyed Thank you
Like your channel you got a lot of good things coming from it...but its not a sports car it's a muscle car !!! In my eyes are 2 different things but great advice Great info
Big fast cars are muscle cars and smaller cars with hp are called pony cars..
Thank you Bob.. yes there is a difference between the two.. I think it’s where people draw the line that tends to vary a bit 👍
Hey paul great video , so have to ask how many.miles on your charger n have u had any problems other then drive shat n axles btw my 2019. Cat has beefier axles driveshaft n a differential brace
OLDSCHOOL 392 .. Richie glad your enjoying that new beast .. I have 50k on mine. I had to have my blower replaced and my axles twice under warranty.. a few things here and there but I absolutely love it 👍
Please clarify your oil change comment. Factory says 0w40.
Yeah the Scat Packs do ride stiff not as smooth as the now discontinued SRT 392 with dynamic suspension but hey, the price difference also reflects that. Good review too!
What's your opinion on doing a rear seat delete? I plan to buy a Challenger next month.
Under your Gas Mileage section, you missed the mark completely. You did NOT mention the MDS (Multi-Displacement System) that come on all 6.4 with Automatic transmissions. When driving in Normal Mode ( It will Not activate in Not Sport or Track mode) the engine will drop off 4 cylinders and your MPG go up into the high 30's to 50's. I use this a lot when driving to two-lane back roads in a line of traffic. I put the Adaptive Cruise on and just follow the line of cars in front of me, listening to my 18 speaker Harmon Kardon stereo.
I chill out and get 30-45 MPG. I'd give my 6.4 2019 Challenger a 9 under Gas Mileage. I think the MDS is great, I don't even feel it dropping off, or kicking back on. It works between 50 and 70 MPH in 8th gear.
That's great for highway. You're not going to get anything near that in city
Great video.. I feel you scored it a bit low but I'm happy with it. Thanks for the video.
Chester Foster .. yes these videos are always a little tough because you want to keep things objective and be impartial but overall this thing is awesome
Hey man, I really appreciate your videos, they've made me fall in love with this car. I had my heart set on one so I went to test drive it and I don't fit (I'm 6'5", 40" torso)! So my question is, can you tell what that cross bar is that the front of the driver's seat is bolted to? I'm thinking the only way I could make this car work would be with a few extra inches of headroom. I'm hoping if I bolt the seat lower, it'll work so just wondering. Thanks man!
Carlos .. I hate to say it brother but I’m not sure if there is a different way to bolt that seat in there to give you more space or not.. I know the power feature will let you move it down but only so far. The Charger certainly has more room and it’s a bad ass ride as well. Hopefully you can figure out a way to make it work .. it’s an amazing ride 👍
I let my Pastor drive my 2018 R/T and he's at least 6'2" and a big guy. He had no problems. Make sure the seat is adjusted all the way down. It takes some finesse to work the switch.
Great Review on the 2019 scatpack.I think they are fantastic cars.
Agreed Frankie 👍
Look at that house, you have some money! I am very jealous.
Good video man
Racer x any thoughts on the pedal box ?
Great video buddy 👍
Thank you Chad 🤜🔥🔥
I had your exact car, (2018) except it was all black. Guy in Florida ran into me and totaled it after only having it 7 months. I REALLY miss it.
Hey brother I own a 11 challenger rt and was wondering what shop in dfw you trust with your mopar. I noticed there isn’t a lot to choose from
Thanks for the video it's helping me decide to Wich car to get
Anyone got 100k plus miles on one of these? I really wanna pull the trigger on one of these and keep it long term and am curious about reliability which I assume is good because it's all natural
Love the review
Thank you Henry
I would have given gas mileage a 6 or 7 gets better mileage than 1500 ram truck with 5.7
Ram truck also weighs almost 7,000 lbs.
I was so surprised. I had a '16 ram 5.7 and now have an '18 scatpack. I didn't expect to get damn near the same mpg's. And I always have my foot to the floor in the scatpack.
Gas mileage is tough because it really does depend on your driving habits
I drive my 19 Scat a lot more aggressive than I do my 17 Ram. I still get better millage with the Scat.
Elton Same, a 6 seams reasonable since imo near 20 mpg is pretty good for a near 500 hp muscle car
Lack of image stabilization kills the message. I had to stop at 3:50 min mark, even though the topic was interesting. I own a 2018 Challenger 392.
Informative video for me as im new to dodge. Can't wait to take delivery August 2020.
Im confuse. Why is this called a sports car? I think it's a muscle car
I get anywhere from 17.5-21 mpg I do a lot of highway driving and I keep mine in track mode. I drive around 80-90 mph. I gotta disagree with that 5, I would give it a 7
Fair enough my friend
Yeah i only get about 17 but i live in a hilly place and i put my foot in it often
The highway MPG is insane. I get about 27-31 mpg on the highway doing 71mpg.
....and then I hit gas and RIP to my gas tank.
I drive a 2016 charger scat pack and I love it. We need to link up man, peep my channel. I'm working on a 550+ whp scat pack without a turbo or supercharger.
What "Break In" routine did you follow on the engine, and how strictly did you follow it? Seems what I have read it's pretty involved..... My Scat Pack arriving in a few weeks!
For the first 500 miles you are supposed to be easy on the throttle.. that’s like hanging a toddler candy and telling them they can’t eat it 😂😂
Mmmm, if you wanted the windows partially down, how would you achieve that if both up and down buttons were auto?
Good review, Go Bucks
Great Review
O - H. I enjoyed your video on the Scat Pack! My dad bought a used '16 Scat Pack Challenger, after I went to get it and was told it was already sold.... so I bought a '19 Charger R/T plus. Apparently the other deal fell through, so my pop scored the Challenger....... Dick.......
Internal Combustion Obsessed .. lol .. as long as your keeping the Mopar heritage 👍.. I.O
It IS fast. Audi drivers keep trying to race me in the rain for some reason. Not fair! I can't think of a car for what i paid for my 2019 charger that is better for speed and looks AND handling. Driven a lot of sedans in my life, charger is awesome
I have a 2016 SP and I think scores might be a little low. Still like you said it's subjective so I respect that. I did get 29 mpg on a trip from DC to Nashville so driving style sure dictates that.
Mike Shelby .. wow you got 29 mpg out of that beast.. very impressive 👍
Nice review
Even tho I see these and the scat pack chargers often I wouldn't mind owning one as a weekend car.
How tf are you guys driving the car? I get 7.5L/100km on the highway (about 30mpg)
My scatpack will not start because the starter is bugging. I’ve done some research and other people have been having the same problem but it’s under warranty so it’s not that big of a deal
im looking to purchase a scat pack, would love the red eye but not at $120,000 Canadian dollars.
How much is your average insurance payment on the challenger?
125 $ monthly..2019 scat pack shaker monthly payment 615$ total cost 36000 tax title 37,500 out the door with 4 interest rate 72 month and yes it has all the bells 🔔
That’s my dream challenger
So is it bad to drive with the transmission in track mode? It shifts hard.
No it won’t hurt the car.. it actually causes less stress on the transmission which seems odd but is true. Gas mileage is a different story lol
Can a pentastar v6 with 283 hp be turned up to the 305hp v6 in the charger.
I feel like this is they way better option than the hellcat because as soon as you lose warranty have fun paying like 20G to replace that mean supercharger 💀
Great video!! O-H!!
IO 🤜🔥🔥
Proud of our Buckeyes!! Those boys gave it everything.
You should get a pedal commander for it !👍
Chris Sullivan I want to get that for my Widebody scat, but I saw a vid of a guy who showed his pedal commander locking his throttle to the floor for a couple of secs and he almost wrecked....do you think that is true?
There Junk
Took 1.5 sec off my 0-60 in my Ram ! If you say thats junk well um ok !?
Chris Sullivan Chris Sullivan I have seen enough evidence that it does what it says it does, my only concern is that it could be dangerous if it malfunctions. I saw 2 videos where pedal commander got stuck in full throttle for a few secs after the driver took his foot off the throttle.....that is why I am hesitant
@@mikereeves282 i bought the cheap ebay (70 bucks) for my 07 Ram and it was like adding a 100hp! but.. but it did hang up at wot and wouldnt shut down so i had yank the harness out of the controller. Just did it one time. The fuel mileage tanked so its unhooked until i need it .
My 19 scat pack takes 0w40
Yes I may have misstated that 😢
Wow 15k already? I got mine in December and have less than 6k and it's my daily.
Yes my wife drives the living crap out of her cars lol
@@RacerX9 I'm honestly kind of jealous I drive 5 miles a day round trip for work I wish I had a longer drive with my Scat.
I was gonna say have you ever seen a woman go just to work and back lol
Got oil changes for three years i think.
Do you have headers on your Hellcat?
Aaron I elected not to go with headers on the hellcat.. the factory exhaust manifold from the factory flows very nice and I didn’t want to overspin the blower more to account for the lost boost 👍
Does anyone know where I can buy these seats?
God I want one with a manual.
Now seeing videos of the C8, makes it difficult to justify spending so much on a new SP or hellcat 🤔 thoughts?
Agreed.. I can’t wait to get mine 👍
Ride quality, whats wrong?
I like the ride quality.. It’s not perfect but I don’t mind it at all 👍
0w20? Not 0w40
Is the car noisy at 65?
V Matt .. the car is surprisingly quiet at highway speeds
You should have bought another Scatpack instead of the Vette. The challenger can be a daily!!!
Murjam100 .. probably not going to get the vette at this point