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    Offline 74 Cuda

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    6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « on: October 08, 2005 - 12:32:52 PM »
    This may not be the right forum but I have to ask.
    Has any one here drove a car with the 6.1 SRT engine, if so how does it perform.
    The wife has the new Charger with the 5.7 and it runs great. I never thought that my wife would have a faster car than my 5.7 Hemi Durango.
    So when I get another car (The new 08 Challanger if they do make it) sence I sold the Cuda I would like to know if the SRT engine option is worth the extra cash for gaining only 75 HP in a daily driver. Thanks for your advice.
    « Last Edit: October 08, 2005 - 05:05:39 PM by 74 Cuda »
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    Offline gn300

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    Re: 6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « Reply #1 on: October 08, 2005 - 12:41:08 PM »
    From what i get from the lx forums the srt is a lot more than just 75 hp, suspention ,brakes etc.and the hood scoop alone improves the looks .
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    Offline Burpin Chunks

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    Re: 6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « Reply #2 on: October 08, 2005 - 12:44:53 PM »
    75 HP is a big difference. And the aftermarket world and modifications will beable to be done to both. Now ask yourself a question. If you were back in 1971 and you were buying a 71 convert and  your options was a 440 or a hemi which would you get.
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    Offline JS27N0B

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    Re: 6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « Reply #3 on: October 08, 2005 - 02:24:53 PM »
    I have driven a few SRT8's now. Must have the 6.1L, is all I have to say.
    The difference is like 383 to 440. Just pulls much harder and sounds great!!!
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    Re: 6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « Reply #4 on: October 09, 2005 - 10:20:53 PM »
    It's NOT just 75hp.  It's 20" wheels, 14" Brembo brakes, sport seats, better suspension, standard HID headlights, and some do-dads on the body.

    It's an amazing bargain at only $6-7k more for all of that.

    Also remember that w/the 6.1L, you get a forged steel crank, better header-like exhaust manifolds, free-flowing exhaust, forged pistons.
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    Offline ednow440

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    Re: 6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « Reply #5 on: October 10, 2005 - 07:40:18 PM »
    just think buy a new dodge with the 6.1 hemi and spank any rustang just like the charger did to the phord in bullet life is good.
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    Offline 74 Cuda

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    Re: 6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « Reply #6 on: October 11, 2005 - 05:59:47 PM »
    Thanks everyone with your great replies. I was thinking about the HP gains but with all of the other goodies. it sounds like the way to go.
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    Offline gn300

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    Re: 6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « Reply #7 on: August 19, 2006 - 04:16:23 PM »
    The only "negitive"(ha ha )is there is no mds, you get all 8 cyls all the time!

    Not that that is a bad thing !

    Bigger exhaust as well!!
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    Offline cudacharlie

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    Re: 6.1 SRT and 5.7 Hemi Question
    « Reply #8 on: August 20, 2006 - 08:10:34 PM »
    I have a Dodge Magnum SRT8 with the 6.1 hemi, and I've added only a Mopar Cold-Air Intake...



    It goes like stink.  When it hits 3500 rpm it starts to gulp air and sounds a bit scary.  Nascar-like, if you will....  I've had it at 120 and you wouldn't even notice until you look at the speedo.  Love that car.  I will wait for an SRT Challenger to see if they put the new 6.4 in it...
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