Von Kaiser
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- City, State
- Little Elm, TX
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2014 Dodge Charger
I just bought my '03 Mounty back in February and the wife is going to let me do some minor mods short of getting a supercharger (that is, not yet). I'm the second owner. It's the Luxury trim model with literally every option checked except AWD. Got the owner's manual case with the original monroney sticker. The first owner ordered it with the Class III/IV towing package with the 3.73 gears among other awesome options that I'm benefiting from for the low price of $6,800.
The first thing I did was take that crummy paper air filter out of my air box and put in the K&N drop-in. Had great luck with these in my past Fords and have already seen a slight MPG (1.5~1.8) and acceleration (0.2s~0.3s to 60) increase.
Next on my list is a good muffler (and exhaust tip). I've decided on the Borla XS muffler due to having the best bang for your buck according to the charts posted on this very forum. But, I'm not sure what size piping came with my Mounty from the factory. Is it 2.5" or 2.25"? I haven't been under the car since I bought it, and I wasn't exactly looking at exhaust piping size. I love the way Modular's sound, and I absolutely love how my Mounty sounds with the slighly beefier growl when at WOT with that intake change. I've literally got compliments from people (including Mustang owners) on how good it sounds. The cost for the Borla XS with 2.25", 2.5", and 3.0" is the same so I'm wanting to get the right size.
Also, I understand that this thing has (retardedly!) 3 catalytic converters. Left, Right, and a Rear. Can I get the rear one cut off (legality notwithstanding) and still pass emissions? The O2 is before that rear cat right? Does this also mean the car has factory dual exhaust Y-piped into 1 exhaust pipe where that rear cat is located before exiting the back of the vehicle?
This is my first truck so you'll forgive me if I'm not very knowledgeable about it at the moment other than the basics. I come from sports cars and sport compacts (aka hot hatches).
Any help is appreciated.
The first thing I did was take that crummy paper air filter out of my air box and put in the K&N drop-in. Had great luck with these in my past Fords and have already seen a slight MPG (1.5~1.8) and acceleration (0.2s~0.3s to 60) increase.
Next on my list is a good muffler (and exhaust tip
Also, I understand that this thing has (retardedly!) 3 catalytic converters. Left, Right, and a Rear. Can I get the rear one cut off (legality notwithstanding) and still pass emissions? The O2 is before that rear cat right? Does this also mean the car has factory dual exhaust Y-piped into 1 exhaust pipe where that rear cat is located before exiting the back of the vehicle?
This is my first truck so you'll forgive me if I'm not very knowledgeable about it at the moment other than the basics. I come from sports cars and sport compacts (aka hot hatches).
Any help is appreciated.