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Any Hellcat owner here ?
#5278544
11/27/19 04:40 AM
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MetalSlug
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This been stuck on my mind for few years now . I want get a hellcat . I’m thinking let my z06 go and keep the cobra . Make room for the hellcat .
I’m thinking 2016-17 model. Anything I need to know before getting one of these ? $40k-$50k budget .
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: MetalSlug]
#5278553
11/27/19 05:09 AM
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Skippy722
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There is nothing better sounding in the world than a very angry American v8 with a big ol’ supercharger singing it’s song strapped to the top of it. 
2016 Chrysler 300S v6 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan GT
Slight Mopar obsession
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: MetalSlug]
#5278579
11/27/19 06:34 AM
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SubieRubyRoo
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My buddy has a '17 Hellcat, he took it to a shop in Indy and had the whole engine torn down and rebuilt with top-line parts and the 4.2L Kenne Bell supercharger. It made 1223 RWHP and he wants to add a Snow methanol kit for some extra juice; he plans on taking it to the Texas Mile since he's from there, and being a 6-speed, it's not like he's going to be able to drag race it well without probably breaking stuff. He got all the driveline goodies, triple plate clutch, upgraded shafts, carbon fiber driveshaft, built rear end, etc... but it's a full-weight car otherwise. I'd guess he probably dropped enough to have bought a second stock Hellcat for what he put into this one. Needless to say, he loves it.
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: MetalSlug]
#5278586
11/27/19 06:51 AM
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CourierDriver
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Thought this was gonna be about an F6F Grumman fighter plane,,,lol
I'd still like to have my 67 Beetle back....life was easy then..imho 2 quarts of oil roughly ,lol
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: CourierDriver]
#5278638
11/27/19 08:01 AM
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Pew
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Thought this was gonna be about an F6F Grumman fighter plane,,,lol A M18 Hellcat might fit better in his garage lol
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: MetalSlug]
#5278663
11/27/19 08:25 AM
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grampi
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Replacing a Z06 with a Hellcat...big step down...and why keep the Cobra over the Z06? Makes no sense...
Last edited by grampi; 11/27/19 08:26 AM.
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: Skippy722]
#5278667
11/27/19 08:30 AM
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Bjornviken
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There is nothing better sounding in the world than a very angry American v8 with a big ol’ supercharger singing it’s song strapped to the top of it.  
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: MetalSlug]
#5278671
11/27/19 08:36 AM
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GMBoy
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: grampi]
#5278690
11/27/19 09:01 AM
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rooflessVW
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Replacing a Z06 with a Hellcat...big step down...and why keep the Cobra over the Z06? Makes no sense... A step down? In which way? The Hellcat looks better, sounds better, rides better, with more power and a nicer interior.
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
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#5278695
11/27/19 09:11 AM
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Pew
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Replacing a Z06 with a Hellcat...big step down...and why keep the Cobra over the Z06? Makes no sense... A step down? In which way? The Hellcat looks better, sounds better, rides better, with more power and a nicer interior. Is it a C6z06 or a C7z06? Looks being subjective, the Hellcat and a C7z are pretty similar in 1/4 times but the vettes turn a lot better than that boat.
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
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#5278719
11/27/19 09:43 AM
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grampi
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Replacing a Z06 with a Hellcat...big step down...and why keep the Cobra over the Z06? Makes no sense... A step down? In which way? The Hellcat looks better, sounds better, rides better, with more power and a nicer interior. The Hellcat looks better than a Vette? That's laughable. Sounds better, that's debatable. Rides better? If I wanted a nice ride, I wouldn't be looking at a Hellcat. Nicer interior, again subjective...about the only thing the Hellcat does better is accelerate, and that's only if the Z06 is not a C7...
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: Pew]
#5278721
11/27/19 09:44 AM
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grampi
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Replacing a Z06 with a Hellcat...big step down...and why keep the Cobra over the Z06? Makes no sense... A step down? In which way? The Hellcat looks better, sounds better, rides better, with more power and a nicer interior. Is it a C6z06 or a C7z06? Looks being subjective, the Hellcat and a C7z are pretty similar in 1/4 times but the vettes turn a lot better than that boat. People who buy Hellcats apparently don't care about going around corners...
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: MetalSlug]
#5278727
11/27/19 09:47 AM
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panthermike
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I don't think arguing Z06 vs Hellcat has any point here. Two very different beasts with different purposes. Both fun as [censored] though, can't go wrong either way!
'17 Armada Platinum; RGT 0w20, 51K '19 Ram 1500; Dealer fill, 14K '70 F100; Valvoline 15w40 Biotech
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
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#5278791
11/27/19 11:11 AM
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Duffyjr
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There is nothing better sounding in the world than a very angry American v8 with a big ol’ supercharger singing it’s song strapped to the top of it.  My boss has a 17 or 18 and it does sound really nice even just sitting there idling but then again with todays 4/6 cylinder engines any V8 sounds good to me.
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Re: Any Hellcat owner here ?
[Re: MetalSlug]
#5278798
11/27/19 11:24 AM
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alchargo
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My buddy has one that I've driven a few times. Lots of power that will put a smile on your face.
His two biggest complaints: FCA build quality and the depreciation that goes along with being a FCA product. Since your buying used, that's definitely in your favor.
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