Dodge Challenger Top Five Most Popular Mods Rundown

If you want to mod your Challenger but don’t know where to start, here are five great suggestions to get you started.

Cars like the Dodge Challenger are just begging to be modded. Sure, there are folks that buy these cars and leave them as is. But we’d wager that the majority change at least one to three things shortly after taking ownership. The only problem is, there are tons and tons of options out there in the world. So how do you narrow it down if you’re on a budget and want the best bang for your hard-earned buck? Well, you can start by checking out this informative video from American Muscle.

This particular clip runs down the five most popular mods 2009-2014 Challenger owners perform on their cars. But truthfully, it’s also relevant whether you own a newer Challenger, Charger, or pretty much any other modern muscle car. Even better, the video demonstrates each modification already installed on AM’s 2013 Challenger, so you can see them in action.

SR Performance Challenger Lowering Springs

The first thing most Challenger owners do is work to eliminate that unsightly wheel well gap. In this case, that’s accomplished with a set of SR Performance lowering springs. They’re good for a 2″ front and 2.1″ rear drop, and also help improve cornering performance without sacrificing ride quality.

Oracle Chrome OE Style Challenger Headlights

These nifty Oracle headlights may not add any power to your Challenger, but they are a pretty nifty way to show off at your local cars and coffee meet. You can use your smartphone to change the color of the LED rings, adjust brightness, and even turn them into strobe lights.

Injen Evolution Cold Air Intake

Everybody wants to add more power to their Challenger. But not everybody is ready to void their factory warranty. You won’t exactly get a massive surge of power from installing Injen’s cold-air intake without a tune, but you’ll still see some sort of increase. Plus, the enclosed filter is washable, so you’ll save some dough in the long run.

SEC10 Throttle Response Controller

When you hit the gas, you expect your Challenger to go. But unfortunately, there’s typically going to be a little lag in response time. SEC10’s throttle controller can reduce or completely eliminate that delay, which makes driving the car much more satisfying. Even better, you can choose between several modes to maximize response time or economy, and everything in between.

Corsa Xtreme Cat Back Exhaust

One could argue that cat back exhaust systems are the most popular mod on any modern muscle car. Because who doesn’t want to give their car a better sound while also adding a few ponies? Corsa’s Xtreme setup is one of the most popular exhaust systems on the market today, mainly because it’s one of the loudest. It also doesn’t hurt that the square tips look pretty cool, too.

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

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