Saying Goodbye to the HC Charger JB LC

[Matt someone with an SRT]

After 9 years of owning Mopars. 3 Chargers my first was an 2017 SRT392 Jazz Blue. I traded the 392 for my 2019 PB charger hellcat. In 2023 I traded the 19’ Cat for a Torred Last Call Jailbreak Charger. I’ve loved the Platform through and through. However I’ve been looking at gt500s seriously for the last couple of years. Recently i finally decided to pull the trigger on a 2022 Shelby GT500 CFTP Code Orange. The story has a happy ending since the one other mopar I owned I sold to my dad which he plans on keeping a long time which Is the 2019 Redeye Challenger Triple Nickle with the 3.09 gears. Sweet car also I’m glad we could keep at least one mopar in the family. It’s kind of strange for me now I’m already the enemy I had a challenger 392 test me (his passenger shake his head to the mustang lol) on the highway home well I put 3 car lengths on him in short order giving him a handsome hit as well. I gave them the thumbs up.. immediately notice the power difference on the top end in this gt500 pulls very nice it’s super linear too. The ride quality is very good it’s obviously a little bumpier than the charger but I’d say halfway between the charger and a c7 corvette. The recaro seats I find very comfortable i fit in them nicely.

 

[SilverBillet]

Sorry to hear it…but your Dad is lucky

 

[covidcommander]

Fwiw the charger was nicer looking to me. Best of luck with it. Any plans to mod?

 

[Matt someone with an SRT]

I liked the charger a ton also. No plans to do much to the gt500. It needs a catch can. They put new Michelin cup 2s on the car for me and the oil was just changed. I’m planning on PPFing the full front and do paint correction and ceramic coat. Tint the side and rear windows. It honestly came down to color and options. I really wanted the CFTP specifically I also wanted a 22 and I was looking at a couple blues, a couple grays and finally found code orange. I wanted one also that had no stripes I prefer the 500 without the stripes.

 

[Matt someone with an SRT]

I drove my charger though. I put 8500 miles on her. They gave me a fair trade in my mind so I’m happy with the deal. I think in the long run the 500 appointed this way will hold its value better long term. I’m trying to be a little more conservative and own only one sports car / muscle car at a given time. Obviously I still get to drive the challenger Redeye on occasion so it works for me.

 

[covidcommander]

Almost snagged a gt350 before the kitty. It was white with blue. They were having alot of engine issues with the flat plane crank and excessive oil consumption. Passed on the gt350, still have a soft spot for the Shelby. Beautiful machine.

 

[Matt someone with an SRT]

Cool story. Before I bought my challenger Redeye I also passed on a white with blue stripes gt350 back in the beginning of 2020. I’m not done with mopar that’s for sure. I’m hearing talks about a new viper I might be interested in keeping the gt500 and also getting a new viper if they release in 2027 or so. If not I also really like the last gen viper 2.0 T/A’s

Almost snagged a gt350 before the kitty. It was white with blue. They were having alot of engine issues with the flat plane crank and excessive oil consumption. Passed on the gt350, still have a soft spot for the Shelby. Beautiful machine.

 

[vortecd]

I had a stint with mustangs only because Dodge didn't make any V8 rear wheel drive cars in the late 80s and through the 90s. Though they were fun coming back to Dodge I can't see me buying another mustang. They really lost me with the 24 model, nothing appealing with it. We all have different wants and needs but I could never see me giving up my "TAXI" for a mustang

 

[GNBRETT]

Good looking car. Wish it was lighter. But I guess everything is heavy today. Can be made pretty fast with bolt ons.....

 

[1971demon]

Almost snagged a gt350 before the kitty. It was white with blue. They were having alot of engine issues with the flat plane crank and excessive oil consumption. Passed on the gt350, still have a soft spot for the Shelby. Beautiful machine.

Love the way they look...drove one two yrs. ago...didn't find the interior anywhere near as comfortable as the HC...and HC sound is more to my liking...but a great car nonetheless...just not for me..

 

[2ndAmend]

What is most important is your happiness. I looked at the Mustang before buying the RE. At this point, I have to say I am very happy I bought the RE.

I am not much of a drag racer, a novice really, but I got my RES2 to 10.018. I am looking for a good DA day to get into the 9’s. I have left lots of C8’s and Mustangs in the rear view mirror.

My primary interest is Land Speed Trials, we do the 1 and 1.5mi event at Loring AFB every year. For the last 2 years, the C8’s have been a huge disappointment, topping out in the 160’s. My M6 was faster than all of them at 185. The RE did 191. The RES2 did 195 with 2 bad injectors. I’m looking for 200 this summer.

The only Mustangs on the radar were heavily modded E85’s that made it over 200. There weren’t any other modern Mustangs at the events.

A young lady in a 2015 stock HC hit 190 last year!!! Post 32:

https://www.hellcatforum.org/thread...ing-me-post-trial-update-7-21-24.15102/page-2

I am happy you are happy with your Mustang and wish the best. I simply wish to remind everyone there is a HUGE difference between a HC and a Mustang.

 

[1971demon]

What is most important is your happiness. I looked at the Mustang before buying the RE. At this point, I have to say I am very happy I bought the RE.

I am not much of a drag racer, a novice really, but I got my RES2 to 10.018. I am looking for a good DA day to get into the 9’s. I have left lots of C8’s and Mustangs in the rear view mirror.

My primary interest is Land Speed Trials, we do the 1 and 1.5mi event at Loring AFB every year. For the last 2 years, the C8’s have been a huge disappointment, topping out in the 160’s. My M6 was faster than all of them at 185. The RE did 191. The RES2 did 195 with 2 bad injectors. I’m looking for 200 this summer.

The only Mustangs on the radar were heavily modded E85’s that made it over 200. There weren’t any other modern Mustangs at the events.

A young lady in a 2015 stock HC hit 190 last year!!! Post 32:

https://www.hellcatforum.org/thread...ing-me-post-trial-update-7-21-24.15102/page-2

I am happy you are happy with your Mustang and wish the best. I simply wish to remind everyone there is a HUGE difference between a HC and a Mustang.

Had HC's of any flavor never exist...I would probably own a GT 500....

 

[cole3986]

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[covidcommander]

I had a stint with mustangs only because Dodge didn't make any V8 rear wheel drive cars in the late 80s and through the 90s. Though they were fun coming back to Dodge I can't see me buying another mustang. They really lost me with the 24 model, nothing appealing with it. We all have different wants and needs but I could never see me giving up my "TAXI" for a mustang

Idk the render for the 2026 gt500 looks cool to me. Thought it had beautiful lines... be nice to see good aero on these high hp cars

 

[RetiredFirefighter]

After 9 years of owning Mopars ... I’ve been looking at gt500s seriously for the last couple of years. Recently i finally decided to pull the trigger on a 2022 Shelby GT500 CFTP Code Orange ...

You went from Dodge to Ford, and I went from Ford to Dodge!
(had a ton of Fords ... 11 Stangs, Taurus SHO, Explorer ST, etc.)

 

[Matt someone with an SRT]

You went from Dodge to Ford, and I went from Ford to Dodge!
(had a ton of Fords ... 11 Stangs, Taurus SHO, Explorer ST, etc.)

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Nice it looks like you had a code orange mustang as well. The color is really cool it changes from every angle and light setting. I’ve Stayed loyal to mopar for almost a decade my basically my whole adult life. I was just looking for a little different experience. I’m far from a mustang guy so to speak I just really like the GT500 for what it is and the CFTP steps it up that extra notch. I’ve gotten a lot of compliments just in the last 5 days of ownership. People wondering what it is or asking is that a real Shelby? It’s neat I like it it’s a different feeling and another story I get to tell when I get older about the different cars I’ve owned and enjoyed.

 

[RetiredFirefighter]

Nice it looks like you had a code orange mustang as well. The color is really cool it changes from every angle and light setting ...

If you mean this one, Ford called it Race Red. I don't remember it changing colors from different angles though:

... I’ve Stayed loyal to mopar for almost a decade my basically my whole adult life. I was just looking for a little different experience ...

I've had other cars as well, here's a few ...

Oops! My first car, '69 Nova SS 350 4 spd. Don't ask ...


'71 Datsun 240-Z all original (not including tennis racket that's holding up the rear trunk lid ) ...


'07 Cobalt SS/SC with GMPP Stage 2 Supercharger Kit (loved the color) ...


'17 Ford Fusion Sport 325 hp (ran 13.8 @ 98 mph bone stock) ...


'19 Stinger GT AWD 365 hp (ran 13.1 @ 107 mph bone stock) ...

 

[RetiredFirefighter]

*I apologize for sort of going off topic. Sorry!