Buyer's Guide Articles
Expert guides, safety tips, and build advice for your 2022 Dodge Challenger.
Buyer's Guide
Variable Valve Timing on the 6.4L HEMI: How VVT Works and When It Matters
The 6.4L Apache HEMI uses Variable Valve Timing — here's how it works, what it does for power, and how mods interact with it.
Apr 18, 2026
6.4L, VVT
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What Size Tires Fit the Challenger Without Rubbing?
Factory and aftermarket tire size limits for narrowbody and widebody Challengers — with and without spacers.
Apr 18, 2026
tires, wheels
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OBD-II Diagnostics for the Challenger: Best Scanners and Common Codes
Which OBD-II scanners work best with the Challenger and what the most common fault codes mean.
Apr 18, 2026
OBD2, diagnostics
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Battery Upgrade for the Challenger: AGM, Lithium, and Cold Cranking Amps
Upgrading the Challenger's battery pays off for high-demand audio systems, cold climates, and track use. Here's what to know.
Apr 18, 2026
battery, AGM
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Summer Heat Tips: Keeping Your Challenger Cool in Hot Weather
High ambient temps stress every system in your Challenger. Here's how to manage heat and prevent problems in summer.
Apr 18, 2026
summer, heat
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Road Trip Prep Guide for Your Challenger
A long-distance road trip exposes any weak link in your Challenger. Here's a pre-trip checklist to avoid roadside breakdowns.
Apr 18, 2026
road-trip, maintenance
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How to Document Your Challenger Build: Photos, Logs, and Forum Posts
Documenting your build creates a record you'll appreciate later — and helps the community. Here's how to do it well.
Apr 18, 2026
build-thread, documentation
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Cylinder Head Porting: What It Is and When It's Worth It
Ported heads flow more air and make more power — but cost and complexity mean they're not for every build.
Apr 18, 2026
cylinder-heads, porting
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Challenger Drag Racing Classes: What Class Does Your Car Compete In?
Understanding drag racing classes helps you set realistic goals and legal modifications for your Challenger.
Apr 18, 2026
drag-racing, NHRA
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How to Improve Your 60-Foot Time: Launch Technique and Setup
The 60-foot time determines more of your ET than almost anything else. Here's how to improve it.
Apr 18, 2026
drag-racing, 60-foot
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Challenger Suspension Geometry: Camber, Caster, and Toe Explained
Understanding camber, caster, and toe helps you get the most from alignment adjustments and modification choices.
Apr 18, 2026
alignment, camber
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Short-Term and Long-Term Fuel Trims: What They Tell You About Your Engine
STFT and LTFT values in your OBD data reveal whether your engine is running rich, lean, and why.
Apr 18, 2026
fuel-trims, STFT