How-To Articles
Expert guides, safety tips, and build advice for your 2022 Dodge Challenger.
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Exhaust Drone: What It Is and How to Fix It on Your Challenger
You installed a new exhaust and now there's an annoying resonance at certain highway speeds. This is exhaust drone — and it's fixable. Here's what causes it and the proven solutions that don't require replacing your whole system.
Apr 18, 2026
exhaust drone, resonator
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Sound Symposer Delete: What It Is and Should You Do It?
The Challenger's sound symposer pipes artificial exhaust sound into the cabin through a membrane. Some owners love it. Most performance enthusiasts delete it. Here's what it is and how to remove it if you want.
Apr 18, 2026
sound symposer, exhaust sound
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How to Detail Your Challenger Like a Pro
A properly detailed Challenger turns heads as much as any mod. Here's a professional-grade detail process — from wash to protection — that keeps your paint looking new for years.
Apr 18, 2026
detailing, car wash
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How to Properly Jack Up Your Dodge Challenger
The Challenger's low ride height and wide rocker panels make it easy to damage if you jack it incorrectly. Here are the proper jack points and what to use so you don't crush the rocker panels or pinch welds.
Apr 18, 2026
jack points, floor jack
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Challenger Winter Storage Guide: How to Store Your Car for the Season
Storing your Challenger for winter protects it from rust, dead batteries, and flat spots — but only if you do it right. Here's the complete checklist for putting your Challenger to sleep for the cold months.
Apr 18, 2026
winter storage, seasonal storage
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Challenger Performance Alignment Settings: What to Ask for After Mods
After lowering, wheel/tire changes, or suspension modifications, a proper alignment is essential. Here's what the numbers mean and exactly what to tell your alignment shop for the best street and track setup.
Apr 18, 2026
alignment, camber
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Challenger Wheel Cleaning Guide: How to Clean Wheels Without Damaging the Finish
Brake dust is aggressive and corrosive — leave it too long and it permanently etches wheel finishes. Here's the right way to clean your Challenger's wheels safely, whatever finish they have.
Apr 18, 2026
wheels, cleaning
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Ceramic Coating DIY: Is It Worth Doing Yourself?
Professional ceramic coating costs $1,000–$2,500. DIY kits cost $50–$200. Is the quality difference worth the price gap? Here's an honest look at what you get, what you give up, and how to do it right if you go DIY.
Apr 18, 2026
ceramic coating, DIY
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How to Break In a New or Rebuilt HEMI Engine
Breaking in a new or rebuilt engine properly is one of the most important things you can do for long-term engine life. Here's the correct process for the Gen III HEMI — including what conventional wisdom gets wrong.
Apr 18, 2026
engine break-in, rebuilt engine
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Dashcam Installation Guide for the Dodge Challenger
A dashcam is one of the best insurance investments for a performance car. Here's how to install one cleanly in your Challenger — hardwired, hidden, and without dangling cables.
Apr 18, 2026
dashcam, camera
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How to Black Out Your Challenger: Badges, Grille, and Trim Guide
The blacked-out look is one of the most popular appearance modifications for the Challenger. Here's how to do it right — from emblem delete to grille wrap — and which methods are reversible vs permanent.
Apr 18, 2026
blackout, badges
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When to Replace vs Resurface Your Challenger's Brake Rotors
Your mechanic says your rotors need to be resurfaced — or replaced. How do you know which is right? Here's exactly how to evaluate rotor condition and make the right call for your build and budget.
Apr 18, 2026
brake rotors, resurfacing