Challenger Mod Blog
Expert guides, safety tips, and build advice for your 2022 Dodge Challenger.
How-To
Brake Fluid Guide: DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 for Street and Track
Brake fluid is one of the most overlooked maintenance items on a Challenger — until it causes brake fade at the track. Here's everything you need to know about fluid types, when to flush, and what to run on track days.
Apr 18, 2026
brake fluid, DOT 4
How-To
How to Properly Bed in New Brake Pads on Your Challenger
New brake pads need to be bedded in before they work properly — and doing it wrong can permanently damage the rotors. Here's the correct bedding procedure for street and track pads.
Apr 18, 2026
brake pads, bedding
Buyer's Guide
How to Read Your Drag Strip Slip and Improve Your 60-Foot Time
Your drag strip time slip tells you more than just your ET — it diagnoses exactly where you're losing time. Here's how to read every number and what to do about the ones that are holding you back.
Apr 18, 2026
drag strip, 60-foot time
Buyer's Guide
HP vs Torque: Which Matters More for the Street?
You'll hear debates about horsepower vs torque all day on forums. Here's the actual answer — what each number measures, which one you actually feel on the street, and what your HEMI numbers mean for real-world performance.
Apr 18, 2026
horsepower, torque
Buyer's Guide
Nitrous Oxide for the Dodge Challenger: A Beginner's Guide
Nitrous is the cheapest way to add big power to a Challenger — but it's also the easiest to abuse. Here's what you need to know before you push the button: how it works, what's safe, and how to set it up right.
Apr 18, 2026
nitrous oxide, NOS
Buyer's Guide
MDS Delete: Why Manual and Cam-Swapped HEMIs Need This
If you're planning a cam swap on an automatic Challenger, the MDS delete isn't optional — it's a required part of the build. Here's what MDS is, why it has to go before a cam swap, and what the delete kit actually includes.
Apr 18, 2026
MDS delete, cam swap
How-To
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
Buyer's Guide
Throttle Body Spacer: Does It Actually Work on the HEMI?
Throttle body spacers are sold everywhere as easy bolt-on power. The claims sound good. The dyno results tell a different story. Here's what spacers actually do — and when (if ever) they're worth buying.
Apr 18, 2026
throttle body spacer, intake
Buyer's Guide
Building a Budget Scat Pack: Best Mods Under $1,500
The Scat Pack is already fast. But $1,500 in the right mods turns a fast car into a seriously quick one. Here's the exact spend that experienced Scat Pack owners recommend for maximum results at this budget level.
Apr 18, 2026
Scat Pack, budget mods
Buyer's Guide
Brembo Upgrade Guide: Big Brake Kits for the Challenger
Bigger brakes look incredible and genuinely improve track performance — but they're not always the right upgrade for your build stage. Here's everything about Brembo and other big brake kits for the Challenger.
Apr 18, 2026
Brembo, big brake kit
Buyer's Guide
Challenger Stripe Kits: OEM-Style and Aftermarket Racing Stripes Guide
Racing stripes are one of the most classic Challenger looks — and they're easier and more reversible than you might think. Here's a guide to OEM stripe kits, aftermarket options, and what to know before you apply them.
Apr 18, 2026
racing stripes, exterior
How-To
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