Challenger Mod Blog
Expert guides, safety tips, and build advice for your 2022 Dodge Challenger.
Buyer's Guide
UConnect Upgrades and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Guide
The 2022 Challenger's UConnect system varies by trim. Here's what each version includes, how to retrofit wireless CarPlay if you don't have it, and the best aftermarket head unit options if you want to go further.
Apr 18, 2026
UConnect, Apple CarPlay
How-To
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
Buyer's Guide
Pushrods and Valve Springs: The Critical Supporting Mods for Your HEMI Cam
A cam swap without the right springs and pushrods is asking for engine damage. Here's what to spec, why stock parts can't handle an aftermarket cam, and how to get the combination right.
Apr 18, 2026
pushrods, valve springs
Buyer's Guide
Subframe Connectors: Do They Make a Real Difference on the Challenger?
Subframe connectors are a common recommendation for drag racers — but do they actually matter on a modern unibody Challenger? Here's what they do, when they help, and whether your build needs them.
Apr 18, 2026
subframe connectors, chassis stiffening
Buyer's Guide
Intercooler Upgrades for Supercharged Challengers
Heat is the enemy of boosted power. If you're running a Hellcat or an aftermarket supercharger on your Challenger, here's how intercooler upgrades work and when they're worth doing.
Apr 18, 2026
intercooler, supercharger
How-To
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
Buyer's Guide
Trailing Arms for Lowered Challengers: Do You Need Them?
Lowering your Challenger more than 1.5 inches changes the rear suspension geometry in ways the stock trailing arms can't correct. Here's when you need adjustable trailing arms and what they fix.
Apr 18, 2026
trailing arms, rear suspension
How-To
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
Buyer's Guide
What Are Common Dealer Add-Ons to Skip on a New Challenger?
Dealers add thousands in profit margin through add-ons when you buy a new Challenger. Here's what's worth accepting, what to decline, and how to avoid paying for things you can get cheaper elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2026
buying guide, dealer
Buyer's Guide
Best Mods for the 3.6L Pentastar V6 Challenger
The V6 Challenger gets less attention in the mod community, but that doesn't mean there's nothing worth doing. Here's an honest look at what mods are actually worth your money on the 3.6L Pentastar.
Apr 18, 2026
V6, Pentastar
How-To
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
Buyer's Guide
Common Smog and Emissions Failures for Modified Challengers
In states with emissions testing, aftermarket exhaust, tunes, and O2 sensor changes can cause your Challenger to fail inspection. Here's what triggers failures and how to keep your build road-legal.
Apr 18, 2026
emissions, smog test