The Black Whale has been Traded
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The Black Whale has been Traded For a Blue Whale. I now own a 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic, 5.7 Liter HEMI VVT, 6 speed Standard Shift.
I loved the Black Whale but I was going to break even with its value to what I owe and it had over 80K miles. I was looking at the 2010 Mustang GT 5.0 which is an extremly fine car, the Camaro SS which really is not somthing I really like, and the Challenger of which was something I did not care for till I test drove it. With that, the dealer I bought the Challenger from made an offer I could not refuse. So It has been fun, I have been seriously into W-bodies since I was 16 (60 Degree V6 equipped) and I have been waiting years for GM to put an 8 cylinder into these cars, although I never though the would use such a large engine. A huge plus for the W body.
Thank you for time well spent.
Parts for sale, all prices include flatrate shipping
K and N Filtercharger- $175
K and N Drop in Air Filter- $30
3" Down Pipe with Catalyst, Stainless Steel O2 Extension, and Rear Gasket- $235
Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces with brackets- $100
Factory Service Manuals- $95
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-front...l#post14039068
I loved the Black Whale but I was going to break even with its value to what I owe and it had over 80K miles. I was looking at the 2010 Mustang GT 5.0 which is an extremly fine car, the Camaro SS which really is not somthing I really like, and the Challenger of which was something I did not care for till I test drove it. With that, the dealer I bought the Challenger from made an offer I could not refuse. So It has been fun, I have been seriously into W-bodies since I was 16 (60 Degree V6 equipped) and I have been waiting years for GM to put an 8 cylinder into these cars, although I never though the would use such a large engine. A huge plus for the W body.
Thank you for time well spent.
Parts for sale, all prices include flatrate shipping
K and N Filtercharger- $175
K and N Drop in Air Filter- $30
3" Down Pipe with Catalyst, Stainless Steel O2 Extension, and Rear Gasket- $235
Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces with brackets- $100
Factory Service Manuals- $95
Link to Thread with pictures and other parts listed:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-front...l#post14039068
Last edited by Count of Monte Carlo; Oct 26, 2010 at 04:55 PM.
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i am a big fan of the dodge challenger and have been wanting 1 myself since the concept first made its appearence it is to me what a modern muscle car should be big power classic looke and 1 badass v8 excellent color choice also
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Sorry, a muscle car's original definition (no matter how much anyone believes it should be changed) was based off of the original GTO (yeah, Ford and Oldsmobile both make good cases for their products starting the craze before '65, but the GTO was the first widely accepted muscle car). That means: Mid-size car, rear wheel drive, two door, biggest corporate engine available. The last muscle car (and I am sticking to American nameplates, otherwise a Bentley, as well as some other foreign brands will sneak in) was the '06 GTO. Mustang and Camaro are Pony cars, always have been, always will be. The Challenger is classified as a large car, not a mid-size. I would still pick the R/T over a Camaro any day of the week and probably over a Mustang as well, have not driven one of those yet, but there are no muscle cars currently being manufactured. I know nobody but me cares, just bugs me is all. Shrug.
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Awesome car! The six-speed is the way to go. Good luck with it.
Your car looks just like my buddy's Classic. His is auto/nav/sunroof. It's the 1st performance car he ever owned. His wife muttered something about a mid-life crisis....whatever that is.
Your car looks just like my buddy's Classic. His is auto/nav/sunroof. It's the 1st performance car he ever owned. His wife muttered something about a mid-life crisis....whatever that is.
Last edited by Super LaX; Oct 23, 2010 at 07:04 PM.
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Thank you Gentlemen, most appreicated. It's a different car in the sense that I feel like I am piloting an aircraft carrier. This car is friggen huge. Ride wise it drives like the Monte, smooth yet firm. The engine has a very neat note, just like the Challenger in Bullet. And the starter motor is a hoot for its exaggerated sound. Other things, the exhaust is relativley loud where it can resonate with the interior, pretty damn cool, I am certianly not touching that.
The Black Whale isn't sad, it's a happy whale, because I put way too many miles on it in such a short time. Although I maintained/ repaired it, it'll be better with someone not using it so much.
The Black Whale isn't sad, it's a happy whale, because I put way too many miles on it in such a short time. Although I maintained/ repaired it, it'll be better with someone not using it so much.
Sorry, a muscle car's original definition (no matter how much anyone believes it should be changed) was based off of the original GTO (yeah, Ford and Oldsmobile both make good cases for their products starting the craze before '65, but the GTO was the first widely accepted muscle car). That means: Mid-size car, rear wheel drive, two door, biggest corporate engine available. The last muscle car (and I am sticking to American nameplates, otherwise a Bentley, as well as some other foreign brands will sneak in) was the '06 GTO. Mustang and Camaro are Pony cars, always have been, always will be. The Challenger is classified as a large car, not a mid-size. I would still pick the R/T over a Camaro any day of the week and probably over a Mustang as well, have not driven one of those yet, but there are no muscle cars currently being manufactured. I know nobody but me cares, just bugs me is all. Shrug.
You better "refresh" your definition of what a muscle car is. Times changed since the 60's and so has the definition of what a muscle car is. Do a bit of research...and please do not bring any wikipedia **** forward....
Nice car, OP...thats what I call an upgrade!
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