[SonderValley]

I plan on getting a new pcm and tuner very soon. *I’m fully aware that this won’t magically boost me to 450 but this will be one of my first mods

 

[Dodgeguy]

Welcome from AZ.

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

Welcome from Alabama. You're going to need more than that.

 

[TheBlasterMaster]

You are not going to get 450 hp from an unlocked PCM and tuner. I Recently added headers, unlocked PCM, and a dyno. Today I’m picking up my car with an MDS delete/stage two cam and another dyno. That’s what it’ll take to get you there.

 

[mtglass]

Procharger...but then..wheels and tires, brakes, strut tower braces, lowering, etc et.

 

[MJS73]

Procharger...but then..wheels and tires, brakes, strut tower braces, lowering, etc et.

And driveline upgrade...just trade it on a Scat Pack.

 

[SickToo]

Cheapest way is a 150 shot : )

Have fun

 

[TheBlasterMaster]

And driveline upgrade...just trade it on a Scat Pack.

Not everyone wants a 392. A 345 has better build options.

 

[VaderChallenger]

Welcome from Illinois 😎

 

[Wm. Internet Rock DJ]

To get there Headers as Mentioned Headers, Cam, perhaps a Throttle Body, AEM High Flow Air Filter along with the Tuner and PCM then its a realistic goal. No way a Tuner and PCM alone will do it.
Bill

 

[SickToo]

If you are gonna go thru all that why not pull the motor and mess w recip assembly ports and springs?

And still throw a unit on it : )

 

[Johnnyreb]

Welcome from the great state of Eastern Oregon.

Check my profile and it will give you an idea what you will need to do. Even with all of that I think I am only at 460 at the crank.

 

[MJS73]

Not everyone wants a 392. A 345 has better build options.

But if your goal is 450 HP then the Scat already exceeds that, no build necessary.

 

[TheBlasterMaster]

But if your goal is 450 HP then the Scat already exceeds that, no build necessary.

As I said in my thread about my build, I was not driven by cost. If cost is your focus, I agree with you. I have a T/A with a 345 for a reason (history explains) and I love my car. It's beautiful and even on our new calendar. What I have is now unique and faster than a 392. It's a beast and I will smile every day I drive it. Especially when I surprise that hot shot Scat guy next to me. Me with my 345 stickers on the side LOL. BTW, I ended up with 523 HP (estimated from rear wheel HP).

 

[SKT PK 9 Man]

But if your goal is 450 HP then the Scat already exceeds that, no build necessary.

He wants 450 HP at the wheels. I think the Scat is a little short of that. Especially the A8 (parasitic loss). 485 HP at the crank.

 

[TheBlasterMaster]

If you have a 345, you can't magically change it to a 392. Before either is purchased, yes 392 is an option but bringing it up now makes no sense.

 

[SonderValley]

You are not going to get 450 hp from an unlocked PCM and tuner. I Recently added headers, unlocked PCM, and a dyno. Today I’m picking up my car with an MDS delete/stage two cam and another dyno. That’s what it’ll take to get you there.

Sorry I should’ve stated the rest of my car plans but yes I do know I won’t reach my goal with just a pcm and tuner alone. And I really appreciate the advice I keep it in mind for my car.

 

[SonderValley]

And driveline upgrade...just trade it on a Scat Pack.

Doesn’t the 5.7 handle boost better though?

 

[TheBlasterMaster]

Sorry I should’ve stated the rest of my car plans but yes I do know I won’t reach my goal with just a pcm and tuner alone. And I really appreciate the advice I keep it in mind for my car.

Read my new thread here My 2017 345 T/A Challenger build results.

 

[Wm. Internet Rock DJ]

Doesn’t the 5.7 handle boost better though?

Yes it does handle boost better and is why Mopar used it in the Drag Pack Challengers.