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Mind you, I don't own a Magnum (although the 300C has my tweaked interest a bit, in spite of it's lack of a manual gearbox), and what I'm writing is speculation. That said, I used to work for MB-USA, and I've driven any number of German cars that have a 128 mph governor, so said "speculation" does have some basis.
So, on with the speculation. First off, my understanding is that the SRT8 6.1 liter Hemi cars have no such governor (or if they do, it's probably more like 155 mph). Secondly, as with most other German marques, aftermarket tuners will most likely offer (if they are not doing so already) new firmware for the ECU (engine control unit), that bumps up the limit or removes it entirely.
The question I have is, "Why?" Bragging rights? I ask because my last car came with very high speed rubber (rated to well over 150), and the only time I was annoyed by the 128 governor on it was when I picked it up in Germany on the manufacturers' European Delivery program. Once I had the car here in the U.S. I don't think I ever had it much over 110, and even that was only for a short burst on an empty road.
Best Regards,
Shipo
I especially agree about the straight tracking.
The magnum is a station wagon remember that is not a race car ,big motor or not ..
A tuning chip will help elimanate the govenor.
The SRT 8 comming out is approx 40k + and gives 5mpg city 8-10 mpg highway if that ............... .
It wont be out long and will fade from the market fast ..I hear 1 year in production if that ..
Hypertech makes a tuner that will make the magnum fly !!
Cost is approx 250.00 and will set firmer shift points, raise the rev limit ,and top end ..Keeping in mind its a station wagon I have no plans to beef up my Magnum Rt AWD thats what the vette is for..
Plus ever see some one beating a four door or a wagon it looks plain foolish ..
Remember its a dodge how long will it last if its beat and put away wet?
Not long I bet !!
Of course I know there is a manual...but I don't have one...go figure.
Thanks :shades:
E
Ill keep all informed on how it goes and what I experienced. It should be a nice shake down now it has approx 2500 miles on the odometer..
Cant wait actually knowing how comfortable this car is on the road add a lap top with dvd in the back seat, and it should be about a 7-8 movie ride,lol.Back in my day all we had was an etch a sketch ........
All kidding aside I want to see accurate the MPG read out is verses actual MPG.
I figure about 6 tanks of fuel (19 gallons) 12 tanks total of gas approx $500.00
Well see the truth soon enough if the claims of good MPG hold up..
AWD seems to get at best 24 highway at 65 mph and no head wind..
As promised to pass the time Ill log the trip and see if the numbers add up and if MPG improves soon.
In my opinion it is not broken in as of yet. 5000 miles on the odometer then shes broken in ..
It will be a neat test the car will be running the whole trip except for gas stops ,well see if she developes those little gremlins and dash rattles.
I have had a few great dodges and they all eventually rattle ..
I have noticed a rattle in the dash in the past few weeks only on rough surfaces it seems to comes and go ..
Could be that snoop dog Cd that sounds so sweet in that system .The bass is impressive for a factory system ..I think I may be the cause of the rattle in the dash I do kick it up a bit at times.One thing that always amazes me is how good just the stock stereo sounds.. Im 43 years old and still know quality when I hear it..Not dead yet .
I still have not a sinlge real issue with this car it is a joy daily to drive ....
I figure with the RT AWD Im lucky to get 16-18 mpg city and 23 Hgwy.
All paid for:
All great cars reside in my 4 car garage but you know the magum is not at the top for no reason ..
I couldnt have bought a better company car for the buck that doubles as a good family hauler too boot..
2005 magnum RT AWD
2000 Corvette coupe(targa)
2001 Eclipse GT
1996 9c1 Caprice SS Impala( Mint ,bullet proof literally).
I actually just found out that an ex of my sister's, who we're all still friends with, is acquiring a dodge dealer this summer... if he cant get me the best deal on what i want, nobody can. i just hope there are better rebates in the fall - or end of year sales. it looks as though they've raised the price of the magnum a bit.
you answered my un-asked question about how it'd compare to a subaru.
We drove the 300c and hated it, the ride was to dampered..Actually too floaty which can get you in a lot of trouble fast when driving on roads effected by winter conditions.We chose the magnum RT AWD hands down for its road feel the car felt more balanced,not to mention The 300c,s are a dime a dozen and look like my grandpas car.....
For a few hundred bucks you can dress up the magnums interior with a dash kit that looks great ..
The subi is like a toy car next to the magnum .Not event close at all to the magnum in any area .American steel is the only way to go ...DC has really gotten thier act together,and Im happy to say Im very pleased..
Good luck Im sure youll get a great deal and a great car as we all have....
Welcome to the world of real cars not some rice box..
What are you talking about? The Subie is part recycled 1957 Cadillac, part recycled 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 and part recycled 1970 Chrysler Newport. Hmmm, sounds like "American Steel" if you ask me. ;-)
Best Regards,
Shipo
Best Regards,
Shipo
Sounds like you had a blast and yes it is nice not to see these cars out there to the degree you would see Grand ams etc........
I was curious how a fully loaded Magnum would do on the MPG .
What was your tire PSI??Fully loaded.
Amazing is the key word you used ,seems like Dodge has thier game together in a big way .......
It is simply a great car isnt it ..........
This is seperate from antilock braking. The BAS system senses how quick and hard you slam on the brake pedal, as in en emergency braking situation, and gives the hydrolics and extra boost to help you stop.
I'd take her into the dealership to have that looked at
Any Hp gain...that you can feel?
I heard they add some sound to the Mag..please describe..
Thanks much
Anyone added one of those Cat back exhaust systems..hows she sound.
Thankyou for the info ...
K
The drop in suits me fine but its a preference.
My SS caprice 9c1 benifited from all the intake mods and lower temp theromsat it was an LT1 thought and it wanted to breath .. rotate the MAS about 80 degrees and take out the baffle filter ,That s all for an LT1 though not an hemi..
May help abit on the hemi though...........
This magnum is as fast or faster than my 1996 Caprice SS 9c1.
And that car was a monster when you punched it,it still had all the cop goodies on it too boot and was mintit had 45k on it and was a detectives car.
The magnum filled its shoes nicely.
Im sure id you get rid of that stock air box youll get a few more ponies ..
I bet youll off set the MPG a bit though soley because youll be wanting to hear that unreal sucking sound from the intake..
If you do an filter system try to place it close to a corner of the front end.
Youll get better air there instaed of right at the engine.
I have read that the intake nozzle is set right under the front bumper and it does suck water in so anything higher up in the engine comp will be a good thing.Keep in mind you dont want to do what most people do suck hot air from the engine into the intake youll actually decrease power..
Stay away from standing water with the Magnum go around it not thru it or youll find out the hard way ..
I looked at several systems and found it to be a waste of $ esspecially gas MPG with me stopping the pedal all the time.
Do your homework...............
It appears that each of the two plugs on a given cylinder is fired by a separate coil. One plug has a coil directly attached, and the other is fired via an ignition wire connected to a coil located on another cylinder on the opposite bank. The benefits would be one-half the number of coils (8 vs. 16) compared to each plug having its own coil, and of course less weight. What I'm wondering is how is this scheme is implemented in terms of how/when the coils are fired. I can think of two possibilities. One is that the coils could contain two sets of windings that are insulated from each other and operate separately (one winding set for the plug directly underneath and another for the plug attached on the other bank). The other approach would be a coil with a single set of windings, and timing such that when the coil is firing a plug on the other bank, the cylinder under the coil would be on the exhaust stroke and that plug would fire also but with no effect.
We've been very pleased with our Magnum. I'd more likely steer clear of that dealership instead of DCX in general.
:sick: :sick:
I suggest The BBB and also the States attorney generals office will be able to assist you .
The States attorneys office will step in asap ..I assure you of that .
I know what your going thru to some degree and it is very disturbing when you get the run around like you did.
I feel some dealers do the ole run around to get your temper up so to refuse you service,like I stated Thermospas did just that to me on a 10,000 tub.
I couldnt take the run around after the 35th call and just blew! they wanted that so to refuse any service etc.
I got the attorney generals office on it and they are all over them as we speak .
I have seen nothing yet from either party but knowing the law is working for me somewhat of a comfort .
Call them get the forms fill them out and get thing going with the Better business bureau also ..
Call DC customer service # dont give up talk to and record every name of every person you speak with and what date and time helps also ..
Keep a log of issues and all records for the states attorney .
Is there a lemon law in your state?
Man I can understand your grief and I hope some of this info helps.
keep me informed..
Just was curious what people paid for their Magnum RT's, and what area in the country did you buy it.
I'm interested in the agreed upon price, not including tax and License.
Just the price including the stupid destination charge.
Thanks
I went to a local dodge dealership yesterday, and couldnt help but notice how much better the R/T badge on the back of the 06's is compared to the 05's..
I was also happy to find that I do not like the Charger as much as my magnum
Peace
I paid $26,500 for my base R/T. Only option was the Inferno Red. I live in the SF bay area
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Thats with tax out the door.
The Mag beats the charger in looks in many ways.I diggin mine every day its like the most comfortable car I could get for 33k.
Cant wait for winter to see how the awd is.I did some off roading on a two track it was awsome.Good clearance too ran down a couple of small trees not a smudge on the front spoiler.
Good sturdy family hauler.Fast when needed.
Im happy I got the 05 the 06s have no 7/70.Only 3/36.
I know theyll have more dash kit options soon for us after market people.
A few weeks back some posted a link to a site that covered activating the auto-on/wiper-on lighting feature in Magnums with the dual A/C controls and on how to reset the electronic throttle.
Although I only have the 2.7L V-6, the throttle reset worked. Perked it right up.
Thanks all...now if only I could figure out how to get daytime headlights it would be grand.
BTW...it's an '05 Minerla Gray SE purchased in Kansas with 19000 on it. I was out on the 15 here in CA making 80-85 mph with out difficultly. The kids love it!
Ed
OOOhhhhh sounds like something I'd dig..
Please inform me
Thanks
Brian
Was at a street light the other day...some kid in a 2000-2004 ford Mustang GT pulled up next to me and started reving the hell out of his engine..definetely a challange to my RT..At first I said to myself " let it go Brian..your too old for this [non-permissible content removed]", then I thought ahh hell why not. When the light turned green he was already half a car lenght ahead of me because of he had a stick and he was rocking back and forth waiting for the green.
When it turned green I punched it...Within 100 feet I was ahead of him and was able to get in front of him in his lane by 200 feet..
Basically these RT's are Mustang Killers...Dont know about the new 300hp 05's though
Poor kid must have felt like an idiot getting smoked by a wagon!
Ed
1 Pull off road shut off car
2 turn key to the on position (dont dtart car ) and wait for idiot lights to go off
3 press down accelerator and let it back up do this quickly.
4 turn ignition off pull key out.
5 Re statrt your car and drive to see if it is effected.
6 depebding on how fast or slow you do step 3 ,your throttle will become more or less responsive.
It worked on my car after breaking it in like a grandma I did this and the car reset and throttle become more responsive.
I drive an RT AWD
Drag Coefficient [cd] 0.35 0.34
Curb Weight [lb (kg)] 4046 (1836) 3767 (1710)
Weight Distribution [%f / r] 54 / 46 53 / 47
Trunk Space [cu ft.] 15.6
Overall Length [in. (mm)] 196.8 (4999)
Overall Width [in. (mm)] 74.1 (1881)
Overall Height [in. (mm)] 58.4 (1483)
Wheelbase [in. (mm)] 120.0 (3048)
Track Front [in. (mm)] 63.0 (1600)
Track Rear [in. (mm)] 63.1 (1603)
Steering Rack & Pinion; power-assisted
Turning Radius [ft. (m)] 19.5 (6.1)
Tires front 225/60 R18 215/65 R17
Tires rear 225/60 R18 215/65 R17
Engine
Type V8; cast iron block
and aluminum heads V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain OHV 2-valve/cyl. SOHC 4-valve/cyl.
Displacement [cc] 5654 3518
Bore & Stroke [mm] 99.5 x 90.9 96.0 x 81.0
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.9:1
Redline [rpm] 5800 6800
Max. Power [Bhp at rpm] 340 at 5000 250 at 6400
Max. Torque [lb-ft (Nm) at rpm] 390 (525) at 4000 250 (340) at 3800
Bhp/Liter 59.6 70.0
Accommodation
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head Room [in. (mm)] 38.7 (983)
Front Leg Room [in. (mm)] 41.8 (1061)
Rear Head Room [in. (mm)] 38.0 (965)
Rear Leg Room [in. (mm)] 40.2 (1020)
Interior Noise
Idle in neutral [dBA] 45
70 mph coasting [dBA] 69
Gear Ratios
1st 3.59:1 2.84:1
2nd 2.19:1 1.57:1
3rd 1.41:1 1.00:1
4th 1.00:1 0.69:1
5th 0.83:1 NA
Final drive 2.82:1 3.64:1
Suspension
Front Independent; upper A-arm, lateral and diagonal lower links, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear Multilink; coil springs (anti-roll bar for 300C)
Braking
Front - Brakes 13.6 in. (345 mm)
ventilated discs 12.6 in. (320 mm)
ventilated discs
Rear - Brakes 12.6 in. (320 mm)
ventilated discs 12.6 in. (320 mm)
solid discs
70 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 184 (57.2) NA
60 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 126 (39.2) 133 (41.3)
Performance*
0 - 60 mph [secs] 5.3 8.0
0 - 100 mph [secs] 13.4 22.3
1/4 mile [secs at mph] 13.9 at 102.0 16.1 at 87.2
Top Speed [mph] 130
Lateral acceleration [g] 0.79 0.75
Fuel Economy [City/Hwy in mpg] 17 / 25 19 / 27
Where did you get your performance numbers...is your Mag. modified?
0-60 in 5.3 & 1/4 mile @ 13.4 ????
Dodge says something like 6.3 and 14 secs
I like your numbers though
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Worked better with two standard car seats and a booster chair.
Ed