Dodge Magnum Hemi Wagon Transformed Into a Grocery Gladiator - Detroit Muscle S1, E15

We lower our Dodge wagon, shave its roof rack, install a fresh air hood and apply an accent paint job. #hemi #mopar
PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Magnaflow: Exhaust System, Cat-Back, Stainless Steel, Resonator, Polished Stainless Tips, Dodge, 5.7L, Kit
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EBC Brakes: Brake Pads, Redstuff, Ceramic, Front, Chrysler, Dodge, Set
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EBC Brakes: Brake Pads, Redstuff, Ceramic, Rear, Chrysler, Dodge, Set
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EBC Brakes: Brake Rotors, Sport, Slotted, Iron, Black Zinc Plated, Front, Chrysler, Dodge, Pair
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EBC Brakes: Brake Rotors, Sport, Slotted, Iron, Black Zinc Plated, Rear, Chrysler, Dodge, Pair
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Edelbrock: Supercharger System, E-Force Street, Roots, Black Powdercoated, Intercooler, Chrysler, 5.7L, Kit
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Eibach: Suspension Package, Pro-System-Plus, Lowering, Coil Springs, Shocks/Struts, Sway Bars, Chrysler, Dodge, Kit
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JBA Performance Exhaust Co.: Headers, Cat4ward, Stainless Steel, Silver Ceramic Coated, Dodge, 5.7L, Pair
More Info: pntv.us/pn_pt_765
AutoZone: Duralast - Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly. Includes bushings.
Blast From the Past: Lebanon, TN - Sandblasting and Powder Coating Services
Oracle Lighting: Oracle Pre-Assembled Headlights with Red SMD Halo Assemblies
RKSport: 05-07 Magnum Force Ram-Air Hood
The Industrial Depot: The Industrial Depot - Fasteners, Hardware, and Shop Supplies

[@rx7racerca]

I'da kept the roof rack - it's part of what I love about a performance wagon - drives like a performance sedan, and you can bring home a pile of lumber, drywall, a tub, etc on the roof while tile and mortar and so on ride in the load area. That's real sport and utility.

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

I actually love the way the roof rack makes the magnum look.

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

HP, suspension, and brake upgrades, with freshly powdercoated wheels, and they reinstalled the stock Uniroyal Tiger Paw A/S touring tires. *headdesk*

[@Canuckrz]

Guess which part of the build they didn't get a paid sponsor for?

[@jrelgran1on1]

They only used them to do burnouts I hope

[@desertsavagery]

They also "upgraded" the braking system with the single worst pads I have personally used on a Magnum. Brake fade was significantly worse than the stock pads and within 15k miles one pad was falling apart, another was pretty much disintegrated. I threw on some $19.00 O'Reilly pads as a temporary fix while I decided whether to go with Hawk pads or give EBC another shot and go with their Yellow pads. The dollar store pads handled the heat better than the EBC Reds so I went with Hawks on my next set....long ramble to say, please don't EVER buy EBC Reds for a large vehicle. They're fine for little Honda gokarts...but they have no business on a muscle car.

[@stevedonovan9265]

Thanks for showing this on KZbin guys. I've had a moment or two being critical but it doesn't take away my appreciation. This is a good show.

[@chaseq5771]

“Brakes and suspension, not to mention” fuck that line go hard dawg

[@SGTJDerek]

Still want a Magnum. Always liked Wagons.

[@Kevin_747]

Tommy is king of the hokey stuff.

[@rebeccaharper5022]

I kind of think I would have left the roof rack. And although I like the hood I would just stay with the Stock hood. Because I wouldn't want them to see a freaking thing coming. I'd want a full sleeper grocery getter.🤙👀

[@basshead.]

My beat up w210 with a v12 5.5 twin turbo swap looks more sleeper and eats that Magnum for breakfast.

[@philipbarringer6258]

i was gonna write the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andrewhigdon8346]

The roof rack sucks, but I don’t think they had to do all of those things to delete it. I always loved the ‘08 SRT 8 hood with the scoop on the leading edge. On the Magnum, killer. I like the factory wheels, RT or SRT8, others look like they were “settled on”. Bag it. Up when you need. Ground hugger when you want. Those headlights remind me of in the 80’s when people would go and buy every single stupid modification to “set their ride apart”, but in reality it looked like someone desperate for attention. And black. Always black. The vanilla with blacked out windows and wheels is pretty nasty too. Otherwise, they got them right the first time.

[@desertsavagery]

Ditto on the rack, I picked up an OEM rack for my 2006 MSRT8...and it's still in the box. I have trouble with the idea of drilling holes in her to bolt it on.

[@josmarz3841]

I agree , and they way they eliminated the bolts was retarded, if one has to one can just cut them and grind them down no need for holes and bondo that eventually will rust out.

[@lynnmckenney1987]

Love it. But, a factory roof rack with a cheap amazon basket is a LIFESAVER if you use your wagon to haul stuff regularly!

[@evilfingers4302]

Those Red Halo Lights makes the Magnum look Cheap.

[@crazyeyez1502]

Agree. Headlights looked great, till they turned the halos on...

[@psygn0sis]

Looks mexican.

[@antlearn5030]

@@psygn0sis 😭

[@laserowy_general]

Yeap, bit Agro tuning. 🤣

[@dipe277]

Love Tommy Boshers! He is by far the hardest working, most entertaining host on PowerNation. Did I miss the rear diff upgrade on this ride?

[@kevinkinney5445]

I really like the Dodge Magnum, and you guys nailed the improvements on this one. I'd take it in a hot second!

[@chloehennessey6813]

Went with a Magnuson TVS2300 for my brothers Magnum. It’s got the 6.1L Hemi in it. He loves the shape of the car. When the current engine goes we’ve already got a Demon crate motor to swap in.

[@peter2213]

What are you doing, I’d be doing burn outs left and right, bouncing off the rev limited to get that demon in there, roughly 800 horses to the wheels is awesome and a big improvement

[@Echo_88]

Exciting, I can't wait till I get my own wagon.

[@karlsmith2570]

This gives me a few ideas for whatever modifications I'd do if I ever get a magnum

[@MRF2188]

I just did the key trick on my 2006 dodge magnum se 2.7L because my check engine light it's on and it showed a 2096 code , thanks man this is awsome 👌🏽

[@leoarc1061]

This narrator is much better. Good job.

[@Threewolfs-]

Probably the only station wagon I’d own (after mod’s of course). Really want one. ❤️👍🏼🤠

[@Tariq_F._Raheem86]

Damn this guy went gray in one season.

[@chetmanley8755]

That orange Cougar is gorgeous.

[@maxredman1015]

Lose the Red Halo Lights. Buy new factory headlight shells, then install Piaa LED bulbs in place of the stock halogen bulbs. An expensive but worthwhile upgrade if seeing where you are going at night matters to you.

[@tomturner5675]

Super cool! Although I did like the roof rack for surf boards!!

[@thenewmejourneyfitnessphot6326]

This is my dream car. Always loved the magnums.

[@niagarafallsnewyork3659]

I bought a 2005 rt last spring been a great car so far

[@desertsavagery]

I'm on my second Magnum, it's an awesome Dad car.

[@niagarafallsnewyork3659]

@@desertsavagery I'm not there yet but I could see it being and awesome dad car

[@desertsavagery]

@@niagarafallsnewyork3659 long story short I always liked the Magnums and when the wife got pregnant it seemed like the perfect compromise because I wasn't about to be a minivan dad.

[@niagarafallsnewyork3659]

@@desertsavagery my last car was a moded mustang gt, and the magnum is a better all round car and I can be rollin 5 deep and the car still pulls

[@rightushook8700]

These builds are so cool, just normal everyday cars.

[@starbattles1]

2002 CALLED. They want there halo headlights back...

[@basshead.]

angel eyes

[@maxredman1015]

I heard they came with a free 8-Track tape player.

[@starbattles1]

@@maxredman1015 In 2002? Crawl back under your rock. You're a total moron. Last 8 track was 70's you fucking dumb ass. By 2002 we already moved past 8 track.... past cassette tapes... and fully in to CD's. What are you 12 years old? Fucking moron.

[@sailorjerry7567]

It's (Their*) . chill out numb nuts . these werent around in 2002 .

[@bmstylee]

They're still doing it and it's 2022.

[@Av8r6o4]

Still one of my favorite cars. I miss my wagon

[@mdmyer]

Those window deflectors are a huge eyesore on that thing.

[@392nightrunner]

Looks exactly like my magnum, same color, trim and all. Mine had a factory roof rack shave already though.

[@mrpantur7280]

I'm not so sure about them EBC brakes. I had them on my motorcycle and they would overheat and fall apart. I then changed to a cheaper brand and they never over heated.

[@desertsavagery]

I just commented about that on another guy's reply. I ran the Reds myself on my 06 Magnum and they faded worse than the stock pads as well as the cheap $19 pads I threw on when one of them disintegrated.

[@mrpantur7280]

@@desertsavagery there shit mate. Mine just overheated and fell apart. A mechanic told me I overheated them so I responded " they overheated themself " lol ... my stock pads are stronger and more reliable.

[@bigmarkdarula]

Old man Joe still At it

[@MC4D.]

You can hear his dentures barely holding on when hes commentating.

[@NeemPesci]

Chris griffin from family guy did his thing with the cut and buff on the room 🔥

[@giuliogherri91]

I had i car like the magnum. It was epic. It was a Chrysler 300C with a 3.0l diesel. It has done 500K miles

[@izzynutz2000]

Some of the original Magnum wagons were pretty cool they had some good lines and with the right adjustments they would have been pretty bitching.... Good job guys

[@Seedcadets]

Sure would like to know the before and after HP numbers...

[@billiondollardan]

Dang I want one of these now

[@stunhades1842]

Damn that old school is all bark no bite😂

[@autosnottoyahemi5.76.1]

Going to look at a R/T Magnum with this same supercharger an exhaust today I hope to be coming home with another Magnum this time a supercharged one 💪🏾

[@Pendragon78]

I totally want that magnum.

[@juanc5149]

Should of kept the roof rack... :(

[@nathanielhunley2967]

Nice work

[@johnhancock5554]

You all rock! 🇺🇸 👍👍

[@otsenres1636]

Dat Orange Cougar! 🤩

[@guardrail2897]

When money is no object.

[@gabriellovec4190]

wow such a great vid

[@robroberts8600]

Tommy on the Banjo and Fiddle

[@thinkingofyouto1]

All right time for the complaint you guys didn’t powder coat the caliper so it sticks out and look stupid again those nice black wheels and you should’ve put a Chrysler 300 Front clip on it

[@thinkingofyouto1]

Lukas Zhukov How about fuck you

[@tmmurphy]

@@thinkingofyouto1 I recall seeing the Chrysler 300C Wagon in a UK car mag years ago and thinking about how much cooler it looked with that front clip. Always wondered why they did not sell that version stateside.

[@dalehaggart407]

You guys know cars !!! I would like you to do your thing on my cars ! I have a 2001 Durango and a 2014 Charger that is in the process of fixing the wrecked fount to get my repaired tile. Then its time for UP GRADES !!!

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

Nice great job

[@firehawk4255]

i would have loved to see the AWD version done like this, it would be no shit and all git.

[@ro63rto]

Gonna get tickets galore with those headlight rings giving off red light. Hope they're adjustable.

[@jaspal666]

ro63rto Yeah. Flat out banned in Tennessee.

[@88wolffy]

TheReal RedWolfofDeath dont know why you are talking about with Illinois, but it is illegal in TN and elsewhere I’m sure to have forward facing red lights. That’s why front facing turns are amber.

[@me3333]

I can tell you for sure they're illegal in Indiana, they towed my car and almost took me to jail because I got shitty with a cop over some blue ones.

[@starbattles1]

@TheReal RedWolfofDeath red means fire department and emergency VEHICLE. ALSO ILLEGAL TO IMPERSONATE!

[@thegamingrhino5864]

In ohio theyre fine. See RGB and specific colors all the time

[@smithraymond09029]

You dont even see those Magnum wagons on the street anymore. They're all in the junkyard by now.

[@markg7030]

It's more like they are hidden away in garages in mint condition just like classic muscle cars.

[@bmstylee]

@@markg7030 Dodge Magnum is a classic muscle car. That's funny.

[@smithraymond09029]

Just the nature of the beast. Muscle cars, performance cars, tend to get driven hard. They have short life spans. Add into this poor Dodge quality and you have a short lifespan. You might get lucky and find a one owner, mint example owned by a retiree.

[@jasonbrashear2282]

Lol i own one and drive it everyday. Also look up MagnumMafia car club on Facebook. Magnums are still everywhere.

[@fafazaj6726]

smithraymond09029 yupp...likemo most failed Dodge projects.

[@xn0gaming]

Just a question to Power Nation: That man applies the black powder coat without a mask? Isn't that stuff hazardous as hell for your lungs?

[@americanman911]

xn0 he ain’t gonna live much longer

[@TickleFingers]

He obviously thinks he can hack it....

[@starbattles1]

@Pete is never wrong I do this for a living. If OSHA saw that they would catch a HUGE fine maybe even shut down for a period of time. OSHA Regulations forbid spraying anything with out proper respirator for what is being sprayed.

[@starbattles1]

Let me clarify: Because there a commercial business. Because there operating under a tax ID and business zoning regulations. AN individual person at home can't get in trouble.

[@starbattles1]

@Pete is never wrong Generally recommended is to the general public. I used to be OSHA certified. It is exactly as I stated.

[@ALT3REDB3AST]

LOL I replaced my worn out stock springs and dampers with basic tools and some cheap spring compressor clamps from Advance auto. Upgraded to Bilstien dampers and Eibach springs.

[@DSSDGamingOG]

I need to buy one of these

[@basshead.]

Get a 300C. Looks better than the Magnum.

[@NeoIsrafil]

I wish i could afford the supercharger... theyre so expensive. I LOVE my magnum RT though, she ever dies and I'm buying another engine, I'm never getting rid of her! Did headers and k&n filter with cool air from a front intake feeding from the left fog light. Theres a nice hole at the bottom of the factory airbox you can plumb to it and give her nice cool air. Of course I also did brakes and poly bushings and better shocks.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

No anti-sqeual compound on the backside of the pads? The lube is used for that, dampens out the vibrations that cause the disc to ring like a bell.

[@andrewcomments5812]

Always thought those cars looked like they were stepped on by some giant from above.

[@omzig18]

You should see how fast those shocks and springs are put together in a facrory

[@mickcaroldanielsen4765]

I have a 2008 R/T AWD! Black with a roof rack. Gotta have the roof rack! AND...and, they only made 205 0f them! And I got one! Look around. You won't find any.

[@David-rx2to]

That Cougar looked sweet but, if it were mine, I'd put more wheel and tires on it.

[@michaelscott8267]

Magnums are so hard to find nowadays.

[@KyleSRT]

They’re easy to find around me I have 4 of them. 1 SRT8 2 R/T and 1 sxt

[@dragoonTT]

@@KyleSRT That's awesome. Wouldn't it be cool if Dodge brought them back along side some Hellcat models?

[@stevencaskey9440]

come to GA......they are literally everywhere. the only Hard Magnums to find are the SRT8 models,but that is anywhere cause they really didn't sell a lot of those Models.

[@stevencaskey9440]

@@dragoonTT Then gave it the Hellcat Charger Front end of the 2019 models. Put the Hellcat motor in it,and made it AWD.

[@KyleSRT]

I’m in Canada do sxt and RT are a dime a dozen but srt8 are impossible to find I got lucky with mine

[@wolf-bv6lg]

Should have kept the roof rack, adds to the grocery getter image

[@humphreynii4133]

Please dodge we need the magnum back ,very comfortable car bring dodge magnum back

[@Oldsmokey1]

You should put a modem charger front end and hood on the car. That would make it a killer looking car. Put new charger wheels on it too.

[@TickleFingers]

Man.... That dude is just breathing in that powder coating. Smart dude, smart!

[@wmoule]

Yeah i did think why wasn't he wearing a breathing mask and eye protection.

[@TickleFingers]

@@wmoule There is nothing "tuff" about stupidity. Even the biggest baddest dudes will protect their lungs and eyes because it's the smart thing to do. Obviously no one thinks this dude is cool for being stupid.

[@bmstylee]

It's ok. A pack of Marlboro reds will sort it out.

[@SaturnTwinCam]

Someone touch the bulb @ 9:48? Lol

[@chiefwind100]

Hurry up!!! My icecream A melting!!!

[@damianrobins6659]

Not only powder coated wheels, but lungs too... surprised to see no PPE being used by person powder coating the wheels.

[@hughmc5419]

How many mpg do you get on the grocer beast. I could be tamed back down for real world.

[@nashrambler5246]

SWEET!!! 👍🏻 🇺🇸

[@Flamingpins]

How do these guys pass OSHA inspections 😂. Powercoating guy is costing his own lungs

[@MacLaw3084]

i didn’t watch the whole video. Did they mention how much boost they’re running?

[@jacobelder2460]

that yellow matco box tho

[@Lot_Lizard2024]

Like how they non performance tires..soft flexible tires with stiffer suspension makes no sense

[@chevyDboyMike]

Its a budget build peckerhead

[@Lot_Lizard2024]

@@chevyDboyMike triggered much

[@chevyDboyMike]

@@Lot_Lizard2024 touché

[@jrelgran1on1]

Had to burnout on them before new ones hopefully

[@paintnamer6403]

Re-use the lower isolator?! Now's the time to replace it, jeez it's rubber! I would replace all the bushings but that takes a lot more effort and time. All that improved stopping power will wonk the old bushings.

[@kweightthree]

Dumb to remove the roof rack. Should have put a basket on the rails. Much cooler and functional.

[@makantahi3731]

02:00 i do not see some benefit of lowering car if spring/absorber left soft, i installed kw v3 kit on 300c 5.7awd and put it high as possible and car is still 2cm lower than stock but it is much more stiffer and no bank in corners what is much better than stock no matter of height

[@bansheemania1692]

This is 15yrs old.. that's why they did it this way. At the cusp of Mopar As of today....that said. I thought These wagons were AWD

[@ron177188]

Did he put the rear spring in upside down?

[@taurussho86]

You don't see these anymore, I wonder why?!

[@trevdogbunkers1048]

7.6 lmmmaooo my imapala is 6.1 stock

[@Seedcadets]

Why would you get the 302 in the cougar instead of the cobra jet? The cobra jet made more power.... 🤷‍♂️

[@prestonbroome5570]

Would have been nice to see some dyne numbers before and after; but ok...

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Does Joe run Elmore Toyota ?

[@kevinsukdolak5007]

Want to see a cool magnum project look up junkyard Dave

[@peter2213]

I’m shocked you put the wheels to spec, I kinda just do a lot of ugga duggas until I’m happy then get a breaker bar and give it all my weight for a breed second and we are golden

[@joechrisman8257]

Did I miss the part on hp & tq of engine mods ?

[@bmstylee]

Couple days ago

[@StreetDisciple86]

Oh no he's powder coating without safety glasses and mask!

[@bmstylee]

He's fine. A few Marlboro reds and he'll be fine.

[@churchgest]

Should have done the taillights

[@samanthaeichhorn4319]

What is the purpose/job of sway bars?

[@markg7030]

They are really anti- sway bars. The bars help handling.

[@yashveersingh1795]

🌟🔥

[@uglydiablo]

Should’ve went with the srt8 front bumper😢

[@patrickdecambra2219]

I have an '06 Magnum RT with a Hemi for sale low miles

[@ricardosolorzano4466]

do they just upload old ep from years ago ??? I seen this like 5 6 years ago

[@bigsean2473]

yes

[@MrDarksinsation]

I’ll buy that roof rack, if you still got it.

[@Dethmeister]

I usually don't like 4 door cars but I'd like to have a V8 Dodge Magnum or V8 Chrysler 300 in good condition with a nice interior. Get some exterior mods and maybe some different wheels. Get it mean looking but ride in comfort and style with some luxury. Performance mods would be great too but not that big of a factor for me.

[@richardchaney886]

My wife has a 07 RT I need to find out how much this kit is

[@michaelsrite822]

What kit?

[@garyfuller3846]

How can I get this magnum

[@BussinBen]

All fun and games till you get the front end clunk that plagues the 300s/chargers/magnums... i know because I own a magnum myself lol

[@tbyrdsr313]

lol me too thanks to these great Michigan roads

[@392nightrunner]

I put on a new front end and still get the clunk. im thinking it might be the swaybar?

[@BussinBen]

Baby Leg it could be the end links, or the sway bar bushings. but most of the time it’s the upper and lower control arm bushings and ball joints. sometimes a combo of all of the above.

[@reynaldorivera7641]

I like the old shows better. Before all the people were changed. Think the only guy left is the one with the white hair

[@joshuamcguire2423]

Nice safety setup while painting the rims.... really? its 2019

[@reallyhappenings5597]

Really that dude was straight huffing powdercoat

[@drpepr96]

You realize that this was filmed years ago right.

[@kindbud]

nice job being a pussy