MANUAL DODGE CHALLENGER FIRST THOUGHTS... AND NEEDED REPAIRS

In this video I share my first drive and thoughts on my 6 speed manual Dodge Challenger Shaker and a few much needed cosmetic repairs.
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[@Vtanner62]

I’ve had my 2016 manual Scat Pack since 2017 and have loved every day of ownership. I’ve had so much fun in this car. Love the shaker, nice purchase!

[@lyndonohue3350]

I just sold my C7 Corvette for a loaded R/T Shaker with a 6-speed. Granted, the C7 is an amazing performance car, but the R/T is so much more comfortable, the ride is orders of magnitude better than the Corvette, and the R/T is just more fun to drive. The Shaker R/T also captures the nostalgia of classic muscle cars.

[@ramikhayyat7281]

That's a sweet car you got there man! Shaker hood looks amazing, the color is beautiful, stick shift makes it so much fun to drive! That car is a keeper for life , if I owned this car I would never sell it, probably a better street car than a Hellcat IMO!

[@ned_frankly]

OC bought the same car I drive. For once, I was ahead of OC!

[@fomogo]

Officially my favorite car you have had so far. The shift pattern is tilted towards the driver, so it takes a little time to get used to that. I honestly can't wait to see what you end up doing with it. Also can't wait to see your daughter learning to drive it. Deeper gears and that torque will give her confidence in learning clutch modulation. Good on ya.

[@jgboys1]

I love the shaker top. I picked up my 2022 Wide Body Shaker this past Memorial Day. I remember working at my dad’s car repair shop back in 1980 and a customer had a 1970 Cuda with the Shaker Top. Always wanted The Shaker Top too. It took me 42 years to get mine but I finally did it. Best of luck with yours!

[@ThisValiantAdventure]

Just picked up an old Mopar with a manual transmission. My last stick shift vehicle went away in 2000. It’s been a little bit of an adventure, but loving every minute of it.

[@SCPDARREN]

I actually like this car more then the hellcat

[@markhodge7]

3 of my 4 cars are manuals. '72 Roadrunner. '99 Miata. .21 Challenger RT. Each one shifts differently. That's part of the fun of manuals, adapting to and perfecting the driving of each. Automatics just don't come close to the experience of "driving" a car like the manuals do. With mine I have a 4 speed, 5 speed and 6 speed. I admit that I still have to look at shifter for reverse 😊

[@chrissandvik288]

Nice car! I have a 6-speed shaker myself. Someone definately changed out the front grill and bumper for a Hellcat grill and bumper. The only scat packs that have the hellcat front bumper and grill are on the wide body scat packs. You will need the bigger R/T emblem for the grill. The wide body scat packs R/T oem grill emblem is what you need. Also the Challenger Script emblem for the left side of the grill. For the rear spoiler, upgrade to the SRT performance spoiler. It is an option now on newer scat packs and hellcats. It looks more aggressive. Personally, I wouldn't go for the shaker riser kit. It looks a bit cheese in my opinion. Plus you want to keep it factory looking. Also, go with a 20 x 9.5 set of wheels with 275's all the way around. If you look at scat packs with the Dynamics package, it will have the 9.5 wide wheels with 275s. Enjoy!!

[@SereneSpeed]

Was looking for this comment about the Hellcat front clip 👍

[@paulwatson5965]

I’ve had my days of shifting gears and I don’t want to work that hard anymore. I like to kick back and just enjoy the ride….😎😎

[@captainmarvel5600]

I just picked up my 2022 scatpack widebody shaker manual an this is one of the funnest cars i have ever driven. I love watching you begin to really get back into the groove of enjoying this unicorn. Never sell it!!

[@SereneSpeed]

We just received ours too. Same spec. Factory order Sinamon Stick. 👍

[@mpsangha]

I envy both you guys .. scat pack widebody shaker is the same spec I'm looking to order next year.

[@SereneSpeed]

@@mpsangha Do it. Brampton is closing down for retooling after next year so it’ll probably be the last year for all Charger/Challengers. They were supposed to just end the supercharged stuff but Brampton got a bunch of money from the Canadian Gov’t to go EV. Union is on board so that’s that.

[@mpsangha]

@@SereneSpeed no need to panic. Current generation Challengers and chargers will be in production at that plant late into 2023.

[@SereneSpeed]

@@mpsangha I’m sure they’ll come out with a couple special editions for the last year too 👌

[@davidlowe3793]

My 2022 rt is a 6 speed and I love it . Can’t wait to get my long tubes and tune . Then my cam . But I love the car .

[@tommiller8714]

Stock rims (Std. wheel and OE optional wheel) are 20"x9", and stock OE tires (Std. all season or optional Summer Performance are 245/45ZR20)...The 245 tires have got to go. These are too narrow to handle the torque of the 392 (6.4L) Hemi, specially with a manual trans. At a minimum, run 275 width tires (275/40/ZR20), and ideally on a 20"x9.5" (if maintaining ability to rotate). Or, Staggered Setup: could go with a 20x10 (possibly 10.5) on the rear with wider than a 275 (285, 295, 305), and run a 20x9 (or 20x9.5) up front with a 275/40/ZR20. Depending on "offset", it is possible to run a 20x11 rear with a 20x10 front, on a non-widebody Challenger. Tom M., SouthBay So. Cal. '21 Challenger SP/WB [OE 20"x11" wheels with OE Pirelli 305/35ZR20 tires]

[@BriansEra]

It’s crazy how some 30-40 years old don’t know how to drive stick shift the first car I learned to drive was a stick shift my dad had got me a 2004 Toyota mr2 spyder right when I was entering high school and he said if you learn how to drive stick shift you can drive anything but that being said stick shift is a whole lot of fun 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Blambo36]

31 years. And here I thought I was bad with 12 years. You never forget. Looks like you were having the time of your life. Keep on enjoying the nice car.

[@RollinIsbell]

Again .... the 6-speed makes you feel so connected to the car. Enjoy it while you have it. When you get it up in the air ... check for a Skip Shift Eliminator to prevent the car from forcing you from 1st to 4th in certain situations. And ... it would be good to know if the Clutch Delay Valve has been removed.

[@irhpainting6]

I have a 2019 hellcat 6 speed manual and youre right i need the skip shift eliminator

[@RollinIsbell]

@@irhpainting6 It's an amazingly easy installation.

[@schaparro]

That was quicker than what I expected (you getting another mopar waiting for your jailbreak) That one looks awesome! I havent drive manual since 2010 I believe. It was an Honda Accord 1994, but I miss it so much that the challenger I ordered its a manual!!! I will keep an eye on all your videos about teaching manual to see what I can learn too!

[@3pedaljay231]

there is no feeling in the world better then hitting the perfect shift and you feel the car just accelerate effortlessly. Great Video

[@djoj1986]

I also had a 16 scat pack shaker with 6mt. That thing was a beast. I replaced the rear cradel bushings with whiteline poly, changed rear upper and lower control arms and camber arms with bmr arms to get wheel hop to go away. Skip shift eliminator, and Barton shifter with pistal grip handle. A friend gave me a throttle body spacer too. Loved the intake whistle when driving. I could get this to get side sways all 1, 2nd, and 3rd. Make sure you get some good summer tires. I noticed your not Rev matching when downshifting. Try Rev matching next time the shifts will feel smoother and car will also have less driveline shock.

[@chrisrandall2814]

my RT is a is manual and i love it

[@toddsnake2137]

Yes Sir‼️ Save The Manuals 💯💯💯 I LOVE my Scat Shaker Manual‼️✌️😁👍

[@sundogzilla6509]

Love your content OCMotivator! You motivated me to go see Nate at Napleton’s for my next Challenger. So, thank you for doing the research. As far as the 6-speed 392 shaker, I absolutely love it and think it’s a keeper. Reverting to stock badging would be very tasteful. I believe someone already hit the nail on the head in the comments below. You’ve got a hellcat/scat pack widebooty nose on it. Narrowbooty challengers don’t come with that nose. Not a bad thing though! As far as wheels/tires, IMHO don’t even bother with those 9x20 245’s. Not enough tire for the kind of power the 392 puts down, especially down low. Stock (superalloy, sai) forged slingshots 20x9.5 wearing some 275’s is a start and would look killer on that car. Keep up the great work and thank you!

[@tapiocaarrdvark6226]

Best car ever! I have a 21 wide body shaker manual. My favorite car I have ever owned. I'm 41 and owned 30 cars.

[@scottchristy9964]

I have a 2016 scat pack shaker 6 speed man , love this car, and yes the scat pack bee goes on the fenders

[@miketr732]

Sweet car, i just got a 2017 scatpack. 6 speed. Gobs of fun. 485 horsepower.

[@micahwatz1148]

First car was a stick wrangler. Was slow, wobbly, clunky, but it was fun. but now with that experience im enjoying a stick MUSCLE CAR. Love my challenger.

[@josemiguelperez-alvarez3854]

That was just like the essence of what enjoying driving a car is all about. I like driving a manual. Had one for 6 years and miss it a lot.😎⚓️

[@omarvaladez9492]

Rev matching when u downshift really helps alot

[@sunshine48213]

I just bought my first manual challenger scat..i watched this video sooo many times to get the concept of driving a manual car ive never driven before..it is sooo fun…two days was not long enough to be proficient…i keep messing up going to 5th i keep ending up in third…ik kept going on freeway practicing..in the video u were still in second..maybe im switching too much getting onto fwy idk how high the rpm should b at each shift…ik u say listen to the engine

[@uh-1flyboy632]

I just took delivery on my new 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with auto transmission. Speedometer goes up to 220 mph !! Waited 9 months for delivery !

[@ocmotivator]

That's a crazy car!

[@bobbyhalstead516]

All my cars in the 70s we’re manuals 50 years later I have a RT challenger manual it’s still a ball to drive😊😊🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ThereinforcementBF]

I know you said its been 20 years, but the not rev matching when down shifting hurts me. I just don't think I have seen anyone dump the clutch like that during down shifting in a very long time. No offense!

[@1415Challenger]

I honestly like them with nothing on the grille. Especially with the white and black theme that it’s got. Looks so clean without any emblems on the front

[@bumpylump9236]

I have a 2015 scat 6 speed also. This car is here for life. Best thing is it came fully loaded. There is no better feeling than you operating the car yourself. It's second to sex then ice cream.

[@martinbrian300]

I have the 2019 Scat White knuckle, 6M with a 3.0 Whipple Supercharger, cal legal tune @ 6 lbs boost, stock internals. I Absolutely love the Instant low end power/torque curve I get, and to be able to control that power with one hand on the shifter, one foot on the clutch pedal, and one foot on the gas pedal, you feel so connected to the car and with M/T 305 17R @20 psi you can get 0-60 in the low 3 sec. range at sea level.

[@omarvaladez9492]

How it holding up ?

[@MoparHollics]

If I'm not mistaken I believe that is a hellcat front bumper I believe in 2016 those cars came out with fog lamps and the Bee in front of your grill and the one behind the wicker bill they cheaped out maybe those are the ones that were on the side of the fenders...

[@Coonazz791]

Man, I know the feeling. I just went and test drove a Challenger R/T with a 6 speed after not having driven a manual in 20 years. I did stall it a couple of times, but it did come back in just minutes. I’m definitely gonna get one in a 6 speed.

[@BatmanBeyond392]

I know EXACTLY what mean. My 2015 Challenger Scatpack is a manual. Although I plan on getting a Challenger Jailbreak I have no intention whatsoever on getting rid of my Scatpack. I have way too much fun it. Its where you and the car become one. In my opinion, its the only true way to enjoy and experience the way a muscle car is supposed to be.

[@jamesadams4304]

The "challenger" script on the left hand side of the grill is a special one for a shaker only , should be a red R/T on the right side

[@stormwalker4]

It also comes on the T/A. At least for 2021 it did. Not sure about previous years. But I think it's a nice touch regardless.

[@jamesadams4304]

Just realized that his car has a hell cat grill and bumper.. yes your correct on the T/A challenger script is the same as a shaker, so he would need the wide body T/A challenger script and the big red R/T on the left hand side since the wide body T/A has the srt grill , to look right.

[@stormwalker4]

@@DKLabs99 yeah, that's what I was talking about. I don't have the R/T either. Just the Challenger scrpt

[@ardelld8465]

That is a great Challenger. You know how to make a car look amazing. I have driven manuals my while life. I now have a automatic in my 22 Challenger Hellcat WB. I had a lot of fun driving my manuals. I really enjoyed the video. Thank you!

[@indigobluestarz]

I haven't driven a manual in years; I'm not sure if I remember how other than I had fun doing it. It bet this car is a blast to drive.

[@ocmotivator]

It comes back to you fast, but I was a little bit of a mess at first, as I showed on my video. lol

[@iFilmThings96]

Just got a 22 scat with the 6speed and was a little shaky on when to shift. I forgot just how loud these engines are even at low rpm's. watching this video is a great reference

[@user-nh4je9ul7f]

I’ve had the urge to go scoop a stick, love using the slap stick over paddles also I’ve noticed the exhaust sounds better in manual

[@morrischoo9960]

My 13 Rt 6 spd. was very fun and balanced for the best compromise. The 15 Srt 392 6 spd. Is a beefy beast. 17k miles on the Rt and 10k in this B5 blue collector owned muscle Challenger. Any more power would basically make this car unbalanced. This is about the practical limit for these platforms. Nice Post!

[@daleturner3507]

Love that car. I’ve had mine a month and you’re definitely right about how you feel everything. It’s different from an auto! It’s a fun car to drive!!

[@RalHellcat]

Question Answered. It’s a 2016. The reason I asked is because this ScatPack has a Full Leather interior which isn’t available anymore. Today, and at least from 2019, Only Alcantara Suede is the Top Interior. Dodge…. Please bring back the Full Leather option on the ScatPack.

[@tacarlathomas2583]

Great car I own the 12 challenger rt manual and yes it will let you know if you skip or hit the wrong gear I had to teach myself how to drive it I know you and your daughter will enjoy driving that great machine ❤❤

[@chasememmott2722]

It’s easy to be doing A 100 in these cars . Love mine with the manual!!!

[@fyvsix]

love this video, you can see the joy in driving that beast. I got a m6 cat and would never get these cars in an auto.

[@campanelli8]

That's a super bee emblem for the 2012 14 chargers.

[@markchase1840]

Paint correction will make it perfect!

[@CraytonTv]

Great awesome video bro keep up the excellent work on the content keep grinding and never give up.. fire motivation content, your channel and your advice you give is very helpful and inspiring.. and on the challenger in the front it’s supposed to be a Red R/T symbol

[@morrischoo9960]

Look into the factory Srt 20×9.5 forged wheels with a high quality 275. Car still will need more tire for the boy racer crowd, but it is the best all around performance, look and respectful one step upgrade for the Scat.

[@uh-1flyboy632]

Every time I get a ding, its right on the body line !! One repair couldn't be done by PDR guy and had to submit for insurance claim on a half inch ding !! Now I park a mile away.

[@scottchristy9964]

yes a red rt badge goes on the right side of the grill

[@Basslightning666]

392 club! My favorite car on your channel so far!

[@blevins6584mopar]

The 6 speed is the best theft deteran in this Day and time 🙂 I love it 🇺🇲

[@braney56]

I'm glad you're getting rid of that ugly wickerbill, the stock spoiler looks much better. Also, please consider removing that dopey SRT bee emblem on the grill, it's false advertising at best. In 2016 the SRT was its own model, a step above the Scat Pack. An R/T emblem should be there instead. I don't need my front license plate, but my patriotic plate looks so good on my Scat Pack that I can't take it off. Great videos dude! A Z-Automotive Taser is a must for that car, it unlocks all the SRT stuff already built into the Scat Pack. It gives you valet mode and all kinds of cool stuff. You'll need a "skip shift eliminator" as well, but the way you drive, you may not notice not having it!

[@tyrinonbrightblade]

You'll be an expert shifter after about a half hour or so. It's like riding a bike. lol Speaking of door dings, it looked like you may have one on the driver's door. It could have been an anomaly in the car's first vid though. Pause the first vid at 6:43 and you'll see something a couple inches from the door edge under the door handle. //*edit* I didn't see the ding on the ending walk around, so your guy may have found/repaired it. If you want to have some more fun, rev match your down shifts. Sounds cool and with that 6.4, you may get some exhaust pops. As for tires, if you like burn outs, keeping the 245's are the way to go. If you want it to hook up, maybe get 275's for the rear. Oh, wheels. Maybe black Demon five spoke wheels? I believe some HC's came with something like that. Anyway, fun, fun!

[@ziggyandi8235]

I ordered my 2019 with the manual the first two I had had automatics, They are very fun to drive 2019 that came with the SRT performance pages put that baby in track and hold the hell on. And yes that should be a RT badge in your grill. I’ve been offered Quite a bit more than I paid for it three years ago I believe that manual has something to do with it plus the car market I know. But mines not going nowhere, They are so fun to drive congratulations. That definitely will satisfy your Mopar viewers appetite.

[@doncoon3146]

Just bought a 2022 Shaker last month. Traded my 18 for it because it was a manual and it has taken me a whole month to get used to it and I grew up on manuals. My last manual was 10 years ago so I totally understand. Really not a fan of Mopar's shifter though or their choice of tire size. All will change soon. 4th tops out about 105mph so just in case you might need to know.

[@getblogtips9801]

I’m driving a 2021 RT but it’s an automatic. I think I need to experience one of these as a manual..full control of the power! It’s been since 1991 for me daily drivin a stick

[@chriskrilly9021]

Can't wait to see more of this vehicle. The shaker is my favorite challenger even though I bought a gt for awd because I live up north.

[@carolinebracero2366]

Dude.... Ive had several cars that were white, including my car. Its by accident that they are white. That being said, This shaker is badass in white. Get the blacked out tint and that color and tint combo always looks sporty. Its in great shape and can't wait to see the mods. MAZEL MAZEL to another badass Dodge....it's driving me nuts! LOL

[@Texasbluestunes]

Finally! A video for us 50+ cats who love to shift gears, care more about feel and performance rather than the size of the screen!

[@carlwesley723]

I have a manual RT ‘16 I taught myself on the test drive. I hate the stock shifter when I put a Barton in it’ll be better

[@federicomejia2929]

Rock n roll Rules!!!!

[@Lauria43]

Great purchase, cant wait to see the upgrades. I think that car would look amazing with a full black stealth grill. No badges on front, lights covered by grill. Thats just me.

[@eddyalvarran2239]

I just bought a 2021 scat 6 speed manual I love it

[@01messer1]

Awesome ride! Always providing great content for us, thanks! Sweet filler until that Jailbreak comes rolling in! Nice work!

[@craig71686]

That exhaust sounds stock to me. I have a 2021 pitch black T/A 392 with a manual. Most people don't realize the difference in exhaust sounds between the automatics and the manuals. The automatics have a quieter exhaust which is probably due to the fact that it tries to muffle when the MDS kicks in and it runs on 4 cylinders. I had a 2018 B5 Blue Scat Pack with an automatic and the exhaust was a good bit quieter than my T/A.

[@danbyrd5237]

Is it just me or does the front right fender not color match that well? Other than that it’s awesome.

[@CDNGoMangoSRT]

I don't know, I have always been a stick shift die hard all my life. When it came down to shopping around for a Hellcat driving around in the stick shift wasn't great when it's behind such a boaty vehicle. The ZF 8 speed is fantastic and shits all over the manual transmission in every way in these particular cars. Again, it just comes down to what driving experience you're looking for there's no wrong answer.

[@peteiles4602]

Congrats glad you have a Dodge again.

[@MERCEDES-kk5wm]

I love driving a manuel!Awesome car!

[@analyrodriguez2715]

I need a full video of how to drive manual, i hope in God I can buy myself a manual dodge in a couple years 🙏🏻

[@mad_like_a_hatter5469]

I would rock the heck out of a wicker bill of my 2013 srt8

[@Moparkilla]

Wrap the hood and roof black... I believe that would really set the car off... I wrapped the hood of my indigo blue challenger and it looks 🔥🔥🔥

[@bennyboy0703]

Been following you for a few weeks. Gutted for you in terms of what happened to the Hellcat. But that’s CA for you and I get why you won’t leave. Just moved ourselves to Phoenix which I love but do miss CA And we were lucky we were in a position to move that would not effect our careers. Love the shaker. And related to the comments on a manual. Have not driven one since I left the UK 10 years ago. Can’t say living in LA I ever missed the stick. But here in AZ where see you in 20 mins is 20 mins and the roads are clear. I find myself wishing I had a manual car again. interested to see when your new car comes. Ordered a scat a month ago to replace the RT which is now 6 years old. got the Vin Nr in about 4 days after placing the order. Was informed yesterday I’m scheduled for production. keep the content running. Between you and drivetribe I may be late to the party but I’m lovin it.

[@treekiler]

You to do clutch delay valve delete and skip shift eliminated I know I have a 16 scat pack shaker 6m

[@kenspencer9895]

I first learned to drive a stick shift as a 16 year old. Driven many sticks since then. BUT, now much older, I prefer automatics. 🙂

[@bruticusf22]

Nice! It's been modified. It has the Hellcat front end. Nice.

[@Whatupdays]

Beautiful car and can't to see what you do with it.

[@glenaleksis4589]

I have a 2016 challenger shaker, but mines the 8 speed. I love it

[@MattySRT]

ya on the front grille for Challengers even on the 392 they never put SRT unless it was a hellcat. At the meet when I saw that I was like oh ya the 2016s did that but it was on the chargers only till 2018 when they got rid of the SRT 392 and just started calling them scat packs. Challengers always had the BIG R/T in the grille. At the OC meet that challenger that came with me with the purple hood is a 6 speed scat pack as well so if you saw his bumper that's how yours should look, other than you having the shaker hood!

[@morrischoo9960]

Change the trans and rear fluids. Amsoil fixed my Rt and made all of the notching and rear flutter from the posi go away..

[@stevekeast2297]

I have a 2014 SRT 8 Challenger with a 6 speed I bought new Love it I live in Wisconsin so it sits for 4-5 months cannot wait to get it out in the spring. Love taking it to town all the hillrods with 5.0 mustangs or mid 80 Camaro’s want to race me and I get to smoke them

[@socalstangman4655]

I agree with you…a true car guy drives a manual. There is nothing like it. Not only do I work on my own cars but I drive a manual. Im a Mustang guy but I appreciate a nice car. This Challenger is pretty nice, not for me but a nice car none the less. Watch out for the cops here in SoCal…their dicks.

[@paulbickley658]

Yeah buddy you always have to Rev it up a bit whenever down shifting... I don't even realize I am doing it anymore...

[@motorcyclemichael2182]

You sure do shift a lot on the highway for no reason, except to waste gas and make noise 😅

[@JaberMo_IRL]

Seriously love seeing this new car on you!! I live in LA myself I am keeping an eye out for your little shaker! Ill be in my Unicorn aswell.

[@kipdiggs1827]

I drove a 5.7 manual some years ago and I loved it. Letting this one go is going to be rough.

[@craigwilson452]

Not for him

[@michaela6147]

You got to practice and REV match when down shifting

[@purplebee395]

6 speed is awesome, I still love my 8 though. Be interesting to see how the riser kit changes things. What kind of stereo system does it have? Don't forget the "Luxe" coverings for the sidemarker lights👍

[@op7903]

I have a 2017 Scatpack w a Shaker love it. Congrats brother

[@KingSye78]

I’m ashamed to say I had never had anyone teach me how to drive a Manual. I really desire too learn. I understand the concept. Just never applied it. I’m gonna make sure I learn this year so I can buy a challenger.

[@mascy11B03]

Just buy a manual and learn on the way home 🤣

[@sunshine48213]

@@mascy11B03 I’m doing that today picking up my 2020 scat today…

[@kennycunningham8721]

It's a keeper they are not making that car anymore I mean V-8 stick shift and shaker hood.

[@mpsangha]

Yes they are... You can still order one. With or without widebody

[@la15m3and4]

Barry Newman in Vanishing Point!

[@jorgealfonso9019]

Love your car Brad. I really hope you keep this one reminds me of the movie the vanishing point. Congrats you always have cool cars man life is short enjoy brother 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@roymorgan5498]

Thanks for the ride alone. I know you will get a different car so I wouldn't say to keep it but I love my scat pack would not get rid of it .Can't wait to see what you're going to do with it. I'm not sure what you're talking about the rise for the shaker but I guess I will find out pretty soon. 😁👍🏻 Ho Ya! Only R/T for the front.