Race Options on the Scatpack - Launch Control/Line Lock - Do they work?

[@MoparAdventure]

finally got my dream car. indigo blue challenger scatpack Widebody 6 sp. love u x

[@unlovedrecords]

I just bought a 2023 Challenger, Widebody/Scatpack/Shaker a few months ago fresh off the lot and I recently came across your channel. Keep up the great work. I'm hooked!

[@1320Jason]

I use line lock all the time. Works great. Used launch control a couple times but I prefer to footbrake and set my rpms to the “feel” of the road I’m on. Never lets me down. Great vid X!! 🤛🏼

[@RacerX9]

1320Jay .. yes I have always preferred the feel of the foot break because I feel more in tune with what the car is doing 👍

[@mikepoint4983]

Great video Racer X I have a 2016 scat pack , I honestly haven’t driven it much (5000 kms in 4 years ) I’ve wondered about that feature . Love your channel and videos. Can’t wait to see the C8 . Cheers

[@RacerX9]

Mike Point thank you brother.. I’m really looking forward to it 👍

[@jaymood6607]

Thanks for showing me how to use them both.. I caught a hard time using line lock my first couple of times trying, now I can use it pretty good.. I still haven't tried my launch control yet.. pray for me lol and keep the videos coming bro

[@RacerX9]

jay mood .. absolutely buddy 👍.. keep putting in that seat time

[@MercuryVisions]

Love Track mode on my 392 Charger. Steering feels more crisp and sounds way louder.

[@TheeMrsChampion]

Mercury Visions it really is. I love how those valves open up and the transmission is much more aggressive with shifting.

[@RacerX9]

Yes track mode is where it’s at 👍

[@stamina8948]

Same here brother, i keep it almost always in Track mode because it always ready to go

[@cthulhucuttlefish7935]

I have a manual and understand track mode obviously wont change the transmission, but I dont notice a difference on exhaust in track mode. Does the exhaust note actually change in track mode for manuals? I cant notice the diff

[@mryoung0412]

@@cthulhucuttlefish7935 the sound difference in the auto is very obvious, especially at lower rpm cruising. Im assuming if you're not hearing a change in the manual then there probably isn't one

[@Sky1]

He's afraid to admit he likes the Challenger more than his Charger. :-P

[@RacerX9]

Haha it kinda like which one of your kids you like better lol

[@Sky1]

@@RacerX9 yup, Love them all!

[@anoint426hemi6]

@@Sky1 really😁

[@martin1234512345]

What smart man wouldn't? Lol

[@stanganuch]

12.5 stock 2023 scat pack wide body

[@CannondaleF700]

Livestream was awesome last nite, cheers for making me a mod. I got your back bro, and I'll sniper all trolls down!!!!

[@RacerX9]

*fishsticks-RND* .. awesome stuff Fishsticks .. I appreciate that buddy

[@migs8075]

Please please pleaseeee follow up with this and do testing with a tire, launch control vs foot brake

[@iammrz2821]

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[@KingofKingz8224]

I'm sure you know this by now, but those performance pages are also in the centre dash menu so you can see all the times without having to go into PP on the console.

[@ocmotivator]

Great video! Now I know how to use these features finally. Sitting in a parking lot smoking my tires with line lock in my Redeye. Lol

[@RacerX9]

OCMotivator .. nice my friend! Your doing big things on your channel 👍.. keep up the good work

[@ocmotivator]

RacerX thanks!!! I’m learning a lot watching yours! Great stuff! 👍👍

[@VeracsGaming]

I’m learning a lot watching both of you 😅

[@jeffbendertheenforcer5834]

Great video as usual Paul !!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👊👊

[@RacerX9]

jeffrey bender The Enforcer .. hey thank you my friend

[@josha3891]

Exactly what I was looking for - thank you.

[@quickbrick2594]

Super informative vid mang! I have Line-Lock envy with my "old" 2015 SRT 392 Charger...Lol! At the track, on a tire, the car will 60' better on foot brake all day everyday and twice on Sunday.

[@RacerX9]

Quick Brick .. for sure buddy.. looking forward to seeing that car of yours come back soon 👍

[@marcuslatrent528]

I absolutely love my scat! A proper manual and always has power.

[@bulletproofrecon1082]

I’ll post my times and take a video for mine as well on my channel. I have no videos on my channel but watching your channel is making me want to show everyone how to use this feature. Love your channel by the way.

[@professorstein5855]

Where are those vids?

[@bulletproofrecon1082]

@@professorstein5855 it’s been a while since CV19 hit and kept me from focusing on my car, but now that it’s kinda dwindled down I’ll do it tomorrow and post a vid.

[@nightowl32]

All about having fun....Thx Racer X!

[@RacerX9]

For sure Hellcat Fury 👍

[@bulletproofrecon1082]

I find that 1600-1800 rpm works best. On my stock tires I got 4.4. No warning of the tires. Those tires are hard but trying to warm them up on line lock or burnouts actually doesn’t help. If you read the instructions it also talks about changing out the tires as recommended to radials. Remember you don’t have to burn your tires unless they’re tires you need to burn.

[@RacerX9]

Bulletproof Recon .. I fully agree my friend. You definitely do not need to warm up street tires because it doesn’t make much difference at all. I also find that lowering your tire pressures does very little good

[@benjaminsmith7283]

I got 4.5 sec 0-60 on stock Perelli 275/40 ZR20 tires on a road blacktop surface with my 2019 T/A 392 Challenger in Sport mode not using launch feature. Experimenting now with new Firestone Firehawk 275/40R20 all season tires. They grip and ride so much better than the stock tires so far. 4.8 seconds so far in Sport mode and going to try Track mode launch feature. Great videos dude!

[@4lltimelo3er17]

How have them firehawks done for you now to date.... I have them on my charger now! 100 miles in... not sure why they didn't put a tire like on it from factory they are magnetic to asphalt

[@Del-x7b]

He’s right the hardest part is getting the tires to stick it’s just a ton of power truly. I got mine down to 4.0 which is pretty good.I bet it would better if I was at an actual track versus a poopy road.

[@alanzolotoff6014]

I get better times not using line lock, I still do it the old school way. I don’t care about wearing out back brakes.. great video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@RacerX9]

Yes I’m not sure if these features really help or hurt your times 👍

[@deezyd274able]

Is there a particular reason why you put the transmission in manual?

[@bennybolick1360]

That's exactly why I love my 2017 JGC SRT. It can hook all day.

[@RacerX9]

Hooking and booking 🤜🔥🔥

[@kyleperkins6992]

I use line lock at the track i never put it in manual but never used lunch control 2019 scat pack best time 11.91 perfect DA

[@robbiefrentz9427]

Kyle Perkins Apparently it works ok. Like that. ???

[@RacerX9]

Very respectable time Kyle 👍

[@Stryker30]

I use Line Lock as well for my Burn Out never put it in Manual Mode with no issues. I do not use Launch Control and my best so far is 12.030 but I am sure I can get it into the 11's with my 20 Scat Pack Charger.

[@KarbonSym]

I just swapped out my 18 scat with 245s for a 23 wide body scat with 305s and obviously it makes a world of difference, but I was actually very surprised and how much different it feels just driving around. Definitely feels much bigger than the 3” difference from the narrow body.

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

I not only use line lock alot to heat up the tires, l also launch my Challenger with it. It's an older SRT8, so it doesn't have those goodys and got a zauto burnbox for it. How I use it to launch is, l bring up the RPMs to about 2.5k or just before the tires break loose, and then let er rip tater chip. Just the fact that you don't have to tap into the braking system anymore, make it one of the best automotive innovations as a replacement for the old systems and is a great product

[@boostedhemi7118]

I am interested in your track results. 👍 I use foot brake at 1200-1500 rpm and get a 3.2 0-60 at the track with a 75 shot and 3.6 with no nitrous. The best I have gotten on the street is 3,9 with mickeys. I love your videos!

[@RacerX9]

Destroyer Scat Pack .. I will have to look to see what our best 0 to 60 times actually are with the scat pack.. those are very solid times 👍

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

Wow if I had to go through all of those steps, I probably wouldn't use the line lock on my Challenger either and didn't know there are that many of them. Actually I didn't know that they offered it with the SP, and is an awesome option to have if you can use it. I've got one of those that you plug into the OBD port by z-auto called the burnbox and all that you need to do is pull back the cruise stock, then stomp on the brakes twice. When you're ready to go, you just let go of the stock and you're off. (Kinda like you always say in your vids lol). Actually I like to use it as as a combo launch control after heating up the tires and just bring up the RPM's to about 2.5 to 3k, then let er rip. They are awesome and eliminate holding the brakes, which I always heard was bad for them to do and burns them up faster

[@djspock5150]

Thanks saved me a lot of time , have one for a rental the next two days lol!

[@ChrisWashburn]

Car cam, next channel upgrade? Good shit as always brother.

[@sheldonmuse6657]

Sorry that I haven’t been active lately, been busy but great video!

[@RacerX9]

No worries Sheldon 👍

[@dannylang2713]

Hey Racerx, got an update. I couldn't get the hellcat so I got me a 2020 charger scat pack Dynamics package. Fully loaded aswell. I'll be getting back to you for more tips for the scat packs for sure 😁

[@jeffreynye3019]

For line lock, do you hafta put your scat in manual 2nd gear, or is that just what you like to do?. My new Scat just rolled over 500mi. Asking for a friend. 😁

[@alonzolaurel4199]

let us know!! mine just rolled over 600 today, but I'm waiting for 1500 to really open it up! Ive just gotten a taste and its very cool so far.

[@jeffreynye3019]

No, you don't hafta use manual.

[@jtc1964x]

Launch control works great on some makes, not so much on others. The turbo AWD cars with launch control can JUMP off the line. On these cars, at the end of the day you don't have enough rubber in the rear or sticky enough tires stock

[@zindallas]

Great video! I have a '16 SP and foot brake for burnouts and don't use launch control either - foot on brake and apply some throttle to 2000 rpm to get a little tension in the drive train seems to produce the best launches and times at the track for me.

[@RacerX9]

zindallas .. yes I have always had the best luck using the foot break

[@victoralicea6663]

RacerX you have to go into the launch setting and drop the RPMs step on your brakes hit the Launch control button pedal to the floor leave it on the floor Let go brakes😎

[@Justme42yay]

Looking at a Black 2020 challenge 392 wide body no shaker hood though.

[@billynaivar]

One thing I’ve had luck with. Full track mode. Launch control at 1800 in manual mode 2nd gear. After launch I popped it I to D. Got a 4.6 on my stock 245s

[@tombehmlander7241]

Track mode 1800 first Time I tried it. 4.5 on the st.245’s It was spinning but grabbing also. I stayed in it and thats what I got.

[@titanary68]

That’s why I like having the trans brake feature in my 1320 scat. It works way better in the street than launch control

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Can you explain why you burn out starting in 2nd gear when using line lock?

[@RacerX9]

It keeps the wheels turning at the right speed and wont let the car shift .. 1st wont get you enough RPM and 3rd you will cook the tires unnecessarily

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@RacerX9 Kind of what I figured but wanted to make sure from the expert. Thank you buddy. Gonna have to test these 305s this weekend.

[@jonathanmcdaniel6103]

I have a 2020 Challenger Scat Pack Wide Body, and I find it a lot harder to spin those 305s. I haven't tried out the line lock or launch control on it yet. Next time you are near GA, let me know. I would be glad to let you do some tests and theory crafting with the car.

[@jeffreynye3019]

Why do you pull around the waterboy, then back into it? Something about wet front tires? I don't get it. Thanx!

[@LorenKyleDiedrich]

Traction on street. Transmission in track. 4.0 0-60 all day in my Charger Scatpack.

[@sctm81]

275s allowed me to do a best of 4.3s.

[@johnwillisd8499]

In my Challenger 2021 ta I get wheel hop when getting on it

[@anoint426hemi6]

Learnt something. I thought only 1320 scat packs had factory linelock. I have a couple old Hurst linelocs leftover and have been thinking about plumbing one in the front brakes. Not sure how or if it would work on a new car.

[@RacerX9]

That’s a great question.. it might be tough to get those to work considering the new car technology 👍

[@stevenw354]

why did the power cut when you launched the first time with launch control? My Hellcat does it all the time when taking off in a manual. I haven't tried launch control, but I get power, then power cuts back, and it come back again.

[@IronHesh23]

Did you ever decide on the launch control? Just got my Challenger Scat Pack Widebody

[@Jack-pf9gg]

I did a 4.4 yesterday on my 2019 charger scat pack with transmission on auto mode on Goodyear eagle exhilerate 245. You have to start in 2nd gear with LC...

[@Chrisamos412]

I’ve got a 2022 Skat manual, how do I use the launch? Thx!!

[@GettingthruLife]

Test it at the track during the Demonology race day on Sat. I bought a ticket to watch.

[@RacerX9]

We will probably test it on Friday night during the test and tune session. We have to be ready to slay some fools come race day LOL

[@HemiMike]

On my 2016 RT the launch control does not go below 2500rpm. With insight I think the best results with street tires is under 1500rpms...no line lock either, that would of been nice to have having a 6 speed manual.

[@MikeShelby67]

Thanks RacerX, I appreciate the tests! I'm set to 1,500 launch RPMs and have 245s too. Tires are still on my list and needed. Question, what tire pressure are you using?

[@RacerX9]

I’m actually using street tire pressures Mike. Right around 35 PSI. I will say that on my previous tests lowering the tire pressure didn’t seem to make a difference 👍

[@Hahahanoyes]

I wonder what dodge is going to do going forward. Do they push over 500hp for the scat? Its such a great car. Id like to see them leave a bit more room to grow power wise. That piston ring setup is probably good for emissions but a killer for boost. I guess they figure if you want boost just get a hellcat

[@nicholasjohnson9694]

ah to be young and hopeful

[@alrui]

What do you consider "a lot" of pressure? I can't get the pressure screen to come up. Thoughts? Thanks!

[@matty2time]

Does line lock work better in 2nd gear manual vs 1st gear manual or auto mode?

[@LutherFrank]

Good video! Thanks

[@noahwomack3620]

I have a 16 m6. I have only used “launch” control for burnouts 😜

[@seanem7261]

Great video , lol, definitely need tires for the street. She would love a DR... launch control doesn’t really help the 60’ from what I’ve tried . With a 17 inch rim and sticky tire, off idle works better than loading the converter or launch control.

[@RacerX9]

Sean Em .. I have actually heard the same thing. Hopefully we will find out soon 👍

[@anoint426hemi6]

@@RacerX9 i know this is off base a bit but... back when i was racing my Hemi roadrunner on occasion i would try different launches. It had a 4200 rpm stall converter (TurboAction). I found the et didnt change at all bringing it up on the converter versus an off-idle launch.

[@johnbaughman7000]

I'm a new member to the Dodge family. Recently purchased a 23 jailbreak 6.2 super charged. I'm looking for the aftermarket plate that goes over. The neutral release ribbon found in the center of the console. Could you please give me the link to the people selling this plate?

[@timford44]

Now that the boss needs new rear tires time to get 305s. Looking to try this in my new scat pack with the bigger tires. Should be interesting.

[@josephabdo6664]

thats the issue thought that i noticed launching my skatpack 2021 wide body maual, it would initailly bogg down omce releasing the brake and then go, 8 guess im use too porshe gt3 and higher end performance cars and they just rip right out of launch. I d K.

[@davidteipelke6969]

Hi there i have a 2018 challenger scat pack automatic question dose it have the line lock system on

[@makeudrippdropp]

Line Lock is perfect for manual Cars like my manual WB Scat

[@chadpittman7826]

Great video buddy 👍🔥🔥

[@RacerX9]

Chad Pittman thank you Chad 👍

[@montanasolis2848]

Im not even going to try and pretend like your not wearing a dallas cowboys shirt bro, dallas ALL DAY!!!!!!

[@ScatZacc]

Can you do this whole video again but in a manual scat ❤ pretty please 🙏

[@mistressplettetko]

I wonder how long it will be before turbo the C8 RacerX. But what I really want is to see your C8 setup in the daylight....as it tears down that drag strip👍

[@RacerX9]

I am definitely looking forward to bringing it to you my friend

[@oldschoolrichierich4670]

She's going to see the rubber on the quarter-final better start using some blue masking tape when you're done pull it off LOL you crack me up

[@RacerX9]

OLDSCHOOL RICHIE RICH lol thanks Richie 👍

[@shadowtv8930]

🔥🔥nice runs this weekend

[@Khe247]

X when at the track do the feather the throttle or mash it (Wide Open Throttle)?

[@FreeAgentDaBest]

You seem hesitant on Line Lock… but why would you not use Line Lock instead of tearing up your brakes? I’m not experienced with RWD cars, so I always thought you could do a brake burn in the old cars when they had drum brakes in the back, but couldn’t/shouldn’t do them with disc brakes in the back. I’m picking up a manual Challenger Scat Pack 392 R/T Shaker today, you mean if I wanted to I’m safe to do a brake stand burnout?

[@rustyshaklferd1897]

What rpm do most people have the best results with using launch control in a charger r/t on stock tires and wheels?

[@kansas61893]

Do all scat packs have line lock & launch control? Trying to order one but can’t verify on web site if it’s automatically included.

[@professorstein5855]

This video makes me feel really good about my car. But maybe my 0-60 runs on my car were so much better because of the type of pavement. Or maybe it’s because I have a sub in the trunk with a little more weight over the stock tires.

[@mpairliquid]

I have launch control on my GT Plus and I was wondering if you had the ability to do that same test with my car

[@ahmedrashed78]

Great video

[@RacerX9]

ahmad vlogs thank you my friend

[@sergioduran3545]

Why did you put it on manuel and on 2nd gear for the line lock?

[@K1l1J0.Y]

So do the 2020 scats have line lock

[@arlenecapaccio6616]

Did you move to Florida

[@mackamento14]

First off I absolutely love your videos spectacular information, great quality. If I need to know about my scat I come here. Respect 🫡 ✊ . ONLY one request get a 360 or rear view cam I would love this video to see the “action” of the tires to get a full spectrum of what’s happening

[@dcarr2323]

Track mode or No mode!!

[@RacerX9]

dcarr2323 🤜🔥🔥

[@peterpillar5724]

dcarr2323 I need to talk to you in the hall for a minute boisterous young man 👨🏼‍🏫

[@dcarr2323]

Peter Pillar may I get my phone call first 😂🤣

[@stamina8948]

Hahahaha l like that !!!

[@jcasey460]

Hello RacerX...Do you do all your burnouts in 2ed gear Manual? Including the one in your intro and on the track? BE SAFE

[@frankie072]

It's something to play with imo,

[@RacerX9]

Frankie 072 Agreed Frankie.. definitely something worth trying out 👍

[@4211michael]

How do I go into when the gears change ?

[@cwinn414]

hey RacerX, did you ever take the challenger out to the track to do launch control? I see this video is from 2020

[@RacerX9]

Yes at the track it doesn't help the car at all.. it does seem to help some on the street where traction is limited

[@CCW-wg8ds]

Will it make a difference with 275 r 20 40 drag perilli radial. That's what I have on my 2020 1320 scat pack challenger. R/ T it's brand new with just 80 miles so i know I wait for the break in period. Just picked it 11/ 12 / 20.

[@easye1533]

On the line lock segment you said to put it in 2nd gear, is this the preferred gear or the only way line lock works????

[@RacerX9]

2nd gear is the ideal gear for putting heat in the tires.. it allows you to spin them hard enough to get them hot but you don't overspin the tires and cook the compound

[@mikereeves282]

Nice job.....when doing line lock.....right after you start holding down the “ok” button and mash the throttle....when are taking your foot off of the brake?

[@brendanfarwick8718]

Pretty sure you take foot off brake before throttle...

[@4shaken_]

You can take your foot off brake anytime after holding the ok button. Basically the ok button, once activated, becomes your (front) brake. It does take practice to get the cadence down, but works well.

[@RacerX9]

Cool Spruill is exactly right.. good work 👍

[@antwonlewang1390]

Racerx does the throttle response differ between sport and track modes?

[@RacerX9]

It seems to.. in track the car seems to respond faster.. which makes it incredibly rewarding to drive 👍

[@johnnytilley2757]

I have a good street for my 392 charger and i get a ton of wheel spin with launch controll with 275s i have much more controll with my foot unless im doing launch controll wrong

[@AsapRockyOG]

He mentioned you can change the RPM so if you lower the RPM then launch control may work better

[@johnnytilley2757]

@@AsapRockyOG you can but ive tried every rpm it allows you and still doesnt work for me ive got a 4.4 with just my foot and the best ive gotten with launch is a 4.6

[@AsapRockyOG]

Johnny Tilley oh I see well I guess everyone is different so maybe it’s just up to the person which works better

[@kolinconnelly805]

I’ve always been curious, when the scat pack isn’t in track mode, does it still push 485 horsepower or is it pushing a lower than 485 horsepower?

[@MikeShelby67]

I don't believe there is any difference in HP, just more aggressive shifting, steering and traction changes too.

[@RacerX9]

Mike is exactly right on this one Kolin 👍

[@rocsteadyraptor]

Soooo, if I was going to try to drag race my bone stock 2020 Charger Scat Pack with the wider wheels/tires (Dynamics package), at a track, with the Pirelli P Zero all season tires ( I know, I know), what psi would you recommend. It's going to be an 1/8th mile track. Thanks for your input.

[@bulletproofrecon1082]

So you don’t have to get out of anything to check your zero to sixty. Use the steering wheel options go down and you can view your 0-60, 0-100, 1/8 mile time and 1/4 mile time, and also track times in the instrument cluster instead on the monitor instantly so you don’t have to load performance pages.

[@RacerX9]

Bulletproof Recon .. good to know. Period. I typically do not use the steering wheel controls so that is helpful 👍

[@psyicho69]

So Dodge says that the launch control is not designed for sticky tracks, it was supposed to be used for low traction surfaces. My fastest with my 16 scat 6speed was 4.6 on the street and 4.3 at the track.

[@RacerX9]

Derrell Claspill .. very solid times for a manual 👍

[@keithsanford1374]

Traction control on?

[@richardparker9347]

How about starting in second gear with LC?

[@Greywolf74]

Did you have to unlock some of those options on your scatpack or did they just add more features to the 2019? I have a 2017 (bone stock) that I just bought a couple weeks ago and I dont have "race options" "track mode" and "line lock". I have sport mode and launch control though.

[@4shaken_]

Many high-performance features are now standard on all (2019) Challenger R/T Scat Pack models, including: Launch Control Launch Assist Line Lock SRT Drive Modes SRT Performance Pages

[@4shaken_]

Pre-2019 you can add a Tazer to get Line Lock, among other features.

[@zacharyfinley1315]

I’ve done 4.9 so far with my RT not using launch control and with 345s