Removing the Dash Speakers from my 2020 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 1320

A how-to and the next step in my weight reduction plans, albeit another very small step. After we get through the removal process, I weigh up all the parts and see how much weight we drop.
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[@SchwayZ]

Man I thought that would be a lot harder. Great job figuring it out. I definitely wouldn't have started that project but now there's a great video for anyone wanting to do this. Keep it up!

[@Scavenger1320]

I thought it'd be harder at first too, but to be honest, I didn't figure it out on my own, I did a little bit of research first. I used to figure things out myself on my old trucks, and sometimes that meant things got broken. I'm trying not to break too much on this car lol. Thanks for the support!

[@SchwayZ]

@@Scavenger1320 haha hey you're still the only one I've seen that's done it and posted it on KZbin. Great job!

[@mcm95403]

4:55 - exactly what I needed to see! Thanks for that.

[@Scavenger1320]

Glad I could help. I know it sucks when you don't know where the tabs and clips are and end up breaking them by pulling in the wrong direction.

[@aidanbarnard6272]

I’m loving these weight reduction videos

[@Scavenger1320]

Thanks! I've got a bunch more coming!

[@bradysmith3024]

a channel dedicated to reducing weight in your challenger... Sick! Subbed!

[@Scavenger1320]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@CCAutoWorks]

I like how everything just clips together I'm used to work on old cars where it's all rusted bolts and screws that usually break off

[@Scavenger1320]

Now its just plastic clips and pieces that usually break off lol. I do sometimes miss how my old trucks were put together though. I'm always scared of breaking some piece of plastic to where it'll never go back in right. Although when its just the clips that break those are cheap and easy to replace.

[@297modz]

Cool video. Now I know what to do if I upgrade these speakers!

[@Scavenger1320]

Glad it can help if you do. These "premium" alpine speakers aren't all that impressive.

[@297modz]

@@Scavenger1320 you are correct i have those same "premium" speakers and definitely no bueno!

[@1320Jason]

Agreed

[@8speedhellcat889]

Love these weight reduction vids

[@Scavenger1320]

Thanks! I definitely have a bunch more coming!

[@8speedhellcat889]

@@Scavenger1320 awesome! You should get a light weight seat and light weight wheel and strip all the carpet out and see what it runs!

[@Scavenger1320]

​@@8speedhellcat889 the seat is already in the plans. Hopefully by next month. I've thought about the carpet but I don't know if I'm ready to tear out the center console and everything to get to it yet. And as for my steering wheel, I love the alcantara too much, plus it has the paddles and other stuff that I don't really want to mess with. I still have a list of things I need to get through anyway before I would get to those.

[@8speedhellcat889]

@@Scavenger1320 awesome! Can’t wait!

[@AMCAL2311]

Its funny to watch Dodge put these cars together and then watch guys take them apart reducing weight end the end is it worth it and then start to leave parts off for good hey man I hope your killing it at the track. now all the Rattling is going to start..nice video on How To...

[@Scavenger1320]

Well, the rattling was already there and removing stuff actually got rid of it lol. Is it worth it? Absolutely! I'm routinely the quickest 1320 at the track and it's a convo starter to boot. Plus all the parts I take off get stored inside my house where they stay just like new. Best part is it doesn't have to be permanent. Eventually once I hit some 1/4 mile goals, I'm gonna do a video where i lay out everything I removed and put it all back together.

[@currymcflurryx9543]

I work at a car manufacturing plant and they definitely break clips and bent plastic on the a pillars. Also many other snap on parts

[@Scavenger1320]

I can believe it, no one's perfect! At one time I worked in a plastics factory making these same trim pieces, there were times I accidentally removed just a 'tad' bit too much flashing lol.

[@81deaths]

Great content

[@Scavenger1320]

Thanks!

[@81deaths]

@@Scavenger1320 💯

[@tonyrollman3991]

Infinity replacement from Crutchfield !!!!

[@1320Jason]

I just added 60 lbs with 12’s and a amp in the trunk. Rather have sound than speed. But to each their own. Thanks tho!! Great to know how to disassemble if needed. 👍🏼💪🏼

[@Scavenger1320]

I totally get it. The next Ram I get I'll be opting for the best sound system I can possibly get. I love that kind of sound too. But with this car, it's a sick love affair I have with the muscle and power of the 392 and the less that gets in between me and that the better. I admit I'm a bit nuts though too. Plus I want to see how fast I can get this thing with stock internals.

[@1320Jason]

@@Scavenger1320 ...if that’s true you could add 7 lbs of boost, or a 100 shot and still see faster results with non forged pistons. And still have drivability. Jus sayin. Love your channel btw!!

[@daytona5.722]

Interesting how much those parts weigh, I went the wrong way for weight on my Scat Pack with the Harmon Kardon system lol. I will be interested to see how you do at the event in April.

[@Scavenger1320]

it sure is. some weighs less than I thought and some stuff more. April is going to be interesting for sure. At the very least I'm hoping to get new personal bests. Going to depend on the weather though too. I'll be wishing for one of those cold fronts to roll through lol

[@daytona5.722]

@@Scavenger1320 Great time for a cold front!

[@mirzasaj]

Interested to know what was the size for center speaker hole planing to put a woofer in it thanks

[@Scavenger1320]

The center hole is the exact same size as the other 2 dash speakers on the sides, which I'm pretty sure is for just the standard 3.5" speakers

[@mirzasaj]

@@Scavenger1320 thankyou sir.

[@Destroyer1320]

Great info brother! Chuck the 3 1/2s no need. Is that the Alpine system?

[@Scavenger1320]

Yup, the so-called "Premium" 6 speaker Alpine system lol. Thanks for the support!

[@Destroyer1320]

@@Scavenger1320 send me your logo I will hook you up free as a Hemi member

[@Destroyer1320]

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[@Scavenger1320]

@@Destroyer1320 I appreciate that. I kind of need a logo first though lol. I was thinking of doing that fiverr thing or something like that to see what someone comes up with. I'm not all that great at design.

[@Destroyer1320]

@@Scavenger1320 Let me know what you want I will take a crack at it

[@rockhopper01]

Hm, I think if you wanted to keep speakers in you’d want to keep the dash and pull the door and rear speakers. Lotsa dudes when they upgrade the speakers don’t even put in back speakers. 75% of the sound is from the front. Plus they’re the smallest and lightest by far. Dang good tutorial though, I could’ve used it last year when I upgraded the system in my SXT. I’m not bothering on the Scat Pack... the V8 sounds plenty nice!

[@Scavenger1320]

Yeah, but I'm looking to take out as much out as I can, even though they are really light. My plan is to actually build a box for just the rears so that if I do want some sound, I can just toss it in the trunk and plug em in, then be able to take it out for races within seconds. Don't tell anyone though, i was saving that bit for the video when I do that lol. Thanks for watching!

[@ViralTvlife]

Have you a experienced any dash rattle ? My 2018 challenger with only 14k miles has a dash rattle when driving on uneven roads... it’s so annoying.. The windshield was replaced by the previous owner to.. not sure if that’s my issue...

[@Scavenger1320]

No, I haven't. A lot of times rattles seem to come from screws that aren't fully tightened. Knowing how windshields are attached I'd doubt that was it but it's possible. When I get a rattle I try to put pressure around the area or hit the panel I think it's coming from. If the rattle changes or goes away when I do, that helps me pin point where it's coming from.

[@Flaps105]

I have a creaking sound coming from the drivers front corner of my dash of my '19 just as you described which is what brought me here. I'm hoping it's something I can see and get to with all of this apart.

[@Destroyer1320]

Every 100lbs is a 10th of a second

[@Scavenger1320]

Exactly, and breaking it down further, every 1 pound is .001 of a second!

[@Doug_Hefernen]

Aren’t the factory front speakers 2.5 ohms?

[@Scavenger1320]

I honestly don't know but according to a speaker thread I found on a challenger forum they are 2.5

[@oscalsochirino8706]

Like weight reduction but not for a pound but it’s you’re choice and you’re car stil good video

[@Scavenger1320]

By itself no, but together with other things, small and big, it all adds up. It's how I got my car to run a record 10 second quarter mile while still powered by the stock 392 drivetrain.

[@oscalsochirino8706]

@@Scavenger1320 trying to find videos of this can’t find it how much was the battery im int in that that’s like 30 pounds. How much is the plastic cover on engine that May be 2 pounds or 3

[@Scavenger1320]

@Oscalso Chirino I actually never did weigh up all the engine plastic covers. I removed those early on before I decided to make vids even on the small stuff. The battery I got is an XS Power that only weighs 7.5 pounds. Last I checked it sells for $575. Here's the latest vid I did on it after having it installed for a year kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3y0gpiApcylaLc

[@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers]

Someone removed that center 3.5 spkr or was never installed!! But that hole is for 3.5 that are 3 in dash

[@Scavenger1320]

My car just came with the base 6 speaker Alpine system, so it never came with the center dash speaker, just the 2 outside ones, 2 in the doors and 2 on the back package tray.

[@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers]

@@Scavenger1320 that explains why yes

[@glockmodder]

i apparently have the strength of a gorilla because i break bolts with ease and those clips are definitely no match for me it seems its my favorite thing to do is break them 😆

[@Scavenger1320]

Yeah, my goal is to not break too much. I want to be able to easily put things back together whenever I want

[@davealexander1201]

Personally I would leave door speakers & take out rear deck

[@Scavenger1320]

I use the hole for the door speaker to keep my door/window control lol. When I go on a long drive though I'll throw the rear deck speakers back in. With no trim panels anywhere it only takes me a couple minutes to take the rear deck speakers in and out when I need them.

[@Freddy_Confetti]

You removed those for weight reduction? 😂

[@Scavenger1320]

Yup, and a bunch of other stuff too

[@gstrohn1]

Go do some Cardio Exercises for more weight loss 😂 haha Joke Goodjob 👍

[@Scavenger1320]

Doing that too! Got a Hydrow rowing machine and ordered up some meal replacement shakes! 😅 Thanks for watching!

[@gstrohn1]

@@Scavenger1320 haha perfect 😂💪 ofc nice Vids 🔥

[@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers]

U r pulling spkrs out !! And i m installing subs nd dpkrs nd amps lmfao nd still 0-60 3.7

[@Scavenger1320]

We all got our own goals. According to my car I've done 0-60 in 3.0 with nothing but a cai and weight reduction.

[@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers]

@@Scavenger1320 nice great time u have a SPC? I dnt lol

[@Scavenger1320]

@@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers SPC?? Do you mean supercharger? I just have a stock naturally aspirated 392. No supercharger on a 1320

[@ChrisSglimbeaelectricfingers]

@@Scavenger1320 good deal yes SPC ment supercharger sry lol👍🏼

[@steelcowboy2751]

Why anyone would remove their stereo speakers in a car to save a couple of pounds of weight defies logic; what about your navigation system (in car or in an app); I wouldn’t risk damaging the trim, the clips or scratching the car to save weight that wouldn’t possibly give a positive impact on performance. Then at the end you said you might just leave the trim panels off; insane.

[@Scavenger1320]

Only nav I use is Waze on my phone. There's always a risk in damaging trim even for simple things like stereo upgrades, minor repairs, etc. and clips are cheap and easy to replace. All the weight savings, even a pound here and a pound there absolutely add up to a very positive impact on performance. Just watch my drag racing videos for proof. I've already ran an 11.2 second quarter mile with a completely stock naturally aspirated motor, tune and trans thanks to all my weight reduction. And I did leave the trim panels off, and a whole lot more has come off since this vid.

[@steelcowboy2751]

@@Scavenger1320 so how much time have you shaved off of your times by removing the weight and how much weight in total have you removed?

[@Scavenger1320]

@@steelcowboy2751 The best I did before the majority of my weight reduction was an 11.74. That was with just the seats out and some trunk trim. But my Holley MoParty vid shows the gains best. I raced a bunch of other 1320's there and was consistently over 3 tenths faster than most of them that had just a drag wheel setup. One 1320 I raced had headers and a tune done to his car along with the seats out and I was just as quick running an 11.53 to his 11.54. My car started out weighing 4140 pounds off the truck. Last time I weighed it I was down to 3685. I've removed a few more things now and I should be down to at least 3640, so 500 pounds total.

[@kenperry7723]

Id rather keep those parts on and lose 5 lbs myself

[@Scavenger1320]

Or even better, take them off AND lose 5 pounds lol. It does all add up though. Taking all these little things off has taken my car from 4140 pounds down to 3620.

[@oscalsochirino8706]

@@Scavenger1320 dam I just want 250 pounds off or 200

[@Demonjr.1320]

Not worth the time

[@Scavenger1320]

For most people I agree. This is just the way I've always been since the 90s when I was wasting time pulling ounces out of my Ram trucks. But it all adds up.