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[@RTLife]

Thank you everyone for the support! You guys are awesome. Make sure to like & subscribe.

[@EsteGuey42O]

Buy the led sidemarkers instead of tinting your stocks... The led sidemarkers are tinted already

[@RodTheChampion]

Yea I got them too they’re nice

[@justinglcok40]

R/T Life Do you original 40s or Delta Flow 40 Flowmaster’s? Do you get loud drone at shift points?

[@DJGRoc]

You already sold me on the unlocked PCM & Diablosport Trinity tuner, so thanks again!

[@DJGRoc]

@@RodTheChampion You got the ones from Luxe or Oracle?

[@82buffnasty]

Man it looks too damn cold to be out there talking about PCM tunes! 😂😂

[@RTLife]

hahaha! It was well worth it

[@OfficialKeithInTexas]

1. Thanks for the video in the snow. 2. I'm with you on the warranty. 3. Keep up the great work!

[@RTLife]

Thanks man, I appreciate it

[@666Slash]

Luxe is the way! And I reached out to shops around here to tune my Durango for my mods and could cost $1000ish to unlock and tune with dyno. You have always been awesome! Cheers bro!

[@RTLife]

Dodge made it a lot harder to mod these mopars with the locked PCM! Thanks man I really appreciate the support. Def would like to see an update video when you get that beast tuned!

[@gustavogarcia3599]

Unfortunately that's part of the tuning your car world, some stuff works some stuff doesn't. I went with the Diablosport, but Its great you are able to share your experience with everyone else so that they dont waste their money. Thanks for sharing.

[@RTLife]

Yah it is cool I can provide a lot of feedback on these mods. The diablo was def a solid upgrade, glad I ended up going with it.

[@ABZer0x_x]

You know the man loves his channel and his viewers when he goes out in the rain/snow just to make a video about PCM

[@RTLife]

Thank you - you're 100% correct

[@mikebythesun]

“Because it looks like I actually do some work” LOL too funny man. Great vid as always!

[@RTLife]

hahaha thanks man! Glad someone found that funny. I appreciate the support

[@squirllbait212]

I love your channel man! If I lived on the east coast, I'd love to hang out at the mopar meet you have on every other video you post 🚗💨

[@RTLife]

You would have a ton of fun. A lot of great mopar owners show up. One day you will be out there with us

[@GOOSEAF]

Love that opening sequence with the donuts in the snow and mud, and then your son with his table top race tie. Great cut in. Otherwise I never really considered this mod. I guess I'm glad I didn't since you didn't get the result you were looking for. As always great videos.

[@RTLife]

Thank you - he's a funny lil guy. Was so pumped that the race was a tie lol. The mod on the other had was def not worth the money that needed to be spent for it

[@R3DDWOLF]

The best become the best by learning from their mistakes (words from a great man R.I.P. Mr. Johnson). I wish the snow would hurry up and get to the south cause I would love to have some fun in the snow with my car 😉

[@RTLife]

So true. Live, Learn & get better!

[@bdogjr7779]

Dang global warming has the birds & bees confused af down heaaahhh :*:

[@R3DDWOLF]

@@bdogjr7779 lol ikr

[@srtblockboy5670]

@@RTLife what did you do to your RT throttle because next week I'm getting a 2012 srt8 and I would rather have it over a hellcat. Because almost everybody has one and I'd rather make it my own I'll probably forge everything to the motor I could make it faster than a hellcat that's the route I'm going down

[@redeyehellcat8610]

Looks a little cold out there. I don’t miss the snow..And you’re having a little too much fun in the parking lot lol 😂

[@RTLife]

oh yah it's def cold out there! Yah some snow nuts are the best

[@venomhemi3914]

My 3rd mod was the unlocked pcm and Diablo i3 - trans tune and 93 tune I think it was worth every penny. and heres a thumbs up!

[@RTLife]

Agreed! Only way to unlock the full potential

[@_E_B_]

Did the trans tune increase shift speed and line pressure...?

[@axelgarcia6316]

Did you have to get injectors for 93 tune?

[@venomhemi3914]

@@axelgarcia6316 no. im still stock

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Wow! Appreciate your candor!! I wondered about that mod. I sat through a presentation on Scat Pack. All I kept thinking is...If Scat Pack is the answer...the question must be , what is an SRT??? Okay, well...now I won’t have PCM envy.😂😂. Bitch’in Donuts man👍👍👍

[@RTLife]

You like those snow Donuts hahaha! Def a lot of fun

[@security966]

Those Mopar stage packs were never promoted right.

[@RTLife]

100% agree with you. They could have made a killing doing this

[@brokelahomachickenfry6497]

They needed to offer the full factory warranty for their parts and their installation. Also, a little cheaper. Stage 1 with maybe 1,100. Stage 2, they should have had the Stage 1 pcm upgradeable for another 100 or 150. Stage 2 kit, maybe 1200 for the kit. The heads were really conservative on the porting. Not worth it in my experience.

[@Superrun357]

@@brokelahomachickenfry6497 spot on bruh! If they were cheaper I would still be driving my 5.7 and not my scat. I really wanted all 3 stages but the juice was not worth the squeeze.

[@RamirosWhateverVideos]

Not only that, but the scat packs came onto the scene in 2015, thus confusing everyone with Scat Pack Stages vs. Scat Pack models. For the money, it was better to just buy a 2015 Scat pack. I like the body style of the 2014s and under, but had I known in advance the Shaker would have a 392 option, I might have just waited it out. It's ok, I have a limited 2014 numbered edition and it's really rare to see them on the road.

[@Riveraharry75]

That’s what I’m waiting on. unlock my PCM so they can do custom tune on procharger. Great video 👍🏽

[@RTLife]

That unlocked PCM is the key!

[@Mike-pu3ot]

Another nice info video, I'm in Ohio doing the same snow freezing rain crap with 50mph gusts coming your way. Snow nuts are awesome and really enjoyed the Toyo Tires ad

[@RTLife]

Oh man it's getting cold out there! Brutal

[@HHTV60]

I have a 2018 Challenger Scatpack 392 6.4L Hemi with 485 HP and 475 lb-ft torque from the factory. Since people are talking 'Dollars vs Horse Power', I think the best bang for the buck - if you want to get more HP - is to trade in the R/T and get a 6.4L Scat Pack. The retail difference in price is minuscule, but the HP/torque difference you gain is HUGE. .... The only reason to go with the 5.7L V8 R/T is if you want to supercharge the car later on... People say the 6.4L was designed to stay naturally aspirated.... But ... if you're looking for raw horsepower out of the box, nothing beats the ScatPack 392, especially if you look at the torque. 475 lb-ft of torque at the crank in the ScatPack beats the Ford GT350 which costs much more...

[@Hemi5Slow]

The GT350 is 526 hp and it’s lighter than a Scat there’s no way a stock scat can beat a GT350

[@RamirosWhateverVideos]

I learned this the hard way too. I bought the stage 1 for my 2014 Shaker, and I've taken almost everything off by now except for the muffler tips and the mopar CAI tube. Recently had the PCM reverted back to original so I could buy a tuner instead. Stage 2 and Stage 3 were a no go for me in CA. I never did try tuning the PCM before having it reverted, I just took people's word for it that it was locked.

[@RTLife]

Your Shaker PCM wasn't locked. the 2015+ all got locked up - just added an extra cost to tuning for everyone. The Mopar stage 1 PCM was likely locked though.

[@RamirosWhateverVideos]

@@RTLife I think you misunderstood what I was saying, we're saying the same thing hahaha. I reverted back to my stock PCM because that one isn't locked, but from my understanding the Scat Pack Stage 1 upgrade was locked, the kit came with a PCM swap. I never did try it though, i just took people's word for it, but I'm sure too it was locked.

[@RTLife]

Gotcha - yup, we said exactly the same thing hahaha

[@cassiusdio6048]

Dudes problem is he lives in California 😂

[@IjohnnyproI]

From the thumbnail I thought that was the T2. Lol. Totally forgot about that pcm. Stay warm my friend.

[@RTLife]

yah this PCM was one of my 1st mods! Pretty much the start of my channel gaining some subscribers

[@red-line-redstage-1-rt136]

I did the same thing , as you then progressed to the Diablo sport.. if I ever desire to trade up at dodge dealership I will slap that thing back in ... love your Vids

[@RTLife]

Bingo! Thank you for the support. Def appreciate it man - keep on enjoying that Hemi

[@TA_Plus_Hemi]

Yes it is available for 17s and 18s according to the Mopar catalog at a local dealership. I happened to be at said dealership today and just happened to notice that page of the catalog.

[@RTLife]

Good to know! Thank you for the heads up. i didn't see why it wouldn't work

[@davidbarlow372]

Never have regrets we always learn info from the things we try.

[@RTLife]

Agreed. Def a learning lesson in each mod.

[@tjduskey2889]

I like the way you shovel the walk. I will need to try that.

[@RTLife]

hahaha thanks man! This is the fun way

[@mpowermike5702]

I was talking to the local Dodge dealership and they have they're own performance division... they said the only thing an unlocked PCM will void is a computer warranty! They said it's worth the fun to do a tune as soon as you want lol

[@RTLife]

After hearing that leave their mouth I would go right online & buy a tuner hahaha.

[@319speed]

Yeah then you come back with issues and they will say you unlocked your pcm so your entire warranty is void. Better get that in writing first haha

[@RTLife]

A lot of dealerships are different... but I would want that recorded as well!

[@NightCrawler810]

I just paid $1050 for a Diablo unlocked PCM and T2 Tuner on a 16 Charger V6 and it allowed me to remove the speed restriction I avoided the PCM swap because I wanted to keep my factory PCM for warranty purposes and when you have been restricted to 120 mph and now you are exceeding that is well worth the extra $500 very satisfied plus it adds 20% pedal boost 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sinister6.450]

Great content man!! I just did a PCM swap on my 2016 challenger scat pack and am genuinely impressed with what it added. 500 bucks for 20+ horse. Worth it. Cold air intakes are 4-500 for the same power and nobody bats an eye getting that. 🤔🤔

[@RTLife]

did you grab an unlocked PCM from Diablo? Glad you're happy with the gains - I noticed a massive difference once my R/T was tuned on 91/93 over stock

[@NRM.]

Hey man I’m thinking of getting a 2022 rt pcm unlocked for my 2016 rt would it work with the year difference?

[@scarce331]

Never even knew this existed. Wouldn't buy it anyway but I agree with lots of comments as far as a big opportunity missed. Decent price and performance+ warranty would sell for sure.

[@t.t.6398]

Agreed! The stage 1 PCM is an absolute waste of money! They advertised it could be further tuned BUT you need a super special double top secret unicorn tuner that no body has or can get their hands on! Pissed me off hard core! Got my Diablo Sport Tuner and unlocked PCM and THAT is an awesome upgrade!

[@RTLife]

hahahaha same boat! Live & learn.... Glad I gave it a try though

[@DJGRoc]

@@RTLife I was stuck on the fence for a long time about this very arguement. Thanks again R/T Life for helping me make the better choice! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RTLife]

@DJ G-Roc - Glad this was helpful!

[@Costar1982]

So whats the best option when go in to tune your car?

[@TheBlackScatPack]

When it’s time for me to do a tune, I will get an unlocked PCM and do some custom tunes. We all live and we learn. It could be worse tho.

[@RTLife]

You're going to really enjoy a custom tune on that 392. Agreed about living & learning

[@juniorrikaumaki5027]

summer out my ways , boiling my ass off especially in the afternoons

[@RTLife]

hahaha lucky man - I need to move

[@StevenMeder]

Unlocked PCM for 2015+ Chargers 😉. 2014 on down don't need to unlock the PCM.

[@RTLife]

Correct.

[@MrBulletBalboa]

If Im wrong please correct me... 2013 low mileage 375 HP Challenger RT $19K 3 Scatpack Stages 75HP $10K =450 HP + Supercharger 150HP $6K = 600 HP 2013 Baby Demon 36K With Challenger RT $100 a month Insurance VS. 707 HP 2017 Demon 50K with $250 Month Real Demon Insurance

[@RTLife]

the best price I could get on a legit supercharger after install/tuning was 7K - other then that the numbers look pretty close give/take some

[@MrBulletBalboa]

@@RTLife yeah I said baby demon but I meant to say baby hellcat. But also the reason I said 2013 is to my understanding 2013 was the last year for Mopar unlocked PCMs you could tune them through the dash almost like a check engine code reader have you heard anything similar?

[@RTLife]

2014 was the last year. in 2015 they started locking the PCM so you couldn't tune it. All you have to do is get it unlocked though - costs a hundred bucks or something like that.

[@Orrinwellsbigo]

A car cover would be nice for the RT and the Jeep..😜😇😇

[@RTLife]

I agree with you - def need to look into getting one

[@jimgd4]

I have been watching your videos, studying up and socking some money away... now I'm ready to start, but I just wanted to ask you what I should start with- an 6.4 intake? long tubes & mid pipes? a Diablo T2? a cam? a Hellcat blower? How would you start, based on your experience? Thanks for the great content- Jim

[@ceylonunique3045]

Hey on Diablo website, they offer an option for you to send in the PCM and let them unlock it for you, it costs like $200.

[@RTLife]

Yes that is basically what I did as part of the T2 package - def worth it

[@TheProductionsTank]

Can't believe they would sell a PCM upgrade that can't be tuned. Makes me glad I went with a 2014, just need to plug in a diablo lol

[@RTLife]

2015 they really started making modding a pain in the butt - that locked PCM sucks

[@lancecruz2971]

Hey does putting 275 tires all around do any damage to the transmission or engine since there bigger tires now and like I asked before will they fit the stock rim ?? And what type of side guards do you recommend

[@RTLife]

No you will not run into any issues with engine/transmission - the 275's in the front might have some rubbing issues though. I went with the ZL1 Rock guards

[@DarkIllusionsFilmsSD]

I got 275s all around and there was definitely rubbing up front. I ended up putting 1.5" in spacers all around

[@DJGRoc]

If I remember my stock wheels, they're 8" wide. Factory tire size is 245, so yes they'll fit. May be a little wide though. I've got 9" wide wheels on the front of my Chally, running a 265/35 tire with no issues; so you should be good. The only issues you'll run into with different wheel/tire sizes is speedo error. Increasing the overall diameter of the wheel & tire will make you go faster than what your speedo reads. Conversely, going with a smaller diameter will make you go slower than what the speedo says. I believe, & correct me if I'm wrong, you can adjust for this in the Diablosport tuner. I'm getting those rock guards ASAP! I already got their rear diffuser. LOVE IT!!!

[@snakebyte7271]

Great honest info thanks for the video !

[@RTLife]

I try my best to set expectations & be real. This way people can spend their money wisely. Thank you

[@MrHereWeGoYo]

Completely agree. I made my decision to pass on the Scat Pack pcm based on your experience with it and the Diablo. Went straight to the Diablo and have not regretted it. As far as Dodge's Scat Pack stage kits; huge opportunity missed. I think the interest was there (for those who actually knew about it) but it's just too expensive for what you get. For the price of all three stages you really shoulda bought a Scat Pack.

[@RTLife]

Couldn't agree with you anymore

[@CTHellcat]

Definitely too expensive for the results. If it was fully unlocked then it'd be worth it.

[@RTLife]

yah I def agree. That thing should come unlocked

[@Superrun357]

Let's be honest, That whole Scat Pack Stage Package was disappointing 8 grand (14 grand total with dealer instal) for about 100 ponies.

[@RTLife]

I think if you did all 3 with a proper tune you can get more HP out of those upgrades. The tunes they provide are very conservative. that being said getting a custom tune would screw up the whole reasoning of doing the kits lol. It's a cool idea that Mopar should have executed better

[@DJGRoc]

It's not even 100 horses! If you wanna go that route, you should just buy the car with the Scat Pack already instead of adding it as an afterthought.

[@ibnmamoo9698]

And the car no longer runs on regular fuel. Jumps to premium. People forget the point of the 5.7. It’s cost of operation is less than a 6.4 for a reason.

[@DJGRoc]

@@ibnmamoo9698 I understand your point, but I'm supposed to run premium gas in my Chally R/T. Reason being that I have a manual tranny. Even says so in the owner's manual. I did run the regular stuff when I first got the car, before I RTFM. The car just runs that much better on 91 octane, so I've never looked back. Didn't buy this car for it's fuel economy. Not to mention, with the 6-speed gearbox there's no MDS! 😉

[@ibnmamoo9698]

DJ G-Roc The manual trans guides say 91 but it can def run fine in 98. Scats can’t. V8’s need efficiency if they’re gonna survive.

[@jerichoholich3607]

I’ve been looking through your page, and i was wondering if i can tune my car without changing the PCM

[@Croak1]

Well, sorta good news for some folks, the Scat Stage kits are NLA (no longer available). So now you can't go down that road, but then again, there's no warranty-friendly tuning upgrades.

[@RTLife]

I still see it up for sale on MoparProShop.com - They really missed the boat on this though. Being able to mod your car & keep your warranty is a gold mine. They should have done a better job with this

[@BuilditRT]

R/T Life there is so much more they could have done with this.

[@Croak1]

@@RTLife Try to order it, it won't process, or if it does you'll be waiting for "backorder" forever. FCA pulled the plug on the Scat stage PCM about a year ago, with no announcement. Dealers can't get it either. Keep in mind that Arrow Racing was the company doing these for FCA, built to order with the mild tune and unique VIN imprinted, so there's no "old stock" available either, because Arrow and FCA aren't partnered up anymore. Good news is, you can send that Stage 1 PCM to HPtuners or Diablosport and have it unlocked just like a "stock" PCM, so it's not a brick, it's just a spare PCM.

[@Croak1]

@@RTLife Notice in 2018 they even went to the trouble of locking out the OBD2 port from accepting non-FCA inputs for tuning, requiring the OBD2 bypass trick. I expect by 2020 they'll plug that workaround out as well. FCA really doesn't want people tuning their cars, because it's a HUGE warranty hassle, and the harder they make it, the less the dealership service writers and FCA warranty validation folks have to worry about it, and the better their JD Power survey results look. Sounds like a dick move, but think about how high-strung the 392 and 6.2 cars are, they roll off the factory floor at a very aggressive state of tune for something that FCA has to pay to fix for 5yr/50k, and the way we use those V8's ain't the same way a European performance car owner would abuse it. Mopar guys drag race, with crazy hard launches on prepped surfaces with drag radials, and that stresses the everloving shit out of the drivetrain. And the 5.7 cars, while less stressed, also have less capable components, part of the reason a 6.4 car costs so much more than a 5.7, and strapping on power-adders without doing the rest of the internal and driveline "beef up" that comes with a 6.4 car can and does lead to failures and problems that folks ask FCA to deal with.

[@muscleonly1]

Family Cruisin stated that he thinks the begining of his Hellcats downfall was his spinning doughnuts in the snow and led to his engine grenading, just like you're doing, be very careful reving engine like that

[@RTLife]

I don't do this often at all. Probably 1-2 times since owning it. Def not a fan of beating up on my RT. Need it to last lol

[@wyattfertzer9010]

WHAT'S GOING ON CHAMPENE, YOU ONE OF THEM ONES BABY!!! TRADE IN THAT RT AND GET A SCATPACK

[@willboyd8020]

That’s why Jet stage 2 performance chip it would not affect your factory warranty

[@RTLife]

Never tried it. You have it?

[@DJGRoc]

I was about to bring this up! I haven't used this myself, but I've used other Jet Performance products with great success. Even thought about getting this before getting the unlocked PCM. Jet has a Stage 1 & a Stage 2 performance module, that plugs online on the PCM. Totally plug & play! Last I checked there was only a $20 difference between the 2. They usually sale for about $300. You need a high flow intake, & free flowing exhaust for both, but you must run 91 octane fuel with the Stage 2. Stage 1 isn't as picky of the fuel. You can get up to 35 more hp I think it is, & like 25 lb-ft of torque. Check the full specs at www.jetchip.com.

[@willboyd8020]

That’s what I’ve been saying all along. I’ve tried it on my 5.7 hemi and I had no problems. You must do all the Mods just like the scat pack stage two. When I took my car to the dealership they could not tell the difference.

[@mr.bosstang8363]

Hey RT. That guy at about 4:10 doesn’t look like a dodge guy installing that pcm haha.

[@RTLife]

hahahaha no def not! That was my man Lou

[@1SeanBond]

👍 good job!!

[@RTLife]

Thank you!

[@fazeyoda2797]

WE NEED A UPDATED VIDEO MAN!!! PLEASEEEE

[@roberthunter2263]

👍...have you heard of dyno n tune on stock n locked pcm by flashing the pcm?

[@RTLife]

Nope. I haven't heard of that

[@hemihoonin2124]

How the hell do you dyno tune a locked pcm? Unless you have CMR tuning equipment I doubt you can dyno tune a locked pcm

[@roberthunter2263]

Ya that’s what I said but maybe he’s got the cmr equipt?🤔 I’m still doing some research. This guy is good and all they do is work on American muscle cars, classic and modern. They work on Dodge and Mopar but he’s more of a Ford guy, so this case may be new to him. I guess there’s only one way to find out.worse case, I’ll have to get the pcm n tuner like I intended to in the first place!..

[@ripsrt6822]

👍👍👍👍 Good times in Easton!

[@RTLife]

hahaha

[@makantahi3731]

5:12 you said: cai, exhaust, did not make better performance?, it means stock is quit good ?

[@chrisapodaca6130]

Ya I'm still on the fence on getting the diablo..Can you put the old pcm back in when you go back to the dealer so they cant tell it was tuned? Also, do you suggest getting the tuner before getting any mods such as intake manifold or headers.

[@RTLife]

I def suggest getting the tuner before all the mods. Load up the diablo 93 tune - then start modding away. If the dealer wants to screw you, they know the car & pcm miles don't add up (if you try swapping them). Modding is fun but does carry a risk.

[@fearnbg3119]

Would this be better in the Daytona R/T?

[@RTLife]

Nah - I would skip over this.

[@fearnbg3119]

Alright so better off w the diablo?

[@andrewnavarro966]

Love this blue color

[@RTLife]

Same - Dodge has some of the best color options

[@396WAGN]

Nah bro, you would have looked ultra cool if you had on that ugly little beanie you like so much. Now that would have really set the mood for regrets and let-downs. But I'm loving this build on the 5.7l so far, minus that front spoiler.

[@RTLife]

hahaha I should have wore that hate! So many hate lol. Thanks man for the support

[@BuilditRT]

Yeah dude I get it, wanting to save your warranty but I think the scat pack packages are too much money for too little gain.

[@DJGRoc]

Totally agree!

[@RTLife]

yah you end up spending a lot of money doing all 3 stages

[@joet.2361]

Is that your wife's Grand Cherokee srt bro? That would be badass content to put on the channel!

[@RTLife]

yah - I thought about it. At some point some mods will come. I think she wants a new SRT though

[@joet.2361]

@@RTLife Great, can't wait to see it!

[@jeffreybarnes7091]

What about doing a 392 cold Air intake and the high performance exhaust manifold

[@RTLife]

Many do the 392 intake & exhaust manifold - pick up some nice gains

[@brianc2124]

As a first modification would headers or the unlocked pcm be best? My understanding is that a CAI is not a good investment.

[@RTLife]

I would unlock the PCM 1st then begin modding. Yah a CAI isn't the best bang for the buck but it does help a little. More so looks & sounds good

[@DJGRoc]

From what I've seen, read, & researched; if you start changing out the headers you'll need to tune the engine to avoid CEL. You'll need the unlocked PCM for that, so like R/T Life says, get the PCM first! 😉 As for the CAI, you can do that at any time. It does give a little more bottom end torque I think, & a bit better throttle response. Also changes the sound of the motor a little. Gives a little bit of a growl. There are soooooo many options to choose from also. I'd recommend one that uses a dry filter.

[@alanzolotoff6014]

Great video, love what your doing.. I have a question ?? I’m having a hard time finding 20 by 11 wheels for the rear of my challenger.. my budget is no more than $200 a wheel... thanks

[@abroussardproduction789]

Good stuff man

[@RTLife]

Thank you

[@mdecker0420]

I Definitely want to do the diablo tuner!! I got the cold air intake and the borla cat back, its definitely time!! I don't think I need all the fancy details of the Trinity, what do you think about the in tune i3 platinum?

[@RTLife]

If all you need is a handheld to load up a tune, the i3 is the way to go. With those mods in place a nice custom tune will really make a big difference.

[@MrSmokenpurp]

Hey Rt/ life what editing softyware do you use! I wanna start promoting my dogs but need a good software

[@RTLife]

I use iMove on my Mac - does the trick

[@kd-jj1rn]

You winter drive that beautiful charger? 😔

[@RTLife]

I rarely take this Charger out in bad weather

[@hammerrt3185]

Great video.

[@RTLife]

Thank you, really appreciate it

[@whitleycurtsinger]

Hey do you know if you can put the new screen in the chargers and have the performance pages?

[@frankie072]

How do u and your wife overall like the SRT Jeep.Now that you had it a while and know it more than just a cool fast Cherokee, How do u guys feel about it overall

[@RTLife]

The SRT is awesome BUT...she wants a new one. I think the owner before her drove this thing hard. It was def tuned with exhaust work etc. Then put back to stock

[@mikegrande2560]

I’m a little late to the party but I have a ram 1500 with the 5.7 hemi you think those scat pack PCM tunes would work on my truck ?

[@RTLife]

I wouldn't bother but I don't see why it wouldn't work. The amount of $$$ you shell out isn't worth the gains

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome R/T Life :*: Good to know Sir

[@RTLife]

Thank you - def appreciate it

[@asp1345]

I just hate how FCA locks the PCM. Cause other brand cars you just plug into OBD and flash without buying new unlocked PCM

[@Costar1982]

Because the shop is go in to install my long tube unlock my pcm an tune which route should I go

[@RTLife]

Do they dyno tune the car?

[@Costar1982]

@@RTLife yea but thats an extra charge

[@SoLitGamer]

Were u get the alpha logo at

[@RTLife]

The club closed down a few weeks back

[@bluecollardaily2676]

Would having that installed allow you to buy the unlocked pcm put it in get real tune gains then when power train Warranty work like a blown trans happen just pop the stage 1 PCM they installed back in boom...they can detect no tuning done?

[@RTLife]

The PCM mileage wouldn't match the odem, but I think you have a better chance of getting warranty work done

[@michaelgray8424]

Do I need a unlocked pcm to install a canned tune???

[@RTLife]

in 2015+

[@kennethhadden934]

Whats your thoughts on a pulsar with the tuner modual? Could still keep the warrenty with that?

[@RTLife]

I really don't know to much about it. Sounds like a chip that you put into your PCM that has preloaded tunes. Might be solid if if you just need a little extra power & don't want to get to far into modding. Similar to this.

[@kennethhadden934]

@@RTLife thx for the comeback bud. I just talked to a edge teck about it pritty much all ya can do with it is set tires an gear ratio. I need something i can change those an also cold air intake,throtle body for 87mm,headers,fan settings.

[@DonnySRT]

Im not sure if there are any mods I regret so far on my car - when I go ahead and tear the engine apart there may be a few things I backtrack on, but as of right now I feel like I've been on the right path. I was surprised when you were ready to get headers and cam because you were super anxious about voiding that warranty

[@RTLife]

yah i really didn't want to mess with that warranty! Glad you have no regrets, all a learning leasson

[@antoniocapilupi1225]

Any links to where I can get a PCM, Scat Pack stage 1, brand new charger trying to keep a warranty for a little bit lol

[@jasonjackson329]

So basically unless it’s a actual Mopar brand and sold by Mopar aftermarket part It will end up voiding the warranty ? Is there any good mods that don’t void warranty ?

[@RTLife]

I hope this helps a little - hard modding without breaking that warranty kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4SqoKauj5Z2j6s

[@Nickseverydaylife]

I know this is 3 years late. How do I get a unlocked pcm?

[@josuevillanueva3016]

Just a random thought. You know how you can use the 6.4 intake manifold on the 5.7 in a Charger/Challenger. Would that work on a Ram truck as well?

[@RTLife]

I'm not 100% about that. That would be a cool mod - just an FYI you have active runners in your manifold. So it wouldn't be as big of an upgrade

[@josuevillanueva3016]

@@RTLife yea, I figured as such.

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

Did the same thing had same worries have the Scat Pack 1 PCM and although they claim you can do a custom tune (which was the selling point for me) but come to find out you can't really tune it. So of course in hind sight should have just went with unlocked and a diablo tuner, you kick yourself because you say damn I could have used that $$$ for another mod!!!

[@RTLife]

Agreed. I was so concerned about my warranty though, so no regrets here. If I knew I was going to go down this road I wouldn't have bothered with the stage 1 PCM. BUT you live & learn

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

But do you take the loss and just do the unlocked

[@hemihoonin2124]

I totally skipped that whole process, just seems like a waste of money and time for little gains. I just went with an unlocked diablo pcm threw in a cam and headers with a custom dyno tune to bring it all together. I probably would’ve used HHP instead. Those email tunes and canned tunes aren’t worth it in terms of real hp gains plus having to keep data logging to get an email tune is a process with little changes, unless you have some wizard tuner that can do a proper custom email tune, then it’s not worth it 🤷‍♂️ You’re wayyy better off with a custom dyno tune

[@RTLife]

I like your style. No BS, just went right for the big stuff!

[@BD-co3yo]

HEMI HOONIN what headers and cam did you go with?

[@hemihoonin2124]

Bob D I have JBA shorties and a 270 comp cam with a custom dyno tune

[@ProCounterStriker]

so im thinking of maybe installing a cam on my 2016 rt(with headers down the line and cold air intake) do u think I should just get the tune done on my stock pcm, get a diablo, or get a sperate pcm?

[@RTLife]

you need an unlocked PCM to tune so you have to either swap yours for an unlocked one or buy an unlocked one. You can get an unlocked PCM and tune it now & do the cam down the road. You will still get an increase in performance with just a tune

[@leri3365]

Is there any easy way of knowing if your pcm is unlocked without a tuner

[@RTLife]

What year is your car?

[@leri3365]

@@RTLife 2019 challenger

[@RTLife]

@@leri3365 It's locked

[@leri3365]

@@RTLife where do I go to get it unlocked and how much

[@Erskin_S]

Where did you get the front splitter from. Been trying to find the 1 that covers up but don't know the name

[@MaliciousSRT]

When I saw the prices for those scat packages back in 2014 (I think) I knew they wouldn't be very popular. Just too much $$$

[@RTLife]

yah def on the high side esp for stage 3. They could have done so much better with this

[@roberttalmage4517]

Hey, hope you're family is well. Just curious I've got a 2021 charger rt that I'm looking to build I want to get around 100 hp more out of it. What the the best way to got about that mod wise

[@SixTwoHemi]

You’ve been hanging around FP2000 much with all the doughnuts 😂

[@RTLife]

hahahaha! He loves making those tires scream

[@Costar1982]

So whats the best option when go in to tune your car

[@RTLife]

The 2 best would be HP tuners or Diablo sport

[@DJBobbyChicago]

How are you liking your Jeep??

[@RTLife]

The performance of it is awesome. Launches like a monster

[@319speed]

Yeah now after all you done for the money it definitely seems like a waste but it makes sense why you did it because of wanting to keep warranty.

[@RTLife]

At the point of purchase, usually I have a solid case for buying a mod. That being said, looking back some of the things I've done haven't worked out. But I can't predict the future... that would be awesome

[@jessefoster9224]

For the 2011-14 dodge chargers you don’t need to get an unlocked pcm to tune the car right? Only the 15+ have the locked pcms

[@RTLife]

Yes - only 15+ have to worry about unlocking the PCM

[@jwoodard1369]

Hey if I only have cold air intake and took out mids an resonators an put in dynomax race bullets would a Diablo unlocked pcm and 93 tune do much for my 5.7 charger it’s a 2021

[@raulquintanilla8718]

What do you think about the edge pulsar?

[@RTLife]

I don't have any experience with that product.

[@raulquintanilla8718]

@@RTLife okay thanks buddy appreciate it keep doing what you doing brother,. This is a great channel I told all my hemi buddies about your channel!

[@RTLife]

Thanks man - I appreciate the help & support.

[@MrJermbug007]

Would that work in a 2016 Chrysler 300S 5.7L hemi? If so what would you want for it or do you want to donate it lol I would try it for a 1st mod. Nice videos and love the build so far. Ps. I was thinking about doing flowmaster 40's and resonator delete like you did but want to know if there is any interior drone or issues when the MDS kicks in etc... also I have a newborn and don't want it to be too load inside the car for road trips etc.. but want it to sound better when I put my foot down. Any info/advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@RTLife]

it wouldn't work for you. It's married to my RT. I do however think you can get a scat PCM tied to your 300.

[@MrJermbug007]

@@RTLife thanks for the response on the pcm but what about the rest of my question as far as the exhaust and stuff?

[@RTLife]

I don't think there is any drone with this setup. My Son never had an issue with it as well. He was 2 when i got it & he never had a problem falling asleep or staying knocked out. It sounds weird when MDS kicks in but thats the price for better MPG

[@jacobdyer2291]

Where do you buy the scat pack pcm

[@robbarnts2673]

What’s the fascination about cold starts?

[@RTLife]

People like to hear the exhaust

[@MidwestMotor]

There's a lot of videos with actual real-world dyno numbers with these PCM tunes on a 5.7 naturally asp engines - there's literally NO gains! They claim PEAK 25 HP & Torque, but that's PEAK but on the overall RPM's range there's actually a LOSS in both HP and Torque. Not worth this mod.

[@imjusdf7107]

Did it take the governor off with the stage 1 tone

[@RTLife]

I don't believe so but they don't sell this anymore