How to set up and drag race your SRT Hellcat or 392
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Join RacerX as he walks you through the best way to set up your Hellcat or 392 car in preparation for drag racing. Get expert tips on how to successfully put your car down through the traps quickly and consistently.
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You and B Mason should have the entire Mopar community subbed, such solid info on these cars, can't thank you enough- preciate you bruh!
Thank you sir.. that’s what I’m aiming for..
Thank you Racerx! Love your content, Ran a 13 flat first time today in my scat pack, with these tips Im gonna be running a 12.5 in no time!
Love it! Thanks! I'm running my first race ever this weekend at LSMF, nervous and excited at the same time.
Great Video. Lots of good tips and tricks. Thanks!
Great info,
Thx for sharing knowledge!
Keep em coming!
Thank you Leo 👊
This is a great video for beginners, great info and you have a beautiful car lol thanks again!!!
🔥🔥🔥👍🏽awesome video. Thank you for the knowledge! Definitely will be on repeat 😂
@Racerx This info is like gold to me. I just purchased my scatpack 2 months ago and love it. However I'm completely new to drag racing and still have not made one pass yet. So any beginners advice keep it coming. Thanks again
I like that your videos are straight up..
Great video lots of great racing advice here for beginners..
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You’re awesome bro! Love the advice.
I never understood why people dislike videos with good content, at least tell why you disliked it. Anyway man, I just got my 2020 hellcat and I'm loving it, I'm really learning a lot from you and other guys in the Mopar community, keep up the good content.
thank you for all the information and help.i put the 17"micky R's on
at work last week to run out to test n tune,what a difference cold n dirty they stuck leaving work they never broke loose other than after the water box easily gained 4 tenths,still goin soft on launch till i get the new driveshaft in.
No problem my friend.. yes the ET street R’s are a difference maker.. wait till you get that drive shaft in and you can romp it off the line. You will be amazed what a difference that makes in your time! It’s crazy that a streets left tire can hook so hard at the track
very good advice ...i just got my hellcat and i must say this cars are no jokes, i will try some zero to 60 and see how i do and i will def practice lol...good content,just subbed, keep it coming
Great video great content . You Brian, and Demonology always knock it out of the park !!
Thank you Jeffrey 👊
Super helpful tips!!! Alsp i love your videos and im new to the channel...thanks for all you do
Thanks!
Dam Good vid big brotha.
Between You, Demonology, RTLife ,ChicagoMopar, you guys are fkn Killing it with Top Quality Content, about our Cars, proper maintenance and parts choices, driving technique, even the personal financial tips. I've picked up So much knowledge from these channels its really become Much more than simple entertainment with you guys.
Congrats on taking it a Higher Level.
Thank you Soultrain.. lots more coming up in 2019 👍🏻
Great information buddy. Great video. We need more like you.
Thank you Alex
Bro thanks for all the tips..The hellcat takes off with little to none wheel spin( 2k rpm launch). I've watch most of all your recent vids and found them helpful, good content, and entertaining. Kep em coming!!!! Now if I can just get this car in the 9s I can compete with these race cars here in metro Detroit..lol..thanks Bro
Absolutely.. go get em my friend 👊
That paint scheme looks good on that hellcat
Great tips ! Thanks bro
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This was great content I learned something here!!!!!
Never back Down .. awesome 👍🏻.. glad I could help
Great Video!!
Thank you my friend
Great job. That Bravo package has been real reliable for you it seems. But being as detailed as you seem to be. Makes the car perform at its best. So many weekend warriors skip so many small steps. And then wonder why they car isn’t as fast or reliable. Thanks for the tips.
No worries.. thanks Kyle
Great info!!
Ahhh two of the three You Tube MOPAR Greats during this video.
NICE!
WHAT'S UP B Mason??
Very nice video . Great job . ! Just bought a charger hellcat . Upgrades coming soon
Thank you my friend.. hope you like your new cat 👍
I dig this channel for it's Mopar content and RX has got some awesome ride's, but I'm usually left out of the tech stuff because I drive an old 2010 chally srt8 and has the final year 6.1. Although l really like the simplicity of it, and fact that they handle boost better than the 392 👍🏼
Nice info.
Wow ⚡⚡the way back machine 🍀 get R done 😎✌️
For some reason I didn't want to like you. I thought you talked too much. But I've watched 100's of videos and in the end, you definitely know how to drag race. And you DO know what you're talking about. So I found myself coming here intentionally for this information. And at this point you've earned it. I'm subscribing.
Awesome stuff.. I appreciate your support..
Awesome video
Thank you Craig
I especially like how you talk about getting the hood up. Living in Vegas in the summer even after just driving in traffic on the way home I put the hood up for a while after I park it. Something about it being 115* and shutting off the car with super hot temps under the hood don’t sit well with me.
great video
Thank you brother. Keep up the good work on your channel
Great video good info Thanks!!!
Nice video Racer x.
You, B Mason and DEMONOLOGY along with D AND K Van Voris Are by far my favorite channels.
Thanks for your channel, your time and like
B Mason and Demonology
Your knowledge. It is helping a bunch of people, both older and newer racers. Helping the drag racing community survive and thrive one video at a time.
I watch all your video's and you guys give excellent, quality advice.
Decent people as well.
Anyhow.... THANKS ALOT!
Thank you for tuning in my friend. I appreciate your support 👍🏻
amen..you mean the guys who actually race, use the machines and know what they are talking about in real world practice and application and not internet clowns who just google search everything
@@Superrun357
Absolutely ShowMeMopar.
These guys know what they are talking about and if more people not only subscribe to their channels but listen and pay attention, they will not only be much more well informed but also have a heck of alot more fun at the strip, be safer and keep their cars in better shape and running better.
All that said...... They are all great guys.
oneandonlySB 340 💯!
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They are the best for sure!!
Its great having guys like this on you tube that can help keep Mopar and Drag Racing going the RIGHT WAY
Hi RacerX. Been watching your channel for a few months. Big fan. I have a 2019 Scatpack Charger and just got a set of MT ET Street R's. I love the grip. Did a few street launches and clocked a 3.7 0-60. I am having trouble doing a 2nd gear burnout though. The car just wants to push thru the brakes. (I did not water them down before the burnout). Any thoughts?
Thanks brotha.. i learned a lot from watching this video.. i never drag raced before but will like to whenever i get time.. Hey quick question.. Can i do a burnout just by holding the break?
Good Explaining Needed This Info.. Good Work. Subscribed
Very informative video. I just picked up a hellcat and want to drag race. I've never raced but want to. I stay in CA and don't know where to go. Any info much appreciated
Great video! Why don’t you use your line lock during your burnouts?
I was hooking a 295 all season at the local track with about a second roll in.....I’m bone stock and was running half a second faster than other 392’s I guess practice and a driver mod makes a huge difference....
Yes it’s funny how some people think that just because your driving an automatic that’s it’s easy.. lol.. definitely takes skill and practice 👍🏻! Keep up the good work
Yooo X! thanks for your videos. Enlightening. In your opinion, should I Upgrade my Durango SRT with a blower, and build the motor: or would I be better off taking the financial hit all at once and trade in for a Durango Hellcat? If you choose door #1, build my SRT, do you have an upgrade map to make SRT capable of 800-900 WHP? SC preference? etc? Thank you!
Thank you bro! I have 2019 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 6.4 with less than 12K on the dash! Bought it new in 2019 and I baby it to much. But this year 2022 I want to take to the track near me in NH. I do have summer rims with Nittos 555 G2 good enough I guess nothing crazy. Let's see how it does, all for fun not for numbers...lol 🤣
Do you keep the traction fully off? After the burn out? So basically is completely off through the race?
Is it me or does this guy look like srt mush big bro??!!!...loved the video RacerX!!
Thank you my friend.. it was pretty cool when Todd and I got our chargers together last time he was in town. I think someone made that same comment lol 😂
I have seen you guys go to gearheads. Who would be your go too for upper pulley and tune in the area? I have a hellcat and stay near dfw. Also would love to link up with you guys at some race events
I drive an SRT8 and all I have is a traction control button to push. Love the 6 speed trans though.
Great videos. Thanks for sharing. Have you tried a BurnBox?
Thoughts on using Launch Control?
Thank you my friend.. never considered using a burn box .. the launch control is more effective on the street.. at the track it seems to hurt the ET 👍
Nankang AR-1 Tires are pretty good street/semi slick tire
Great video! I subscribed off of B Mason's recommendation. What are the wheel height/width and tire size on the front and rear for your drag setup? I'm wondering what size I will need to clear the big 6 piston brakes up front and how big I can go in the rear. Thanks!
Welcome to the channel 👍🏻.. Bmason is an awesome guy. Great question.. so in the front I run an 18 x 5 dark star wheel with a 28” tall tire (m&h bias ply). The fit is very tight to the caliper.. you actually have the put the balancing weights up just behind the spikes of the wheel so they don’t hit. In the rear I put shorter end links on the car ($90 from hhp) and I run a 17x10” dark star with a 305 Mickey Thompson ET street R. No issues with the fit. I have seen guys go with 11” wheels but they stick out and don’t look right to me.. hope this helps 👊
Hello RacerX...Great info. When you say to take traction control completely off are you talking holding the TCS button on the lower control panel until the instrument panel chimes and says the ESC system is off (hold about 10 sec)? And from one of your responses below, you do it before the brake-hold post waterbox burnout (line lock if you have it). On the intro to some of your vids, to get that huge two tire burnout, did you have any brakes applied throughout the burnout and with the ESC off? Do you use the shift light setting to get a quicker 1st to 2ed shift at a lower RPM? (I haven't tried it yet but it does appear that the setting will affect the shift point.) Thanks and BE SAFE.
What rim width and tire would you recommend just for the street because I might not ever go to the track but love to get crazy on the street
What kind of trap times am u looking to gain on a skinny front tire setup vs full tire up front? About to grab some et street r' on some dragstar wheels soon.
RacerX ' what causes the wheel hop vs. spinning ? I had my 1st experience with the dreaded wheelhop got out of it fast... I'm running the M/T et street R's on 17' racestar… had the M/T set at 24psi. any pointers on dealing with the wheel hop... thanks bud.
hey RacerX , have you ever tried running transmission in sport mode ? heard it will shift faster in sport mode with a PCM/TCM tuned..
Great video, appreciate the info. You mentioned something about the driveshaft, could you elaborate on that? What driveshaft do you recommend? I have a ‘15 Challenger Hellcat. I’m new to racing. Thanks.
He uses DDS 4” aluminum I believe. I heard him talking in another video about it.
Hey racer x if I’m running the Nitto 555r2 in the rear I should be at 20-24 psi and should I take off full traction or should I keep some form of traction on?
As for the driving part wats your advice and holding the steering wheel a certain way?
im sure this is a dumb question but you had it on manual 2. do you launch in 2nd gear or 1st?
Mr X can you let me know how or what tip of pumbs or kits im trying to get my hallcat on E 85
When you launch are you starting in 2nd gear as well ?
Should I upgrade the drive shaft on my 392 if I use a drag set up?
Do you also empty your catch can after all your runs are over? Or just before you take it to the track?
Once I started running 11.2 My local track insisted on the fire coat. I caught the whole thing on video and posted it. my wife was driving at the time. I like the tip of increasing front tire pressure.i might have gotten a 10.9 if I had done that.
I think I fire jacket is a good idea since it’s not really all that cumbersome and you just never know.. certain try to reduce your rolling resistance where you can.. it’s doing all the little things that can amount to quite a bit 👍🏻.. now let’s get that 10 😎
I got an 11.067 and an 11.077 The car is all stock. running NT555R on 20in rear. I think if I had just run 50 PSI in the front I would have gotten a 10 :( Learning how to drive was the biggest thing. Started at 11.8 and gradually got to consistent 11.2. Also the Tazer gets me a good burnout and the cool down mode makes it so I can ALMOST hot lap it. That chiller seems awesome
Omg your right there.. still very respectable time.. make sure you get those NT555Rs really hot (they like more temp than the mickeys). Then leave at around 2k rpm and get those front pressures up a little bit and you should be golden... especially in some cool air. Also if you can source a gallon or two of race fuel splash that in your tank so that your car pulls 0 timing. Also run your car with 1/3 tank of fuel. Too little the car chokes from fuel slosh and too much is just added weight! Keep me posted 👍🏻
with the 555R it is fastest with a full tank. They just aren't as sticky as micky. 1800 Rpm is the most I can leave when the track is sticky. most times 1600. my local station has great fuel but I will try a splash. If I can scrounge up the cash I am moving to 17 inch and mickys and also getting a trailer in case I break the drive shaft. My wife bought the extended warranty and 10 oil changes from the dealer so that is why I am totally stock. Thanks for the tips.... Also if you wait for green you are late LOL. I posted a video where my wife got .050 Light. I swear she redlit
Awesome stuff .. yes it’s a fine line between red lightning and hitting an awesome light. Keep putting in the seat time and it’s going to happen
Can you do a video on your killer killer are you installing on your hellcat I really appreciate it thank you
I think I might be able to make a nice video about it 👍🏻.. thanks for the suggestion
When you launch do you leave it in D or put it in M1 and let it shift like that
What is the brand name of your oil catch can?
RacerX , do you drive to the track with your ET street R's ? i know they will wear down quicker but its just a pain sometimes changing them out at the track , my local track is about 70 miles one way .. i plan on getting some front runners this fall , hoping to get a .10 maybe more with those...
spazzman72 .. yes sir .. I roll out on the full drag pack 🤜🔥🔥. Changing those things at the track really sucks
Burnout in 2nd with the Scat Pack as well?
Great video..
Was it last weekend or is next weekend the big private track meet?
I know the Van Voris Charger is trying for a 9.5.. I cant wait to see what happens..
Thank you VXFerrari. That event is coming up this weekend assuming the weather cooperates. In negative DA my car should hopefully be in the 9.5 range or better. Kevin should be a good run.
@@RacerX9 That's exactly what I was thinking both Chargers are running pretty close times.. The Demons will struggle terribly to take either of you..
Yes we ran back in Sept I believe and I got him pretty good but he’s changed up some things on the car and he’s got a little more seat time. It should be fun
I can't figure out how to use my launch control. It's a 2019 Hellcat widebody. Can you make a video on that? Do you use your line lock? how do you go from line lock after doing your burnout to launch mode when you're at the drag strip?
Your Hellcat has the line lock feature which is great. Mine does not have it since it’s a 2016. I will tell you that I never use the launch control feature on the car. I did figure out how to use it however the car is much slower using it than with the foot break technique I use. I would recommend disengaging from line lock after the burnout and stalling the car up to around 1500 to 2000rpm and launching it that way.. the demons transbrake is a different story all together but of course we didn’t get that on the Hellcat lol.
Where did you get the racing stripes?
ET Street R 18" I run at 16psi. After that first burnout, it will push up on its own to 20psi.
What about ET street S/S are those good radials for 20" for drag racing
Curious as well because that’s what I just ordered
I was looking for something like the killer chiller for my charger hellcat, thanks for the info. I heard wrong or you said that you launch in 2nd gear? im running with et street s/s at 20-22 psi depends on the track condition I normally do all what you already said high pressure in the front street suspension mode etc but the trans I run in sport, somehow for me was always slow on track trans mode plus spins like a damn crazy sometimes, mine just have 680 wheel hp atm with tine and small mods im waiting for my pulley and meth. About the trans mode what difference has made for you trans track mode and sport?
The street SS is a great tire for your 20” wheel. Definitely leave in first or your 60’ will be terrible (obviously good prep you shouldn’t spin). My trans tune is really nice.. I definitely run faster in track mode since it holds the rpms longer and shifts faster! Your still making a lot of power so spinning those 20s is always a little bit of a problem if the prep has gone away. The ET street R in a 17 or 18 is an optimum setup for a Hellcat but you have to take it in steps right lol 👍🏻
@@RacerX9 Our race track its a piece of crap im not the only one with spin issues doesnt matter what we do, but still is what you said this cars are not that easy to drive as many people think, I tested the nissan GTR that thing does everything once is setup no chance to fail on that one, I will recheck my tune in the trans area to see what I can do.
Sounds good my friend.. once you really hook in at the track it’s a great feeling
I have the NT555R right now, thinking about trying out some MT. What’s your opinion on this brotha? Thanks!
Eddie Barrett .. the Mickey Thompson Streets SS will be stickier but they are a lot worse in the rain and you will get less mileage .. both are great tires but it will depend on your driving habits
ahhh space balls jokes.... great memories
Your videos are remarkably informative. If you ever came to NYC and held a weekend seminar on SRTs, you'd sellout Madison Square Garden.
Three questions...
(1) Regarding the burnout prior to the race, why not use line lock?
(2) You don't use launch control. Is it just a gimmick?
(3) You stated, at 6:55, that you use E-85. Both the 2021 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual (page 337) and the Performance Features Guide (page 91) clearly state DO NOT USE E-85 IN NON-FLEX FUEL VEHICLES. Am I not understanding what you said?
If I may be so bold as to speak for the thousands of people who watch your videos, allow me to convey my sincerest thanks
for all the time and effort you put into your videos.
11.85 1.7 60ft 4800 da first pass after building high compression 5.7based 392 stroker 17 in forgestars drag set up on mt street
You in San Antonio or Houston???
Pt 2: Arriving at the track, filling out tech card, staging lanes, pre race inspection.
Awesome idea Speed Racer 👍🏻
Nice video Thanks what is your exact Wheel and Tire setup and is 17 inch the best for that application Thanks
Out back I run 17x10” dark stars with Mickey Thompson ET street R’s in a 305 width. That combination is fantastic for the automatic hellcats. I run an 18x5” dark star in the front with M&H bias ply tires. I believe they are 4.5 inches wide and 28” tall. This keeps the car from slanting down in the front 👍🏻.. I think it’s a great combination
@@RacerX9 Thanks man I appreciate it I just subscribed
Awesome.. welcome to the channel my friend
Very helpful, also can I still get an original xcesiv shirt? Its badass
Yes.. I’m going to get you a shirt. I might need you to remind me of your address again though. Getting ready to get the new RacerX stuff made soon too 👍🏻
RacerX yes sir the address is in our dm's on instagram
That’s right.. ok let me see what I can do👍🏻
can you share the wheels and tires and sizes for the srt 392 ...I have the 392 srt and want to buy the drag street tires ...does the 17s fit right on without changing anything on the car like brakes
0-100REALQUICK .. if you want to run the 17’s they will fit fine if you change out the end links to the shorter ones. They are like $80. Go with the ET Street R’s .. they are an amazing tire .. although you won’t get a ton of mileage out of them. I believe the size is 305x45x17
Thank you 🙏🏽
Not sure what the end links are but my tire guy should know 🙌🏽
How did you get a killer chiller?
mine has a race cooldown future but all it does is run the fan and the water pump but the hood has to be closed. I've had guys tell me they could rig it so it'll work with the hood open.
Yes I got the killer chiller installed aftermarket when I did the Brovo setup.. I works great and it’s a closed system.. I plan to make a video on it in the next few days 👍🏻
I know the vid is a little older but maybe this can still help you. When you open your hood, somewhere around the edge of the engine compartment opening there should be a small switch with a little plastic "plunger" sticking up. This is what the car uses to know if the hood is open. All you have to do is put something on it to hold the plunger down (which holds the switch closed) and all the systems on the car will function normally. Just don't forget to remove whatever you are using to hold this switch closed before you shut the hood because you could damage the switch (and potentially strand yourself at the track) or cause cosmetic damage to the hood itself. Hope that's not too little, too late. Good luck and go get 'em!
How about manual trans...??
Did u need shorter sway bar links and grease fittings
yes you need shorter end links. but thats all you need
So before I plan on going to the track do I need to replace my driveshaft on my hellcat? Do you Think it would break?
If your are on stock tire prob not if you are on a sticker tire yes you run a high risk of snapping the driveshaft only downside to the hellcats is the drivetrain is so weak
You can go just be easy on the launch you will be going for fun not for running your best times
Hey brother question do you keep the car in 2 gear off the launch? just curious
No I launch in first.. burnout in second. I just put the car in drive and let her rip when I take off
@@RacerX9 Oh ok cool I seen you had the car in second the whole time just curious but thanks bro. I support the channel and I watch you daily I will continue to watch. #RacerXTHEGOAT
what if you pull street races in manual paddle mode and let it shift up on its own?
The car will only shift on its own in drive but of course you can use your paddles to downshift and put you in the power band.. thats the best way to go
Does your hellcat have line lock? Cause my 392 does and doing a burn out is a little different
My car does not have line lock. I forget that the new models have that. I might need to address that in a different video
RacerX yeah line lock comes standard in the 2019 hellcat and the 392... its pretty awesome 😂
That’s pretty cool that they started doing that.. hope your enjoying that car
@@RacerX9 I added a tazer and programmed a dead steering wheel button for line lock. It has a small issue where it puts car in street mode after the burn out but I just press custom before you stage but after the burn out. Made a huge difference for consistent burn outs
Can I use MS104 in a stock hellcat?
Absolutely.. it’s an unleaded fuel. You won’t gain more power unless you retune specifically for it but it will definitely help keep the car from pulling timing
Would the race fuel trick be ok in a 392?
Absolutely.. I actually just bought some MS 104 for my buddy to run in his 392 car at the Houston event
Awesome. Just add in a gallon or two of it and you’re good to go?
2019 SS camero Vs 2021 scatpack 392 who wins race
Its very close.. edge goes to scat in the 8th and SS in the quarter based on trans gearing weight ect
I just put it in 2nd rev to 2000-2500
What size Mickey Thompson tire is that?
It’s a 17x305x45.. 28” tall ET StreetR 👍
@@RacerX9 what size rim do you have it on? 17x10? I wanna switch to a 17. I need more sidewall.
Yes 17x10 Darkstar
TIRE SIZE?
Tire size for the rear!!!!
I need someone to tune my 1000 hp transmission
UPGRADE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER it's not worth losing your engine
7 weirdos disliked this video. Unbelievable
Hey buddy I don’t know how far you will travel to a race but next Friday (testing) Saturday (racing) there’s a MSHS event in Georgia that’s a ton of fun. A lot of us always go and have a ball. All Mopars makes it even better. Btw Top Cats car is always there and it’s a monster with Josh driving I think
Natalie Deyton .. wow that sounds like a lot of fun. Not sure I will be able to make that trek on short notice but I will definitely keep it in mind. I really appreciate the invite! 🤜.. I know Top Cats car is no joke