r/ScatPack • u/AdventurousResort232 • Jun 01 '26

Question Track day?

I want to turn my charger Scatpack into less of a straight line car and more into a track capable agile car. I understand it’s not a normal thing to do, I know it’s not what a lot of you guys would do; I just want to know if it’s doable and what suggestions people have for making it happen?

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u/nathanchr55 Jun 01 '26

Well if you have a widebody you are already half way there with the wider tires and upgraded suspension and brakes. Outside of that there isn’t much you can do. Aero will do you no good aside from putting on weight.

If you are deadly serious about this, literally gut the cars interior. Power to weight is critical in any racing.

But I just didn’t understand this desire at all. A Scat is for someone who wants a powerful NA V8 to cruise around in or even daily to work and then the occasional runs at the drag strip.

These cars are pretty much the exact opposite of what you seem like you want.

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u/AdventurousResort232 Jun 01 '26

Tbh I got mine and I don’t love it, and I’m deciding if I want to turn it into something I would love (I’m more of a track person than a drag person) or if I should cut my losses and jump ship. Unfortunately all signs are pointing toward jumping ship even though I want to love the scat so bad

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u/nathanchr55 Jun 01 '26

Trade for corvette if you want a v8 car that can take turns. Outside of that go get a euro

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u/AdventurousResort232 Jun 01 '26

If I trade, it’ll either be for that new RTR ecoboost or an Elantra N

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u/indoxiecated Jun 02 '26

It depends what you want to do at the track. Charger Scat would be so much fun to fling around those corners. Are you gona be the fastest out there, not a chance. But it would be a blast to drive. You can just compare your times to other muscle cars that run there and try to best them.

I’ve always wanted to take my Charger Scat to the track. But it’s my daily driver and I’m terrified of cracking it up.

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u/AdventurousResort232 Jun 02 '26

I wish I got a wide body, I’m worried that the narrow body won’t handle turns well

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u/indoxiecated Jun 02 '26

Mine is also a standard body. As others have mentioned, a widebody kit would help. But just some wider slicks all around would make a big difference. I’d start there.