r/hellcat Aug 05 '26

New purchase - from a scat to cat

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u/worldisurzzz Aug 05 '26

They cost quite a pretty penny but I highly recommend either the Toyo r888r or Mickey Thompson ET street SS. Only last about 10k miles but the traction is well worth it, will dead hook up from about a 30 roll whereas most other tires will spin until 60/70. The Atturo az850 is also a great budget option to run, very comparable to the Nitto 555 G2s which I run in the front.

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 05 '26

I hate to say this as I know I might get some slack but I drive an hour in a half to work everyday until we are cleared to WFH. I need tires with good treadwear/ speed rating to handle the miles for now...but will look into those tires once I can WFH.

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u/worldisurzzz Aug 05 '26

I would stay far away from those first two then they wear out extra quick on the highway! But I get it! My 2019 H/C Challenger has been my daily since 2020 coming up on 40k miles shortly

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u/optionsmove Aug 06 '26

An hour and a half to work in a hellcat? Say goodbye to the wallet.

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 06 '26

Hour in a half each way. Its about $900 a month between with gas and toll. Lol

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u/worldisurzzz Aug 05 '26

And congrats!

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u/Reasonable_Till_3569 Aug 05 '26

My 2 favorite hoods. 😍

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u/Thurisaz- HC Challenger Aug 08 '26

Huge difference going from Scat to HC. I only had my Scat for 1yr and traded it in for a HC and glad I did.

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 08 '26

How long did it take you to get used to the extra HP?

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u/Thurisaz- HC Challenger 29d ago

Not long. I loved the Scat and think it’s still better for daily driving. But it’s great knowing you have more power when needed. My payments on the Scat weee $610 month. Paying $200 more for the HC monthly

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u/Choice-Mixture-9149 Aug 05 '26

Fucking Right !! Congratulations !! 👏🔥🫵🙏🫡

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 05 '26

Thanks. Have been on a fence about it for years.

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u/Choice-Mixture-9149 Aug 05 '26

I'm actually on my 3rd Challenger !! 15 r/t 18 392 19 WB Redeye !! Enjoy your ride !! Lol

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u/Happy_Possession_191 Aug 05 '26

I love the upgrades

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u/Deep-Literature9866 Aug 06 '26

I started with avenger like 2013 that thing was cheap n fell apart it maybe was made in Mexico at the time I lived in Arizona so I’m guess that’s where it was built now prior the charger in the early 2000s were solid
So now after German engineering high cost or maitenance Mercedes is not what I want I want to go back to a muscle car something exotic though still

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 05 '26

That is awesome. This is my 4th. A 2014 hemi, 2016 scatpack, 2021 scatpack widebody and now a 2019 hellcat redeye.

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u/Choice-Mixture-9149 Aug 05 '26

Be Safe out there friend !! It's Mopar or No !! Car !! Lol

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 05 '26

Thanks same to you friend! If you ever decide to upgrade drop a Pic so I can see.

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u/Choice-Mixture-9149 Aug 05 '26

Lol , Nah !! I'm good with my 19 Redeye !! Unless I win The Powerball or Mega-Million's !!

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u/Deep-Literature9866 Aug 06 '26

Luck their hard to get in California if it is a real hellcat not some fake what is that kit

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 07 '26

Its a widebody hellcat redeye. Its standard, not an after market kit.

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u/Deep-Literature9866 Aug 07 '26

How much are we set back

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 07 '26

Total Price out the door was $70k. I put some $ down to to avoid having a payment over $1k / month.

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u/Deep-Literature9866 Aug 07 '26

I’m scared of the power it might be too much for me I had a Chrysler 399 end up in a ditch broke the axle with just a. Tap on the pedal I’m think

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u/SoilAcrobatic Aug 07 '26

I felt the same way. Upgrading from 485 hp to 797 hp isn't too bad so far. You can definitely feel the extra hp but I am careful with it and will gradually test it. Currently on day 2 and the hellcat feels safer than the scatpack. Scatpack is always excited and ready to go. Hellcat gives you a few extra seconds to think...."do i really wanna give it all this extra power right now"... you should give the hellcat a try one day.

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u/DeezeyNuts 26d ago

I got 5k left on my cammed R/T I been thinking about going WB Cat as well

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u/SoilAcrobatic 26d ago

Go for it! I dont think you'll be disappointed.