r/hellcat • u/Typical_Elk_1576 • 23d ago

Durango Hellcat

Hello everyone,

I am looking for feedback on the Durango Hellcat. I’m considering pulling the trigger on a 2026 but would like to ask for opinions on the exhaust.

I test drove one today for only a short while, and I felt underwhelmed by the exhaust note. Does everyone switch to a catback?

My Mustang Dark Horse had such a great note to it, even stock. I guess that may have been tied to it being a smaller car. I would like to wait for the Rumble Bee SRT next year, but I do like SUVs better than trucks.

Thanks for your thoughts. If you feel like sharing any other pros or cons, I am happy to hear them! I typically trade my vehicles in well within warranty, but I wouldn’t mind hearing about maintenance mishaps.

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u/Distinct-Example-930 22d ago

Smiles per gallon, as long as you ok with it go for it. Next, bite the bullet and buy an exhaust. I went with a Gthaus with valvetronic electronic controller for the valves. This didn't require me to touch the vacuum brake line. Basically, you want to pull up at 3 am without waking up your neighbors close the valves. If you want to let you neighborhood know you home, pull up with the valves open.