Unexpected Problem with my Hellcat.. This could really suck!
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2021
- I finally got to get the Hellcat out to play after more than 3 weeks of it just sitting and something unexpected happened. This could have been really bad.
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When you love your car and something goes wrong you get a sinking feeling in your guts lol
That’s for sure
Favorite part..... “This thing is just stupid” 😂😂😂
Lol.. it definitely is
It's stupid fast!
Whoa! that’s really great it was nothing serious, I was feeling your pain, glad the car is happy, until next time, racer X!
Absolutely.. glad it was the stat and not a lifted head 👍
Good to see the problem then diagnosis and fix. Glad your cats back in service.
Yes I am glad as well my friend
Man I love this Hellcat because it shifts so violently! Keep that content coming!
It’s like a chiropractor lol
That’s the perfect word to describe how it shifts
@@RacerX9 would you consider selling old parts from the scatpack?
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. The initial oh shit look in your eyes will be burned into my brain for eternity. LOL however, you kept your spirits up during the entire repair process.Kudos
glad she's not out of commission! i hope to see more hellcat videos soon! I'm trying to break into mid 10s stock, and watching you fix your car and run it gives me faith! :-D
Great vid again. Thanks a lot. Always nice when it's a few dollar fix instead of a major fix.
Fully agree 👍
"This car is just so pissed off" I love it lol
Shes an angry beast lol
😅 so glad the cat isn’t broken you almost had me there Mr. X
I'm glad as well Dave
If I can ever get a ride in RaceX's hellcat it would be a dream come true! 😭 just his reaction makes you want to feel that HP. I am glad it was nothing too serious because I love that hellcat! 🔥🙏🏾
Glad it was just a thermostat. Interesting thing for me as i started following your channel because of 18sps, i had 2016 sps. Last week i traded it in for a 18 hellcat, now i am more interested in your hellcat videos 🙈
I like your decal stripes and would love to have same on mine.
Keep the great stuff coming 👍
Towards the end of the vid...I was wondering about the tune...and you answered it. Thanks for the real life situation.
I know that look when something in the kitty is not operating right and ya stomach drops!!! Glad it was a simple fix and thanks for the new thermostat and tune advice part.
Glad it was something simple as a thermostat‼️💯 The alternative could have been 💰💰💰😬😖🤑
Absolutely.. I agree buddy
The last thermostat I put in my Dart years ago was a decent lifetime one that is supposed to fail in the open position if it ever does. I used to run a 160 in the summer and 190 in the winter. I found out by just driving the car and researching that I was better off to run a 180 so the engine gets thourghly warmed up all the way with no cold and hot spots. I was surprised they wanted a 190 in a 69 engine but that's what it called for. I also added a old Taurus electric fan and adjustable thermostatic fan switch for when it's hot out and it gets warm sitting in traffic with the regular fan, when it kicks in it pulls it right back to normal quickly but car and engine has a lot of miles and is retired for now. It was built in LA and delivered Feb2 of 69 and is a Western Sport Special. My driver now is a 06 Charger Hemi RT with 90k I got cheap, very fun.
I love the hood shot and the exhaust note is sick , she is a beauty !!
Thank you Mike.. she puts a smile on my face
Glad it was only a thermostat, you kinda knew it was giving a slight problem with the temps, but when goes way up there, it does give you that sick feeling, nice job on
changing it out. A happy car is a happy owner.
I'm with ya Paul.. glad this one was an easy fix
That little control device is what keep that engine alive, maintenance is key for everything.👏💪👌
Yes maintenance is critical Serge
That's awesome glad it wasn't something to expensive👍
Me too buddy
Happened to me before too. Milodon t-stat has been the best one to use. Also if that happens again, roll the windows down and put the heat on full blast so that you can make it home.
That last little bit of info I was wondering the whole video if it needed a tune for it lol thanks for that.
Solid video, hope all is well. Hoping to get mine to a thousand by the end of this year :-]
I might of mentioned this in one of your other videos. If you plan on jacking up your Mustang to work on it, get a set of BMR jacking rails. They make the maintenance a lot easier. And if you do, the longer rail goes on the driver's side during installation.
You have a beautiful car RacerX and the carbon fiber under the hood is 💯💯💯
It's true. Vehicles don't like to sit. They are meant to be driven! Stagnant fluids = bad. If a vehicle sits for too long, you'll be singing the blues about a "Dead Battery" song. I'm glad it was just a thermostat and not an expensive lifted head issue. With that, the look you get on your face when the G forces push you back in the seat, Priceless. :)
Your exactly right brother.. put some miles on em and dont let them become a 4000lb paperweight. The car makes me smile for sure
Bro, the moment it overheated, I had a feeling it was the thermostat. I had a similar experience with a different ride many years ago, only the car was stock and I didn't have to worry about tunes or programming. Just took out the old bad one, put in the new one. Good to go.
Crazy amount of power...lol. You caught that issue quickly. That could have been terribly wrong if gone unnoticed.
Quite likely, you're sharper than most!
Smart title. Makes ya want to watch and absorb the mix of car emotions.
Your car is a Beast im happy it wasn't nothing to major once again another Great video!
Thank you Michael.. appreciate it brother
This channel should get a lot more love!
Hopefully running that cool it won't kick the check engine. Glad you got that beast fixed.
It will trip a P0128 DTC, but you just uncheck that code in the tune and it won't trip the CEL.
That's the one I have it runs perfect. Also it keeps the temperature in the summer heat arround 185. In the spring time when its cool its arround 170. Really great product.
It seems to be working great so far 🔥
RacerX with another video 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Damn that car is crazy violent and don't know how anyone could replace that, it would never be the same after owning it lol. Well I'm really glad that it was just the T-stat and a little maintenance, that's why I had my Challenger flushed after purchasing it because it was pre-owned and don't know if anyone had it done before. I also junked that hot stock stock one, and got a 180 from speedlogix that works great
I had the same situation, besides the stat I replaced coolant sensor as well...just to be safe, why not right...
Haven't been on RUclips in a long time Paul I've got a lot of catching up to do glad to see you're doing well and oh my God you're actually in the money with all them subscribers LOL weather in Jersey stock warm I'm going to Pocono Raceway the NASCAR track in May roll racing event I think you guys have them down there in Texas also. Hit the line at 65 miles an hour and go for a half a mile I'm excited to try it God bless you and the wife
Glad the beast is ok.
Bro! Get a drain pan! 🤣🤣🤣 Seriously glad it was a simple fix! 💯🔥💯
3 weeks? Mine has been parked for 4 months, Michigan :(
Glad that was all it was. Most will throw a CEL if you go to a lower t-stat without a tune, mine did
Glad everything worked out😊
Me too brother
Great video I've been having the same issue with my Lexus lately.
Hi, I just found your channel and have a question for you or your subs. I want to buy a challenger . Either a RT with tons of options or a scat pack with hardly any options. Which do you think would be better in the long run to hold its value? I dont do much driving so mileage would be minimal. Trying to make a decision based off a bunch of peoples opinions. Ive tried an RT 50th anniversary edition loaded and know the power but is the scat pack that much faster?
Thank you Sir! Glad it was not more invasive....
Me too Robert
Racer x you indicated that putting in a lower temperature thermostat without tuning the car would risk burning up your cooling fans, I am not sure I understand why that would be the case. It seems if the car is running cooler the fans wouldn't actually run as often.
I'm surprised your stable coolant temp after the new stat wasn't lower than 185 - like 175? I run the Mishimoto 180 stat and am always at 185 once engine is up to temp...
I love your Hellcat!
Man something always happens when you don’t get to drive your car for a while and you get on it and it’s not the same. I had the 47th 392 challenger and had to sell it before anything else started to go wrong on the car
Yes they are not meant to sit for long periods
Your car might have a faulty Thermostat. Happened to my scat pack when I did the 180° Thermostat swap, happened in 3-4 weeks the thermostat went bad.
Seen a video with the exact same problem on a scat pack. I wonder if the vehicles just simply run to hot for how those lower temp stats are made. I was considering changing mine out but I don't know....
Is this a direct result of yet another inherent design defect, or a fluke only effecting RUclipsrs?
RacerX I assume the stock stat keeps the coolant temp around 200F. What are the benefits of the 175F/185F stat?
Performance t stats in high HP applications do have a hx of taking a crap, particularly in Mopars.
Glad it was a minor fix. 👍
Glad it was an Easy fix! 💪🏼👍😎
Me too Reuben
My SRT went the other way. Mine was stuck open and was throwing out engine management and transmission management codes. New 203 t stat. Simple fix.
At 9:16 his face was like he just saw god 😂
Probably, it usually occurs a 1/100 second prior to death, traveling 180 mph when striking a solid object.
@@charles6771 ye 😂
@@charles6771 LOL hellcats don't need 180 to make ya feel that way
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Yes sir it was a good day for a trip to summit racing in Arlington Texas.
I just bought a new air intake for my hellcat and the temperature usually sits at around 205-215 is that bad?
Hey man, I wanted some insight if this problem has ever happened to you or if you had heard ever about it. I tried to look online but I can't find any concrete information... I recently got a brand new 2020 challenger v6 off the lot 6 months ago and it's currently at 6k miles . Yesterday as I was about go home from work, my car "stalled" in the parking lot and the check engine light came on. I couldn't move for a few seconds but finally I pulled over and parked. Called my mechanic friend and he was on the way while I tried to reverse and it wouldn't let me... My car could not reverse and on the screen it would say "Change into P for parking, then change into designed gear." I did that and then selected reverse but still no luck. It's at the dealership at the moment and it's been a whole day but still no update. I'm sure my warranty will cover it but it's just so bizarre since it's a new car. Been trying to get rental all day from the dealership but no luck . The dealerships in Texas really do suck sometimes lol. Sorry for the long post but if you have any insight it would be helpful!
cool video I have the same product but I have to do the timing belt and etc at the same time so I'm a put it in the shop don't have the special tool to do it myself
Great video
Great channel 👍
Hey RacerX, whats tire setup do you use for the street, its time for new rubber on my hellcat charger. Thanks
I would go with a 295 in the front.. doesn't really matter.. maybe a Michelin Pilot sport.. in the back go MT Street SS in 305.. they will serve you well (just not in rain lol)
5:31 where did you get the Carbon Fiber piece for the engine shroud, one with the Red Charger Lettering on it? love to get that for my daughter's new charger, she'd love it
thanks
Talk to the guys over at JLT
@@RacerX9 right on, just installed their cai on my RT. Thanks
Nice, I'm glad that's all it was👍
There be more! Many more!! That "Tick" thing maybe next??
Glad it was an easy fix.
Always incredible content man!
Thanks buddy
Hey Racer X. No I didn’t include it in my tune until later when my tuner explained to it needed to be done. I had no idea something like that would be neser
I do something like the trash bag on my Ram, I don't know why they thought it was a good idea to put the oil filter right over the rack and pinion. sigh
Hello , where did order the thermostat from?
I assume you put the weep hole at the 12 o clock position.
Man I’m having the same problem with my 07 charger r/t just got the air out the system yesterday and now the fans run hard when I reach normal temp but when I mash the gas it jumps to the middle or it try’s to jump over a little until I drive normal the temp goes back behind the middle line is this normal anyone????
My 1320 is in the dealership right now because of the tick could hear the tick from 60ft away .
It was my first mod on my 5,7 Magnum 🤟🏻
I put a 180 degree stat in my 2017 Jeep SRT and had to remove it because it kept throwing a check engine light.
Yes did you have it incorporated into your tune?
Would anyone recommend this in a 2012 SRT8? Or 180 degree one?
One of the worst feelings seeing your temp go up. Been there.
Between the mustang and charger, which one is better for everyday driving? Which is more reliable? Which one can I enjoy everyday?
I was wondering the same thing
Sadly both are spotty on reliability.I bought a KIA Stinger because of that. Ford even got a bad batch of 5.0 engines and produced thousands that had issues and people had to fight them.Check out the forums before you buy either of these--and buy them if can own it--not lease or payments.I have had 3 Fords and all wound up in the shop for semi major repairs that were no fault other then bad engineering.
Dodge any day
I have almost 100,000 miles on my 2015 scat pack no problems so far.
I daily drive my 16 hellcat no problems eat through gas but I love it lol
Are you going to do mors vids with the mustang????
New thermostat???
why your hellcat charger is overheating? i thought american cars are durable?
Yes is the 180° thermostat is out they send me another one and problem fix 🙌🏼
👍on the "street testing" 😜
Gotta put her through her paces once in a while
Every now and then. Amen 😁
What is the word about the clean air act that I been hearing about all these crack downs
my mustang just had a small spike today... freaked me out
Where can I get one for an Audi?
I change my stat out every 2 years. Very cheap insurance.
Glad was a easy fix!
Me too brother
This could be really suck 😂👌
Lol 👍
Glad that was the problem, can't wait till you add boost to the mustang, check out some of the videos of Speed Addict 731.
That moment when you hit a financial part in life where you have multiple bad ass cars and dont even drive a hellcat for 3 weeks... goals 👍👍
Please tell me these backroads in dallas I just got my scat and got 2 tickets within a week lol
I got one the first day on my hellcat. I learned a hard lesson that day. Don't ever stop. Don't take that advice. Just saying.
This was on a closed course in Velocidad Mexico 😉
@@RacerX9 oh you right! Didn’t know you were still in mexico 🤣🤣
@@detroit313vlogs7 lmaooooo
Dallas PD is gonna pull over every scatpack or hellcat they see. Especially if it has a paper tag on it.
Those poor Michelin's had no chance in Hellcat. ;)
I feel like my rt is fast lol, I can’t just imagine how a hellcat feels needless to say yours 😳
Hey bro I'm lemon lawing my car rn. It's a v6. How much you pay a month for the R/T I'm looking to get an R/T. And what was the sticker price you paid if you bought it new
Your Hellcat has heard you talking about selling it and is now going to try to tick you off. BTW ... when (if) you sell it ... you're going to miss it. A LOT!
A black hole of repair expenditures, get out of it while you can, before the EPA imparts such horrific registration surcharges, you won't want to drive it....coming to a year, near you
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Surprised you don't have a crankcase breather.
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Wow been through that before!🙄
My Hellcat is my daily driver :)