Quote: Originally Posted by obsessions
Thanks for the great info for novice drag racers...thats me. I have not driven at the tracks. I have a 03 SRT4, I feel that I should install a limited slip differential before hitting the tracks..I often get wheel hop just on street launches. Also you made a comment that Stage 1 turbo upgrades are "throw away", I plan to do an upgrade after the limited slip, so I should just go stage 2? Still under warranty...can I go stage 2 or should I just wait til warranty period is over. All opinions welcome. Thanks. Cynthia
You don't need LSD to cure wheel hop. LSD is most helpful in keeping traction when you go around curves. Get motor mount inserts or filled motor mounts to help with wheel hop.
Stage 1 is only "throwaway" if you decide later to go to Stage 2 or 3. You can do lots with just S1 and other aftermarket parts. Think about your long term goals before you buy anything, so you don't buy things twice.
If a dealer says Stage 1, 2, or 3 is warrantied, and can't affect your existing warranty... get it in writing. A few dealers will do this if they do the installation. Otherwise, S1, S2, S3 are not warrantied, and it's possible that part of your existing warranty can be voided if S1, S2, or S3 causes something to break. It's very unlikely that the Mopar stages will break anything unless you combine them with other aftermarket stuff that causes the "BOOM", but some dealers will blame anything rather than do the warranty work. Look up Slaytanic's thread.
