How loud is a stock Hellcat exhaust?
Dodge Challenger Hellcat Most importantly, its exhaust note is among one of the loudest in the market. With a massive 707bhp V8 engine under the hood, the car lets out a ‘growl’ of around 100 decibels, which is only 20 decibels short of the average noise of a rock concert (120 decibels).
Does the Hellcat have active exhaust?
Dual Mode Exhaust for All Hemi Muscle Cars This means, starting with the 2017 model year, the Challenger in R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker and R/T Shaker Plus trimlines, and the Charger in R/T and R/T Road & Track trimlines are equipped with the same growling exhaust system as the Scat Pack and Hellcat models.
What is the purpose of active exhaust?
These allow the driver to choose the noise level. The purpose is to provide a quiet car until the opportunity presents itself to hit the loud pedal. At this point, the valves open to allow the vehicle to produce a louder, sportier exhaust note.
Why is the Hellcat whine so loud?
Basically the way that the air passes through them and gets chopped up, and the type of superchargers used. ‘Roots’ and ‘Twin Screw’ superchargers make the loud whines, the Demon and Hellcat both using ‘Twin Screw’ if I remember right.
What is a Hellcat animal?
Hellcats, also called bezekiras, were feline hunters that stalked the Nine Hells. They obeyed the whims of their masters but were notoriously independent, willing to change loyalties within an instant.
How do I know if my car has active exhaust?
The first and most simple way to see if you have valved exhaust is by checking exhaust outlets. Both the 2018+ GT and 2019+ EcoBoost will have a valve on the inner tip on both the driver and passenger side if they’re equipped with Active Exhaust.
What does an active exhaust do?
Most manufacturers employ selectable or active systems. These allow the driver to choose the noise level. The purpose is to provide a quiet car until the opportunity presents itself to hit the loud pedal. At this point, the valves open to allow the allow the vehicle to produce a louder, sportier exhaust note.