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A lot of fabbing is needed regardless of the type of supercharger used. The type used on the GM 3800 or the Hellcat might require work on the hood (unknown if totally necessary, remember it would likely replace the upper intake plenum). Other designs would have it mounted like a turbocharger, but then you would need to fab a system to transfer the power needed to run the supercharger from the passenger side of the engine to the drivers side. Of course you also need to crack the PCM so you can made changes to the programming in order to make full use of that supercharger and avoid wrecking the engine. No, there is no bolt-on supercharging system currently on the market. AFAIK, none is in development, either. Plan on investing $10,000 to start.

Bolt pattern is the same, and I've seen the replicas. We'll see after all the work I need to put into my Special this year. Owner of said DJ would *not* be thrilled with that plan lol.

I would be very interested in finding that out, if the lowering springs work with AWD. I've yet to look under our AWD and FWD Journey's (yes, two Journey household) and visually compare for differences. I'd love to put on a set of 20x9 GC SRT wheels, polished, with lowering springs. SIgh.

I'm a fan, especially now that Songza has been integrated and I get custom playlists every day for various moods and events. I haven't cancelled my sub, but I imagine songs that I haven't specifically purchased that are in my library would become unavailable until purchased, if I cancelled it. Album art displays on the screen just as it does when you're viewing the current song from your web browser. I can stream from my phone or tablet over bluetooth to the car and to various BT speaker systems in the house, or through an AUX cable. I can also do that from my desktop or laptop. I can also cast it to my TV using my Chromecast. Overall the service is very similar to Pandora, Spotify, etc., plus the new Songza integration.

2016 is the final model year for this generation before the replacement is launched. They'd have to develop a brand new tool for the fiberglass liftgate, and new tools for the various pieces making up the tail light. Easily $500,000 investment, and that's being optimistic. Racetrack won't happen until the replacement is launched for 2017.

I won't be renewing when it expires in March. I've had it off and on over the years. First in my 03 Grand Prix when I put an aftermarket radio in it. Then again when I put an aftermarket radio in my Special. My Charger had the balance of a 5-year subscription that the previous owner had paid for. Currently I pay $8/month for Google Play All Access, which lets me stream millions of songs through my phone or tablet to the car. I've yet to search for a song and not find it in Googles library. On top of that I can create custom playlists and have access to pre-made playlists powered by Google's acquisition of Songza, which I can then copy to my device and take with me without worrying about data caps or finding an internet connection. There are only a handful of stations on Sirius that I listen to regularly, so unless they're willing to sell me a 12-month subscription for $50 or less, I'm not interested. '

It's a sales code problem. Talk to Journeyman425. If your Journey is a 2011-2013 model year, he can add the code for you. Then you need to visit your dealer to have the system flashed and allow for them to work. That sales code was not included on US-spec vehicles since the US does not require it. CAN-spec vehicles have it since Canada requires DRLs.

What "lower" are you talking about? Regarding steering wheel controls, you'll lose audio controls without have an aftermarket adapter, if the new source is compatible with one. Cruise will not be affected. You already have the the lowest sounds system available to the Journey if you have the 4.3" screen. Currently, I am not aware of any aftermarket solutions for most Mopar vehicles. Metra introduced a bezel that for the Charger that retains the 8.4" screen, places an aftermarket double-din opening where the OEM HVAC controls are, and moved the HVAC controls below that. That works for them because their cupholders are rear of the gear selector. Doesn't work for us, and there aren't any aftermarket solutions. What are you trying to gain -- BT, nav, etc? It's possible to upgrade to the 8.4 and get the other options.

The lines have definitely blurred, so much that Michigan SoS doesn't know what it is. On my registration form, I drive a Dodge Truck Station Wagon.

I always turn off TCS (as much as the provided button allows, anyway) driving around town. TCS sucks away the power going to a slipping drive wheel, so if conditions are especially slippery, you'll be standing still. Note that turning off TCS turns on AWD. I turned TCS off a few nights ago, and managed a nice powerslide in an otherwise FWD vehicle making a U-turn on Woodward Ave. Opposite-lock was needed to control the slide. Very fun!

I did a quick tire size comparison for you. I used my OEM 225/55/19 tire size as reference, assuming our overall diameters are similar. To keep OEM tire width and diameter on a 22" wheel, you would need a 225/40/22 tire. That will give you a bad ride. On my Special with OEM diameter on a 20 inch wheel, the unloaded distance from rim to pavement was 85.75mm. You're looking at 90 mm, a difference of 4.25 mm. Which is negated when a load is put on the tire (vehicle weight on the ground). Your roads may be better than mine, however I cracked two wheels in the PA Philly suburbs, where roads are fresh as a newborns bottom compared to Detroit. The 245/40 I stepped up to gives me 98mm unloaded between rim and pavement and the difference is noteworthy. It doesn't feel like a Cadillac, but I will definitely never go back. That is a measurement I would keep in mind when choosing tires as a minimum. For a 22" wheel compared to OEM 19" wheels and tires, that means throwing your speedo off regardless of tire width. I'm not sure what width you're looking for but 245/40/22 (3.4% extra diameter, 67 mph at an indicated 65, I've had cops tell me they'll go after someone doing 2-3 MPH over the limit) will get that cushion, however a 245/35/22 is needed to match OEM tire diameter. I'll be shooting for 255/45/20, or 265/45/20, which gives an acceptable 2.2% extra diameter and puts my actual speed at 66 against an indicated 65. Correction: I halved those sidewall numbers and didn't need to. Point remains the same. Corrected the numbers.

My advice: Don't. But I'm biased against 22" wheels, none exist that look remotely pleasant. They always turn it into a hotwheels car. Regarding your other questions, I'll share my experience with my 2002 300M Special when I upgraded from the factory 18" alloy wheels to the 20"x8" SRT Design wheels. Ride: Ride quality went down, and I had issues keeping them in usable condition. I cracked two and bent a third. The bent one is in my basement and the two cracked wheels were welded 4-5 years ago and are still okay. One had to be heavily refinished and up close does not match the other wheels. May 2013 I had the first set of tires, 245/35/20 which matched the OEM diameter, replaced with 245/40/20. Ride quality improved drastically, however I must keep in mind that my speedometer is off (speedo says 75, actual speed 80, so I have to set my cruise to 70-75), and the longer I drive, the less accurate my odometer will be. That is less of a problem considering it's my fair weather car. Acceleration and braking: Not much difference in spite of the additional 5-10 lbs of unsprung weight at each corner. In fall 2009 I went up against another 2002 Special on its OEM wheels and we were neck-and-neck, both having SRI upgrades. That car received an identical set of wheels the following Spring, inspired by mine. As fate would have it, that same car is now also occupying my garage...but I digress. Mileage: No difference, but again only a 5-10 lb unsprung weight increase per corner. Jumping to 22" wheels, you're likely going to end up with a much heavier wheel. I know a guy with a 2003 Special who went from the 18" wheel and tire package to 22" wheels, and a few years later had to replace a few components when the hub broke off and wrecked the fender. Personally, I'm hoping to find a set of 2006-2010 GC SRT 20"x9" wheels to fit 255/45/20 tires to. They're forged wheels, so the unsprung weight increase should be either negligible or non-existant.

If I get a set of GC SRT wheels on my Journey, they'll have summer tires as well. I'll still put all-season tires on the OEM wheels, because winter tires wear out faster on dry roads than standard tires do. Michigan isn't wet 80+% of winter, so there isn't a point. All-seasons should last longer, and may even be less expensive.

It's learning your habits. My 2014 R/T Rallye has been trouble-free... so far.

Current predictions are that the 2017 re-engineering of the Dodge CUV will be a rear-drive unit based on the D-RWD platform co-developed between Dodge and Alfa Romeo. Sergio had stated that he wants to bring it in line with the sport Dodge image. D-RWD will also underpin the replacement mid-size sedan for the Avenger, so that does make sense given the current Journey is based on the old Avenger. We'll see how it pans out. As far as Fiat is concerned, I heard their major interests in acquiring Chrysler were the Jeep brand, large car designs, and the Journey. They wanted to bring the Journey design over to Europe as the Freemont, as well as share large car designs with Maserati and Alfa Romeo, and get in on the sales success of Jeep and make it more of a worldwide brand.

Good luck. If it's anything like our 1998 Tahoe, it'll treat you well. It has 220,000 miles so far, and we've rebuilt the transmission, replaced the fuel pump, replaced the struts and shocks and bump stops, and replace the front and rear A/C systems. And had the front seat cushions reupholstered and headliner repaired for sag. Still starts right up and gets where it needs to go without any complaints. Served every NJ winter from December 1997 through 2010 season, now it lives it Florida. The only button that broke on any of our GM cars and trucks was the volume knob on that truck. Fell off some years ago. I got a replacement from a Malibu in the salvage yard, and it's working fine.

Speedway near I-75 offered 87 for $1.799 as of Saturday. I haven't looked since then.

Good to know. I'm at 9500 miles so far with no issues. I badly need to visit the touchless car wash, however they were closed all week with the temperature around under 10F. 28F now, so it should be open!

This is my first winter with my Journey, and with AWD. So far, I have no complaints. I still need to turn off the TCS when I need to put the power down and move (since Dodge TCS systems are happy to suck all the power out with the slightest wheel slip and make you sit still), but traction loss so far this season has been minimal. When I turn off TCS and gas it... sure, the AWD system kicks the rear out for some great hooning, and I had one instances of the front end plowing forward several feet further than it should, but that was from me almost missing my driveway. Still made it just fine. Other than that, my front wheels have slipped minorly a few times and the AWD corrected the situation. Nowhere near as bad my Charger was last year with bald Kumho Ecsta 4x's and 390 ft-lb's torque. I put a set of Toyo Proxes 4's on that one and it was overtaking Range Rovers like they were nothing. When these wear out, I'll be looking for a similar set of Toyos. Until then, I should be fine. I should be able to get a second season of winter driving from them judging by the wear rates people are experiencing (putting me at 25,000+ miles by summer 2016). I'm not going to bother with winter tires. If its bad enough out there to need snow tires, I'll stay home and let the putzes in Michigan total their cars in the 100+ car pileups we get every year.

Glad to see you were able to find easy resolution. I wasn't aware the Journey had a unique filters. Yes, those break-in change days died many years ago. I didn't have my factory fill changed until the change light went on around 8200 miles.

It beats making race car sounds with my mouth like a 5 year old!

It's a regular heat wave here near Detroit. 17*F! Where are my flip flops...

Going with a lighter wheel saves fuel and stress on the drivetrain, however not by any significant amounts. Dodge designed it to run with steel wheels, so there should be no wear issues, and the fuel savings will hardly make scratch in your fuel budget. IIRC the advantage to changing to lighter wheels originates with racing. The lower unsprung weight results in quicker acceleration, shorter braking distances, and aids in more competent handling. Hence, racing teams spends thousands of dollars on lightweight forged racing wheels. You and I, driving to work and to the grocery store? No advantage other than looking cooler, and possibly improving handling if you go up in wheel diameter and width (resulting in a bigger contact patch and less sidewall flexing). But again, if you aren't a spirited driver and are already satisfied with how the car looks and handles... there's no point.

I'm hoping to modify the exhaust on my 300M Special later this year, and I've found the best thing to do is to spend some time on Youtube with a set of good speakers and see what others have done (I've done that with decent computer speakers, home theater by flinging the video to the TV over my Chromecast, and BTing my phone to my Journey and listening over the Alpine system). My Special has the 3.5L HO V6, so I primarily searched for things like "Borla 3.5L V6", "Magnaflow Chrysler 3.5L V6", etc. The car currently has a sound not too different from the VQ35 equipped Infiniti G-series and Nissan Fairlady sports car (G35 sedan and coupe, 350Z in North America), and it isn't too different from the Pentastar 3.6, and Camaro 3.6, so I've listened to hundreds of videos of Fairladys, LX cars, LD cars, LC cars, Zeta Camaros, etc. etc. For the Journey, search for Journeys, 200s, Avengers 2011-2014, then expand to Dodge and Chrysler 3.6 vehicles from there to get the best comparison. Every engine is different, and every car has different tuning even if they have the same engine, so that sick-sounding Avenger probably won't sound exactly like your Journey, but it serves has a good frame of reference for what that particular brand of muffler will offer you. Borla, Magnaflow, Flowmaster, Cherry Bomb, etc. all have their own unique sounds. Personally, I'll be going with Borla on my Special. I was planning on doing the same on my Journey, but I've decided any mods for it will be ones I can quickly remove when I upgrade in 4-5 years to something else. It's my daily and I can't justify pouring money into it like that when I have my Special for modding, not to mention the loss in value from modifying it.

When I needed a replacement SRT Design wheel (I don't have an SRT Design 300C), I just went onto Cars.com and looked for one that was listed with its VIN. I gave that VIN to a nearby discount dealer and got my replacement wheel without any hassle.