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PREFACE

Before I began to compile the information required to write this book, I was asked why. Why would I want to take the time to compile all of this information about late-model Hemi-powered cars? The answer was easy: I wanted to do something that might help people.

From 2001 to 2014, when I was the editor of Mopar Muscle and Mopar Now magazines, I noticed a huge shift in the Mopar hobby. Many people were coming to the hobby because they had discovered the 2006 and later Dodge/Chrysler cars. This included the Charger, Challenger, Magnum, and 300 cars. It didn’t matter what car show or cruise night I went to, these cars were prevalent.

Despite the popularity these cars were gaining, it seemed that no one in the publishing world was paying attention. The magazine industry was not developing articles that pertained to these vehicles. If a late-model-Hemi owner wanted to upgrade his or her ride, they were on their own to search the Internet and hope they could find reputable information. It was at this time that I launched a late-model-Hemi performance magazine to cater to these enthusiasts. The magazine seemed to be a hit with readers, but for some reason, the corporate machine did not feel it was viable and shuttered the project. That was in early 2014, and I knew that enthusiasts needed help. Enter the decision to create this book.

When I was the editor of Mopar Muscle, I tried to develop each month’s issue with an emphasis on helping people. Sure, the magazine was easy to do because I enjoyed what I did, so it wasn’t really like work, but ultimately, if an issue went out the door without content that could help someone, I would have called it quits.

So, this book is my way of helping people. Gathering this information and compiling it in this book is a way I can direct enthusiasts when they decide that it’s time to modify their car. I could have taken the easy route, simply showed how to bolt on a few simple parts, and called it done, but who does that really help? There’s so much more to these cars than just bolting a few parts to them.

With that said, let’s get to it. Let me and the people who helped me show you what it takes to modify your late-model Hemi-powered car with everything from some simple bolt-ons to getting “in deep” and really modifying things to make your car be the best it can be.

And thanks for letting me help.