Charging Forward – Dodge Charger Build Stories
Charging Forward - Dodge Charger Build Stories
Podcast Description
Charging Forward is LaunchCTRL1's exclusive series featuring hardcore Dodge Charger enthusiasts who've pushed their rides beyond factory specs. We go under the hood with real owners to get the dirt on what works, what breaks, and what's worth your money.No sugar-coating, no BS—just straight talk from guys who've already done the work. Whether you're planning your first mod or building a drag monster, Charging Forward connects you with builders who share their mistakes, victories, and hard-earned knowledge.From daily drivers to 950hp beasts, we showcase diverse builds with detailed breakdowns of parts, performance gains, and installation challenges. Skip the trial and error—learn from experienced Charger owners who tell it like it is.Follow Charging Forward on YouTube and all podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly featuring different builds, different styles, but always the same no-nonsense approach to Dodge Charger performance.
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The show focuses on automotive performance, customization, and the Dodge Charger community, with episodes like 'Ask for Forgiveness, Not Permission' covering in-depth builder experiences, modifications, performance enhancements, and lessons learned, along with technical insights into parts, installation challenges, and community advice.
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Charging Forward is LaunchCTRL1’s exclusive series featuring hardcore Dodge Charger enthusiasts who’ve pushed their rides beyond factory specs. We go under the hood with real owners to get the dirt on what works, what breaks, and what’s worth your money.
No sugar-coating, no BS—just straight talk from guys who’ve already done the work. Whether you’re planning your first mod or building a drag monster, Charging Forward connects you with builders who share their mistakes, victories, and hard-earned knowledge.
From daily drivers to 950hp beasts, we showcase diverse builds with detailed breakdowns of parts, performance gains, and installation challenges. Skip the trial and error—learn from experienced Charger owners who tell it like it is.
Follow Charging Forward on YouTube and all podcast platforms. New episodes drop monthly featuring different builds, different styles, but always the same no-nonsense approach to Dodge Charger performance.
In this episode of Charging Forward, we sit down with Jose Juarez (@392indigoblue2.0) to get an in-depth look at his monster 2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Widebody that's been transformed into a 950 wheel horsepower street beast while still maintaining daily drivability.
Jose takes us through his entire build journey, from the moment he chose a Scat Pack over a Hellcat (”I'd rather just build a lower engine car to see what I can do with it”) to the evolution that turned his factory Charger into something extraordinary. What started as simple cosmetic upgrades quickly snowballed into a full-blown performance build featuring a Gen 5.3 Whipple supercharger pushing over 18 pounds of boost through a fully built 392 engine.
We dive deep into every aspect of this meticulously crafted Charger:
- Performance: Get the details on the Whipple supercharger setup, the fully built internals (pistons, rods, cams, valve work), and the custom exhaust system that gives this Charger its aggressive sound.
- Exterior: Discover Jose's extensive carbon fiber work from multiple vendors (Anderson Composites, Corbin Carbon, Destroyed Customs) covering everything from the hood to the diffuser.
- Suspension & Wheels: Learn about his Airlift Performance 3H air system that allows the car to sit on the ground for shows or rise to driving height, plus his Weld Ventures wheels with B-locks wrapped in Mickey Thompson ET Street R drag radials for serious traction.
- Interior: See how race-ready Brom bucket seats, a custom roll cage, and carbon fiber accents transform the cockpit into something that's both functional and visually stunning.
Jose doesn't hold back as he shares the mistakes he's made, the parts he's broken, and the lessons he's learned along the way. His most critical advice: ”Do it right the first time. Spend the money. 'Cause if you take shortcuts, you get an inferior product.”
You'll hear firsthand about his relationship with Yellow Jacket Tuning in Los Angeles, where he drives hours just to get basic service because he trusts their work completely. For Jose, finding the right professionals has been crucial to his build's success.
The episode also covers practical advice for Charger owners at any stage:
- Why ”kill switch, kill switch, kill switch” is Jose's number one recommendation for security
- How to approach modifying your Charger regardless of your experience level
- The importance of community and learning from others
- Why you should ”be proud of what you drive” whether it's a V6 or a Scat Pack
From technical details to philosophical insights about car culture, this conversation with Jose provides a comprehensive look at what it takes to build, maintain, and enjoy a high-performance Dodge Charger. Whether you're just starting your modification journey or already deep into a build, you'll find valuable takeaways from Jose's experience.
Join us for this no-BS, straight-talking episode that gets into the nitty-gritty of Charger performance with someone who's pushed the platform to its limits while still keeping it streetable enough to enjoy daily.
Want to share your Charge build story?? Send us an email at support@launchctrl1.com
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