Top 10 Dodge Charger Mods & Upgrades

By Mike Cote - November 29, 2018

Mean muscle machine. Subcompact sleeper. Souped-up sports sedan. The Dodge Charger has been all three. But no matter which one you drive, you can give your Dodge Charger mods that will boost its style and performance into the stratosphere. Now we know you’re listening. We’ve got easy Charger mods that are a bit more about looks and require little more than lifting a finger, to bigger ticket items that may require enlisting a mechanic – or at least a savvy friend. Without any more to-do, here are our top picks to get the modified Dodge Charger of your dreams.

1. Unleash Some Power with a Performance Exhaust System

Transform your ride into a head-turning horsepower hound with a set of high-quality performance pipes and exhaust tips. Give your muscle car a bigger bark and bite and say goodbye to that stock exhaust system. With a more efficient escape route for fumes, your modded Dodge Charger will be “breathing” easy, running well, and eating up less of your fuel budget.

2. Mod your Dodge Charger Air Intake Systems

If you’re doing the exhaust system, you should add new air intake systems to your Dodge Charger performance upgrades list. With this bolted onto your engine, the getup and growl of your dreams are at your fingertips. This is one aftermarket addition that will definitely give you a noticeable power boost.

3. Dial In Your Performance with Programmers & Tuners

Maximize the muscle pumping out of your motor by rebooting your ride with one of our power programmers and tuners. A Dodge Charger modified with one of these should see better performance in almost every realm – torque, acceleration, MPGs, horsepower, etc. Even better? It’s one of the simplest performance mods out there. You literally plug it in and program your ideal settings – or use one of the preset ones.

4. Get Some Bang for your Buck with Charger Exhaust Headers

Add flare to your engine and your gas pedal with a simple bolt-on modification. No complicated instructions, no cussing, just clear, unobstructed power pulsing through your pipes. So, unleash the power hidden under your hood with Dodge Charger exhaust headers.

5. Dress up your Dodge with Floor Mats & Liners

If you’re doing Charge mods under the hood, don’t forget about how she looks in the cabin, too. Sure, new floor mats and liners won’t make you any faster, but they’ll keep those carpets in tip-top shape. Whether you want resale value or something that fits your style better, you’ll find custom-fit mats in carpet or all-weather rubber and a range of prices. That also means you won’t have to take your shoes off before getting in anymore.

6. Increase Responsiveness with Performance Brakes and Brake Pads

Slice the stopping time of your speed demon with the set of performance brakes and brake pads it deserves. These super stoppers slow down even the most souped-up Charger – sans squeaks or dust. You can take your pick based on the type of driving you do to get just the right response from your braking system.

7. Keep it Looking Mint with a Custom Car Cover

All those upgrades are in vain if dirt and scratches sully your ride’s first impression every time you roll up. When you tuck your modded Dodge Charger in for the night, make sure she stays cozy under her custom car cover (and to make sure curious looky-lous don’t appreciate those mods a little too much). Find one that’s weather-resistant, UV-resistant, snug, and with a soft underlayer to prevent scratches to the paint job to have your car looking exactly like you left it.

8. Ride Smooth with New Shocks & Struts

These babies keep your muscle car smooth, level, and easy to handle, even around the tightest turns, which is a good thing when you’re taking them at questionable speeds. So, swap out those sickly stock shocks and struts for a performance pair that fits your driving style.

9. Protect Those Good Looks with a Bra

For your modded Dodge Charger. Geez. Like a cover, a custom car bra will make sure your ride stays protected in style. Unlike a cover, this is an aesthetic modification that stays on. So, dress up and defend your front end with a few different looks to choose from.

10. Go Full Throttle with Custom Throttle Bodies

Pump your pistons full of fuel of power-packed oxygen with a hard-hitting Dodge Charger throttle body. This power-pumping piece will leave all others in your dust. As if you needed any other excuse to make this Dodge Charger mod, you’ll also be idling better while you wait for your buddies to catch up.

So you’ve got the master list of mods for your Charger. Go all-in and grab ‘em all, or start slow with the performance upgrades that will give you the biggest impact from the get-go. Either way, your ride will be better for it. Plus, all this custom gear you need to make your Dodge Charger upgrades are available right here at AM, with plenty of reviews from drivers like you. See what they have to say about installation, performance, and more. In case you’ve already made one of these mods – or if you just want to brag about your ride – drop us a line below, we wanna know.