Based on the article I think he certainly did due to ECM coding. But it's not like Hellcats haven't been tuned with no issues and running fine. Maybe the tune was bad.
So you buy a new car with 800HP but it's not enough. Picture the Toolman Tim Taylor need more power grunting. Unless your thee guy on the planet with the most money, fastest car, biggest house and boat what's the point? Learn to be happy especially when your truly doing well in life. Just my $.02.
I gave it a very thorough wipe down and cleaning everywhere. The wheelwells, suspension, under the hood, and of course body. As I am getting my 2nd oil change tomorrow. They do a thorough inspection on intake. So if all clean makes it easier to see I have no scratches, or damage.
Definitely happy with my 5G and it's paid for also. I still only have 6800 miles and it's 3 years old. I have it where I want it, almost. ? Just a couple more items, then I am done. ?? sure.....