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Old 05-22-2011, 04:10 PM
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This is my 2nd post in here. I am looking for to get some more hps from my hemi. I have read a lot about some cheap & easy performance upgrades like 180 thermostat / CAI / mufflers.

I am confused...what type of DIY performance upgrades can be done in my truck
what are the good brands / reliable / DIY
what are the parts / cheap / DIY
BTW what type of mufflers (plug & play) can give me little louder than hemi standard mufflers sound..same srrounded throaty sound but little louder...I have heard of flowmaster 50 delta flow sieres or thrush welded standard. I don't need to feel resonance inside....

forgot to tell I have 2008 SLT Durango
 
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I Like Magnaflow for mufflers and JBA for exhaust headers. Check out www.shophemi.com for upgrades,
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Shophemi.com have only apearance changes..no performance upgrades for dakota durango...Please let me know about CAI & thermostat.

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They have stroker kits and performance upgrades. Check out the engine head swap for the 5.7 to the 6.1,
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can you advise partNo. for JBA headers. Durango is not listed under headers in JBA/shophemi...
will Jet 10183 thermostat is better or mr. gasket. I live in hottest weather
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I have the JBA shoty headers on my 2007, but their site must be 'under construction' as the Durango is not there anymore. You could try TTI exhaust for headers,
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Hi GuysOrdered the JBA Headers & K&N CAI & 180 therm. now only thing remained is muffler. in my hemi I am confused which one is muffler & which one is resonator. the one in middle or one in back. The part# 68046111AA shows that this is muffler. but seen videos where the muffler is called the box in back last one.Please advis ethe location of muffler. is it muffler & then resonator or other way...Thanks
 
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Magnaflow will come with a resonator (long tube) and a muffler. The resonator sits near the center of the vehicle while the muffler is at the back end of it,
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Go for Superchips, JET 180 T-stat, Airaid MIT (CAI) and a magnaflow muffler
 
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@ everyone
Thank you all for advise.got clrear pic. ordered the parts, now waiting to hit the road with this beast
 


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