Sct 9550
#21
06-28-2013, 05:26 PM
Banned Goober Smoocher
Additionally, go here :
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...e-manuals.html
And download the 1996-97 ram service manual. It's free.
And if you're feeling up to it, you should replace your timing set and water pump while you've got the intake manifold off. It's all of 12-15 more bolts and at 100k mi, your timing chain is likely needing replacement.
Something you should also look at, since you're wanting to put a tuner on it is replace your factory thermostat with a 180* unit as the SCT calls for a 180, rather than the Dodge 195* t-stat.
You do all this before a tune and this alone will wake the truck up.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...e-manuals.html
And download the 1996-97 ram service manual. It's free.
And if you're feeling up to it, you should replace your timing set and water pump while you've got the intake manifold off. It's all of 12-15 more bolts and at 100k mi, your timing chain is likely needing replacement.
Something you should also look at, since you're wanting to put a tuner on it is replace your factory thermostat with a 180* unit as the SCT calls for a 180, rather than the Dodge 195* t-stat.
You do all this before a tune and this alone will wake the truck up.
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06-28-2013, 06:04 PM
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Don't order from hughes. Mr. Hughes is an *******, number 1. Number 2, you can buy the plenum plate and bolts from a guy here on the forum, on ebay. You'll have to look it up as I don't have the link off hand. It's $54.99 and comes with a very nice plate and plenum bolts. Then you just buy a gasket set locally or from Rockauto and buy some intake manifold bolts. You can also get NGK/NTK front O2 sensors from rockauto as well. Just do the front, it's easier.
As for headers, shorties will (should. lol) bolt up to the factory y-pipe, but the factory y sucks donkey. The Jegs Offroad Y-pipe is rather nice, it has a provision for an O2 sensor and if you have emissions, just get a universal cat, cut off a section of the pipe and weld the new cat on. Done.
As for a lift, your truck looks stock to me. Some trucks are taller than others and that's because they weren't worked. I know my rig is shorter than some but mine hauled trailers most its life. That's just an example, but no, yours doesn't look lifted.
As for headers, shorties will (should. lol) bolt up to the factory y-pipe, but the factory y sucks donkey. The Jegs Offroad Y-pipe is rather nice, it has a provision for an O2 sensor and if you have emissions, just get a universal cat, cut off a section of the pipe and weld the new cat on. Done.
As for a lift, your truck looks stock to me. Some trucks are taller than others and that's because they weren't worked. I know my rig is shorter than some but mine hauled trailers most its life. That's just an example, but no, yours doesn't look lifted.
anyways i can ramble and go on and on about this truck i love it haha.
But thanks again for all your help and information.
#23
06-28-2013, 07:42 PM
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Why is he an *******? I've seen you and a few other people from the forum say this. It is the same thing with HiPoTek, why do some of you all hate them both so much? Yes I know the plenum kit is more expensive from Hughes but it also has everything. .................................................. .......
Just curious
#24
06-28-2013, 09:50 PM
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Why is he an *******? I've seen you and a few other people from the forum say this. It is the same thing with HiPoTek, why do some of you all hate them both so much? Yes I know the plenum kit is more expensive from Hughes but it also has everything. .................................................. .......
Just curious
Just curious
Personality conflicts, attitudes, etc lead to a bad personal reputation... word of mouth propagates said reputation... yet separately, the product performance and its reputation continues to sell.
I've just fitted an FI Airgap, and I'm happy with it, regardless of how much of an a'hole others deem the company owner to be.
The question becomes do you deprive yourself of a performance item because of someone elses issues with a company owner?
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06-29-2013, 05:10 PM
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#28
06-30-2013, 10:05 PM
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Why is he an *******? I've seen you and a few other people from the forum say this. It is the same thing with HiPoTek, why do some of you all hate them both so much? Yes I know the plenum kit is more expensive from Hughes but it also has everything. .................................................. .......
Just curious
Just curious
The letters on it are above the top body line. That's why.
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07-12-2013, 11:00 PM
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Alright update on this tuner...nothing lol..that link was a dud and cant find anyone selling any /:
Anyways bought a lift kit 2.5" for a hell of a price on ebay by user: neverenoughauto comes with coil spacers for fron lift blocks in rear all necessary hardware plus 4 new Rough Country shocks for $222.95 shipped atleast i think thats a good deal.
Anyone have experiences with leveling lift kits or does everyone do body and suspension??
Anyways bought a lift kit 2.5" for a hell of a price on ebay by user: neverenoughauto comes with coil spacers for fron lift blocks in rear all necessary hardware plus 4 new Rough Country shocks for $222.95 shipped atleast i think thats a good deal.
Anyone have experiences with leveling lift kits or does everyone do body and suspension??
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07-12-2013, 11:13 PM
