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Old 05-22-2017 | 03:49 PM
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I'm looking for mods to the magnum 5.2 to boost horsepower by thirty or so while I'm rebuilding it.
This motor will be in 93' dak with a AX15 behind it with 3.88 in the diff. This is going to be a tow vehicle for a largish but lightweight travel trailer under 5,000 lbs. I think with 300 ft. lbs. of torque won't be a problem. Any info will be apperciated.
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Old 05-22-2017 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by soar_dude
Hola all
I'm looking for mods to the magnum 5.2 to boost horsepower by thirty or so while I'm rebuilding it.
This motor will be in 93' dak with a AX15 behind it with 3.88 in the diff. This is going to be a tow vehicle for a largish but lightweight travel trailer under 5,000 lbs. I think with 300 ft. lbs. of torque won't be a problem. Any info will be apperciated.
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http://www.hughesengines.com/TechArt...es19932003.php
 
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Old 05-25-2017 | 11:53 AM
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I will just share my opinion.
But most everything that will raise hp will move the torque and hp to a higher rpm level. Which for a tow vehicle you dont want.
That being said, if you are rebuilding the 5.2, my suggestion would be to find a used 5.9 shortblock with the balancer and flywheel and rebuild it. Move your cam and heads over to the 5.9.
You can probably pick up a used 5.9 to rebuild for less then 250 and again IMO, for the money you will get more then trying to add power to the 5.2
 




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