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Old 07-01-2014, 12:27 AM
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I have a first gen durango 5.2 stock other than k/n full filter I need helpwith cheap upgrades dont have too much money to put in right now plz help
 
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Old 07-01-2014, 12:52 AM
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A good old tuneup (plugs, wires, dist. cap, and rotor) will always help some, especially if it's been a while since they were done last. Switching to a 180° thermostat that the motors were originally designed for will make the motor happier too.

As far as added power goes a bored throttle body (stick with 50mm for the 5.2) is probably the most power per dollar. I paid right around $100 for mine, and it's supposedly good for around 10hp or so. I can't speak for exact numbers since I don't have access to a dyno, but the throttle response is much better and it seems like it might just pull a bit harder at the top of each gear.
 
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Thanks for the ideas I think I may just upgrade plugs wires etc just did them not to long ago
 
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Were did u got the throttle body from cause I've seen them on eBay for around the same price as yours
 
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Old 07-13-2014, 10:35 AM
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This is the one I bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAKOTA-DURANGO-R-T-RT-50MM-BORED-PORTED-THROTTLE-BODY-MAGNUM-360-5-9-98-03-/251584657330?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a939d37b2 The guy is supposedly well known on some Dakota forums.
 



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