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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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What are some of the less expensive and easier things to increase power and performance of my engine? 318 5.2L
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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Tune up and fix the plenum.
Read the sticky regarding the plenum at the top of the page.
After that, high flow cat and an SCT tuner.
Which BTW, what year is the truck?
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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How many miles on it? Do anything to it yet?

Fix the plenum......
Cap/Rotor/wires/plugs/pcv valve. (valve from the dealer please, makes sure you have the correct flow rate.)
Timing chain and gears.
Y-pipe, and free flowing cat
Headers?
Pre-cat O2 sensor.
SCT Tuner, depending on what year your truck is.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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It is a 1996 Ram 1500 2wd.

Just recently did the following:

Battery
Cap & Rotor
Timing Chain
Water Pump
Spark Plugs
K&N Air Filter
IAC
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Not cheap, but fix the plenum, replace the cat and o2, and have 4:10 gears installed.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Aerogauge
It is a 1996 Ram 1500 2wd.

Just recently did the following:

Battery
Cap & Rotor
Timing Chain
Water Pump
Spark Plugs
K&N Air Filter
IAC
You're halfway there!
How's the plenum and cat?
If not sure, replace em!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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No idea about the plenum and cat but they probably need replaced, I dont think the previous owner did alot of work to it. Guess I will do those asap!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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http://www.performanceinjectionequipment.com/

"PIE's exclusive front mount turbo system is designed for enthusiasts with little knowledge of engine/turbo systems and comes complete with everything you need to get the job done including a pre-tuned controller, headers and all gaskets and hardware. Easy to install, our kits fit any 5.2/5.9L stock or stroker engine but are tailor fit to slip right into any '96-'03 Dakota, Durango and 2/4wd Ram, 1500 or 2500 series.

From 350-750 whp and from 6-25 lb-ft of boost, satisfied customers prove the effectiveness and durability of our turbo systems every day.

Now it's your turn. Priced at $5499"


Oops, hold on ... you said "cheapest/easiest" .... never mind
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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+1 on the y-pipe. after the plenum repair you can go for headers, 50 or 52 mm throttle body, and gears. gears wont give you any more power, but they will help you truck get the power it has to the pavement better
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by John D in CT
http://www.performanceinjectionequipment.com/

"PIE's exclusive front mount turbo system is designed for enthusiasts with little knowledge of engine/turbo systems and comes complete with everything you need to get the job done including a pre-tuned controller, headers and all gaskets and hardware. Easy to install, our kits fit any 5.2/5.9L stock or stroker engine but are tailor fit to slip right into any '96-'03 Dakota, Durango and 2/4wd Ram, 1500 or 2500 series.

From 350-750 whp and from 6-25 lb-ft of boost, satisfied customers prove the effectiveness and durability of our turbo systems every day.

Now it's your turn. Priced at $5499"


Oops, hold on ... you said "cheapest/easiest" .... never mind
Another friggin wise guy!
 
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