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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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Question Cheap Mods ? and lowering kit

I know this is probably an old subject but I am having trouble finding some
cheap proformance mods for my 97 Ram 5.2l maybe you guys could help also what is the best overal proformance lowering kit for these trucks nothing extreme just 3 or so inches

Maybe some DIY mods that will help with power

here is what i have already done
4.10 gear swap

gibson headers

hypertech power programer

k&n air filter

Thanks Guys
 

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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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Welcome to the forums!

Tune-up if you haven't already; new spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor.
Cat-back exhaust system or a complete custom/upgraded system with high flow converter.

Cheap and performance usually don't get along together in the same sentence.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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tune up done about 1k ago my motor is a jasper reman with 20k-25k on it i also have the headers to an hpipe no cat with a "cheater box" installed for the o2 sensor that runs to two flow 40's or 60's cant remember. they dump before the rear axle the truck is loud as h*ll and it will run low 9's in 1/8th mile at 70-80mph

thanks for the post jason
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Any body else got some thoughts i have about $500 to spend thanks.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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e-fans or pulleys, are my two cents
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Belltech and DJM are pretty popular for drop kits. Nice truck btw.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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If you can save another $100, get the SCT tuner. It will compliment the upgrades you've done so far and any others you do in the future.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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try the fastman and maybe RR
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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thanks guys
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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what about the keg mod is this an effective way to add power if so does any one know about what kind of gains it makes for 318
 
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