What would win in a little race just to mess around my buddy wants to race my 5.2 in his 5.9 i have flowmaster muffler i dont think it will matter but i think he will win.

 

it all depends on so many factors, the motors are pretty identical, is his 5.9 a regular cab or extended cab, are you 4x4 or is the other truck for weight purposes, is one automatic and one manual? What gears are you running? So many factors to consider

 

If both were the same truck, same mods, same condition, obviously the 5.9 is going to win. As Salex said, a lot of factors to take into account.

 

we have stock gears his is 4x4 my 5.2 is 2wd both extended cab i have stock tires he has some 32 in tires and a small lift.

 

If in 2wd your 5.2 might pull off first, but he will win.

 

I don't know about that one. I think tire size, added weight from the 4x4 and his small lift will play a big role in keeping the trucks neck and neck to the finish line.

Try it and find out.

 

Like they said before it really depends on so many factors. Ive raced one or two 5.9's stock and have whooped them pretty good. But I had the plenum leak fixed, CAI, shorty headers, flowmaster exhaust, and they had not fixed the plenum, using stock airbox, and no real upgrades.

I did get my **** handed to my by an Indy 500 Ram w/ nearly identical mods. =[

I would say go for it, win or lose its still pretty fun to race.

 

i know my 35" tires really hurt my performance. i am actually probably going back down to 33's when its time for new tires. 31 is stock size for me.

i would probably bet 5$ on the 5.2 2wd.

 

I have a lil 1996 dodge ram 5.2 liter ext. cab and short bed...but 2wd and I race my buddy's 1998 dodge ram Sport 5.9 liter ext. cab/short bed BUT 4wd...we both have the same gears and around 160,000-166,000 miles on our trucks. I had cold air and true dual exhaust...he had cat back without muffler sidepipe and spectre air filter. I can take him from a dead stop by three lengths or so

 

i am having difficulties with my 99 dodge ram heater, i have checked the thermostat, the heater core, my switch to turn it from hot to cold, and nothing seems wrong, when i turn the blower on the first notch it works just fine, and when i gradually go up it starts cooling down, by the third notch it is cold, and by the fourth notch it's just like the ac was on, any suggestions