mine is at 165k and I have the original chain on it. I guess it's time.

 

In that case.... I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so. It is a fairly straightforward job, and you will most certainly enjoy the outcome.

 

Before I did the ball joints, tie-rod ends, tires, etc. on mine it shook and wandered so badly I could judge the speed I was doing as follows:

35 - mildly nervous
45 - wondering if something was going to let go
55 - sweating bullets
65 - OMFG!!!
70 - my sphincter was puckered so tight you could sharpen a pencil in it

Replacing the tires got rid of the last bit of shake and now I can actually drive on the highway and have to worry about speeding.

 

my truck has more than enough power to do 65 or beyond.....but as you can see...my truck just isnt built for it lol

 

Hey -cptafw16 those valve covers where did you get them and what else did you need anything extra at ALL ...

 

I got them from EBAY. They are about 219 brand new (Need the MAGNUM valvecovers with 10 bolt holes. LA style valvecovers have 5 holes and will not fit and are MUCH cheaper, so don;t be fooled).

It took me TWO YEARS to get them off ebay USED for 100 dollars or less. Paid 118 with shipping. They ussually run 120-140 before shipping (Used)

You don't need anything extra UNLESS it does not come with an extra cap. Then you need to get a cap because stock valvecovers have 3 holes while these have 4. All I did was plug up an extra chrome breather with RTV, let it cure for a few days and it was a cover :P

You don't need anything extra. Just the valvecovers. The resale on them is stunning. Everyone on this forum wants them. One guy got the valvecovers and matching air cleaner for 85 bucks plus shipping....but that was 2 years ago.

They also come in polished aluminum.

 

My truck is stock as far as I know... not even a plenum fix and it likes to GO! If I keep the overdrive on, I frequently find myself hitting 65+ on my backroads. I don't think I have hit 90 mph in it yet but I can tell you it does not mind cruising along at 75+... and I hit 85ish pretty regularly on the highway.

All that said... if my truck even SEES a hill ahead, I lose about 10-15mph unless I hit the gas.

 

Yeah my truck would rather turn around then go up a hill. What would you guys say to a kegger mod 1.7 Harland 180* stat 14x3 air cleaner cap rotor plugs and wires and maybe a coil ?!? Oh and the hemi fever tune but farther down the road... Oh and the hughes plenium fix with fel-pro gaskets

 

P.s you guys have been awesome alot of help and also helped me realize I'd rather pull then fly

 

Good Plan.