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1996 Dodge Ram Upgrade Questions

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Old 09-03-2012, 12:04 AM
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Somewhat new to this site where this is my first post. I have a good background with cars but would like some advice or anyone who has had experience already so I can look at different perspectives. I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 5.9. I'm currently fixing the truck and restoring it at my family shop. It was hit in an accident from some stupid lady who ran a light and whammm. Anyways here is a list of what I already have.

Mods
Cold Air Intake
M1 2bb/4bbl Intake
Pace Setter Long Tubes
High Flow Cat
Cherry Bomb Extreme
Cut Off Valves
High Flow Holley 2bbl Throttle Body
Msd Coil, Performance Wires, Cap Rotor
4.10 Gear Posi

Heres what I would Like to buy:

Camshaft
Rockers and what I need with these
SCT Tuner
Eventually Some Aluminum Heads
Eventually Super Charger


If anyone could give me some opinions on what they would do or some advice on what would be the best product to buy that would be helpful. I have some ideas already but I'm seeing what else is out there before I go an buy anything else.

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I will move your post to the 2nd Gen Ram section.
 
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Thank You I was just about to do that when I reopened this thread when I seen your Comment.
 
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What is your end goal for your truck? Where do you want it to build the most power? Two, or four wheel drive?

SCT tuner from Hemifever is always a good plan.

Cam and rockers depends on what you plan to do with your truck. If you are going to go with forced induction, cam choice becomes rather important.....

Forced induction isn't gonna be cheap by any stretch of the imagination...... as you will also need to address fuel and ignition with that as well.... Standalone management system will be pretty much a requirement.
 
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Right now I'm looking to build the engine as much as I can with out having to stroke or bore the motor that's one key factor. I do plan on having Ram air for now until I purchase a supercharger. The Super Charger will come later on down the road. My truck is a 2WD truck. I would like to improve low end and mid range power. I'm hoping to do this with a Cam. Just would like some advice or anyone's past experience with this. I plan to improve the igngition system right off the bat also. If i can get some ideas for with an without the supercharger upgrade.

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