Planned mods
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RE: Planned mods
ORIGINAL: bamory
Oh no doubt more air, but I worked it out backwards, I had my Fastman 52MM TB installed before I installed the CAI, I saw zeekxxx gains after the TB install, but quicker crisper acceleration, it was truly a big change for the 360. I just added Airaid because of the cone filter design, and i got it cheap, and it has that supercharger sound. People ask me about it, when we look at my engine, so it also makes good conversation piece. Your throttle body is your bottleneck, you can pump mass air toward the TB but if it cant utilize it, small gains. But as for a single and only mod, I would do the TB upgrade, exhaust, see how that works and If your strapped for cash, mod your existing stock air intake.
My opinion only based upon my observations and doesnt nessesarily reflect the opinion of other members.....lol
Oh no doubt more air, but I worked it out backwards, I had my Fastman 52MM TB installed before I installed the CAI, I saw zeekxxx gains after the TB install, but quicker crisper acceleration, it was truly a big change for the 360. I just added Airaid because of the cone filter design, and i got it cheap, and it has that supercharger sound. People ask me about it, when we look at my engine, so it also makes good conversation piece. Your throttle body is your bottleneck, you can pump mass air toward the TB but if it cant utilize it, small gains. But as for a single and only mod, I would do the TB upgrade, exhaust, see how that works and If your strapped for cash, mod your existing stock air intake.
My opinion only based upon my observations and doesnt nessesarily reflect the opinion of other members.....lol
thx
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RE: Planned mods
ORIGINAL: mdoffroad
I installed an aFe Stage II cold Air system, far superior to K&N's thin walled junk, was less that $300 shipped to me frmo an Ebay Vendor....
VERY worth it, Towing and highway dramitcally improved... it also made the exhaust note chage under Wide Open throttle....
I installed an aFe Stage II cold Air system, far superior to K&N's thin walled junk, was less that $300 shipped to me frmo an Ebay Vendor....
VERY worth it, Towing and highway dramitcally improved... it also made the exhaust note chage under Wide Open throttle....
Just wanted to say SHOW US!
Id love to see pictures of it installed
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From: Western New York
RE: Planned mods
Ok here is my idea. First my shocks no problem. Then a Flowmaster American Thunder for that awesome sound. A K&N FIPK I see they are a lot cheaper on Ebay. Then in the future a TB. Is the group sale price still available? Thanks everyone!!
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RE: Planned mods
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ORIGINAL: Off_Road_Teacher
Two things. First, a throttle body spacer is worthless, don't waste your money. If you want to use that money productively go for an upgraded throttle body or a CAI. I just finished testing my CAI and throttle body combo with some nice results. The throttle has alot more jump off the line and my mpg has gone from 15 highway up to 18.5 highway. Second, dual 3" pipes is going to casue you to lose alot of low end torque. From both experience and reading alot of posts about exhaust, your best bet would be dual 2 1/4" pipes. You shouldn't lose low end with 2 1/4" pipes.
Two things. First, a throttle body spacer is worthless, don't waste your money. If you want to use that money productively go for an upgraded throttle body or a CAI. I just finished testing my CAI and throttle body combo with some nice results. The throttle has alot more jump off the line and my mpg has gone from 15 highway up to 18.5 highway. Second, dual 3" pipes is going to casue you to lose alot of low end torque. From both experience and reading alot of posts about exhaust, your best bet would be dual 2 1/4" pipes. You shouldn't lose low end with 2 1/4" pipes.
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RE: Planned mods
ORIGINAL: mdoffroad
I installed an aFe Stage II cold Air system, far superior to K&N's thin walled junk, was less that $300 shipped to me frmo an Ebay Vendor....
VERY worth it, Towing and highway dramitcally improved... it also made the exhaust note chage under Wide Open throttle....
I installed an aFe Stage II cold Air system, far superior to K&N's thin walled junk, was less that $300 shipped to me frmo an Ebay Vendor....
VERY worth it, Towing and highway dramitcally improved... it also made the exhaust note chage under Wide Open throttle....
my only question is with the filter in a box like that, how is your top end?
is there room to swap out the filter for a larger one?
any pics of your install?
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From: Ft. Stewart, GA
RE: Planned mods
ORIGINAL: Dodgeramman
Ok here is my idea. First my shocks no problem. Then a Flowmaster American Thunder for that awesome sound. A K&N FIPK I see they are a lot cheaper on Ebay. Then in the future a TB. Is the group sale price still available? Thanks everyone!!
Ok here is my idea. First my shocks no problem. Then a Flowmaster American Thunder for that awesome sound. A K&N FIPK I see they are a lot cheaper on Ebay. Then in the future a TB. Is the group sale price still available? Thanks everyone!!
Captain
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From: OHIO
RE: Planned mods
Yeah I was wondering about the fastman throttlebody mod. I just dont want to lose bottom end. I plan to tow trailers and boats. Did anyone lose any bottom end when they put on the TB?
thx
thx
Oh the increase was clear across the powerband, i noticed excellent low-end and awesome top-end differences. Call Fastman and tell him your application and what your concerns are, he does do some customs....goodluck