Weak power thoughts
#42
RE: Weak power thoughts
I have a Skyjacker 5" kit with Super lift 1" coil buckets and 4" AAL for the rear.
a lot of guys run spacers on a 5" coil. But once you make the leap from 5" to 8" of lift, its a whole new ball game
new control arms shocks, trac bar, extreme pitman, shackle flip or a 6" leaf pack for the rear ect.
a lot of guys run spacers on a 5" coil. But once you make the leap from 5" to 8" of lift, its a whole new ball game
new control arms shocks, trac bar, extreme pitman, shackle flip or a 6" leaf pack for the rear ect.
#43
RE: Weak power thoughts
does the components that come with a skyjacker 5 inch put everything back to factory specs?? because i could fit a 3 inch spacer and just have to replace the shocks.. if a 5 inch brings everything back to stock.. such *** a 5 inch drop pitman arm.. and all the control arms to bring the steering and all to stock.. then i could keep the 3 inch with just get shocks for an 8 inch
#44
#45
RE: Weak power thoughts
ORIGINAL: GOD RAM IT
well thats maby something you should have thought have before bulding it up, i agree with the fact its a good DD but not for towing heavy wheeling ect, but motor size and what your gonna use it for is something you gotta consider when you get the truck rathetr than trying to say its chryslers fault, thats why there is the option for motor size and sounds like you shoulda went with a 360 or a V10 or maby even a diesel for your needs
Well in my opinion a truck is a TRUCK. You use it for work. Thats what they were created for. So to offer a truck that has a towing package and that truck not being able to tow it well thats sad.
It has a V8 which means it should have some torque. I think the 5.2 has plenty of horsepower but it lacks torque which is what you want in a truck.
as far as choosing a truck to fit my needs, well I didnt buy it for what I did to it. I did all of the stuff to it a few years after I bought it. I wouldnt have gotten a V10 or a diesel for wheeling just for the fact they are too heavy. I bought the 5.2 because of past history with the pre magnum 318.
well thats maby something you should have thought have before bulding it up, i agree with the fact its a good DD but not for towing heavy wheeling ect, but motor size and what your gonna use it for is something you gotta consider when you get the truck rathetr than trying to say its chryslers fault, thats why there is the option for motor size and sounds like you shoulda went with a 360 or a V10 or maby even a diesel for your needs
It has a V8 which means it should have some torque. I think the 5.2 has plenty of horsepower but it lacks torque which is what you want in a truck.
as far as choosing a truck to fit my needs, well I didnt buy it for what I did to it. I did all of the stuff to it a few years after I bought it. I wouldnt have gotten a V10 or a diesel for wheeling just for the fact they are too heavy. I bought the 5.2 because of past history with the pre magnum 318.
#46
RE: Weak power thoughts
Im done posting. Apparently not too many people use there truck on here. all show no go.
If you people want to help this guy spend mommy and Daddys money searching for a problem that may not exist go for it.
But, dodge released an underpowered truck for its class end of story. There is not reason why a 5.2 standard can make all sorts of power and then when an auto tranny is put behind it is a turtle.
everybody can return to posting up on what parts this guy can replace, I'll just sit and laugh.
If you people want to help this guy spend mommy and Daddys money searching for a problem that may not exist go for it.
But, dodge released an underpowered truck for its class end of story. There is not reason why a 5.2 standard can make all sorts of power and then when an auto tranny is put behind it is a turtle.
everybody can return to posting up on what parts this guy can replace, I'll just sit and laugh.
#47
RE: Weak power thoughts
ORIGINAL: GOD RAM IT
Im done posting. Apparently not too many people use there truck on here. all show no go.
If you people want to help this guy spend mommy and Daddys money searching for a problem that may not exist go for it.
But, dodge released an underpowered truck for its class end of story. There is not reason why a 5.2 standard can make all sorts of power and then when an auto tranny is put behind it is a turtle.
everybody can return to posting up on what parts this guy can replace, I'll just sit and laugh.
Im done posting. Apparently not too many people use there truck on here. all show no go.
If you people want to help this guy spend mommy and Daddys money searching for a problem that may not exist go for it.
But, dodge released an underpowered truck for its class end of story. There is not reason why a 5.2 standard can make all sorts of power and then when an auto tranny is put behind it is a turtle.
everybody can return to posting up on what parts this guy can replace, I'll just sit and laugh.
#48
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#50
RE: Weak power thoughts
I really don't use my truck for much heavy stuff, but to be honest I was disappointed with the power even with it being 2WD and a manual. I had an old C10 with a carbed 350 that felt stronger, but then again it was a much lighter/smaller truck. These Rams are like a brick on the highway especially on a steep hill or in a strong headwind. I do feel it is stronger and more responsive now that I have the Hypertech installed. The programmer is the only mod I have done so far that made a significant difference - not a drag racing difference but a difference nonetheless. I definitely think that with some more mods like a new TB, long tubes, new gears this 318 would give me plenty of power to do anything I ever wanted to do.