Alrighty everyody I need your help I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 v8 5.2 liter I have done everything with the inside and the outside now I need to make it quicker what do I need to know I have already installed a K&N air filter but I need the extra push and speed. So I thought I would ask the experts what should I do? Please help.

Thanks ZAc

 

Hypertech PPIII, Fastman Throttle Body, CAI, Dual Exhaust

 

All depends on your budget really. New headers, custom exhaust, and a programmer are probably the top 3 I would suggest. The programmers are on sale thru TruckAddon's for $275....which is $125 less then normal. You could also invest in a better/bigger throttle body.

 

if you got 5 grand to spend make that 318 a 390 stroker =D Might suffer some downtime of the truck but if you can get yourself a Magnum block (doesnt have to be magnum, but the LA blocks require more work) and a stroker kit along with a camshaft with a longer duration and slighty more lift, and r/t heads and a M1, you could be set =) This is all with doing work yourself.

Or you can just put a 50-70 HP shot of nitrous, I think the pistons/crank can hold that kinda power, i wouldnt go with anymore tho. Also dual exhaust as others mentioned, along with the TB, and roller rockers (1.7 crower are nice from what i heard)

 

nos would be cool if your lookin for something quick and not consistant... im not sure but i think RM_Indy is squezing his motor... or was atleast

headers TB CAI hypertech duals aftermarket heads.. 1.7 RR's port polish ... elec fans ..blower/charger/turbo (leaf blower motor jammed into the intake works the best ) the list goes on... just depends how deap your pockets are and how much time you want to invest in the truck!

 

i have a low temp stat, replacent k&n filter, hypertech programmer and a single out flowmaster on my 2001 1500 5.2.. stock gears though with 285's.. i can steady pull from a 1999 4x4 offroad 1500 with the 318 and i believe they have 4.10 gears.. next up will be cai, 50mm throttle body and when i get about 1000 bucks.. new exhaust from the motor back

 

and stock we were DEAD even.. our mirrors were side by side all the way up to 75 then hit the next redlight.. also i have a 5 speed manual and he had a automatic.. not sure who has the better deal there

 

Check the list of mods in my signature......I am happy with the performance of mine now. It won't light the tires - but it is a WHOLE LOT snappier. My last mod was the 180 thermostat - and that seemed to be the kicker that helped my other mods work. My mileage has increased from 11.8 to 12.8, and I got 13.6 on a highway trip today. Fastman TB - $225, Hypertech - $284, MSD wires - $90 (splurge), T-stat - $7, K&N - $50, Flowmaster cat back duals - $299 at Midas.......