Alright, Im gonna order the hughes v8 plenum reinforcment kit, which is the aluminum pan and grade 8 bolts and such, and going to order thier gasket kit with bolts for my 97 5.2 magnum, also going to get the 180 thermostat as they suggest since its only like 11$ bucks or something. Im gonna have to check on my truck, but I dont know when the plugs/wires/cap/rotor/fuel filter were last changed, I want to get the truck running up to par and fig. I might as well get it all done at once that way shes ready for winter. Ill also probably do a coolent flush and refill as well. Is that all the parts that I need for the plenum replacement? Also, anything else anyone can think of I should check into for the truck to get her up to snuff? Thanks

 

don't forget to get a new throttle body gasket....and if the truck has a lot of miles put on a new water pump while you are there...

 

109k miles on her

 

my truck is a '94 and front what I have learned...the fuel filter is in the gas tank???? It is one unit with the fuel pump. I have read that you basically don't replace it until you have problems..then replace the pump and filter all at once...

 

Also, replace that small bypass tube from the water pump to the intake. I guess you've already seen the excellent write-up by steve00ram360?

Cheers,
Lee

 

Hypertech PowerStat 180 degree thermostat (P/N HYP1026) at www.truckperformance.com (ordered 7/27/06 - arrived 8/01/06). $6.29 - free shipping ... comes with pre-stickied gasket.

Thought you should know.