I forgot that random screw. I had to cut mine too. I used a big pair of side cutters to snip it off since I didn't think I could get a hack saw in there very good.

Sounds like you need a new battery though. And when you reset the PCM, disconnect the battery, then turn the ignition key for 20-30 seconds. This discharges any stored current in the system and purges the memory module. You will know you did it correctly if the truck runs rich when you first start it up (sometimes for only a few seconds, sometimes for several minutes). That is how the default program runs until the sensors start returning inputs for the PCM to make adjustments with.

I can't beleive it took four hours to install that though. Mine took like an hour, including fabing the s-bolt and driving over to Advance Auto to get the standalone breather. It took me longer to disconnect my old air assembly (FIPK) then it did to install the round filter. Oh well, at least you got it on.

Keep us posted on how it goes.

 

Yeah it took forever because of the hose and nipple situation. I wish I would have tried to fit the hose over the nipple before cutting holes into the lid. But since I did I can't use a breather now since there would be the holes in it.

You think the hose is trouble next to the intake?

EDIT: Anyone who wants this setup and has not done it yet I would definitely recommend getting the breather instead of hooking up the hose to it, of course thats if there are no holes in the lid already.

 

I wouldn't think so.

 

Hey Ripto, I forgot to mention there is a screw hanging down that you have to hacksaw off. I remember having to do that too.

Don't worry about the hose touching the intake. Check it every few months by squeezing it and looking for cracks. It will eventually become hard and brittle by being so close to the intake, but shouldn't cause any problems otherwise. When you go to replace it, get a filter for the intake and put a cap over the end of the nipple like I described in the PM. You might even be able to get a plate that will match right up to the holes on the opening. Look around the auto parts store next time you stop in and see what you can find.

Glad you got it on. It looks real good. You'll have that whistling sound at certain rpm's when you're just starting to work the motor, like going up a hill. Just pretend your truck is turbo-charged and enjoy the sound.

 

Ya, it's going to be kinda noisy when you start it up cold in the morning, but you'll get used to it, and it goes away as the TB is allowed to open up a little more when the engine gets warmer.

 

Now you guys are going to make me go check for that screw. It's probably why I had to lift the whole assembly together onto the throttle body. Oh well serves me right for doing it at night with minimal lighting.

 

yea i had the same problem with that screw......i'll deal with it when the weather is better. I'm seeing better mpg but not sure on how much.....it's noticable.

 

Congrats Ripto on the new install!

 

Will this fit my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2 v8 single cab 2WD??!!!
Im about to order it thnx!!!!

 

I didn't read any posts in this thread but that is the cleanest looking engine bay I have seen on a 2nd generation ram.....or most 3rd generations for that matter.