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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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hey guys, i got a 97 ram 1500 with a 360 motor is rebult has crane powermax 2030 grind cam, mopar m1 manifold, headers and flowmaster, fastman 52 mm tb, intake, no other mods. i want to put heads, higher rpm cam, roller rockers, ignition system, and last a supercharger, but i dont know what parts to go with, an witch ones fit and work, or where to get most of them, especially a mopar preformance pcm (dont know where to get one)or how to program it. also if possible what fuel system parts would be needed and if a new map sensor is needed for the supercharger. any help would be great and thanks
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 03:15 AM
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DodgeRam1500 try contacting Dan "The Fastman" regarding the cams and roller rockers. He can definitely help you out with those mods. You could also ask his advice or opinion about a supercharger or check out KRC Performance web site. I believe they have some supercharger options for your truck. Looks like you have some pretty good mods right now on your truck. Out of curiosity, how do you like the Powermax 2030 Crane Cam? Do you feel a big difference with performance especially in the low and mid range power band. I'm looking at them right now for my truck because they state they are CARB approved and basically computer capatible. CARB approved is essential for me since I live in California. Also, do you like the M1 intake mod and did you lose any low end performance with it? Any response would be greatly appreciated regarding these two mods. Thanks and good luck with your future mods for your engine.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Sounds like it will be aweet when its done. Mopar Performance PCMs aren't made anymore so the only way to get them is used. eBay is the best bet usually. If your modded that much I would get a custom PCM flash from B&G that will be tuned exactly to your engine. http://www.bgchrysler.com/Service/Hi...b_g_flash.html
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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With that set-up, I would definetly skip the Mopar Performance PCM and go right to a custom flash from B&G. That is the only way you will get the full potential of that level of mods.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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What are the cam specs of this 2030grind, .050 duro, lift and lsa?
How many lbs of boost are you thinking of running?
How big a factor is cost?

 
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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hey thanks for the info i like the cam big difference a lot down low, the manifold is more for mid to top rpms while the cam is more down low so i think there fighting themselvs a little no to say that it could be the stock heads, thats why i want a more mid range cam along with heads to bring the hp up, now its all down low and drops off around 3000-3500rpm. i must say its kick *** off idle.
thanks again
 
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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rm indy i dont know the cam specs i am not home now but will post them the 22nd of nowember. i want to put eddies with 2.02 intake
but dont know what rockers to put or pushrods, or even what cam is a good midrange cam. i am planing on 5 to 10 psi on the supercharger. and i really dont have a cost factor but i would like to keep it as low as possible withe getting the job done right
thanks for any help
 
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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If you want little more power you could try one of those water methanol injection system .They say they really add power on non naturally aspirated engines.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 03:12 AM
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DodgeRam1500-- Thanks for your reply regarding the Powermax 2030 cams and M1 intake. I'll probably get the Powermax 2030 or possibly have the Fastman build one according to similar specs. Good luck with your motor project and let us know about the outcome of your project when it's complete. Thanks!
 
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