I have a 1998 ram 1500 pickup it is and ext.cabi just bought it used and what i know about it is that is was made in canada, has a 5.2L v8 magnum, has 140k miles,automatic transmission,and aflowmaster exhaust single pipe into a 1 into 2 muffler and then strait out the back.

the truck runs real good and is mostly stock..will get pics up tomaro probly.
im looking to get some more power out of it, seems kinda boggy if u mat it so if anyone has some pointers on that plz let me know and im also looking for a cheap way to lift it 3 to 5 inches max because i dont know the current lift laws for maine so if u got anyideas im open.

 

You could start with getting the truck to breathe better. A high flow air filter (K&n, Fram) and a 180 degree thermostat to keep it cooler= more power and then maybe a chip (hypertech, superchips). Just a start... but will get you going.

 

yea i though about chips but they run about 200$ from what i seen and i dont have much money, i see a intake on ebay it like total cost is about $40-$50 i was thinking but not sure if its good[8D]

 

word of advice.... take it to your dodge dealer and have them service your truck's transmission with fresh filter and fluid to start with. i just went through hell withthe transmission in my recently purchased ramover the last 2 months because the idiotprevious owner decided to change the ATF before selling the truck. he used the wrong type of transmission fluid which really screwed upthe sensors and solenoids inside the trans. itsjust some cheap insurance compared to the $410.00 (the dealer wanted almost $700.00 for the same repair!) i had to spend to fix the results of someone else's "work".

 

Check out the Dodge Ram FAQ. There is some excellent info in ther from steve05ram360 about upgrades and general permformance tips. Good luck

 

http://www.v8performance.com/tipsandtricks.htm
(lots of good advice)

 

ok thanks for the help guys...and the transmission in this truck is great shifts smoooth and no slips or bangs

 

Fastman 50 mm TB- $220.00 w/core
Round K&N/Mopar air cleaner- $ ?
Performance muffler- $ ?
180* stat- $ 8.00
Champion truck plug/ heavy wires/ copper top distributor/rotor- $150.00



The look on your face when you feel the additional power............priceless!!!!!

PS....Forget the chip

 

Get it to breath in and out first then worry about the computer
K&N 14x3"
Fastman 50mm tb if 5.2 and 52mm if 5.9
Headers and hi flow cat. Behind the cat on a 98 or later there will be very little gain in power for money spent.

The first 4 should wake it up nicely. Need more then add an MP PCM or B&G flash.
Superchip and Hypertech will add less then the MP PCM or B&G
Jet chips cost performance and should never be added to a genII 5.2/5.9

 

yea thats a good list of stuff....like i said i dont have much money, and what would be the best to buy first? i was thinkin a high flow cat because they add 20hp i read and a 50$ intake because that adds 20hp also...