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Performance Mods for 3.7l

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Old 06-25-2019, 01:20 PM
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Default Performance Mods for 3.7l

I miss my 4.7l. It was no hemi, but it could definitely get out of its own way when it needed to. The 3.7l can't! I miss those other 2 cylinders. I am in the process of making a wishlist of bolt on mods. What do you guys recommend and what kind of HP/torque improvements could I expect? Also, what are some of the BS mods that do nothing? Thanks!
 
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Old 06-26-2019, 02:48 AM
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Cold-air intake probably not worth the price for a couple extra HP.

If you're looking for probably the most effective way to get additional response out of the 3.7L at slower speeds, especially if you have the 3.55 axle ratio, change to 4.10. Or an even cheaper way at higher speeds, drive with Tow/Haul on full-time.
 
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Old 06-26-2019, 07:38 AM
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Agree ^^. CAI will do nothing. With the 3.7, gears are your best bet.
 
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Supercharger.
 
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I ran a DIY CAI, exhaust, and the e-fan on my 3.7. Combined, they helped a lot. But once I stabbed on 305/70/16s, it really lugged. Gears would have really helped. But truth be told, a hemi swap would gave been the best option.
 


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