Durango vs. Ram power difference...why?
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Durango vs. Ram power difference...why?
So I'm curious about the power difference between the Durango and the Ram both with the 5.7. Is the 30+HP difference internal or is it tuning via mapping? Seems like a pretty big difference for the same block. I already have another Hemi in my Magnum and know what they are capable of so I'm just curious what it will take to get the D up closer to the Ram in HP and TQ. Thanks everyone!
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I don't believe the manifold is a direct swap and the throttlebody some claim doesn't do much for the price, although I plan to upgrade mine when I have a few bucks to blow that Wifey wont notice...lol!
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They state the 6.1 is a swap for the WK2 GC. As for the TB I know what your saying. I had a larger one on my 5.2L G1 Durango and the performance gain was minimal (even with the Mopar PCM and Volant CAI). But after installing the Mopar CAI this week I can definitely feel some performance gains, it really pulls nicely in the cold Pennsylvania air. A 5 or 7 mm increase in TB opening just might add that little more extra power.
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They state the 6.1 is a swap for the WK2 GC. As for the TB I know what your saying. I had a larger one on my 5.2L G1 Durango and the performance gain was minimal (even with the Mopar PCM and Volant CAI). But after installing the Mopar CAI this week I can definitely feel some performance gains, it really pulls nicely in the cold Pennsylvania air. A 5 or 7 mm increase in TB opening just might add that little more extra power.