Dodge Ram 1500 + STS Turbo System
I Beat Tetris
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From: Orlando
On an STS turbo this is correct. You can't simply say 8psi is cut-off for all Forced induction systems as some eat up more hp than others making them less efficient.
For ex. You could run 8psi on a Procharger and get the same output as a 6psi STS Turbo.
However, any FI system sold on the market is safe for a stock vehcle and will hold up. It's when you get into more boost than what their stock kits provide there will be issue's.
For ex. You could run 8psi on a Procharger and get the same output as a 6psi STS Turbo.
However, any FI system sold on the market is safe for a stock vehcle and will hold up. It's when you get into more boost than what their stock kits provide there will be issue's.
Record Breaker
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From: CA
He has an 08...probably still under the bumper to bumper and yea then there's the life powertain.
Professional
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From: Cochrane, AB
A bit of confusion going on here. The STS Dodge Ram kits do not come with any tuning. You will need a 2 bar MAP sensor, larger fuel injectors, and your choice of custom tuner. ie. CMR, SCT, or various piggyback controllers.
The stock engine will live with 6 psi or up to 8 psi with methanol injection to keep things cool and not detonating. Any higher and the cast aluminum pistons will start breaking apart.
Towing is definitely not a good idea, especially on a stock engine. Boost increases with engine load meaning towing up a hill will cause high boost levels at low RPM. While this provides great torque, the pistons and valves are going to melt.
The stock engine will live with 6 psi or up to 8 psi with methanol injection to keep things cool and not detonating. Any higher and the cast aluminum pistons will start breaking apart.
Towing is definitely not a good idea, especially on a stock engine. Boost increases with engine load meaning towing up a hill will cause high boost levels at low RPM. While this provides great torque, the pistons and valves are going to melt.
Grand Champion
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From: Gilbert, Arizona
Frost king - I have seen some of your youtube videos of your truck (assuming this is your truck, which I believe it is) let me say your truck is just sick!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ahXbH1TrVU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ahXbH1TrVU
Professional
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From: Cochrane, AB
The truck in the video is a 2003 Ram. The dealer voids the warranty, not the turbo, so shop around and make friends.
Record Breaker
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From: Kansas
Was that engine a bored out Hemi? Because I've been looking for any FI solution that I can. Especially after my brother got a Supercharger on his truck. My truck is a 2003 Hemi, and obviously, a supercharger can't be put on my truck.