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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:03 AM
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Ok guys i am new to owning a truck im used to cars so i need some help these are a list of things i want to do and prices

1.Exhaust- single? fake dual? true dual?
2.HID lights $200
3.CAI $45.88 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...QQcmdZViewItem
4.Bed rails $146.90 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stain...QQcmdZViewItem
5.Billet Grill $146 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-07...QQcmdZViewItem
6.22" rims dont know how much ot look for used or new

if anyone else has any other mods gice me a clue on what to buy plz im open to suggestions
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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dont by that pos intake!!! and as far as exhaust true duals would be a lot of money i like the magnaflow catback!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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Ace, it looks like you're on your way. The prices are reasonable, though, that CAI looks kinda cheap..but hey, that's your call. As far as exhaust, where are you hailling from? Some states have laws about true duals, smog, etc... True duals, is always the way to go. Have you thought about headers, programmers, e-fans, etc... See the "Modaholics" thread for more suggestions, as they never seem to run out. Also, do a search for each mod and read about every one (problems, prices, installation, etc...). Have fun and remember...there is no cure for "Modaholism".
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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aceman, not too bad of choices. Although like some have said about the CAI u chose, I dont know dude. seems like an off-brand that isn't going to give you that 10-15 HP that it says. Granted that intake will work better than your stock one i'm assuming, go with a K&N intake (common) cause they have more area/volume to suck in that air. It's going to be a better deal.

if you need anything else. let me know. I've done a bit of shopping myself. I have found that autoanything.com has decent prices. . some of the best after looking around on other sites. ebay - keeps me a little skeptical at times.
crutchfield.com - good for car stereo/electronics.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Start with a little performance 101, the basics: Cat Back Exhaust, CIA, Tuner in that order.
Then go for some bling...
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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It has been proven the chrome CAI's stay hotter than a rubber/plastic CAI thus meaning the chrome ones give you less umph.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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i'd stay away from an intake like that, i had one like it and it was very cheap (filter had rust on it after only 3 months).....if you do some more looking around you can find the true billet grille that bolts in instead of an overlay like the one your looking at (i have a lower billet grille that was suppose to be an overlay but i made it a bolt on lol)......true duals is sometimes better then single (potential back pressure issues)......and as far as wheels, well that just depends on what your looking for...i have a set of SRT10 Night Runner 22" that I bought from a guy on ebay and paid less for all 4 then what 1 brand new costs....do some lookin around and you'll find some good stuff....

a couple good sites you might want to check out are: moesperformance.com andstrippermotorsports.com
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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if you do an ebay intake (I did)...find one that doesn't use the Hemi Hat...that air resonator hurts performance...
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Ditto on the CAI. Go quality with engine parts. Check out www.volant.com I have one of their intakes the quality is very high and it looks and performs great. For exhaust I usedMagnaflow. Not the loudest but neither are Bose stereo systems (catch my point?) All stainless, excellent performance and great customer support. Depending onwhat you want to do with the trucksetupwill be different. On the grill the overlays aren't so bad. I probably wouldn't buy one but my buddy has one on his Titan and it looks fine. Last but not leastdepending on what color your truck is the 22" Graphite SRT 10 wheels are sick. Hemiyellow might have some pics in his gallery.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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i'll just throw up a few...easier that way i imagine....i dunno, maybe i just like seein the pics of it too lol



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