2006 1500 Big Horn 4.7 L Help

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Feb 24, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Anybody have any other suggestions for increasing HP and Torque on this truck? Already have a Volant CAI and Magnaflow Cat back. Need some suggestions cua I am pulling a Pontoon and need a little more power!! Considered the Jet Stage 2 Superchip, but I haven't heard anything or problems after the install (i.e. Check Engine, etc.).
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Feb 24, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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RE: 2006 1500 Big Horn 4.7 L Help
Check out 4.7 performance under most commonly discussed topics at the top of the page.
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Feb 24, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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RE: 2006 1500 Big Horn 4.7 L Help
yeach, check the common threads.

I know for the hemi;s at least. Jet chips are less than popular. Chip, gears would all help though. do you have a tow package? Keep up on your fluid changes. tranny and diff included.
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Feb 25, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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RE: 2006 1500 Big Horn 4.7 L Help
There are several things that you can, gears, CAI, change the manual fan to an electric fan, exhaust etc. there are many threads that have ideas.
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Mar 2, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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RE: 2006 1500 Big Horn 4.7 L Help
Looking for any suggestions on the chip though? I should tell you all that I am towing a 20 ft pontoon, so any extra boost in towing power will be appreciated. I didn't think I would be towing when I bought a 4.7L, but oh well, I gotta make do, the diesels are too damn expensive!
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Mar 2, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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RE: 2006 1500 Big Horn 4.7 L Help
After your cat-back and CAI, the next logical choices are tuner (good luck on finding one with decent performance for your 4.7), e-fan, headers, gears and cam.
Even though I have the Hemi in my truck, my '02 Grand Cherokee Overland has the High Output 4.7 which is basically the stock 4.7 with the following upgrades from the factory:

Custom profile camshaft, forged crankshaft, crankshaft damper, low restriction intake (kinda like a CAI), larger diameter valve springs. Plus a hydraulic operated radiator fan.

So it basically has all the upgrades listed above except the gears and my GC really performs. I've owned a Grand Cherokee Limited(the ex has it now[:@])with the standard 4.7 and there is no comparison. The H.O. has gobs more HP and Torque that you can really feel.
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Mar 2, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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RE: 2006 1500 Big Horn 4.7 L Help
With prices like they are and the 09 coming out I say go to the dealer and get a good deal on a Hemi. You will be surprised at what they will sell one for.
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Mar 2, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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RE: 2006 1500 Big Horn 4.7 L Help
throw out the clutch fan, what gears do you have? 3.55 3.73 3.92
how far are you trailering the toon? Any inclines?

If I recall the stage 2 requires premium gas.

If youre towing a good ways you may look into a temp sensor for the tranny. Use amsoil severe gear for the diffs. If you have anything higher than a 3.92 you should look into getting a 4.10 pref a 4.56, if you already have the 3.92 with stock tires you won't see that much of an improvement for the price.

Looking into the new hemi isn't a bad idea as you get the good warranty out of it.

Remember it ain't how much you can tow, its how much you can stop.

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