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Old 12-14-2008, 03:29 AM
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we all that about how to get more power out of are 6's but the motor may not be the problem just the trucks weight i mean my rc weighs 4500lbs and for u guys who hav done as much as u can to the motor maybe its time to lose weight a basic forumla says for every 100lbs lost is like gaining 15 actual hp so theoriclly if u could lose 1000lbs it would be like 150 proven hp thats like adding a turbo or supercharger like everyone talks about getting plus it would handle better stop quicker and most of all get better mpg for a v6 (if u can say out of it)
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 10:26 AM
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where do u suggest we lose the weight?
cause i dont wanna take out the other seats, door panels or cut out the floor of the bed
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 10:31 AM
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Any weight loss would be better but don't forget we are driving a brick on four wheels into the wind. I don't see my Ram that great in the areodynamic dept.
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 12:45 PM
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Not quite a brick...I drove a first gen for many years...that is a true brick!!
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 12:49 PM
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you could have just bought one with a v8 and not had the performance problems.
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 02:35 PM
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V8 or V6, a brick is a brick.
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 07:54 PM
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No, if it were a v8 I'd still want it faster
 
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I really agree. I wish I had gone with a V8. Even though I do find it bulky, I do love my truck! I would not trade it in though. She's paid off!!!!
 
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wish i could say that, hopefully by this summer I will be able to
 
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Old 12-16-2008, 10:38 PM
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you know...if you guys want power, how about taking the ram out of the picture...pickup trucks are for towing =) so go buy something you can really work on making super fast, and use the good ole brick to tow it

 


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