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Old May 12, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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I have a 2002 1500 Ram with the 5.9 gas v8. Im trying to look for a superchip that would work for this motor. Has anyone messed with this motor and a superchip? and if you have which brand works the best?
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Is yours 4x4?
Heres a few of my engine mods:

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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Johnny what kind of tires and what size tires are you running?
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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After I got my truck leveled this feb I ordered some Toyo open country mt 33x12.5x20
and no rubbing at all. I'm thiking I might have been able to run 35's but I didn't want that stuffed look so in the future I'm hoping to go higher and bigger tires.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Johnny are those tires loud? They look great. I am looking at getting 275/65/20 for my truck and the open country's are on the list just the picture on-line did not look good. If my measurements are correct that should be about a 34 x 11.5 x 20. Those look really good and they don't look over done.
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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get the 3815 or 3865. on the 5.9 it's like a 100hp gain or something ridiculous like that
 

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Old May 13, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by xfeejayx
get the 3815 or 3865. on the 5.0 it's like a 100hp gain or something ridiculous like that
On the 5.9 it is claimed to be 45-50hp. I doubt that, but I definetly feel the difference. Best bang for my buck
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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Thanks guys. Im trying to get my truck running better. Any other modifications that you guys think is a must would be a greatly appreciated.
 

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Old May 13, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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superchips gives a huge gain on the 5.9. 0-60 went from about 9.6 to 8.2. So thats a big difference for just a tad more in gas money.
 
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