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Old 08-09-2009, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dedogg
Also I want to upgrade my cam, but I dont know which one to get. How do you know which one to get, I am just looking for added power. I am not looking to have a 12 sec truck just would like to have the power there if I choose to spank a tundra.
There are a lot of good cams out there for the Hemi Ram, you just need to decide what you are looking for from your cam and whether you will be getting a custom tune.
 
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Old 08-09-2009, 08:08 PM
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as far as a custom tune is that something for the PCM or a tune that is uploaded into my predator? I have been looking at MOE'S SNIPER CAM SWAP PACKAGE 1; 5.7L/6.1L, 03-08, but i am unsure what is best for my truck. What do you think?
 
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Originally Posted by dedogg
as far as a custom tune is that something for the PCM or a tune that is uploaded into my predator? I have been looking at MOE'S SNIPER CAM SWAP PACKAGE 1; 5.7L/6.1L, 03-08, but i am unsure what is best for my truck. What do you think?
The custom tune would be something that could be uploaded into your predator if you go that route. I have some info about cams for our trucks on my computer from research I have done. If you want links and info send me a PM.
 
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Originally Posted by dedogg
Are torque converters really worth it? A couple of my buddies tell me I wont see big enough gains to warrant instaling one and that torque converter gains are huge in desiels.
Is it worth it.... One word YES!!!! It is absolutely worth it!!!
 
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Originally Posted by lxman1
I know the Predator has an option to raise the rev limiter in neutral/park. Stock is 4K to keep people from blowing up the engine. I have no need to free rev mine more than that. I did up my 1-2 shift point from 5600 to 5800.
How do u change ur shift points? Do u us the programmer or is there another way.
 
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Holy thread resurrection Batman!! Custom tune with a programmer or Superchips (depending on what year you have).
 
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Originally Posted by RamIt33
Hey all anyone have advise for performance upgrades. I have a 2007 Dodge ram 1500 big horn with a 5.7.

Upgrades
77 series K/N intake
Super Chip Tuner
3'' True dual exhaust-
-Dual Flow master 40's
Air AId Throttle Body Spacer
22'' Boss Rims

my tuner is the only thing that i noticed a increase with power. The order i lined them up is the order i installed them. And my truck only runs 16.6 1/4 mile at 87 mph. ANy one have info or ideads please let me know.

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Of the 6 mods listed delete the last 4. The hemi unless highly modified does not need a true dual 3 inch exhaust. With the mods you have that exhaust system is costing you a lot of torque, which is what you need to get a heavy truck moving. Drop it to 2 1/4 or 2 1/2 and you will see it start to pick up a little. Then as Hammer states, put some gears in it and a torque convertor, and headers, and watch what happens to those times. Modding just for the sake of modding is a waste of time and money. The mods have to compliment each other to be useful, and yours don't do that very well. Next time ask first and it will save you a lot of time and money, and aggravation. Good luck
 
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Converter and cam have been two I like most on my truck.
 



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