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5.9 Upgrades(headers, y-pipe, programer)????

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I have been working on customizing my 2002 4x4 QC. Its time to Try and get more power from the engine(5.9) with out supercharging it. Looking for the suggestions.



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Let me know if the programmer works.
 
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flowmaster exhaust, high flow cat, shorty headers

CAI, K&N air filter

cams

rear end gears

reprogram the computer

180 degree thermostat

8MM spark plug wires
 
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reprogram cpu with programer? or have it reflashed by dodge??
 
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theres a thread on DT.com about 4.56's are the way to go for performance, and they dont hurt the gas mileage at all. alot of knowledgeable guys on there you should talk to.
 
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reprogram cpu with programer? or have it reflashed by dodge??

i was talknig about a programer that way you can re tune it and stuff if you want, but either way would work
 



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