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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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I'm very new to engine mods and how it all works aka I'm mechanically retarded /:

So far I've modded my 4th gen(2009) ram 1500 Laramie crew cab w/ a CAI, Bullydog GT Tuner and a Poweraid TB spacer. I'm looking into getting some headers and full exhaust next month...what are my best options? Possible gains? HP & Tq?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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Depends on how fat your wallet is. What engine... 4.7 or 5.7 HEMI (?)
Looking at what you have done already, i would be surprised if you made any real gains.

Dont know what "CAI" you installed, but those are known for loosing power and mpg`s.
Poweraid TB spacer = waste of money.

Magna flow "stainless" all the way = best bang for the buck
Superchips tuner = best tuner made

If you`re askin for REAL power, supercharge or turbo charge it
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by LU229
Depends on how fat your wallet is. What engine... 4.7 or 5.7 HEMI (?)
Looking at what you have done already, i would be surprised if you made any real gains.

Dont know what "CAI" you installed, but those are known for loosing power and mpg`s.
Poweraid TB spacer = waste of money.

Magna flow "stainless" all the way = best bang for the buck
Superchips tuner = best tuner made

If you`re askin for REAL power, supercharge or turbo charge it
I've got the airaid CAI installed. I installed it before I done any research on anything, but I also found out that it could be combined with a few other mods and they'd all work together to make any mediocre gain(eg. Headers & exhaust) Next month I'm going to put the Magnaflow exhaust on along with some JBA ST headers. I plan on supercharging it as well. I'm just unsure of what supercharger kit I'm gonna go with...looking for biggest gains possible
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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It's also the 5.7L Hemi
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 02:53 AM
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Cam it !!!!!!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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If I were to cam it, what would it do? What cam would I put into it?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Pull the TB spacer out before you do anything else. This is 2012, not 1982, you do know these engines introduce fuel at the fuel rail and not at the TB, right???
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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There are very limited options with the Eagle VVT heads when it comes to aftermarket cams.

I believe RIPP had a thread here regarding a resent sale on their supercharger. Seemed to put down some serious numbers, however I'm not familiar or have not seen any other threads with members who have validated those numbers.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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What would be your take on a newer and bigger TB to replace original TB? I've seen many of your posts and gather you know quite a bit.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Thx, I'll search it up
 
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