Help! Preformance upgrades for 09 with 4.7? Pics of CAI for 4.7?
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Here is just my observation concerning the 4.7 vs the 5.7. Up until 6 months ago, I had no idea about the current Mopar high performance. I did some research when I was in the market to upgrade my F150(V6). This is what I discovered, if you want high performance right off, get a Hemi, if you want a little horse power with slightly better MPG, get a 4.7.Just like anything else, its about what the market is bearing.It seems like the majority of Dodge Ram owners with a 4.7(flexfuel) engine are'nt purchasing a truck with high performance in mind. Myself and everybody else that buys a Hemi, are not buying it for MPG(flexfuel engines), we're buying it for the fact that it's a Hemi and if we get decent MPG, we're happy, give us the choice between MPG vs performance, guess what we're gonna choose.Just my 2 cents
That is what I was thinking as well but I do hope that the aftermarket world does give us something. Some of us just did not have the money for the Hemi when we bought our trucks. I am not trying to start an argument just saying that some of us still want more performance out of our 4.7. My other vehicle is a Commander with the Hemi and it is awesome! I wish I could have affforded to get another one but for now the 4.7 will have to do. Again not trying to start an argument and I completley agree with your point of view on the two different engines and performance. Happy Wheeling
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That is what I was thinking as well but I do hope that the aftermarket world does give us something. Some of us just did not have the money for the Hemi when we bought our trucks. I am not trying to start an argument just saying that some of us still want more performance out of our 4.7. My other vehicle is a Commander with the Hemi and it is awesome! I wish I could have affforded to get another one but for now the 4.7 will have to do. Again not trying to start an argument and I completley agree with your point of view on the two different engines and performance. Happy Wheeling
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All I can really say(I think you know this already)is bide your time, either more options for the 4.7 might become available. I don't remember what gears you have(don't recall if you posted that info) but installing a higher gear ratio will wake up most v8's.I also have a 00 GT Vert stang with a Mach 1 engine, when I switched from 3.73's to 4.30's,WOW, what a difference.The 3.73's were bad ***, the 4.30's were like a raped ape.
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What I've found for the 4.7L.
I've got the 4.7L and have been looking for some extras for it. It seems most products have been made for the Hemi but what I have found and plan on installing is an Airaid intake, Dynomax dual exhaust and a Daystar leveling kit. Other than new wheels, that's all I plan on doing. Jet does make a Stage 1 chip for the 4.7L. I'm not in it looking for huge performance gains but if I can add to what I do have, I'll take it.
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Point taken, However when you use the word "gay" in a truck forum some people take offense to that. So for that I do appologize as I thought you where calling me "gay". I read the post several times to see if I was reading it right and thought I was. Now let's hope we can get this thread back on topic since I am really interested in any info on engine mod's. Happy wheeling
Lol, Nice truck tho... Mine looked just like yours and when I got the front and back painted to match it made a BIG difference... I see you have 3.92 gears.... you did that your self right? how do u like it? I'm VERY close to doing this myself but havent done all the research yet... most people around here tell me it will rev super high on the HWY but thats biggie to me?
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I've got the 4.7L and have been looking for some extras for it. It seems most products have been made for the Hemi but what I have found and plan on installing is an Airaid intake, Dynomax dual exhaust and a Daystar leveling kit. Other than new wheels, that's all I plan on doing. Jet does make a Stage 1 chip for the 4.7L. I'm not in it looking for huge performance gains but if I can add to what I do have, I'll take it.
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I've seen that chip, but doesnt list it for the 09... will it work on the 09 from like an 08 chip?
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Links to Jet Stage 1 and 2 performance chips
When I start at the Summit homepage and start selecting my search criteria it narrows it down to products that are available within my search parameters. When you look at the product it has a tab to search the vehicles it is applicable to and it says it will fit the 2009 385/4.7L.
Here is the link for the Stage 1: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JET-90902/
and the Stage 2: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JET-90902S/
I don't know about compatability of the 2008 chip with the 2009 truck.
Here is the link for the Stage 1: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JET-90902/
and the Stage 2: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/JET-90902S/
I don't know about compatability of the 2008 chip with the 2009 truck.
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Cool man Lol, Nice truck tho... Mine looked just like yours and when I got the front and back painted to match it made a BIG difference... I see you have 3.92 gears.... you did that your self right? how do u like it? I'm VERY close to doing this myself but havent done all the research yet... most people around here tell me it will rev super high on the HWY but thats biggie to me?
Lol, Nice truck tho... Mine looked just like yours and when I got the front and back painted to match it made a BIG difference... I see you have 3.92 gears.... you did that your self right? how do u like it? I'm VERY close to doing this myself but havent done all the research yet... most people around here tell me it will rev super high on the HWY but thats biggie to me?