You wont see a noticeable difference if you just buy the drop-in from a full aftermarket intake. Maybe a little more horsepower gained, cool sound of air rushing in, and overall look of the engine, but I would say if you want to go cheap go with the drop-in k&n.

 

Thanks, I'll order the K & N and go from there.

 

Hey, wait a second, I fall into that description!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dusty

 

Personally I would use some Permatex Hypolar Gasket Sealer on one side of the gasket only. Then again, if it's not leaking I'd leave it alone, it is a bitch to mess with. I've used a K&N air filter since day one and have been happy with the results. Expect to pay $45 or more for one, though. You might get it a little cheaper on Ebay. The part # is E-1006. Moapr sells a clone of the K&N, the only difference is that the filter element is blue vs. K&N's red. They both come pre-oiled.

You might want to invest in some MSD wires for about $45 bucks as well. They perform better and last a lot longer than the stock wires. Stock plugs are trash after about 8-10K miles......

PS- Beware of the airbox screws. They have a habit of falling down into parts of the wheel wells that you will never see in your lifetime....


Dusty

 

Thanks again Dustylions...you da man!

MSD - check

K&N - check

Permatex Hipolar(if needed) - check

 

Ya definitly the MSD 8.5mm wires and different spark plugs! My stock plugs probably would still be going(have 23K miles on them) but I decided to take them out after all the problems people had with them on this forum! I put NGK Iridium plugs in. You will notice a difference!

 

I now have Iridium's on order for tomm...and I'll stick those in.

There the stock plugs...still in there!!![&:]

 

I have a set of 4 Iridium 9 plugs to throw in it today

Are they any good, gap is 30 on them...right? Or is another gap better?

Also changed the trans fluid...much better shifting, there was a difference, def. notable.

Thanks again on all the help.

 

heat range 9? you dont need those, i have mine gapped at .045. I would say that .045 to .050 would be good for a gap. Heat of 5 or 6 is all you need.

EDIT: I dont know my roman numerals, IX equal 9? if so ignore what I said

 

I got the plugs in ok..no problems, stock ones were a bit nasty, ceramic insulators were all burned and there was noticeable wear on them, some carbon fouling(gray stuff on them) the electode that is. I also have some of the no resistance wires(forget the name at the moment)Gratelli???coming for the SRT-4 along with some Mopar tails!

Thanks for the help, to everyone, car is running soooo much better now!

I'm all smiles now when I stamp down on the gas pedal!!!