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Here it is installed, with the tie wrap in place. I do cut the tie wrap sometime in the fall, as it starts getting cooler. One thing you'll notice with this mod, vent air is noticeably cooler also.
Here it is installed, with the tie wrap in place. I do cut the tie wrap sometime in the fall, as it starts getting cooler. One thing you'll notice with this mod, vent air is noticeably cooler also.
0 2011/05/20 06:21:20
At last, the Four Seasons p/n 74809 installed in my truck. You don't have to get a valve like this; it was what I could find that fit. Neither Lowe's or Home Depot had the right size plug for the heater hoses, so I went this route. I did have to tie wrap the vacuum valve closed for it to shut off coolant flow.
At last, the Four Seasons p/n 74809 installed in my truck. You don't have to get a valve like this; it was what I could find that fit. Neither Lowe's or Home Depot had the right size plug for the heater hoses, so I went this route. I did have to tie wrap the vacuum valve closed for it to shut off coolant flow.
0 2011/05/20 06:18:39
A closer shot of the valve partially installed. Make sure you get the flow right if you install a valve, or the heat won't work when you want it to...
A closer shot of the valve partially installed. Make sure you get the flow right if you install a valve, or the heat won't work when you want it to...
0 2011/05/20 06:18:39
Here I've clamped the heater core hoses, wrapped my a/c line in a towel (to prevent me accidentally cutting it), placed a towel below and cut the hoses. Valve is partially installed.
Here I've clamped the heater core hoses, wrapped my a/c line in a towel (to prevent me accidentally cutting it), placed a towel below and cut the hoses. Valve is partially installed.
0 2011/05/20 06:18:39
Topper installed!
Topper installed!
0 2010/06/29 20:58:54
Door trim w/silver panel
Door trim w/silver panel
0 2010/06/29 20:50:13
Center console silver accent panel
Center console silver accent panel
0 2010/06/29 20:50:13
Here I am slowly pulling the trim panel out from the door panel. Use 1/2" wood screws with some washers to hold the new panels in place...
Here I am slowly pulling the trim panel out from the door panel. Use 1/2" wood screws with some washers to hold the new panels in place...
0 2010/06/29 20:44:09
Use a 3/8" drill bit to gently drill off the melted plastic button blobs holding the small trim panel in. There are six, so don't go drill crazy! Once they are about flush with the darker plastic panel of the door, use the drill bit (do not apply power) to gently push one end of the trim panel out.
Use a 3/8" drill bit to gently drill off the melted plastic button blobs holding the small trim panel in. There are six, so don't go drill crazy! Once they are about flush with the darker plastic panel of the door, use the drill bit (do not apply power) to gently push one end of the trim panel out.
0 2010/06/29 20:38:35
Here is a close shot after the power window/lock panel is pulled out. You can see the two screw holes, and the melted plastic buttons holding the small trim piece in.
Here is a close shot after the power window/lock panel is pulled out. You can see the two screw holes, and the melted plastic buttons holding the small trim piece in.
0 2010/06/29 20:38:35
To remove the door trim panel, you will need a #2 phillips, a 1/8" flat tip screwdriver, and a T30 torx or a 10mm socket (I think). I used the flat tip to gently pry up the power window/lock panel and the lock button dish. There are two phillips screws to remove, one behind the door handle and one near the mirror. My left door did NOT have any at the bottom of the panel, but my right door did (#2 philips). The T30 torx fits the screw that holds the door handle to the mechanism. Once these are removed, and the power plugs removed from the window/lock panel, life the entire door trim panel up and out!
To remove the door trim panel, you will need a #2 phillips, a 1/8" flat tip screwdriver, and a T30 torx or a 10mm socket (I think). I used the flat tip to gently pry up the power window/lock panel and the lock button dish. There are two phillips screws to remove, one behind the door handle and one near the mirror. My left door did NOT have any at the bottom of the panel, but my right door did (#2 philips). The T30 torx fits the screw that holds the door handle to the mechanism. Once these are removed, and the power plugs removed from the window/lock panel, life the entire door trim panel up and out!
0 2010/06/29 20:38:35
There is a decel fuel cut-off built into the 07 Dodge RAM 1500s. However, it seems to be a late engaging mode, not one of the first when you try to decel... Picture taken from my trip from UT to OK, while going downhill with loaded truck and wife's car in tow.
There is a decel fuel cut-off built into the 07 Dodge RAM 1500s. However, it seems to be a late engaging mode, not one of the first when you try to decel... Picture taken from my trip from UT to OK, while going downhill with loaded truck and wife's car in tow.
0 2010/07/19 10:52:09
This is a picture of the 2008 Avenger in fuel cutoff while going down a hill between Layton and Park City, UT. As you can see, the engine is turning about 2k rpms, we are going 65 mph, and the OBDuino (like a scangauge) is indicating 999 mpg!
This is a picture of the 2008 Avenger in fuel cutoff while going down a hill between Layton and Park City, UT. As you can see, the engine is turning about 2k rpms, we are going 65 mph, and the OBDuino (like a scangauge) is indicating 999 mpg!
0 2010/06/29 20:34:28
Avenger Road3
Avenger Road3
0 2010/02/19 21:17:54
Bolted in. I used some 2.5" slotted screws at first to try to position the fan. I ended up using some 1.5" screws on the top, and the 2.5" and a 3" on the bottom I think. The small shroud around my fan had slots for the nuts, but I could only use 3/16", as 1/4" was too big and it was not worth the effort to grind them all down to fit.
Bolted in. I used some 2.5" slotted screws at first to try to position the fan. I ended up using some 1.5" screws on the top, and the 2.5" and a 3" on the bottom I think. The small shroud around my fan had slots for the nuts, but I could only use 3/16", as 1/4" was too big and it was not worth the effort to grind them all down to fit.
0 2010/02/19 21:07:22
ShroudWiring. I labeled where I secured the wires going to the fan, and where I secured my temp sensor in the radiator. You have to push it through into the fins a bit. The little plastic hoop I used to hold it still came with the temp sensor.
ShroudWiring. I labeled where I secured the wires going to the fan, and where I secured my temp sensor in the radiator. You have to push it through into the fins a bit. The little plastic hoop I used to hold it still came with the temp sensor.
0 2010/02/19 21:07:22
ShroudTank. I had to trim out a piece of cardboard and then secure it with some black electrical tape to protect the coolant/washer tank from the bolthead I installed to hold my fan in place. Yes, I had to remove the tank. 3 screws I think and the electrical plug at the bottom, and the washer line.
ShroudTank. I had to trim out a piece of cardboard and then secure it with some black electrical tape to protect the coolant/washer tank from the bolthead I installed to hold my fan in place. Yes, I had to remove the tank. 3 screws I think and the electrical plug at the bottom, and the washer line.
0 2010/02/19 21:02:50
This picture shows the basic positioning of the relay and thermoswitch up close
This picture shows the basic positioning of the relay and thermoswitch up close
0 2010/02/19 21:02:50
RelayTswitch. This I labeled to give you an idea of what I did and where I ran the wires. What you may not be able to see is I also painted a single red vertical line on the rotary switch to see where I had the thermo switch set.
RelayTswitch. This I labeled to give you an idea of what I did and where I ran the wires. What you may not be able to see is I also painted a single red vertical line on the rotary switch to see where I had the thermo switch set.
0 2010/02/19 21:02:50
IMAG0004
IMAG0004
0 2009/10/23 19:57:57
IMAG0003
IMAG0003
0 2009/10/23 19:57:57
Modded Avenger Intake reinstalled, painted flat black, and you can hardly tell any difference!
Modded Avenger Intake reinstalled, painted flat black, and you can hardly tell any difference!
0 2009/08/04 19:45:04
PVC pipe in place, and now ready for some RTV to seal it up. It is best to insert into the bottom portion, and then wiggle it into the upper pipe, as the upper pipe is much more flexible.
PVC pipe in place, and now ready for some RTV to seal it up. It is best to insert into the bottom portion, and then wiggle it into the upper pipe, as the upper pipe is much more flexible.
0 2009/08/04 19:45:04
Intake is opened up now, and PVC is fitting into the bottom. This was the hardest part to work on. BE CAREFUL! The plastic is hard to cut.
Intake is opened up now, and PVC is fitting into the bottom. This was the hardest part to work on. BE CAREFUL! The plastic is hard to cut.
0 2009/08/04 19:45:04
Bone stock intake plumbing....
Bone stock intake plumbing....
1 2009/08/04 19:44:02
First things first, gotta get air going in! I did not remove the plumbing to do this, just take your time and cut slowly...
First things first, gotta get air going in! I did not remove the plumbing to do this, just take your time and cut slowly...
0 2009/08/04 19:44:02
Gotta get it opened up. It seemed silly to me for this to be ready to catch air, but blocked off. Like a closed hood scoop...
Gotta get it opened up. It seemed silly to me for this to be ready to catch air, but blocked off. Like a closed hood scoop...
0 2009/08/04 19:44:02
picture from above
picture from above
0 2009/07/27 20:53:36
frontal picture
frontal picture
0 2009/07/27 20:53:36
intake pipe cut, with factory airbox doughnut installed
intake pipe cut, with factory airbox doughnut installed
0 2009/07/27 20:53:36
21 mpg refill--DTE
21 mpg refill--DTE
0 2012/12/20 19:35:25
LEXAN wheel covers
LEXAN wheel covers
0 2012/12/20 19:35:25
Aero mods. Front splitter, eng belly panel, and front wheel fairings.
Aero mods. Front splitter, eng belly panel, and front wheel fairings.
0 2012/12/20 19:35:25
Prototype lip spoiler sml
Prototype lip spoiler sml
0 2009/05/12 21:04:04