engine mods for ’97 1500

mrgcbazball · #1 11-03-2003, 12:26 AM

i'm lookin for some fairly cheap (up to around$600)engine mods for my '97 ram 1500. it has a 5.9L V8. got any recomendations? i already have a flowmaster exhaust.

BlueHemi · #2 11-03-2003, 02:10 AM

Do something with the intake. There are plenty of aftermarket kits such as K&N, Airaid, Volant....If not a complete kit, at least put in a freeflowing filter.</P>

dodgefreak · #3 11-03-2003, 03:39 AM

ok 600 bucks hu?? ok!! how about 700...you wont be sorry!!!

-Flowtec exhaust headers from Summit (150.00, can be
ceramic coated later)

-Fastman 52mm Throtle Body from www.thefastman.com (250.00,after core charge)

-K&N filter charger system (300.00)

these three combined with the flowmaster...you will see great gains!~!!!

Dodgegirl19 · #4 11-03-2003, 11:45 AM

WAIT!!!What about the Mopar Performance PCM...? That's a nice gain for a decent price... I LOVE mine.

~Amanda

dodgefreak · #5 11-03-2003, 01:50 PM

true...but the PCM will run him about 350...thats most his money right there. The first rule of modding is to get the motor breathing better. by getting the CAI, TB, headers and exhaust on you will see almost the full gains eaxh can give!

right now I have the intake, TB and exhaust...but no headers....I probably got 5 rwhp from the TB but by adding the headers it will cause the TB to give mre effect....so basicly headers will give you better gains from your intake...and you will get better gains from your intake if you do stuff to the exhaust!!

I have the PCM too....but I would wait to get that after getting the motor breathing (you will also see a couple MPG after the intake and headers are on) the only reason I got the PCM before the headers is cause I COULD NOT pass up the deal I got!!! with my set up now...once I get my headers I will see better gains from the headers than what they are advertised for.

horse power is not figured simply by adding the advertised gains from each mod together....you have to take into account how these mods will react and complement each other

Dodgegirl19 · #6 11-03-2003, 01:59 PM

Hey... I was just tossing it in the mix...

LOL! It's still a great Mod.

~Amanda

dodgefreak · #7 11-03-2003, 02:09 PM

oh I know...ands its a great mod at that and he will see great gains from it...but other than a S/C the intake and exhaust mods will get you the most band for the buck!!

mrgcbazball · #8 11-03-2003, 11:57 PM

i was thinkin about gettin edelbrock shorty headers, but that sounds pretty good i'll look at it