Anthony,
If you're going to go with an M1 and 2.02 heads.. definately get the 52MM.
If I could go back a few months and buy my TB over again, thats what i would
do. Invest the money and get a K&N Gen II kit before the throttle body.
Definetly go with the K&N, as it includes a heat shield and makes sure that
only cold air from outside enters the intake, rather than hot engine
compartment air. The reason you only noticed a 2HP increase by removing the
intake is that the stock TB is acting as the restriction. Once you install a
better TB, the intake system will become more of a restriction.
I think the plugs wires help a little, but the difference isn't noticeable
terribly noticiable. I did notice a SLIGHT increase in fuel economy when i
changed the plugs to the 3923's and did the wires and cap and rotor. IAT
adjuster...... well, i'm still waiting for mine that i ordered a long time
ago.
Jet chip.... hrmmm.. personally i prefer the Mopar performance PCM, but
having a 2001, you don't have that option. Im wondering if you can have a
custom flash of your stock PCM to give you some of the same attributes of
the MP unit. I believe KRC performance does some flash work, i would check
with them. The R/T Exhaust is pretty free flowing, but you can do better.
The best bang for the buck would be to get headers and a Y pipe, connected
to a highflow 3" cat then to a 3" in/out muffer. IMHO, the dual exhuast is
only for looks, as a single 3" will flow more than a dual 2.5". I highly
recommend the spintech mufflers. I have one and it sounds cool (Sound clips:
http://www.rtdakota.com/exhaust.html)
I hope this helps.
- Nelson C.
Fairfax, VA
2000 Black CC R/T
http://www.rtdakota.com
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of
Anthony_Gonatas@ars.aon.com
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 8:21 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Need Help!
What should be my first real bolt-on? I own a 2001 R/T with 4900miles
The 5.9 currently has a 180T-Stat with some 3923 Autolites! Dyno around
224hp
327.6tq @ the wheels with 4000k on the clock! Tested on a Dyno Jet.
Ok I've been thinking if I should purchase a F&B TB? Should I get a 50mm or
the
52mm? I would like to install a M1 and some 2.02 R/T heads down the
road.
Would the 52mm be too big until I install the
heads and the M1? Dyno testing only showed a 2hp increase with no intake
system
on. So I still don't see a great restriction at the moment with the
stock
air box.
Would a set of $50 wires be worth it? IAT Adjuster? $200-300 Cold intake
system? I heard an intake system acts like a ram air and it should
make
more hp than nothing on the TB, is this true?
$200 Jet Chip? Headers? Muffler? Is an R/T exhaust system restrictive? I
think
it's not, I can hear hints of popping while decelerating on the
highway
just like any free flow system would do.
Also at the Dyno I got a few comments on the loudness of the stock exhaust
and
how did dodge get that passed noise emissions! LOL!
Any Suggestions?
Thanks, Anthony
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