5.9 gen 2 performance upgrade.. Bang for the buck

DippinDudez said:

I'm starting my first truck build. Mine is a Gen 2 '99 1500 Sport. I've done the CAT back exhaust and I'm really happy with the new sound!!! Now I've caught the bug and I'm wanting my performance to match the look and sound! I'm wondering where the next place to spend money would be. CAI, Spacer on the intake, etc? Suggestions? I'm a noob, so .....

More info about my truck.... Engines is completely stock 5.9L and I've already replaced the tranny at about 180K miles. I'm now approaching 225K.

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Stegs said:

whats your budget?

best "bang for your buck" IMO is gears. Not cheap but for what you get out of it is awesome!


Ive done every upgrade except headers....by far i got the most improvement with new gears

3.55-4.56 made a night/day difference


If your thinking cheap....you would be surprised how nice your truck responds to a really good tune up with QUALITY PARTS!!

(hint on quality) Thats the best place to start! plugs/wires/cap/rotor/air filter


Id also suggest rotella synthetic blend with a napa gold filter. My truck runs so good with this oil/filter combo!

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Merc225hp said:

**** ops CIA should be CAI I can be dumb spelling somedays.

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Merc225hp said:

A good read about intake manifolds for these motors. Testing intake manifolds for the 5.2 / 5.9 Magnum V8 engines

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Merc225hp said:

A good read about intake manifolds for these motors. Testing intake manifolds for the 5.2 / 5.9 Magnum V8 engines

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BBartow said:

You better hide this, you're going to **** off all the airgap fanboys.

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BBartow said:

You better hide this, you're going to **** off all the airgap fanboys.

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dapepper9 said:

What about us modified stock fanboys?

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