RamBoi320
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- Joined
- Jan 3, 2017
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- Ram Year
- 2000
- Engine
- V8 5.2
Whats up my dudes. After owning my truck for 3 years and fixing numerous mechanical issues with it I've finally decided to start moding my engine. I have had no serious engine or transmission problems to date and I am still really impressed with the way it runs. It now has 164000 miles on it, and the only "mod" I've done is put a drop-in K&N air filter. I could use some insight on the types of things I should be doing to prevent any serious failures and boost the life and performance of my engine.
I intend on replacing the plenum gasket, as the last time I took the oil in for a change it was dangerously low after a normal 3000 mile cycle, with no leaks. I notice a squealing noise at about 2600rpms and up (was told it could be a pulley or belt). When I make first start up of the day the engine has to rev itself up a few times before steadying to idle (which varies between 600-700). I get about 300miles on a full tank.
I could use some opinions on Throttle Body Spacers and if I should be considering changing to a real Cold Air Intake.
The most serious mod I have in mind right now is redoing my exhaust. I already have my Gibson shorties picked out but I am caught between a pure true dual set up or a true dual into an x-pipe. I'm also concerned about which tuner I should buy or if I will even need one at all.
I remodel houses so I do a bit of towing. I also do a great bit of driving around the city back and forth between job sites and distributors. Any advice would be useful to me as I ultimately intend on making this truck a "fast daily."
Peace.
I intend on replacing the plenum gasket, as the last time I took the oil in for a change it was dangerously low after a normal 3000 mile cycle, with no leaks. I notice a squealing noise at about 2600rpms and up (was told it could be a pulley or belt). When I make first start up of the day the engine has to rev itself up a few times before steadying to idle (which varies between 600-700). I get about 300miles on a full tank.
I could use some opinions on Throttle Body Spacers and if I should be considering changing to a real Cold Air Intake.
The most serious mod I have in mind right now is redoing my exhaust. I already have my Gibson shorties picked out but I am caught between a pure true dual set up or a true dual into an x-pipe. I'm also concerned about which tuner I should buy or if I will even need one at all.
I remodel houses so I do a bit of towing. I also do a great bit of driving around the city back and forth between job sites and distributors. Any advice would be useful to me as I ultimately intend on making this truck a "fast daily."
Peace.