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  1. James OBrien

    MDS Delete Plugs-Advice

    Just some info for anyone considering the MDS delete and installing the blocking plugs. First, if you can, get the OEM versions of the plugs. They have better o-rings Second, loctite the threads on the retaining bolts Third, and this is just my advice/YMMV, do a dab of black RTV on the...
  2. James OBrien

    1234xy to 134a conversion

    Through a series of unfortunate events, I toasted my compressor... What is described below is purely a theoretical discussion. I wouldn't dare violate federal mandates against changing AC system components and hurting the environment. It's a story I made up... I've had my AC system apart...
  3. James OBrien

    382 Stroker-Build and Lessons Learned

    I've been working on making my engine bulletproof since mid November of last year, thought I'd share the experience and some lessons learned for anyone else crazy enough to do this! My truck is a RCSB 2018 4x4 Sport. I bought it a little over two and a half years ago. Mods going in: -JG .5 HL...
  4. James OBrien

    Seeking input-Drop in Pistons, Rods, Comp Ratio and Ring Gap

    Hey there folks, Lesson learned. Don't re-use head-bolts. Stupid, especially when you're going to add a supercharger. Don't ask me know I know... Hypothetically speaking it takes about a year for them to fail. I've got a blown head gasket, while I fix that I figure it's time to do what I...
  5. James OBrien

    Water Pump Saga

    Well, I just went through an interesting few weeks of troubleshooting cooling issues and I thought I'd share the experience. My truck is a 2018 Sport, 5.7 Hemi with approximately 40,000 miles. I'm running just about every add-on you can imagine including a jay greene .5HL cam with upgraded...
  6. James OBrien

    Intermittent A/C Fan/Cooling Issues w/fan Delete

    Hey folks. I deleted my fan/clutch about a year ago, and went with a 180 t-stat, and haven't looked back. I'm having some intermittent issues now where the cooling fan (installed the V6 fan and shroud) isn't kicking in and I'm coming close to overheating. I haven't found the root cause yet...
  7. James OBrien

    Forged Crank for 5.7-Opinions on when it's worth it?

    Hey there, I'm getting ready to start a fall project by doing forged drop-in pistons. I'm making a little over 500 WHP with a supercharger making 5-7 PSI on boost. I'm doing this so I can have some peace of mind as I have totally stock internals. When I add the forged internals I may get a...
  8. James OBrien

    Lowering question-lower rear control arm angle?

    Hey there. I've been working on lowering my 2018 Ram RCSB 4x4 truck (hemi) and had a question when it comes to the best angle/geometry for the rear control arms. I lowered my rear by about 2" this weekend using a lowering spring, IHC adjustable control arms and added a Hellwig sway bar with...
  9. James OBrien

    Performance lowering and leveling kit 2/4 recommendations?

    Hey folks! I have gone through a bunch of mods on my truck which is a 2018 1500 Sport, regular cab short bed. I'm putting out 500 wheel HP now and want to finish the truck with suspension and upgraded brakes. With all of that HP, it's sort of scary to drive and definitely needs an upgrade and...
  10. James OBrien

    Torqstorm Install-With Dyno Results

    For the last few months as I've had time, been working on a Torqstorm install for my 2018 Ram Sport Standard Cab Shortbed 4x4 with a 5.7 hemi. Previously installed: -ARH LT Headers/Catless-True Dual exhaust and x-pipe with 18" straight through mufflers -Jay Greene .5 HL Cam -Intake -MDS...
  11. James OBrien

    Boost a Pump install, which is the Fuel Pump Power wire?

    Hey folks. Trying to install a boost a pump on my 2018, Ram 1500 Sport. I can't find a wiring diagram for this truck anywhere, I even have the expensive service manual and it doesn't have wiring diagrams. Anyone know which wire coming into the fuse box is the fuel pump positive? I will pop...
  12. James OBrien

    Hellcat Lifters-Better Quality?

    Hey folks, Just wondering, as I'm reading through the posts about rollers/lifters eating cams, does anyone know if the hellcat lifters are upgraded/better quality than our stock lifters? I assume they are. I read something about the oil pin holes being bigger or the pins for the rollers...
  13. James OBrien

    Oil Temps-Not hot enough?

    I originally posted this in the general 4th gen forum, but it probably belongs here... I've recently completed quite a few mods, including a 180 degree thermostat w/fan delete, mild cam (HL .5) from Jay Greene, LT no cat headers, and switched to Redline 5w30 last week. Trouble is, and I'm not...
  14. James OBrien

    Oil Temps-Should I be worried it doesn't get hot enough?

    Hey there. I've recently completed quite a few mods, including a 180 degree thermostat w/fan delete, mild cam from Jay Greene, LT no cat headers, and switched to Redline 5w30 last week. Trouble is, and I'm not sure it's a problem which is why I'm asking, the oil temp doesn't get above 212...
  15. James OBrien

    Recommended oil after MDS Delete...

    Hey folks, I just deleted my MDS with Hellcat lifters and a cam, what's the oil that you would recommend? I really cringe at putting in 5w20, would prefer to go back to good old 5w30 but interested to hear from anyone in the know if Chrysler recommended the lower weight for any other reason...
  16. James OBrien

    Beware-1234yf refrigerant=$$$$$

    For those of you that decide to do upgrades on your 18 and newer Rams, beware! If you evac/open up the A/C lines and need to get a purge/recharge, it's going to cost big bucks! I took mine in to get it recharged after pulling the lines off to do cam/lifters/springs/headers and I was shocked...
  17. James OBrien

    2018 Ram 5.7 Hemi-Cam Phaser/Sprocket Timing Marks!

    Folks, I'm doing a cam/lifter/spring/header upgrade to my 2018 regular cab Ram 1500 Sport with the 5.7 hemi. I'm trying to set the timing, and I guess the cam sprocket/phaser assembly is different than ever other example I've seen. On the face of the cam sprocket there are no timing marks...
  18. James OBrien

    Can you replace lifters with head on

    I've got a lot of upgrades to do in a few weeks including ARH long headers, a Jay Greene cam, hellcat lifters/mds delete and upgrade springs. Question on the hemi-heads; can you replace the lifters with the heads on with an extractor which I've done before on other engines or do you have to...

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