CheechDogg's 2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn 2wd Build Thread

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

Call Pertronix. They're in San Dimas,CA

Lol they are carb approved up to 2017 not 2018 lol .... wow

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[ram1500rsm]

Lol they are carb approved up to 2017 not 2018 lol .... wow

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I know. I figure somebody in the CARB board hasn't signed one paper .

 

[the_goodguy07]

I know. I figure somebody in the CARB board hasn't signed one paper .

@ram1500rsm are you running these ?

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[ram1500rsm]

@ram1500rsm are you running these ?

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No but if I have to address the manifold bolts again I'm more likely going with the JBA headers.

 

[the_goodguy07]

No but if I have to address the manifold bolts again I'm more likely going with the JBA headers.

Ahhh ok , so you have addressed the manifold bolts before ? If so what did you do previously ?

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[ram1500rsm]

Ahhh ok , so you have addressed the manifold bolts before ? If so what did you do previously ?

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I bought the truck used and I noticed the manifold tick sound as I drove home that night so I notified the dealer next day. They diagnosed the issue as broken manifold bolts and fixed them for me. The mechanic doing the repair messed up during the install and broke couple of the studs in the passenger side head so I got a brand new Mopar head as well as part of the ordeal. It's been 2.5 years now since that repair and I was lucky I didn't have to pay for it

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

I bought the truck used and I noticed the manifold tick sound as I drove home that night so I notified the dealer next day. They diagnosed the issue as broken manifold bolts and fixed them for me. The mechanic doing the repair messed up during the install and broke couple of the studs in the passenger side head so I got a brand new Mopar head as well as part of the ordeal. It's been 2.5 years now since that repair and I was lucky I didn't have to pay for it

Nice ! .... they stepped up

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[ram1500rsm]

Nice ! .... they stepped up

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I'm just glad they did no questions asked and they gave me a loaner too since i had to be without the truck for a few days days while they sourced the new passenger side head

 

[CheechDogg.0n37s]

Just off the top of my head and asking my wife right now ... I am between $10-$15k .... lol ... and she gave me a dirty look lol ....

But a quick list with about how much I might of spent in order:

1. MaxTrac w/Fox Shocks Lift = $1875
2. RBP 87R Blades 20x12 Gloos Black Milled = $800
3. Tires 37x12.5R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers = $1693
4. Labor for lift kit,wheels and tires $1100
   
5. RBP Stealth Power Running Boards = $1380
6. Core 4x4 rear upper control arms = $197.50
7. Bushwacker fender flares = $300
8. Honey Comb Grille = $100
9. Led headlight and fog light conversions = $200
10. Carven Exhaust Competitor series = $329
11. Raptor Bedliner for bumpers, grille, bed and fender flares, includes material and tools = $500
    
12. Headlight and tailight tint = $30
13. Fender flare spikes in place of rivets = $15
14. Interior led conversion with Lasfit leds plus 3rd brake light, reverse lights and license plate = $100
15. Gator FX Hard Quad Fold Tonneau Cover = $799
16. Revolution 4.88 gears =$850
17. OPT7 60" Redline Triple LED Tailgate Bar /CURT 56584 Replacement Vehicle-Side Custom USCAR 5-Pin Trailer Wiring Harness= $140
18. Window tint 5% all around and 40% windshield = $200

On top of that tools like my 60 gallon air compressor, pressure washer, polishers 2 of them, around $2000 worth of tools to do the mods myself ...

Total $12,608.50 ..... damn ! ...

 

[the_goodguy07]

All you need now is an impact gun ! Especially for next weekend hopefully lol

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[CheechDogg.0n37s]

So my next mod is a catch can ... any suggestions, recommendations on which one to get you guys? I just reached out to Nick and waiting on him to get back to me ....

 

[the_goodguy07]

So my next mod is a catch can ... any suggestions, recommendations on which one to get you guys? I just reached out to Nick and waiting on him to get back to me ....

Me too

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[the_goodguy07]

So my next mod is a catch can ... any suggestions, recommendations on which one to get you guys? I just reached out to Nick and waiting on him to get back to me ....

Lemme know , maybe we can order 2 lol

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[BigJoe1094]

So my next mod is a catch can ... any suggestions, recommendations on which one to get you guys? I just reached out to Nick and waiting on him to get back to me ....

Your truck looks awesome! As for the catch can it seems like everyone’s norm is either the UPR or the mishimoto. I plan on getting the mishimoto since I’ve heard the UPR isn’t as effective

 

[ram1500rsm]

Your truck looks awesome! As for the catch can it seems like everyone’s norm is either the UPR or the mishimoto. I plan on getting the mishimoto since I’ve heard the UPR isn’t as effective

UPR is effective. And btw do a little more research on this mishimoto. Google Mishimoto catch can issues vs UPR catch can issues. It seems you won't go wrong with UPR but you will with Mishimoto. I have a UPR in the RAM. 3rd vehicle with one. Zero issues.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

UPR is effective. And btw do a little more research on this mishimoto. Google Mishimoto catch can issues vs UPR catch can issues. It seems you won't go wrong with UPR but you will with Mishimoto. I have a UPR in the RAM. 3rd vehicle with one. Zero issues.

I agree, UPR is top notch. Look what is on most American race cars at the track. UPR is one the leaders with catch cans, that many other brands copy/mimic.

 

[the_goodguy07]

What do these things run ?? Cost wise $$

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[Nick@GotExhaust]

What do these things run ?? Cost wise $$

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Here you go with FREE shipping!
https://gotexhaust.com/i-23720374-upr-09-21-dodge-ram-5-7l-billet-oil-catch-can-z-mount.html

 

[Plankton]

Here you go with FREE shipping!
https://gotexhaust.com/i-23720374-upr-09-21-dodge-ram-5-7l-billet-oil-catch-can-z-mount.html

I still have mine sitting in the garage. I'll probably get to in a few months. Would I need to clean up the injectors from the years of blow-by?

 

[BigJoe1094]

UPR is effective. And btw do a little more research on this mishimoto. Google Mishimoto catch can issues vs UPR catch can issues. It seems you won't go wrong with UPR but you will with Mishimoto. I have a UPR in the RAM. 3rd vehicle with one. Zero issues.

I agree, UPR is top notch. Look what is on most American race cars at the track. UPR is one the leaders with catch cans, that many other brands copy/mimic.

That's good to know, from what i saw they were saying UPR still have a lot that gets by them. Guess i have more research to do!