Chuck's Big Horn build

[Gunner Actual]

Awesome build. So nice to see somebody else take a lot of pride in these ramboxes

 

[chuck]

been a while! I've been side tracked with work and a ton of other stuff. Figured I'd post since I just put the Mopar CAI on order for my truck. Vararam was great but honestly I do so much driving and am so busy that I just don't have time to service the thing myself.

Figure this way the Ram dealer will take care of it for me when I bring the truck in for service, which is about every 2 months at this point with how much I'm driving.

Pics to follow once it's installed!

 

[Hemi395]

Nice! Glad to see you back!

 

[chuck]

Alright took a bit but here are some pics of the Mopar CAI. I'm seeing better mpg's than I was with the Vararam (by about 1 full mpg). I've noticed that the truck sounds a lot deeper and louder when idling. Acceleration seems to have improved too!

I always ignored the though of the Mopar CAI because of the price but finally decided to make the change. Have to admit I got it as a birthday present but I would definitely say I'm getting more out of the truck than I was with the Vararam.

 

[Hemi395]

That looks awesome! What does the inside of the air box look like? I'm assuming it's a special filter?

 

[chuck]

Thanks! I appreciate it. It's basically just a fancy cover to make the CAI look really nice and clean. Without the shiny outside, it would just look like the normal Mopar CAI. Pulled this off Google to reference what it would look like since I'm not near the truck right now.....

 

[chuck]

and the tubing they shipped me is a bit different. To be honest I was surprised at what I got (in a good way) because I've never seen a Mopar CAI setup that looks like mine haha

 

[Hemi395]

Oh I see so its a conical filter. That's pretty neat it looks like something that would be on a stock RT

 

[chuck]

Yea I agree, I'm really happy with the way it looks. I've been trying to find a good looking engine cover. I've had my stock cover off since I got the Vararam over a year ago. I might grab one of the more flashy Hemi engine covers off ebay and see if I can make it fit on the truck somehow.

 

[Hemi395]

Yea I agree, I'm really happy with the way it looks. I've been trying to find a good looking engine cover. I've had my stock cover off since I got the Vararam over a year ago. I might grab one of the more flashy Hemi engine covers off ebay and see if I can make it fit on the truck somehow.

I ordered off ebay an orange vinyl cut out for the "Hemi 5.7L" on the stock engine cover. There was a thread on here somewhere announcing these were for sale. Came out pretty well...

 

[chuck]

I ordered off ebay an orange vinyl cut out for the "Hemi 5.7L" on the stock engine cover. There was a thread on here somewhere announcing these were for sale. Came out pretty well...

Oh cool, that sounds perfect. I'll look into that I appreciate it!

 

[Hemi395]

Here's the thread:

http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=40362

 

[chuck]

Here's the thread:

Engine Cover Decal - DODGE RAM FORUM - Dodge Truck Forums

Oh wow those look awesome. I would be a little hesistant to go with that though due to all the engine heat...i'm not sure. I might just keep looking around for a factory one that looks a little better.

Or I could always just plasti-dip mine haha

 

[chuck]

Oh I also completely forgot to post that I also added the BakFlip HD Aluminum Tonneau Cover to my list of mods. A little pricey---ran me about $1,100 with installation. but totally worth it. They claimed it wouldnt keep my bed completely dry from the rain but so far it has!

I highly reccommend it.

 

[chuck]

And here are some pics of it. It's an awesome mod if you constantly have stuff in your bed like I do.

 

[Hemi395]

Oh wow those look awesome. I would be a little hesistant to go with that though due to all the engine heat...i'm not sure. I might just keep looking around for a factory one that looks a little better.

Or I could always just plasti-dip mine haha

I was thinking that too. However I've had mine on for 8 months now and its holding up very well. I figured for the money and the quick install it was worth it.

 

[chuck]

Hmm interesting. Thats good to know, i'm always skeptical about what engine heat will do to stuff like that.

 

[chuck]

Well apparently I've caught the mod bug again. Just bought LEDGlow's 60 inch LED strip for under the tailgate. Should be getting it early next week. Only cost me $54 with shipping and runs the full length of the tailgate. Has brake light, turn signals, full white LEDs for reversing, and hazard capabilities so should make for a much more visible/safe truck!

I'll throw some pics up when I get it installed.

 

[chuck]

So here it is. Had my mechanic put a second 4 pin connection under the truck and connect it to that. So it hides all the wiring. And I still have the original one available for towing.

This might is one of my favorite mods so far. It looks amazing and definitely improves the visibility of the truck.

 

[Hemi395]

That looks awesome! Where did you get the light bar?