headers or torque converter ??

[matt3]

I have a daily driven 2013 rcsb hemi 4x4 w/3.92's. Current mods are S&B intake, Moes 87mm throttle body, Magnaflow 18" muffler, HF 93 octane tune.

This truck will likely never see any track use. Basically I want a sports car with a bed.

My next mod will either be a Edge 2600 or ARH 1 3/4" longtubes with cats.

Reasons for the verter are: its cheaper, will give me off the line performance, dealer will never see it unless they drop the tranny.
Reasons for the headers are: better power throughout rpm's. Although I don't like the idea that the dealer will immediately see them and will likely know that I'm tuned as well.

Any thoughts??

 

[TylerB]

You'll notice more from the converter than from the headers. Do you have the "6" speed tranny or the 8 speed? They don't have an 8 speed converter available yet, so that might make the decision a lot easier.

The truck will never have a sports car feel, but it can be just as fun because it's a different feel.

 

[Hemi450hp]

Matt, both of these are great upgrades for the truck, so I have no doubt you will be very happy with either of these. Do you currently have any traction issues with your 3.92's and current mods? If not, I would add the converter first to get that extra bump down low. The converter will also pull harder across the rpm band because it is going to keep your rpms up after the shift which keeps you in the meat of the powerband.

Longtubes, while they do cost more, are a huge improvement on these trucks...especially when paired up with Hemifever's tuning. The 1 3/4" ARH setup has been showing 25-30hp/tq at the wheels with tuning, and that is a gain that you will feel across the entire rpm band.

 

[matt3]

Its a 6 speed. I'm leaning toward the converter right now.

 

[TylerB]

Its a 6 speed. I'm leaning toward the converter right now.

Good choice. Definitely one of the best bang for your buck, especially if you install yourself.

 

[bskl76]

Edge 2600 stall TQ

I have a daily driven 2013 rcsb hemi 4x4 w/3.92's. Current mods are S&B intake, Moes 87mm throttle body, Magnaflow 18" muffler, HF 93 octane tune.

This truck will likely never see any track use. Basically I want a sports car with a bed.

My next mod will either be a Edge 2600 or ARH 1 3/4" longtubes with cats.

Reasons for the verter are: its cheaper, will give me off the line performance, dealer will never see it unless they drop the tranny.
Reasons for the headers are: better power throughout rpm's. Although I don't like the idea that the dealer will immediately see them and will likely know that I'm tuned as well.

Any thoughts??

I have 2012 hemi 3.92 wid bolt ons & trinity. I got the edge 2600 cause truc is a dd tow little bit & I'm not goin to the dragstrip. I'm not mashin gas pedal all the time just once in awhile. I can't speak for the LT headers but my tc was hands down the best mod I could feel. Good luck

 

[matt3]

Next, 2600 or 2800 stall? I'd like to still be able to use my truck as a truck (not frequently) be able to drive in deep snow 12" with 4x4. And still be very streetable.

 

[Hemi450hp]

2800 will still work decent offroad, but if you don't plan on taking it to the track, I would go with a 2600. The 2600 will work out better in the snow while still showing very noticeable gains on the street.