Modification day for my Ram

[AC54ME]

In the "Exterior Section" I posted my 'early AM' modifications that were accomplished today (links: http://www.ramforum.com/f41/let_mods_begin-40340/ and http://www.ramforum.com/f41/more_modifications_today-40352/).

Now for the ones that I thought would take the longer time to complete:

Vararam install:

Engine compartment view pre- installation:

Engine compartment post- installation:

A modification I made that is a little different than I've seen others do. This provided reuse of the radiator cover by a simple cut of excess material. I am almost positive that it doe not interfere with air flow:

I also installed "Moe's" throttle body modification:

I disconnected the 'negative' side of the battery following this activity, allowing two (2) hours to expire before starting the truck for the first time with this modification.

The truck started with no issues, and I drove it for a 30+ mile trip to allow the 'computer' to reset.

"Catch can":

Observations:

The Vararam and throttle body made significant differences in the trucks response.

The freeing up of space in the engine compartment by use of the Vararam vs the OEM stock air box was amazing.

The hood does take more effort to close. It is not a drastic change (I.e., not necessary to 'slam' it).

The MAF was very easy to install - basically plug and play.

The Vararam was another easy modification.

Between the two I spent approximately one and a half hours of labor.

I would recommend these to all.

The "catch can" is a necessity IMO. I use these on my Corvettes (427 Lingenfelters, producing over 600 HP) and my Dodge Magnums SRT8's.

They fulfill a necessary function. Period.

 

[LB3711]

nice

 

[dodge dude94]

Good job.

You're going to fit in just fine around here. lol

 

[nwram]

Did the same mods myself!

 

[AC54ME]

Good job.

You're going to fit in just fine around here. lol

Dang truck is getting to be like my Corvettes - never ending modifications

 

[AC54ME]

Did the same mods myself!

Great!

 

[nwram]

Dang truck is getting to be like my Corvettes - never ending modifications

Yep,but got along way to go 2 B like my 79 C3

 

[AC54ME]

Yep,but got along way to go 2 B like my 79 C3

Love to see them.

I've owned over 40 Vettes in my lifetime - dang things are addictive.

My Lingenfelters are totally 'custom'. About the only thing stock is the paint.

 

[AC54ME]

nwram,

Very nice. Like the side pipes/header set up.

What is under the hood?

 

[quietpeen]

nice mods

 

[AC54ME]

Off topic, but here is what modification fever can lead too:

DO NOT let this happen to YOU.

 

[AC54ME]

nice mods

Many thanks.

This Forum provided me with many ideas.

 

[BAILEY1]

Nice upgrades!

 

[dodge dude94]

Off topic, but here is what modification fever can lead too:

DO NOT let this happen to YOU.

Nice work!

 

[AC54ME]

Nice work!

Thanks, and one CAN go overboard - even outside the car:

 

[Hemi450hp]

HAHA...I love the vettes and the custom color coordinated garage.

Great job on the truck mods as well. Next up should be a tuner, a set of longtubes, and a higher stall tq converter. Then you will be ready to have some fun.

 

[nwram]

nwram,

Very nice. Like the side pipes/header set up.
I
What is under the hood?

350 with some shiny stuff on it, like Performer air gap manifold & carb, Spectre intake, MSD, Powermaster,etc., flamed hi-rise valve covers, Dewitt 2-11" electric fan/aluminum radiator package.... Long list of mods, includes vb&p complete monospring suspension, bowtie overdrives level 2 tranny, hid headlights, led tails,vb&p spreader bar, smart struts,... Am. Racing TT2 17x8 wheels,lowered 1.5"'s, Mid America 2-tone blk./red leather seats,, more... I had a dual exhaust w/ ceramic headers & removeable center section into Flowmasters, the sidepipes were recently installed.

 

[AC54ME]

HAHA...I love the vettes and the custom color coordinated garage.

Great job on the truck mods as well. Next up should be a tuner, a set of longtubes, and a higher stall tq converter. Then you will be ready to have some fun.

As I noted - modifications can be an addiction. I have yet to uncover a cure for same.

I have a Diablo (sp?) inTune unit. I will be using same to address the OEM tune this weekend - barring the creek don't rise (IOW's the S/O doesn't find it necessary to drag me along on 'shopping expeditions').

I am reviewing the Forum for solutions to the gawd awful exhaust system of the RAM. The engineers failed, totally, in this area of design IMO. I shall remedy their failure on my ride!

On the matter of a stall converter I am not to sure this is on my 'list'. I first need to address the 3:21 gearing, which is on the list.

BTW, many thanks to the various Forum vendors, including you, for very acceptable pricing and timely shipping of parts I've ordered.

 

[AC54ME]

350 with some shiny stuff on it, like Performer air gap manifold & carb, Spectre intake, MSD, Powermaster,etc., flamed hi-rise valve covers, Dewitt 2-11" electric fan/aluminum radiator package.... Long list of mods, includes vb&p complete monospring suspension, bowtie overdrives level 2 tranny, hid headlights, led tails,vb&p spreader bar, smart struts,... Am. Racing TT2 17x8 wheels,lowered 1.5"'s, Mid America 2-tone blk./red leather seats,, more... I had a dual exhaust w/ ceramic headers & removeable center section into Flowmasters, the sidepipes were recently installed.

Most excellent!

Your Vette is perfectly presented and built.

I absolutely love Vettes that people have taken the time to 'improve' on the performance, and in most cases the interior (all generations with the possible exception of the C7's in which gM finally appears to have hired someone in the design department that is not blind in one eye and can't see out the other eye).

And speaking of interior - the last picture shows a couple of 'improvements' I've not found in any catalog

As I've noted in another thread on this Forum I am in the process of upgrading my trucks interior (and, no, not with the same additions as noted above).

I anticipate that activity will be finished next week.

Again, very nice C3!!!!

 

[argray90]

Very nice