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michael harpe

U.S. Army 2001-2014
Military
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quitman, ga
Ram Year
2018 Power Wagon
Engine
6.4 hemi
My name is mike and I am a mod addict.

Navy federal credit union unwisely pre approved me for a $66,000 auto loan. The only vehicle I wanted aside from a hellcat or demon (which was over my budget), was a power wagon fully loaded.

Truck $66,000 plus approx $18,000 in interest over 84 months

The exhaust didnt sound right and being a former army mechanic, this means I know more than FCA. Flowmaster 50 series american thunder exhaust from amazon-$798.00

Sudently I couldn't hear the alpine stereo over the exhaust with the windows down and the wind in my buzz cut..

Alpine pxe850s signal processor & 25 watts x12 channel amp-$500

Crossfire 800.4 amp for door speakers cause 25 watts isnt close to 1.21 jigawatts.$500.00

2 12" crossfire dvc subs because the factory 8" is too small..at least that's what she said. and fox acoustics box $650

Crossfire 1000d 1000 watt amp for subs cause its all.about the jigawatts $350.00

Kicker 3 way kx series 6x9 cause door speakers blew like the speaker from back to the future.. too many jigawatts..$80

Kicker kx 3.5" dash speakers because they were $40 bucks

Labor to install stereo $1400

But then navy federal made a bigger mistake and gave me a 20,000 credit card.... I'm a 38 year old veteran who is responsible. I drive my truck responsibly and dont hot rod it. So I responsibly ordered a 4.5" lift kit with my ex wife's discount working for dodge-$1000

But I couldn't install it...$800

But I need the 37" tires that the lift kit is made for.. and 20" wheels too. Along with new tpms sensors and lug nuts.. $2900

I'm also not done being an addict..1386b2bb13641f2a8e5722df46e901fa.jpg

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Midnight Storm

One Badass Ram
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Location
Victoria, B.C Canada
Ram Year
2016
Engine
Hemi 5.7
Hi, I’m Steve and I’m a mod addict.

After an $8000.00 repair bill on my f150 limited I decided to keep an eye on Craigslist for a newer truck. This one spoke to me: (actual ad and in Canadian dollars)
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It came with a handful of great mods...
Flowmaster exhaust, roll up tonneau, tinted windows, 3D mats, and the subtle stripes on the fenders and hood. I was going to be fine driving it AS IS (I told myself)

Then I noticed the tires sucked. So I decided to get some beefy AT’s which will be great in the snow. These will be my winter tires so I better get 24’s for the summer months. Check.

Then I noticed the headlights sucked. So I went for the GTR HIDS and thought those XB fogs were cool and reasonably priced so I might as well do combined shipping.
Now that those were blacked out I might as well debadge or blackout the grille and emblems. I’ll do the exhaust tips too now that I don’t have any more shiny stuff. Now the headlight shroud snd amber reflectors don’t suit it. Sent those off to get opened up plus the switchbacks. Okay fine, I’ll do every bulb on the truck done in L.E.D. too

Then I figured I can probably just do the dash speakers to get a more full sound from the alpine system. Oh wait, might as well do 6x9’s, JL sub, alpine MRV-500 and some sound deadening.

then decided the exhaust needed to be balanced out with S&b intake to keep in symmetrical. Won’t hurt warranty. Oh, neither will a pulsar? I’ll get that too!

So I thought man this runs well now, but the tips aren’t quite the right size. Carven 5” should be here any day now. I’m also deciding what catch can I should get to catch the redline 5/30. Billet technology I imagine. Oh wait, they do a sale once a year. Come November those engine covers will look sweet.

next spring mods will be 2/4 lowering, slotted brakes and who the hell knows what else?!
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PapaCap

Member
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Location
PORTLAND, OR
Ram Year
2017 1500 Laramie Longhorn
Engine
3.0 liter eco-diesel
If interested in exhaust I suggest checking out Corsaperformance.com for an awesome Exhaust. It will unleash power from your Hemi and sounds awesome! My truck is an EcoDiesel but my wife’s Durango R/T has the Corsa exhaust and we both love it. It turns heads!
 

Dan Topp

Senior Member
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Location
Jefferson Wisconsin
Ram Year
2019
Engine
5.7
As a serious modder with many decades of mistakes to my credit. I’ve learned the place to start. Not cold air,intake heads/cam or exhaust. After the reality sees in and you remember you were told a grand or two more and you’re procharged. Theres no better mod on a new truck or car.View attachment 514884View attachment 5148845B585FA4-9FB0-421F-A952-0B40884CADB0.jpeg
 

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NJ4X4

Senior Member
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Location
South Jersey
Ram Year
2022
Engine
Hemi 5.7
I refuse to fall into this group...I'm not a mod addict! Please disregard my signature.... They were all necessary items. :emotions34:
 
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gofishn

gofishn

Senior Member
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Location
Iowa
Ram Year
2022 Ram 1500 5th Gen, Big Horn, 4X4, Crew Cab, 6'4" Box
Engine
hemi 5.7L, 345 cu in
You can’t fall into anything,it’s only a hobby,relax- breathe.
Right.
Only a Hobby.
I can quit, at any time.

Really, i can.
i just don;t want to, right now.
maybe later.

BTW,

What brand did you go with ?
Liking the looks of it.
 

Dan Topp

Senior Member
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Location
Jefferson Wisconsin
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2019
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5.7
Right.
Only a Hobby.
I can quit, at any time.

Really, i can.
i just don;t want to, right now.
maybe later.

BTW,

What brand did you go with ?
Liking the looks of it.
D1 procharged 7 lbs for now and uses 6 oz oil.My point was I used to be a natural aspirated guy but it’s a dead end $ for $. 36E49F88-2D34-4F59-A525-13DB227025F5.jpeg
 

Dan Topp

Senior Member
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Location
Jefferson Wisconsin
Ram Year
2019
Engine
5.7
Found out the 4” RC kit for my 19 1500 will level it,since it’s a 2 wk. wait I figured go with 6” rear spacers should give me some rake back? Too late to change tire size all I need is some clearance. It’s my first lift kit so I’m learning.
 
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