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[Devin1349]

Hey Everyone, So i have a 2011 Ram 1500 5.7 HEMI ST. and its bone stock. im looking to make some upgrades but not sure what i should do first and what can wait. I'm not trying to break the bank so i was thinking bolt on upgrades. Ideas????

 

[Graygoose]

welcome.

Bolt on's as in engine performance, exhaust, wheels?

pics of what you got now

 

[Devin1349]

I was thinking of a K@N cold air intake and maybe an exaust, im still new to modding, this is my first Ram. and not exactly sure how to post pictures on here.

 

[Hemi450hp]

Diablo i2 tuner with Hemifever custom tune is only $459, and will show a bigger gain than an intake, exhaust, and ported throttle body combined. That is where I would start.

 

[Devin1349]

 

[Devin1349]

sorry tried posting a pic of my truck and failed

 

[OHHemi]

As for show there's wheels and tires, a lift if you want to get more involved. Sound and mild performance improvements you can go with intake and exhaust. Either full system or muffler...headers too if you're feeling froggy! Pure performance with almost no initial maintenance wrenching, buy a tuner. Everyone has their own opinions as to brand and style preferences and there are many videos of exhausts sounding off on here. Check out the photo gallery forum and start getting your Christmas list together!

 

[Devin1349]

would a catback exhaust system help at all. from what im told its bolt on and it reduces back pressure but does it help with increased horsepower???

 

[Jerseymike]

Diablo i2 tuner with Hemifever custom tune is only $459, and will show a bigger gain than an intake, exhaust, and ported throttle body combined. That is where I would start.

Agree.... Hemifever tune is best bang for the buck. I wouldn't even bother with cold air intake. The stock one works really well. Lose the cats for a cheap power bump and magnaflow or no muffler. Then longtube or even shorty headers if you want to go that far. Last would be gears(4.10) or torque converter(3000) stall.

 

[Devin1349]

ok so i looked at the I2010 I2 dcx tuner with hemifever enhanced tuning updates does it really add 15 HP and 20 torque and increase fuel milage... what are the negative things about it??? sorry if i seem ignorant im brand new to this, also will adding a tuner affect my extended warranties????

 

[Thepopeofpoland]

ok so i looked at the I2010 I2 dcx tuner with hemifever enhanced tuning updates does it really add 15 HP and 20 torque and increase fuel milage... what are the negative things about it??? sorry if i seem ignorant im brand new to this, also will adding a tuner affect my extended warranties????

For the power gains quoted it's possible if you use the right fuel for the specific tune. For the warranty issues best way to know is to read the warranty itself and see what can void it and what is permissible. And I'm sure I speak for a majority of the members here and would rather see someone ask questions to gain information over someone just trying stuff and asking questions on how to fix any problems that come up after botched work.

 

[Jerseymike]

ok so i looked at the I2010 I2 dcx tuner with hemifever enhanced tuning updates does it really add 15 HP and 20 torque and increase fuel milage... what are the negative things about it??? sorry if i seem ignorant im brand new to this, also will adding a tuner affect my extended warranties????

At least 15 to 20 HP. And better gas mileage. I am getting 18 mpg with 4.10 gears. Better than stock 17 mpg with 3.35 gears. I had warranty work done on my truck and I told them about all my mods. Technically they would have to prove the mod caused the failure to deny you coverage. It really depends on the dealer. Some will cover without question while others will deny for any reason. You could always pull the tune off and they will be none the wiser. The downside is bald tires and an addiction to more mods.

 

[Devin1349]

That sound pretty good from what i looked up on my truck stock i get 14 city and 19 highway im not exactly sure what my gears are. i was also hearing arguments on tonnau covers if they actually save gas milage i spoke to a guy from their website and he said it saves up to 2mpg highway. im still kinda scepticle especially for the price. starting from square one is crazy because the mods options are endless and ive already got an itch to buy mods just by browsing especially that diablo tuner with Hemifever