Turbocharged Hemi Ram

[ghost03hemi]

First, swapping the turbo. Trying to make the boost come in sooner off the line. Only have to mod the down pipe.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Setting up the 4" exhaust system back to what it was with this GT45 80mm ball bearing turbo.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Did a test run and the turbo spools up much quicker now. But, still a bit sluggish off the line. The HHP stage 4 turbo cam is a full race top-end boost cam. The cam is sluggish on the street below 3000rpm and has some tuning issues at lite throttle lower rpm's.
To make it more enjoyable driving on the street. Going to change the cam back to the Inertia rv/turbo street cam. This is a good all around cam and is much easier to tune.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Went ahead and installed a Dynomax muffler to clear the spare tire at the tail pipe. Also installed a Dynomax race muffler ahead of the second muffler. They got rid of the drone and quieted down the exhaust sound with no power loss. All diesel performance mufflers are 4 inch in/out.





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[ghost03hemi]

In the process of a cam swap back to the street rv/turbo cam. Cleaning and inspecting the 6.1 heads as well.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Found what was causing my tuning problems. POS BBK 90mm throttle body... Runs better and steady with the oem 80mm throttle body. The rv/turbo street cam has a great mid to upper rpm power band. Feels surprisingly strong with just 6psi boost. Have to install the iat sensor in the intercooler and a few more small things. Other than that, it's ready for a new tune.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Had to move the iat sensor to the intercooler outlet. Had to make sure it's far enough away from the w/m nozzle.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Setting up a Hi-Ram intake manifold.

 

[Lyle Longboat]

How is your transmission holding up, the ATS stage 3? I’m asking as I have a ATS stage 5 that I’m currently waiting to be shipped and installed. Rona has it taking longer then expected.

 

[ghost03hemi]

It's holding up very well. Really like this ATS trans. It holds the power very well. I have a custom Pro Edge 3000 stall tc. Perfect match to the ATS trans. You're going to like it.

PS. Very Important Note: Don't do any from overdrive to wot down shifting into 2nd prime. The 545rfe trans just wasn't made to do that... Take it out of overdrive first, then mash the gas.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Just need a 1/2" spacer.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Finally got the Hi-Ram intake manifold installed.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Not a simple install.

 

[Brando_SLT]

Holy hell dude, this install/project is making me seriously want to go forced induction - on a freshly built engine of course.

I can't remember if I asked before, but why one chungus turbo instead of two big turbos?

 

[ghost03hemi]

why one chungus turbo instead of two big turbos?

Thought about building a twin turbo setup. Just trying to keep it simple for now.

 

[ghost03hemi]

The turbo is a 80mm GT45 ball bearing turbo. Spools up good for what it is.

 

[2012RAM1500RT]

This is what I'm interested in, not anything with 6 cylinders! Very impressive!

 

[ghost03hemi]

Thanks. It's been a long term project with lots of set backs... Finally getting there.

 

[ghost03hemi]

Will need to get a new intercooler. Will get the engine broken-in and run low boost for now. Not sure on what intercooler I will install.

 

[RandyMarionCDJR]

Gorgeous truck man great work! Especially the wheels. How much did those run aftermarket if you don't mind me asking?