What tuner should I get?

[jacoblane216]

Yes, H is 130, generally what I go with. Factory speed limiter is 105, if you're stopping at 90 there is something amiss. Those headers look like a Pacesetter rip-off. The most popular long tube for our trucks for years was the Pacesetter 72C2211 (I have a set in mine) but I don't even know if they make it anymore. Tuner any Superchips model 3865 or newer or Diablosport 7137 or newer.
A 6.1 will bolt in and you can mount your front cover and accessories on it however your RFE's will live shorter lives, even with the stock 6.1 cam. Unless you mean a 5.7 or 6.1 stroker, you cannot run a VVT engine (which is what a factory 392 or 09+ 5.7 is) in your truck..............................unless you are willing to go standalone engine management. It has been done. There is a 2004 quad cab with a 6.1 based 392 hooked to an 8HP70 running around using a Holley standalone. I've talked to the guy at length (mainly about the ZF swap) and it is definitely not easy nor cheap.

So the Diablosport i3 platinum would be plenty new enough? Holley’s site says yes and I could actually get another license with it and do my 2012 ram as well. And I’ll look into seeing if I can find pacesetters anywhere

 

[jacoblane216]

They are definitely out of stock everywhere so what would my next best option? Also I was told that if I wasn’t gonna get headers that they should be long tubes and not to even bother with the shortys and mid length. Are they full of it or is there reasoning behind it

 

[HemiLonestar]

So the Diablosport i3 platinum would be plenty new enough? Holley’s site says yes and I could actually get another license with it and do my 2012 ram as well.

Should do the trick.

They are definitely out of stock everywhere so what would my next best option? Also I was told that if I wasn’t gonna get headers that they should be long tubes and not to even bother with the shortys and mid length. Are they full of it or is there reasoning behind it

You might be able to find the uncoated 72-2211. While it might be minimal, almost anything is better than the stock logs. Best thing about shorties is that bolt right in place of the stock logs and usually are emissions exempt because of that. The worst part of the stock exhaust system is the stock Y pipe. Even just replacing that with something better would be an improvement. The mid-lengths also require custom mids just like full length headers do; if you're gonna bother with the hassle of mid-lengths you may as well go the rest of the way. If you don't luck out and wanna just settle for shorties, I have a set of BBK knock-offs I might be willing to part with. If interested (down the road), pm me about them; they like transaction discussions done in pm here.

 

[jacoblane216]

I may go with shorties since they’re way cheaper, I’m gonna look around and do some research and whatnot. And for the y pipe what do you recommend? Just a better flowing design via a Vibrant y pipe or something like that? Or are we talking 3” right after the shorties all the to the y? That would eliminate my Flowmaster cats and I’d have to find more if that’s the case. But the 2.5” flows just fine on each 4 cylinders right? Appreciating the help and knowledge

 

[jacoblane216]

Picked out the JBA-1961S-1JS since their already coated and all that and comes with good hardware. Now I’ve seen arguments on should you or should you not wrap them for heat protection in the bay because wrapping them will make them hold moisture and cause corrosion. Has anyone had any problems with melting anything close to the headers without the wrap or corroding with the wrap. I also read that wrap will help the exhaust gases to keep their heat better therefore flowing faster

 

[jacoblane216]

Also would those bolt right into the factory downpipes without any modifications?

 

[HemiLonestar]

Any shorty should. If they're already coated then leave them alone.

 

[jacoblane216]

What about the BBK tuned length shortys polished silver ceramic coated? They have good ratings

 

[HemiLonestar]

Lots of people like BBK, personally I haven't really had positive experiences with their products. I'm probably the wrong guy to ask lol.

 

[jacoblane216]

What did you not like about them? I’ve seen a few sets on trucks now that have been on for years and still look brand new. I’m sure there’s always the chance of a faulty set or something.