I just bought a 1998 dodge ram 1500 4x4 long bed with a 5.2L for $6k. It only has 24k miles and has a class 4 hitch and some bull bars/brush guard on the front. It was a military service vehicle that was used on the specwar base. I am going to use it as a tow vehicle and winter vehicle.
Anywho, it drives like a brand new truck in most regards, but it didnt have near the power it should. I put new plug wires and new champion plugs in it because thats oem for it, but those are very cold plugs. Would it hurt to put a hotter plug in it? Would it even help?
I also changed it from stock rims to some 16x8 eagle alloys with 265/75 cooper AT3's. It rides a lot better now, but I need to get a programmer because the difference in tire size effects the shift points by A LOT. I am guestimating that my spedo is off by ~17%
Other than that, I am trying to decide what all I need to do to it.
I know I need a new throttle cable.
The other cable attached to the throttle body is also very loose and I am not sure what to do about it.
I am looking to put a K&N intake on it, is this a waste of time/money?
I am told the headers are very restrictive, which ones would you guys recommend grabbing? I am definately changing the exhaust. What is the general consensus for this truck, Dual or single exhaust?
I am thinking detroit trutrak as well.
What else would you change on this truck?
Anywho, it drives like a brand new truck in most regards, but it didnt have near the power it should. I put new plug wires and new champion plugs in it because thats oem for it, but those are very cold plugs. Would it hurt to put a hotter plug in it? Would it even help?
I also changed it from stock rims to some 16x8 eagle alloys with 265/75 cooper AT3's. It rides a lot better now, but I need to get a programmer because the difference in tire size effects the shift points by A LOT. I am guestimating that my spedo is off by ~17%
Other than that, I am trying to decide what all I need to do to it.
I know I need a new throttle cable.
The other cable attached to the throttle body is also very loose and I am not sure what to do about it.
I am looking to put a K&N intake on it, is this a waste of time/money?
I am told the headers are very restrictive, which ones would you guys recommend grabbing? I am definately changing the exhaust. What is the general consensus for this truck, Dual or single exhaust?
I am thinking detroit trutrak as well.
What else would you change on this truck?