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Hey guys, I'm wanting your suggestions on power! I have an '03 2500 with an intake and a 3.5 cat back. where do I go from here in order of $$$ and power. I mean down to the little stuff such as the torque converter lock up wire mod. I'm new to the gassers and frankly the diesels were easy.I have plenty of mechanical experience, I just dont want to waste money on stuff like spacers. thanks alot
2003 2500 HEMI 4x4 airforce one intake,cat back 3.5 single. looking for better performance to pull around my 5000 pound fifth wheel |
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"Jay" President, South Carolina Chapter HTC.com Engine Specialist  |
In no particular order;
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"Phil" |
you could bennifit from a custom cam grind... spec'd especially for low end grunt. There are a couple places that can do this, but be sure to tell them you truck is an 03 (less tunning options), so they keep the LSA in check for a good idle.
Call these guys. Tell him your needs. Next would be taller gears (4.56's) would compliment your needs very well. __________________________________ 06'-Ram-Hemi-Pearl Black-Magnaflow-AEM CAI-Diablo CMR Tuned By Mike W. @ tuningsuperstore.com 06'-Magnum R/T-Hemi-Pearl Black-Magnaflow-Diablo Tuned  ___________________________  |
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"Michael" Truck of the Month July 2006  |
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nah you can just buy a ramhammer and get 1000hp alone...... BUt i agree with jay and michael, best way to start
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Why an electric fan?
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"Jay" President, South Carolina Chapter HTC.com Engine Specialist |
To free up the HP that the mechanical uses to be turned.
 2003, Std. SWB, SLT, 20", 4:56 gear, AFE CAI, Superchip, 6.1 cam, 6.1 heads, Manley springs, retainers, pushrods, Edelbrock Hedders, 195 T-Stat, 8.2 Taylor, AEM, Power Wire, ARC-1,Amsoil Everything, and more. Veni Vidi Vici HTC.com Titan Killer Club |
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AH, thanks
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Thanks guys, did the trans wire,
How much HP do ya suppose the fan lets loose? What do ya think of any superchargers? Do I need to let superchips know about the new camshaft assuming I do that? After how many goodies do I "need" the converter? Opinions on shorty headers? Is the '03 as much of a tuning problem as it sounds?Any one spend alot of time on their '03's here? 2003 2500 HEMI 4x4 airforce one intake,cat back 3.5 single. looking for better performance to pull around my 5000 pound fifth wheel |
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"Kevin" VP Colorado Chapter |
I've heard the fan gets you about 10hp. And if you tow, I'm not so sure a torque converter is a great idea. I think they are prone to produce more heat, which is not good for the trans. But I think a gear change might be the best option for more power, and better towing capability. 2006 4x4 qc, Atlantic Blue, Superchips, afe high breather, Performance Research and Development Heads, 260 cam, pacesetter mids, high flow cats, Custom Y pipe, NGK 5306 Plugs, Mobile 1 synth oil, Mr. Gasket 180 thermostat, power wire, and flex-a-lite e-fan, 3.92 lsd, Auto Meter A/F guage with SRT-10 A-Pillar, Alpine HU, Focal components, JL Audio 6450 Amp, JL audio 10" sub. |
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I understand the TC. And yes I do tow, I forgot to mention that, I have a little 23 foot 5th wheel camper (5000 lbs or so).
I think I'll do the fan for sure. whats the general opinion on plugs and wires on the '03's? I see ya use NGK's ? the truck actually runs ok considering what I put it through, I just want a little more-ya know 5's and 10's are nice little bumps. 2003 2500 HEMI 4x4 airforce one intake,cat back 3.5 single. looking for better performance to pull around my 5000 pound fifth wheel |
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"Kevin" VP Colorado Chapter |
What gear ratio do you have? Although it's pretty expensive (especially on a 4x4), you would probably benefit most from a gear change. And unless you go into the engine internals, 5 - 10 hp bumps are about all a person could expect. 2006 4x4 qc, Atlantic Blue, Superchips, afe high breather, Performance Research and Development Heads, 260 cam, pacesetter mids, high flow cats, Custom Y pipe, NGK 5306 Plugs, Mobile 1 synth oil, Mr. Gasket 180 thermostat, power wire, and flex-a-lite e-fan, 3.92 lsd, Auto Meter A/F guage with SRT-10 A-Pillar, Alpine HU, Focal components, JL Audio 6450 Amp, JL audio 10" sub. |
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"Michael" Truck of the Month July 2006 |
Not only that but also can be very handy at the track. When in the pits you can have the fan hooked up to a switch and turn it on to help cool it faster. The cooler you are the better you run! ____________________________________________________ MY RIDE 2004 1500 Hemi RCSB\Inertia Motorsports Spartan Cam\Inertia Motorsports CNC Ported 5.7 Heads\AEM Wideband A/F Gauge\SCT TUNED\Flex-A-Lite Electric Fan\180 Thermostat\Shorty Taylor Wires\NGK 5306 Plugs\aFe Cold Air Intake System\Long Tube Pacesetter Headers\Cat Delete\Dual DMH Electric Cutouts\Magnaflow X Pipe\True Duals with 2 AeroTurbine 3030's dumped\Motive 4.56 Gears with LSD\SharaDon Performance Stage II Transmission with Stage III Valve Body\Edge 3000 Billet Torque Converter\Cal Tracs\McGaughy's 2/4 Drop Click here for pics and couple vid's of my truck! |
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The only thing I do with it is drive to work and tow my little camper up and down the hills, I really dont want to invest in 2 gear sets, BUT..........
it may be less expensive than motor work, and I can do the ring and pinions my self. 2003 2500 HEMI 4x4 airforce one intake,cat back 3.5 single. looking for better performance to pull around my 5000 pound fifth wheel |
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