air intake suggestions?

[speedracer59]

I just had a thought that may help you. I am sur you could find a Dodge discussion forum with tons of info that will help you. I know for my truck I found a few different perfomance disscussion boards.

[J.D.]

Thanks speedracer, I will look for one.

[Stonecold54]

Originally posted by THE JUICE
i"ll ask a friend

This isn't, "Who Wants To be a Millionare"... no lifelines please. LOL

[Trojanmn2]

yea just normal intake "systems" which is really a new pipe to replace the box usually and a more open filter. Usually to get the best " intake of air " is getting a bigger throttle body, fix your air mass sensor, and even screwing with the computer if you have a chip. What I did was on my intake, crank the throttle body more open so it sucks in alot of air, especially at idle. My idle is cranking @ 2500 rpm on a cold day. I have to mess around with it. But as for companies. K&N is good. I would say that throttle bodies are simple stuff. But replacing the air filter and box won't increase the HP too much. maybe 2-10 HP.

[bjtheman]

Sounds like your wanting to increase with simple bolt-ons huh? Go with a Cold-Air Induction, K&N's are actually pretty good if getting the entire system not just the air filter.
Also, a MassAirFlow helps alot too...bigger throttle body will increase air flow aloowing for more power through your induction system.
Rear End Gears can help add for a quicker take-off and some torque...but lowers your top end speed.
Under-drive pulley's are great too...can add anywhere from 5-10+HP depending on setup and manufacturer. Not very expensive either

[J.D.]

Cool Thanks guys

[quattro225]

hi flow cats with exhaust will make a nice increase in hp...if you want the noise...but look for ecu programs sometimes called "chips" before you do anything

next: rule of thumb with most newer cars: the cold air systems/exhaust usally add noise only to your car/truck...the ecu will compensate for any increases in airflow... you need to do ecu programming in conjuntion with any performance mods..

for example: you know the little dumbass kids with honda civics with coffecan exhaust and cold air systems if the put the car on a dyno they would see a 2-5hp gain if they were lucky!!! you have to change the ecu program otherwise you just think your car is quicker because of the noise!!!

[Trojanmn2]

Originally posted by quattro225
hi flow cats with exhaust will make a nice increase in hp...if you want the noise...but look for ecu programs sometimes called "chips" before you do anything

next: rule of thumb with most newer cars: the cold air systems/exhaust usally add noise only to your car/truck...the ecu will compensate for any increases in airflow... you need to do ecu programming in conjuntion with any performance mods..

for example: you know the little dumbass kids with honda civics with coffecan exhaust and cold air systems if the put the car on a dyno they would see a 2-5hp gain if they were lucky!!! you have to change the ecu program otherwise you just think your car is quicker because of the noise!!!

I agree, though also in another post, I don't believe underdrive pulleys are too great, they take away from the battery power @ idle and you won't be able to use your stereo in SOME cases, and in those cases, people who heavy enthusiasts end up getting another alternator or a more powerful alternator.