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Get the Mopar MPC, start paying $$$ to run 92-93 octane, and smile. You just gained a more than noticable HP improvement.
Most happily discussed power improvement you can make, and the install is only like 30 minutes, and they cost ~ $300.
http://www.krcperformance.com/krc_performance_pcm.htm
NOTE: KRC can do some scarily fast trucks... If you have the money.
Most happily discussed power improvement you can make, and the install is only like 30 minutes, and they cost ~ $300.
http://www.krcperformance.com/krc_performance_pcm.htm
NOTE: KRC can do some scarily fast trucks... If you have the money.
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If you run a computer module, there are a few things you need to add to benefit from the full potential of the chip:
180 Degree Thermostat
92 Octane Fuel
Air Intake System
Headers
High Flow Catalytic Converter
Cat Back Exhaust System
Running the chip by itself will not give you noticable results. This is what I've heard from most people who run their trucks with an aftermarket performance module/chip.
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180 Degree Thermostat
92 Octane Fuel
Air Intake System
Headers
High Flow Catalytic Converter
Cat Back Exhaust System
Running the chip by itself will not give you noticable results. This is what I've heard from most people who run their trucks with an aftermarket performance module/chip.
:That would be the truth. Dodge pulls this neat little trick. The PCM needs to have the VIN in it, in order to talk correctly to the dash unit, where the odometer is.
However, if you order from KRC, they will flash in the VIN for you before shipping (extra $25).
Another problem that KRC _might_ be able to work around is the right size tire issue. The dealers can't put larger than a 31 inch tire into the PCM. However, KRC may be able to tell the PCM that it's getting speed inputs from a ring-gear attached to 35" tires.
However, if you order from KRC, they will flash in the VIN for you before shipping (extra $25).
Another problem that KRC _might_ be able to work around is the right size tire issue. The dealers can't put larger than a 31 inch tire into the PCM. However, KRC may be able to tell the PCM that it's getting speed inputs from a ring-gear attached to 35" tires.
sportram,
I had a Stage II Jet Performance chip in my truck and didnt really notice a difference.
Personally I think that there is other issues with my truck so the chip couldnt work the way it should.
If you can get one for your truck I would get the Mopar computer. They never offered one for my truck so I had to find other options.
I had a Stage II Jet Performance chip in my truck and didnt really notice a difference.
Personally I think that there is other issues with my truck so the chip couldnt work the way it should.
If you can get one for your truck I would get the Mopar computer. They never offered one for my truck so I had to find other options.
Bill, talk to Marty at KRC. For $400, they will get you a MPC that's been slightly re-programmed to work in your truck. They have someone that custom programs the chips for them.
I know someone in CT with a 2000 4x4 (also no MPC that I know of), and he's now running a 408 (360 + 4" stoker crank), rather not-mild cam, Mopar M1 2bbl intake, custom throttle-body, with relatively low compression, and pushing well over 300hp, and uses a custom chip from them.
He had a blower on it, but decided he didn't need THAT much engine (was near 400 with the blower).
Correction, the truck also has a Roe Air/Fuel controller in it, and the home-page is at:
http://www.moparforme.com/
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Aaron Wood
'00 Ram 1500 RC SB 360 V8, Auto
3" Rancho Perf. Lift, 315/75R16 Goodyear MTRs
Reunel Front Bumper
I know someone in CT with a 2000 4x4 (also no MPC that I know of), and he's now running a 408 (360 + 4" stoker crank), rather not-mild cam, Mopar M1 2bbl intake, custom throttle-body, with relatively low compression, and pushing well over 300hp, and uses a custom chip from them.
He had a blower on it, but decided he didn't need THAT much engine (was near 400 with the blower).
Correction, the truck also has a Roe Air/Fuel controller in it, and the home-page is at:
http://www.moparforme.com/
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Aaron Wood
'00 Ram 1500 RC SB 360 V8, Auto
3" Rancho Perf. Lift, 315/75R16 Goodyear MTRs
Reunel Front Bumper
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the trucks come with tires bigger than 31". ive been told the pinion factor can be changed to accomidate a 36" tire.
The largest that the DEALER can flash into the tire (by federal law, thanks EPA), is 265/75R16 or R17, basically, the largest tire that shipped from the factory for that year.
They aren't allowed to flash it for 35 or 36" tires...
For absolutely NO good reason.
They aren't allowed to flash it for 35 or 36" tires...
For absolutely NO good reason.
They don't do diesel, but these do:
http://www.tsperformanceproducts.com/dodge_fuel.asp
The Power Edge Comp Box is $800, and nearly doubles the output of the engine... I know of people over 800lb-ft, and looking at going to 1000. Don't both with the automatic at those torque levels, though. The engine will destroy it. But the NV4500 and the NV5600 5- and 6-speed (respectively) manual trannies can take it.
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tell midlothian dodge in midlothian, illinois that then. they told me they would do that for $80.
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Chips are a gamble, depending on the application they might work and might not. I have a mopar performance computer and it made a huge diffrerence, its from mopar so no worries there.
If anyone wants a Mopar Comp. my friend has one available, he used it shortly then put the Ken Bell Supercharger on it, he couldnt use the chip with the supercharger, Ill put you in direct contact with him, he is in PA. he is asking 250 for the chip, he said any dealer can program the vin for you. Let me know and ill email you his info.
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