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8/09/2002
08:29:52

Subject: What to Buy??? Repost
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OK, I have read enough to know where I want to start with the mods to my truck.

I have a 97, 2wd, 3.9, auto.

Question?
What V8 engine can I pull a TB off of for my 3.9?
Whose Exaust is the best and What size to give better breathing with a single exaust, I do not want to go Dual?
If I route outside air directly to my airbox is it REALLY Necessary to go with an aftermarket intake if I have a K&N drop in filter?
Lastly, my truck runs at just a smidge over 200 degrees, what temp stat should I put in and WHY?

Thanks for all the help in advance.

Still trying to learn




swingman
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8/09/2002
19:46:46

RE: What to Buy??? Repost
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TB:

No budget - F&B 48mm TB
Budget - 97 or newer TB from a 5.2/5.9L.

Don't forget to buy a V8 throttle cable and a new gasket.

Exhaust:

No budget - Go with a catback system either 2.5/3" in diameter that sounds the best to you.

Budget - Just replace the OEM muffler with a free flowing one.

Air intake:

My opinion would be to go to a conical air filter which is less restrictive than the drop in.

No budget - K&N FIPK, but be prepared to call K&N to replace your intake tube for free (prone to cracking at the base).

Budget - Intense Performance or build your own.

Tstat:

180 degree Tstat. The Magnum engines respond well to them.







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