Recent content by Checker629

I wouldn't worry about long term reliability of the Hurricane. Other features of these trucks will likely go bad well before the engine. I predict it will have some teething issues like every new design but that can happen to naturally aspirated motors as well. The mechanics of a turbo are...

Now I do agree that they are paying less per engine as it relates to fines so perhaps it's a net savings per engine sold. As for production itself, I don't believe the Hurricane would cost less to manufacturer than a Hemi considering the hardware employed to make it powerful and clean (plasma...

When I used to following industry news pretty closely, it was common knowledge that a DOHC multi-valve engine was more expensive to produce than a comparable OHV/pushrod design, and this was in the naturally aspirated days. Now with turbo/intercooling, it's reseaonable to assume that the...

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The swap is completed and those monstrosities are off my truck! The install wasn't too bad and these were plug and play. If someone here is interested in the tow pair, PM before I list them to the masses!

Today, I installed the MX4 and the fake Ramboxes. Both came out well.

Cool. I placed my order for the other mirrors so I can keep you posted once they're installed.

In my experience, if a rock hits hard enough, it's going to mark whatever surface it impacts. Folks that I know who have PPF'd their performance cars end up replacing it every so often, especially the front once the film has been compromised. Unless you're driving a super exotic car, it's just...

Thanks. I hate how tucked in the rear wheels. But I don't want to go to the extreme. No drivability issues with 'em???

What size would recommend with fender flares?

You're going to hate me but I'm anti PPF 😬. Yup, I just applied some protectant on the whole cabin last night. Still requires regular cleaning but it helps keep stains from penetrating. I have white seats in my Camaro and they've held up fine with protectant I've applied and monthly cleaning.

I have a BAKflip MX4 Tonneau on order and I tinted the front windows. I'll probably do a cold air intake and that's about it. All my mods are on the Camaro!

Below are a few shots from the inside. I still need to clean the truck really well and get some exterior shots.

On Wednesday, I picked up a '24 Ram 1500 Limited at 20% off MSRP. Funny enough, that brought the price roughly in line with what the equivalent price would have been when the 5th gen was new in 2019. I'll take it. Originally, I planned to wait until summer or fall to grab a '25 with the...

Same here, I got 20% from a dealer in MD. Made the deal on Monday, just in time for the 10% off MSRP incentive... That incentive has been reduced to an even $2500 off of Limiteds so I'm extremely happy about my deal.