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aFe has one with 3 different styles of filters, one of them a Dry, synthetic fiber version. not sure if I can post a link, look up afepower Momentum GT CAI. TJ

Lighter Wheels and Tires were on of the largest factors in the drops of my times on the 03, In my case I used the 7lb for every 1lb removed from the rotational mass rule. 20lbs X 4 = 80 X 7 = 560 lbs effective Mass. That alone should be worth .5 sec. Some use a 9lb factor but 7lb was more...

Hello jmr, just curious as I was wanting to make my hood vents functional, would you be willing to share how you did it? thankx TJ

Seriously, The A/C was setup on the right hand side and the Radiator was on the other, one was NOT in front of the Other. When the A/C fan went out the truck did not overheat, just quit cooling. If I had kept the truck I was looking into an electric fan to free up more HP. Tranny cooler was in...

I did forget, the Engine Fan on the 2003 was a viscous belt driven fan. The A/C was electric. Apologies, TJ

Perhaps with a newer Model that might be true, I used a 180* Thermostat with a 1/8" hole drilled in it ( to prevent air pockets at the thermostat). Observed temps were just a tick over 170*. Tunes were just not available in early 04, I purchased HP Tuners, I think it was in early 05, when they...

Found A few on my phone,

Hmm, Can the Op post your times? Have a LOT to say on this subject. Way beforet he days of Hemifever and good tuners, I did drag race 101 on my truck, 2003 5.7 3.92s short bed std cab. All times were recorded @ Houston Raceway outside of Baytown, TX (RIP). Truck would run 15:60s New. Got it to...

Well said about the oils, however from an Automotive Machinist point of view, Aluminum starts to crack @ 230* especially around valve seats. Perhaps there are better aluminum alloys these days but if so I am unaware of such. I replaced the 203* stat in my 2003 Hemi as I was uncomfortable with...

MrDestinE Here, Not a newbie to Dodge, but have been lurking here for a while to glean as much info as I could on my New Ride : 2025 4x4 Black Laramie SST Night Edition 22" Pirellis, 392s and a whole host of add-ons that you had to take to get the Night Edition ( love at first sight). previous...

Hello, I feel your pain, I have a 2025 1500 Laramie Night Edition w/ 22s as well. A tiny amount of rash was remedied with a dremel and sanding disk just to smooth out the sharp edges, and I used Flat Black epoxy spray paint from Lowes of all places. Sprayed into a small receptacle and applied...