What did you do to your Ram today???

[jl13]

Yesterday under supervision to make sure i didn't mess up. Replace lower grill ahead of installing a hidden light bar once it arrives some time next week.

 

[Yankee Echo]

Installed Mishimoto oil catch tank for 5.7 - part # MMBCC-RAM-19PBE

Took over an hour for my first time but now that I know how I could do it in less than 30 minutes.

Overall it’s a nice quality kit. My only criticism is the hose that goes to the back of the engine is long and unsupported so it seemed very floppy. I decided to reuse the hard plastic tube by flipping around so that the end that attached to the front of the engine is attached to the back. It still mounts into the original retaining clip so it's properly supported. I cut off about a foot of hose. All floppiness gone and looks very OEM. Turned out great in my opinion.

 

[Idahoktm]

Installed Mishimoto oil catch tank for 5.7 - part # MMBCC-RAM-19PBE

Took over an hour for my first time but now that I know how I could do it in less than 30 minutes.

Overall it’s a nice quality kit. My only criticism is the hose that goes to the back of the engine is long and unsupported so it seemed very floppy. I decided to reuse the hard plastic tube by flipping around so that the end that attached to the front of the engine is attached to the back. It still mounts into the original retaining clip so it's properly supported. I cut off about a foot of hose. All floppiness gone and looks very OEM. Turned out great in my opinion.

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That kit would look cleaner with Oeticker Stepless clamps instead of the worm gear clamps.

 

[Unclepoot]

Tinted the 3rd brake light and mirror lights. I guess I’ll have to order the turn signal tint now.

 

[HSKR R/T]

That kit would look cleaner with Oeticker Stepless clamps instead of the worm gear clamps.

That kit would look better if you didn't have to route hoses all across the engine bay. Better options out there for catch cans that mount in better locations for less hose routing. And cheaper than paying for the mishimoto name.

 

[satcomtim]

Tinted the 3rd brake light and mirror lights. I guess I’ll have to order the turn signal tint now.View attachment 132593

Looks great, where'd you get the tint?

 

[HSKR R/T]

Looks great, where'd you get the tint?

Www.theoverlayguy.com

 

[Yankee Echo]

That kit would look cleaner with Oeticker Stepless clamps instead of the worm gear clamps.

Possibly but I detest that style of clamp. In this application it would purely for looks.

 

[Idahoktm]

Looks great, where'd you get the tint?

Luxe.

 

[Yankee Echo]

That kit would look better if you didn't have to route hoses all across the engine bay. Better options out there for catch cans that mount in better locations for less hose routing. And cheaper than paying for the mishimoto name.

I looked at the options for mounting locations and prefer Mishimoto’s setup. Reusing the OEM hard plastic breather tube really reduces the hose routing length but even without it I’d still choose the Mishimoto.

 

[Unclepoot]

Looks great, where'd you get the tint?

Got mine from luxeautoconcepts.net but from what I understand now, is that the overlay guy is a member of this group.

 

[HSKR R/T]

This morning, loaded up for drive to my parents house to ride four wheelers in Father's Day.

 

[AdamChandler]

Small and fun upgrade.

 

[Idahoktm]

Got mine from luxeautoconcepts.net but from what I understand now, is that the overlay guy is a member of this group.

Yep, I saw that but his tint didn't look dark enough, compared to the Luxe dark gloss tint.

Top pic is Luxe.

 

[Scap]

Changed the oil this afternoon.

 

[Shifts And Grins Fab]

Yesterday under supervision to make sure i didn't mess up. Replace lower grill ahead of installing a hidden light bar once it arrives some time next week.
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Which light bar are you going with? I have an 30" Diode Dynamics in Amber I think I may install on my truck using our brackets for the 5th Gen Ram 1500.

 

[Yankee Echo]

Installed Mishimoto oil catch tank for 5.7 - part # MMBCC-RAM-19PBE

Took over an hour for my first time but now that I know how I could do it in less than 30 minutes.

Overall it’s a nice quality kit. My only criticism is the hose that goes to the back of the engine is long and unsupported so it seemed very floppy. I decided to reuse the hard plastic tube by flipping around so that the end that attached to the front of the engine is attached to the back. It still mounts into the original retaining clip so it's properly supported. I cut off about a foot of hose. All floppiness gone and looks very OEM. Turned out great in my opinion.

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So I decided the worm gear clamps looked a bit too aftermarket. Picked up some 7/8" (20mm) spring style clamps for .45 cents each. Looks much better.

 

[biggggant]

Got 2 right mirror caps on Friday and finally got the left one today so now both mirrors are paint matched finally

 

[jl13]

Which light bar are you going with? I have an 30" Diode Dynamics in Amber I think I may install on my truck using our brackets for the 5th Gen Ram 1500.

going with the 20" rc with amber drl.
I did wanted to get an amber light bar but the the 20" baja s8 was double the cost and I didn't want to spend that much on a light bar.
I liked the diode dynamics in 18" but i wasn't sure if it would work out, when I did a search for mounting brackets those would only work on 20" or 30" light bars
so I just played it safe with the rc

 

[FATKID]

Changed Oil & Filter - switched to Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic and truly amazed at how the “Hemi Tick” on startup vanished! Truck runs smoother, valve train seems quieter. Very happy so far.

Also changed out front and rear diff fluid for full synthetic variety. All in a productive preventative service at 40k miles.