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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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F8L, when you get your 00 TA Turbocharged post it up in here that thing is going to be insane

I saw Squires Firebird in a Magazince that thing is a beast.

But damn, Christmas is coming up, and since your buying all these STS systems I dont mind you sending one my way
Old Nov 21, 2004 | 10:02 PM
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LOL


The T/A is stock now. I was going to sell it and the deal fell through.

I just plan on a basic kit with the FMIC and 7psi or so. Nothing special. I'll put my FLP trans back in with a 3000stall and buy another set of slicks since my cailpers are already ground. If I can get back into the 120mph range I'll be happy. 2.73s and a turbo are gonna be F;ing sweet for freeway runs
Old Nov 21, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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I know what you guys mean about being disappointed w/ the HEMI. I got my SS about a year ago and test drove a HEMI Califronia Edition (20's, ext cab, ground effects) around the same time. My logic was "its got 345hp like the SS and its cheaper... why not give it a shot?" Let me just say that it was a night and day difference. If the dodge really is sporting 345hp I don't know where they're hiding it... sure I loose the fun of being able to spin 'em b/c of the AWD, but it more than makes up for it in HOLY SH*T off the line acceleration!
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Why dont you go over to DTW and tell them your impressions…..
Old Nov 22, 2004 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jow02327
my little bro says their is a quad cab with 20" that lights the tires really easy. the one i road in is like you pushed the gas and just waited. my heavy as chevy at 30mph role will gear down and brake my 18" loose and slide sideways. the dodge just reved up alittle higher and slowely took off. wasnt impressed at all. not downing them or anything but i will stick with my slow heavy chevy.
Dude not bashing but how can you break your tires loose at 30 and run a 16.5 @87????
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Originally Posted by CAMMIN03
Dude not bashing but how can you break your tires loose at 30 and run a 16.5 @87????

not to interrupt, but my truck not just scratches but it just breaks them loose @ 30mph. and it is stock, runs 16.0 in 1/4mile.
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I was watchin trucks on spike tv yesterday, and hypertech had commercial and they showed a hemi on the dyno. But do they even make a programmer for it.
Old Nov 22, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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For the guys talkin about breaking em loose at 30mph.... Go buy some new tires and quit screwing around in the rain. I don't care how bad you can spin your tires at any speed, 8xmph in the 1/4 you're still slow. LOL

The make 2 programers fro the Hemi now.
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DC has just released a new program for the tranny, alot of us Ram owners have been complaining about the tranny and mushy shifts. The new flash is suppose to be for the Tow/ Haul mode only but it also helps when driving in the regular mode. It made a BIG difference in how my truck drives, much more responsive. While I still think the T/H mode in my Silverado was better, this new program really helped how the truck feels when driving now. It has better pedal response, shifts a little better and doesn't seem to bog down while trying to downshift. Seems to make the truck peppier so I'm thinking it also tweeked the PCM for performance too, they're just not saying that.
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Originally Posted by F8L Z71
For the guys talkin about breaking em loose at 30mph.... Go buy some new tires and quit screwing around in the rain. I don't care how bad you can spin your tires at any speed, 8xmph in the 1/4 you're still slow. LOL

The make 2 programers fro the Hemi now.
LOL .. I can spin mine at 30, even 35! Anytime I hammer it and it kicks down to first, it's no use in trying.





I haven't tried with the new tires yet though.

In the rain though ... I just stay off the streets.



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