the new DD project 2011 RAM1500
Oct 30, 2011 | 11:01 PM
#12
Great News brother!
I just found this:
"As far as the Bully Dog Tuner goes, It is just going to be a standard GT tuner for mildly tweaking the computer. I was not going to use it with a turbo system; I just wanted to show what was available. As I said before, their plan was to have the tuner available by air time, but they missed it. Chrysler is very tight on their tuning codes and doesn't like to work with the aftermarket, so it's taking more time than they planned.
Now as far as the turbo system I am planning on running...... Gale Banks engineering has put together a system that dyno'ed at 500hp at the rear wheels. At this point they are piggy-backing the system because of the same problems with Chrysler. However, since they do so much OEM design work, Banks is working with Chrysler to hopefully modify the tuning in a way that everybody is happy. If that happens, they figure 600hp out of the 5.7 is probable without blowing everything to pieces.
Keep watchin' and good luck on your truck!"
Stacey David
Rattletrap Productions, Inc.
I just found this:
"As far as the Bully Dog Tuner goes, It is just going to be a standard GT tuner for mildly tweaking the computer. I was not going to use it with a turbo system; I just wanted to show what was available. As I said before, their plan was to have the tuner available by air time, but they missed it. Chrysler is very tight on their tuning codes and doesn't like to work with the aftermarket, so it's taking more time than they planned.
Now as far as the turbo system I am planning on running...... Gale Banks engineering has put together a system that dyno'ed at 500hp at the rear wheels. At this point they are piggy-backing the system because of the same problems with Chrysler. However, since they do so much OEM design work, Banks is working with Chrysler to hopefully modify the tuning in a way that everybody is happy. If that happens, they figure 600hp out of the 5.7 is probable without blowing everything to pieces.
Keep watchin' and good luck on your truck!"
Stacey David
Rattletrap Productions, Inc.
Oct 31, 2011 | 10:25 AM
#13
So far I'm really happy with the purchase. I prefer a nicely spaced 5spd over 6+ speeds, especially with an engine that has this much grunt....although 2012's get the 6 spd (I think more prefer that anyway)
The cabin is waaaaaay quieter at highway speeds than my HD is or XRunner was (again a surprise because I've read so many less then stellar reports on the rams interior quality)
One thing I don't like is the position of the throttle body......but that's just an aesthetic preference.
The cabin is waaaaaay quieter at highway speeds than my HD is or XRunner was (again a surprise because I've read so many less then stellar reports on the rams interior quality)
One thing I don't like is the position of the throttle body......but that's just an aesthetic preference.
I'm really leaning toward a new Ram myself. The power difference is just that noticable, would love a 6.2 sierra, but they are difficult to find in the config. that I'm looking for.
I originally test drove a RCSB ram but the wife wants me to get something bigger this time round. But I was amazed at the room and ride on the RCSB Ram. Felt much more sporty than my Silverado RCSB and more interior space.
The 2012's have the 6-speed but from what I understand, they are a variation of the 5-speeds with a 2'nd prime gear, to shorten the distance between 2nd and 3rd.
I'm with you on the location of the throttle body, but thats the way the Dodge has configured their TB's for as long as I can remember.
Oct 31, 2011 | 01:47 PM
#18
Nov 1, 2011 | 09:35 AM
#20
Love the rear coils! Only have 275 miles on it but compared the X-runner it rides like a dream; on the hwy is where it really shines IMO, very quiet, compliant, yet solid feel to it.
But then that's not really a fair comparison because the X-Runner was built to turn.
But then that's not really a fair comparison because the X-Runner was built to turn.