Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 2001 power suggestions

[yamaha6000]

I just bought a 2001 dodge manual and am kind of low on cash. I was wondering what are some cheap yet noticeable ways to improve power? Air Filter? Exhuast? Has anyone simply pulled their stock muffler out and put a piece of pipe in their with leaving the catalytic converter? If so, how does it sound? Could i just go to the muffler shop and tell them I want them to straight pipe it from the turbo back or is it better to buy a kit? Thanks

 

[JoshPeters]

You will find with these engines... they aren't like gas engines... . they don't really benifit from Exhaust and Intake mods till a bit later. Cheep stuff..... Edge EZ... it's a plug and play module, that is pretty safe, but gives you a nice seat of the pants kick! I'd recommend before you do anything... get guages. You NEED to know what that engine is doing.



Josh

 

[cumminspwr01]

It depends on where your at when it comes to straight piping the exhaust. Pa requires you to have a muffler and resonator on there. (unless you know somebody)

 

[Guest]

Gauges first, EZ, exhaust, get more money, injectors/turbo, get more money, clutch, sell EZ get Comp, get more money... . etc etc...

 

[Muleskinner]

EDGE EZ

The Edge EZ was the single best "seat of the pants power improvement" modification I did. From just off idle to half throttle, it made my truck pull like a freight train. Like night and day from stock. 4" exhaust was a "no difference" modification. I just did it to lower my EGT. My 47RE is stock. After it goes I will make the needed modifications and then I will "kick it up a notch. "