Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Intercooler

[kenny61]

Had a brake line fail and now I need a few new front end parts#@$%!





Anyway are the BD coolersor any other aftermarket worth the extra money I found oem for $578???





Thanks

 

[BigEasy]

I'm assuming you are ok, glad to hear it. I can't see why an upgraded CAC would be needed, especially for the difference in price.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

For stock power and mild upgrades, the stock intercooler is enough. When you have high egt problems, and the TST #10 plate in a 215 HP engine will give high egts, a better intercooler such as the BD (my choice) can be part of your recipe to keep egt's below the 1300 degree maximum. A larger turbo and 4” free-flowing exhaust will also be in the recipe.

 

[SRath]

Check your inbox, Kenny.

Please write up some details on this brakeline failure when you get time.

What other parts are you needing?

 

[kenny61]

Thaks everyone for the speedy replies. Nobody was hurt and I have collision so its more aggravation than anything else. I had to pull off the bad parts and patch it up so I can leave for a few days off with the family in a few hours. I will follow up when I get back next week.



SRATH thanks for the links





The picture of the drivers side with teh red circle and x is the area where the line rotted out they all looked pretty bad so i replaced them (3) but oupon further inspectoin found some ones that i missed going to and from the abs crap so i will replace 2 more.



For the icing on the cake on the way home from New Hampshire today I fad the passenger side brake hose do the one way check valve thing... I cant catch a break this week... . #@$%!



Finally got all my quads loaded and the trailer set, wish me luck boys I'm outta here... .

 

[kenny61]

PS if you ever need to bypass your intercooler 3"pvc works great just keep the boost below 20psi and regular hose clamps will hold it

 

[LVJUNIOR]

The brake lines on these trucks are dangerous. I didn't wreck my truck when the line exploded but I still don't know how I avoided all of those cars in rush hour traffic. I also changed all of my lines. Glad to hear your ok and insured

 

[SRath]

It would be a good opportunity to upgrade to sport lights, maybe one of those beefy aftermarket bumpers, but otherwise, that looks just like a very rough day. Was it a tree that provided the necessary stopping power? It actually looks like something low, but vertical and cylindrical, like a tree stump or fire hydrant.

I'm glad you (& passengers?) and those Ricksons are all OK. One thing about offroad riding: it will clear the mind for the duration. So twist the throttle and grab some air! let us know how the truck rehab is going when you get back.

 

[SRath]

Has anyone tried this prebent stainless steel hardline kit or found a similar one for our trucks?

PRE BENT OEM BRAKE-HARD LINE REPLACEMENTS FOR DODGE RAM, FORD PICKUPS AND SUVS :: Truck Upgrades :: Circle Track Supply, Inc.

Or a stainless steel prebent fuel line kit?

Dodge used the cheapest, crappiest metal possible for all hardlines and I cannot believe they got away with such a safety issue. I have had and seen many 40 year old vehicles that spent their entire lives in the rustbelt with hardlines that are in much better condition than a Dodge's after only a few years.

 

[kenny61]

I came home from vacation sick as a dog with my yearly allergy turned to sinus infection deal. Im still a little under theweather so i'm gonna keep it short...



I rearended a chevy pick up with a trailer hitch. It apperaed I buckled his bed. I am actually happy the accident happened where it did. 45 mph zone, no passengers and an empty trailer vs 65 mph zone going down hill into a fog bank with family and full trailer... .



I havent got the truck into the body shop yet for the estimate so I dont know how much money they are gonna give me. So im not sure what upgrades im gonna do yet



Joe in your opinion would the 700-800 dollar difference between stock and aftermarket intercooler be better spent on a turbo and exhaust or the intercooler? I usually dont tow heavy but am aware that a heavy load will require me to regulate the egt with my foot and therefore am wondering what the best temp control for the buck is





Thanks

Ken



#ad

 

[kenny61]

Bump Bump Oo.

 

[AClayton]

Bump Bump Oo.

Kenny,



I purchased the Spearco IC a couple of years ago. I did notice about a 75 to 100* degree drop in egt after the install. The biggest thing you'll notice is the spool-up is much quicker. The other thing I noticed is that when the truck is loaded,the egt's were reduced 250*. I think mine was about $1100 then. Other than that,It would be hard to justify the expense unless you had major mods planned and/or needed to tow a large trailer.



Alan

 

[kenny61]

Thanks Alan, As the truck is now when its empty I have to mash it and hold it to get it over 1200 or climb a really steep hill at 80 mph plus. 2 things I (almost) never do. On the rear occasion that I tow something heavy 1-3 times a year I have to watch my egts when climbing hills or passing (usually a ford on a hill :-laf ) I think if I could get about a 300* reduction when towing under load I would be happy. Question is to get that 300* reduction where will I get my best bang for the buck as my truck is set up now?

Spearco is $1595 now

 

[AClayton]

I think you would be better served with an upgraded turbo with your particular application..... problem is,you already need to purchase an IC! So I guess why not get the BD one and go for it!! BTW... . I looked it up to see what I paid... . $1238,shipped to my home back in the spring of 08'. But it is all aluminum and much bigger..... freer flowing which makes the turbo spool much faster.



Alan

 

[FDavid]

I say go with the stock IC and with the difference in $ put in a water/meth kit.

 

[kenny61]

I cant stand anything that needs to be refilled/ recharged... Its always empty or dead when you need it the most...



Im still trying to figure out what bumper to get... .



So far this one is at the top... . so many choices.....



#ad

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Reunel Extreme Heavy Duty Bumpers

If you had it before, you probably wouldn't need to get an intercooler, bumper, radiator, etc. now.

 

[kenny61]

I never realized how flimsy the stock bumper was until I torched mine off after the accident

 

[kenny61]

Wound up going with a fab fours bumper and stock used ebay intercooler (175 bucks shipped figured for that price I could use it as a throw away) all the other parts will be new. I decided to hold off on a performance intercooler until I get done with some of my house / garage projects. So hopefully next year the ram will get new turbo, intercooler and injectors as a complete package. I figured its better than chasing parts, such as bigger turbo needs bigger injector etc etc etc...

Thanks For the help guys!!

Here's the bumper I still need to adjust it but will wait til the intercooler comes in and I get done putting in parts...


#ad


#ad


#ad

 

[Rattler]

Its amazing how much the damage on your truck resembles the frontend on mine when i hit a deer (same deer twice) at 55 and then ran over him while trying to get stopped. I had to replace everything between the fenders all the way to the motor, including fan. Randy