2019 Ram 1500 Supercharged 426 Walk Around

2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab Hemi 3.92, 6'4" Bed, Air Suspension 4x4
- 6.4 BGE block
- Harrop 2650 Supercharger (Eaton Internals)
- Manely 426 Forged Stroker Rotating Assembly
- Manely Forged Pistons
- Comp Cam (230/244@ .050, .608/.597 Lift, 118 +6 LS)
- ThiTek Heads with double valve springs
- ID1050 Injectors
- Head Studs
- BBK 100mm Throttle Body
- ARH Long Tube Headers
- Corsa Exhaust
- Fuel Contra 22" x 10" -19 Rims
- Toyo Open Country A/T II 33 x 12.5 R 22 LT (Load F) Tires

[@ND-tu7ww]

Few people have been asking so I'll give an update. Sold/traded the truck. I usually do my own builds but getting older and more difficult crawling around engine bays I thought I'd hire a speed shop to do the work. Mind you this is all they do and have (or had) a good reputation. Over $34k invested in them/this truck not including price of truck. I'll NEVER do this again, and will do the work myself. First engine blew up (dropped valve). They claim it was batch of faulty CompCam valve retaining rings but I am unable to find anyone else having this issue so how big was this batch? They said 13 of the cars they did got caught up with this issue but only mine blew up. How does the last engine built blow up first or only???? I suspect they used the stock valves and retaining rings with the upgraded aggressive cam (more lift) which puts a huge amount of stress on these. Paid for upgrade valve springs, locks and retaining rings with new cam but suspect they left OEM heads stock. Second motor i upgraded to a 6.4L block yielding the 426 but had a sticky lifter so motor had to be pulled again and rebuilt. Also had low oil pressure because the 6.4 block has piston oil squirters that required a high volume oil pump which they didn't put in, but did on next rebuild. 3rd motor worked for a few thousands miles but had so many issues I decided to sell. They couldn't fix an oil leak from catch can return so my driveway (which is pavers) still looks like shit months later which pissed off the wife to no end. Think it required to pull the supercharger to unscrew the 90 degree fitting and install sealer they forget, but didn't want to put the time in to fix it right so it just kept leaking after they said it was fixed. They spent months trying to get the tune right and couldn't. Each new rebuild they suggested I buy a milder cam to make tuning easier which I did, but isn't that what they do ... tune cars after upgrades??? Tune is even in their company name. LOL I had a target HP range and they spec'd the cam...not me. Guess they need more experience on picking a camshaft. Between tuning and physical build they had my truck for almost a full 12 months (1 1/2 years in calendar time). Constant surging when coming to a stop, erratic idle, burning oil smell from incorrectly installed catch can which I found and had to explain to them how to correctly install, difficult starting when warm at times, non-linear power when switching from closed to open loop WOT, etc. Being a gear head I took an HPTuners course and spent 2 weeks working out the issues myself. Yes - I'm a noob when it comes to tuning and was able to fix the drivability issues they couldn't just by logging and putting the time in. Not sure if it was lazy or didn't have the ability but this pissed me off. In addition I caught them in a number of lies. They scratched my hood and claimed it wasn't them but the dents/scratches match the garage door that they needed to keep half open when doing dyno pulls with such a long truck, etc. Truck was new with no scratches. Just own up to it and don't lie. Paid for a $2500 carbon fiber driveshaft which came in too short (their guy measured wrong). Waited 8+ months for replacement that never came, and never got it. Never saw credit for driveshaft probably because they never got credit from mfg as it was their mistake (custom order). The lies with the part is here and then it wasn't even shipped, its on back order.....it was constant. Weeks turned into months and eventually years. LOL List goes on. Cherry on all this was while driving to the dealer to trade this truck in (yes, I actually found a dealer that took it in on trade but lost my shirt and pants on investment) the motor started to make the same random tick sound from a sticky lifter at idle. It was fun but I'm over it. Lessons learned - do the work yourself or save your money and buy something already built with the bugs worked out and/or visit a better speed shop. Although they were friendly and did stand behind the first engine blow up I felt ass raped lied to every time I visited them. Guess they took kindness as weakness. Fuck them. I've had enough and couldn't stand looking at this truck anymore thus I sold/traded it. I've got new projects in mind ... just won't be using these pineapples nor recommending them to anyone ever again!!!

[@Billard9mm]

Dam.. sorry to hear that... Get yourself a trx lol. That’s what you deserve at this point. I appreciate the effort you put in tho. It’s no wonder people rarely out this kind of work into rams. They’re not cut out for it

[@ND-tu7ww]

@@Billard9mm Exactly the plan. Waiting for these prices to drop and if they make a special higher hp variant or a street version. Needs to be supercharged with wide band already installed so you can leave neural net active. makes tuning for upgrades so much easier and better street manners/driveability.

[@Billard9mm]

That would be sick if they did an srt -10 style ram. I’m trying to get my ram to atleast 470-500 hp to the wheels reliably while being my daily. Do you think that’s realistic or not worth the time effort and 💵?

[@ND-tu7ww]

@@Billard9mm That's about 600 at the crank which is possible with forced induction but like I said its a difficult road to make it a daily driver (i.e. reliable). Anyone can bolt on parts. Its the tuning that is the hard part. Change one single variable/part and the tune that is offered with a blower manufacturer (whipple, etc) is not applicable. Honestly - save up for a TRX if you want a pickup and 600+ HP. If you keep the options at a minimum you will be way ahead of the game, with a warranty and a very fun truck. My previous car was a 2018 Trackhawk (before this Ram) and THAT thing was a blast as a daily...but I need a truck to do truck things thus the 1500 project. Good luck!

[@ThinkDifferentish]

Sounds like my experience with speed shops. Except High Horsepower Performance. They're good.

[@JordanSlone9]

What a awesome setup. Also have a 2019 Laramie longhorn 3.92, 6,4 bed and air ride. Would love to have a supercharger. Maybe one day haha.

[@ramrider1453]

I have the same as you Jordan but short box and no air ride. I just love the truck to a passion. But a supercharge would be kick ass… love it.

[@r-shot8431]

This is a great build - Really LIKE what you have done, are you able to keep the transmission 8hp70 or have you had to upgrade it?

[@DL101ca]

5th generation rams came with 8hp75 transmissions.

[@Fawazalsobay]

Small advice here true dual your exhaust will free some horsepower and torque + sound way better

[@darkhorse8101]

Makes me drool!! Beautiful sound that only a true gear head can love..

[@choppaj247]

lol cut off the excess intake hose

[@onebeardedvet]

Beast Mode!

[@georgemiranda-nz2fd]

No expense was spared!! Tastefully modified bro 🤘well done. Wish i can turbo my truck one day

[@robertomercado8360]

Hello, how much did all the equipment that you put in cost you? If you can answer me, thanks, and how much did you pay for labor?

[@robo2901]

Beautiful truck. My only issue is how far the exhaust sticks out compared to stock.

[@DL101ca]

It's like a bulge in your pants running down your thigh...😂

[@dodge33445]

BEAST! I just cant quite figure out what box I should of checked to get that option :D

[@xxrounds64]

Can't buy a hellcat? Build it!! This ram is lookin fire 🔥🔥

[@stanleygreenblum833]

This truck is crazy!! Can we get some updates?

[@jamestonna586]

Hi and great sound. Is this the Etorque engine. I have a 1500 Dt Limited and cant find a supercharger that works with the ETorque

[@Billard9mm]

Wowzers. How are you liking the setup 7 months later/what would you do differently if you could do it again from scratch?

[@sixx5552]

Matte black or gloss black ((rims)) ... Hard to tell between the two. 😎

[@manny6227]

How much do you have all in on mods on this bad a.. truck. Please inbox me

[@mikesapp3241]

That color is great and the painted bumpers and grill make it look really slick

[@MrPoolsidegirls]

That's fucken awesome.

[@javiercrespo5275]

Hi good video what is the part number ?

[@gerardarciga7354]

What it cost you to do all that? If you don’t mind me asking?

[@gerardarciga7354]

Wow, thats what right sounds like

[@BAS3BALL_bat]

So clean! Beautiful rig.

[@rexchris5283]

That thing is perfection!!!!

[@joeywalton2248]

Is this the Helliphant 1,000 HP version? Or is it more powerful? It sounds amazing though!!! 😁

[@ND-tu7ww]

No its not the crate motor. However, its built to produce over 1000hp if you are willing to turn up boost, fuel and timing but drivetrain would explode. Current tune is around 600hp to wheels which is plenty fun as a daily driver.

[@graniteram198]

Wow! That’s sick! What kind of power is it making?

[@alexwilliams8487]

oh i am in love

[@g1productions305]

Wow

[@tylerblank7565]

Is it cammed ?

[@ND-tu7ww]

Yes. Read video description for details.

[@maledoggy7643]

Stock trans?

[@ND-tu7ww]

Yes but pressures and shift speeds have been tuned. Have 5k miles on stock setup and so far she's holding together. 8HP75 is a stout transmission even in stock form. Weakest link are the tires (even in 4WD). If you put slicks and track it I'm sure other parts will become weakest link. Its a truck not a race car. Its about drivability. If/when something breaks I'll replace it. Not going to spend 4 or 5k to build a trans when this one is working fine for now. At least those are my thoughts.

[@Mark_conor]

Bolt on no tune?

[@ND-tu7ww]

I'm afraid not.

[@Mark_conor]

@@ND-tu7ww stupid question 🙋🏽‍♂️ lol

[@445xone]

I know the shop that did this truck and they don’t have enough experience for this type of build . trouble is…they think they do..I had an above average build done by the prior owner of this shop and after a year and half had to take it elsewhere to get things right. current owner taught by prior owner. Sorry for your loss !

[@ND-tu7ww]

Thanks. I have heard good things about HHP Racing down in DE and will likely go there for my next build. Waiting for prices to come down on used/clean Charger Wide Body Hellcat. Stay away from Tune Time! LOL

[@robinsonssealcoating2602]

What kinda super charger is that

[@ND-tu7ww]

Positive displacement SC mfg by Harrop. Has Eaton internals. 2.65L

[@doncasarez]

Do you daily drive it?

[@ND-tu7ww]

Yes.