Project Hemi-Hauler: Supercharger & Exhaust - Truck Tech S3, E3

[@PowerNationTV]

We'll continue to post these episodes here on KZbin. If you can't wait for the rest of the build, visit our site to binge-watch: www.powernationtv.com/shows/truck-tech

[@bri-manhunter2654]

PowerNation. I am such a huge fan of y’all, have been my whole life. I have a 13’ Ram with K&N intake, porter 87mm throttle body, catch can, long tubes/ Y-pipe, FlowMaster muffler, and HPtuned. Making almost an extra 45hp. Y’all can borrow her anytime to throw a cam or whatever y’all like in to show others what these Ram 5.7Hemis can do. hit me up on messenger Brian hunter, waynesboro Va.

[@eddied.2100]

A before and after tow test with the same load/grade would have been just as informational (if not more) than the chassis dyno testing.

[@Wrath89]

you should ...as we can still no longer watch in Canada on TV

[@chuckrf1502]

Go ahead and post them all on KZbin.

[@Talachachannel]

Stupid never used WD-40 in rubber

[@1338-c9s]

Man I remember watching horsepower tv every Saturday morning as a kid. Learned so much. The OG producers are still in the game.

[@michaelatkin9649]

Now as a kid youve got some tranny teaching you about the rainbow gain and who blows who

[@contractor556]

The good days! The before times 😊 man what I would give to go back in time

[@akassasin5768]

Next week on power nation. Project hemi hauler gets a transmission replacement.

[@5000BlueStudios]

And valve seats...and pistons...and a re-hone!

[@EdwardAlcala]

Jordan Lessard and trade it in for something else

[@daltoneller4141]

Yup had to get my transmission replacement on my 2001 Dodge ram 1500 after 700,000 plus miles used it for towing and my daily driver for 18 going on 19 years

[@akassasin5768]

@@daltoneller4141 i like to lie in the youtube comments to

[@daltoneller4141]

Yea sure ok I take great care of my truck I change my oil ever 2000 miles and I do standard maintenance when it needs it broke a couple of u joints before from over towing weight capacity but never had engine or transmission problem and if I make it to 800,000 miles I'm rebuilding the engine and getting a new transmission

[@nathanmccloskey6946]

I’am impressed with this truck, having owed an f-150 and a tundra. This is by far a lot funner and comfortable ride.

[@shawnallen1969]

I absolutely love my ram, I saved $14 grand when I bought mine in 2016 vs a f150 with the same setup, I've always driven fords but now, I'm all mopar.

[@wurd23]

Video:"its black, its big......" Me: *re-checks video title*

[@lilb5408]

* and it’s heavy*

[@lilb5408]

And it’s *heavy*

[@brandonkostial2253]

Erases search history just to be safe

[@JohnGotti-yx6gc]

Hahahaha

[@axelbarocio-re5ou]

😂

[@Furyataurus]

Longtube headers would've really helped.

[@ChrisCarpenter-d5e]

Or even shortys. I hate those restrictive factory logs

[@nickmcallister5207]

A less restrictive system all around.

[@joshkrause2977]

Shorties are better for trucks and towing, they make more bottom and mid range power.

[@meadmaker4525]

I own a 2015 Ram 1500 hemi. Great truck. Always wondered what drive train loss there would be at the wheel, given the 395HP number is at the crank. I was a little shocked to see 90HP loss at the wheel, though. I guessed maybe half that. I'd love to do this conversion to my truck, but the trouble is finding professionals near me who actually know what they're doing to do the work properly. The 126HP gain at the wheel was impressive. I'm guessing this voids the heck out of the warranty, but I'm past mine anyway. Looking forward to seeing more about how this truck turned out, and perhaps learning how much it cost to do the job.

[@McHoochWerks-gu1pk]

Heard automatic trans causes around 25% parasitic loss and a manual 15%+ depending on clutch setup. Drive a 2016 Hemi and honestly don't have any complaints. Better than an 87 speed density f150. Lol

[@Miasaint10]

Hoping for a response, I have a 2016 Ram Rebel. 5.7L V8 I've already installed: Sport AWE exhaust S&B Cold Air Intake Throttle body spacer Diablo Tune with 93 octane tune. I have someone who says he can install a "turbo kit 78 mm producing over 550 hp, comes with intercooler, exhaust manifolds, fuel pump, and headers" for about $4k. And new I'll need to install new fuel injectors. Is this a realistic expectation? Is there anything else I should replace? Anyone have any idea what I should I expect as a result?

[@Thisappaintreal]

@@Miasaint10replace the junk cylinder deactivation system. And make sure its cooled enough. Also don’t tear the trans. Maybe tune it

[@vicgarrison8968]

coils werent needed. Should have went with headers instead

[@CJColvin]

Agree.

[@Cravenmooreheadism]

And a small performance cam.

[@vicgarrison8968]

@@Cravenmooreheadism maybe in the next episode.

[@vicgarrison8968]

@@MrJab4309 false. the v6 pentastar does

[@kamaster1011]

Intro: “Its Black It’s Big”..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@md_randoms2429]

Brazzers intro starts

[@sostrucking]

Cam, better exhaust, intake and a bigger MAF, and a tune from Greene Racing seems like a better bang for your buck than 6000 for this set up.

[@teebo5298]

I’d say a lot more safer imo with that . But where I live those well run me more than 6 grand lol

[@revolutionday1]

Do yourself a favor and DON'T use standard WD-40 on rubber parts! There are dedicated SILICONE sprays for this, and WD-40 actually makes a specific formula now, as well.

[@Fuckstupidlibtards]

Yeah I was wondering who the fuck still would use WD40 for anything these days!?!

[@Fuckstupidlibtards]

@@uncle_salty_3675 astroglide works waaaaay better doe

[@noelopez8206]

I usually just put a little bit of spit.

[@aaronbritt2025]

Fuel injector o-rings are made out of petroleum safe rubber. WD-40 is fine in this application.

[@joshuacunningham4686]

@@aaronbritt2025 the rubber exhaust mounts is what he used it on

[@C8guy84]

While im not a fan of boosting modern hemi's unless there built for it, this kit looks like the easiest to install and a well thought out kit!

[@Sebbaru93]

Why's that? Are the bottom ends weak?

[@C8guy84]

@@Sebbaru93 Pistons in the 5.7 and the 6.4 are the weak link. 6 or 7 pounds of boost max, but still would swap pistons out for some peace of mind.

[@vertrox3435]

@@C8guy84yeah I was immediately worried about that too. I knew about the low boost limit on Gen III’s; I’m surprised people throw blowers on stock blocks

[@lashlarue7924]

That's a lot of work and money for the HP gains. Enough to make me want to look for a different project (if I were looking for one).

[@MistrMcGill]

Not bad, you guys created your own SRT!

[@a2cryss]

Add 10hp just by getting rid of the mechanical fan for an e-fan. I can't believe something so new (2013) still has a mechanical fan. My 2009 F150 had an e-fan (I don't know when they started) I noticed better acceleration and mpg when I switched my 93 chevy to an e-fan, Quieter too.

[@0069kdavis]

The ram 1500 runs a dual electric fan setup and a clutch fan. I have a 2014 Laramie and it has both. Not sure why they run a clutch fan with dual electrics instead of just electrics but they do.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Better reliability with mechanical

[@buzzkill7349]

A great value! Only 20K for used truck (from a friend I'm sure) and another 10+k for parts.

[@wkjeeping9053]

That comparison in forced induction is way cool. I always had turbo cars but want to try superchargers but didn't know to go with a roots or centrifugal induction.

[@johnhamblin12201]

6000 dollar supercharger for 126 hp gain hahaha

[@basshead.]

That's HEMI for you.

[@jeffreypottsll6723]

Agreed but pulley size dictates that. Probably could run a smaller pulley for higher boost. This isn’t all out horsepower, but reliable power for a stock towing truck.

[@rotor13]

It runs really low boost, even with the bigger pulley they used and the blower itself is actually quite small. At best they're running 9psi. out of the box IIRC its like 5-6psi. If you're expecting the 200+hp gain that Mustangs and Camaro's are putting out (plus costs $2k+ or more), you're mistaken as these kits run higher boost and the blowers themselves have higher airflow rates. $6k for a blower kit that is this easy to install, in a gas truck that is going to be used for hauling, is a damn good deal. I wish the $10k I paid for my 2.8L Kenne Bell kit for my S500 was cheaper, but the near 800whp its putting down more than makes up for the cost.

[@vicgarrison8968]

@@Welcometofacsistube open up the ring gaps and it will take way more psi...This type of kit seems more fitting for a leased truck

[@dakotajones8010]

Dump the crap stock manifolds for shorties or long tubes and gain 50+ ho

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

The proper way to add boost is to use forged internals and lower the static compression and gap the rings properly and the right cam without too much overlap.

[@Brock_Landers]

I've always wanted to get an older Charger with the 5.7 and upgrade it. I drove one when they first came out and was really impressed by their performance. However, I would much rather have a 392 Challenger with a 6 speed manual, but who wouldn't that's a Mopar nut?

[@5000BlueStudios]

Someone who wants to go fast! Next!

[@nathynchasteen9311]

If I could find a 2013 right now with 8000 miles for under 20k I’d be so damn happy 😢

[@sonsofliberty3081]

The people that are complaining. 1st they are doing it as if you had it and couldn't afford to go buy a diesel but the truck was paid for and you wanted to upgrade it. Hell, you might even like your truck. 2nd if you knew enough to look through the entire dino run, you'd know that the tq they're getting made a huge jump down low, this is not a car motor, it is made to get tq faster. If you had a truck you relied on for towing and getting to work, this boost is safe. You have a truck now that clears 400 hp and tq easy and you're getting more mpg as well as long as you're not standing on it all the time

[@jaym6079]

Surprised they didn’t replace the intake system. It’s already restrictive stock

[@brentpurvis2406]

Swear that is my literal truck i have a 2013 ram 1500 5.7 hemi both mine and this are black, quad cab, dual exit exhaust, paint match bumpers, wheels, hell i even have the goodyear wranglers lol.... but got some more extras

[@ChrisCarpenter-d5e]

I bought one brand new with the wranglers. Them things are junk. I would get flats from rocks. Switched to a 6 ply tire.

[@troyt2544]

I bet edelbrock paid them handsomely to say it’s better than a turbo😂

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

Troy T they were paid to lie about the boost curve too!

[@DesertStateInEU]

To be fair, superchargers put way less stress on the engine than turbos.

[@5000BlueStudios]

@@DesertStateInEU Ask the connecting rods if they prefer the down low, sudden torque of a blower or if they prefer the torque in the upper rpm range. I'll wait here while you ask them quick...

[@DesertStateInEU]

@@5000BlueStudios Thats not really a problem with bigger engines like typically what American V8s are. But ask the oil system if they prefer a supercharger or a turbo. I'll wait here while you ask them quick...

[@DesertStateInEU]

@Roy Fokker Just like how those factory oil systems just love turbos

[@terryeffinp]

The way cars and pick up trucks are ran on the dyno is alien to me. When we run semi trucks on the dyno we run them. Sometimes for an hour or longer under full load if you are trying to recreate a problem.

[@dennisolay3505]

I’ve been looking at buying this body style truck for a little while now. For the same thing as well... to haul but nothing super heavy. I wonder if there’s a much cheaper way to get maybe 50-100hp gain?

[@scxrlet8964]

cam, lt headders, exhaust, 6.1 or 6.4 hemi intake swap and a 93 octane tune should put you at around 450 ish

[@dalemllns]

Run file 06, "for the 3rd pull we got...." Lol when you see it you know.

[@cassiusdio6048]

Not a fan of superchargers period. Cams, long tube headers, cold air intake, sport tuner, done. Good enough, but I’m a simple man.

[@nic42981]

While we’re swapping plugs, we’re gonna go ahead and upgrade the coils with our bottomless budget.

[@chandler1390]

A modded vehicle and “stay tuned...” I see what you did there ;)

[@miahmo23]

Are these the truck 5.7L that flattened camshafts because the lifters fail, even at lower mileage.

[@guerrerok90]

This shit was from 2010 get your head out your ass 😂

[@SwartwoodsReview]

Why didn't you upgrade the air intake? You did spark and exhaust, but left the air intake with basically stock just a new filter

[@kunu98]

Why not just put a cold air intake also? Since you just added a super charge.

[@eddied.2100]

An aftermarket intake alone on a non-MAF engine is a waste of money.

[@nickpayne2952]

Or a larger throttle body

[@akassasin5768]

It has a water to air intercooler. It doesnt need a "cold air intake".

[@cumminsman4670]

Uh where can u find that 2013 truck with 8K miles and a Cummins for $16,000 ???

[@Rodems1]

They said its double that for a cummins....not 16k for a cummins

[@Clobercow1]

This thing REALLY needs headers to open it up.

[@johndoe-ly8jt]

The thing is though, once you put a blower on, your going to need to beef up the trans and not to mention your probably going to blow the motor. It doesn’t make it a usable truck anymore.

[@YZFR1000]

Pretty much lol. Best thing you can do for a r hemi is a better cam with a tune and full exhaust.

[@clownman7473]

How is the fuel economy after installing the supercharger kit?

[@jwcrouch13]

All these people talking smack probably dont have a truck or have one and dont use it for what they're made for

[@PAULNIEVES-qp6pc]

Wish you guys could do all this work to my Ram 😢😂

[@FishHeadsIV]

What does it cost to get this stuff done? And where would you take it?

[@brendanyazzie2774]

headers, CAI, bored thottle body, driveshaft, and LSD would wake up those numbers

[@idontgotnothin]

Less than $20K for an 8,000 mile truck. Those days are long gone.

[@charleslincoln5357]

Low end power is what I need as I haul and do a lot of highway and am not looking to hit the drag strip or fry my trans

[@naturalstatepoolandspallc338]

what was the factory supercharger numbers? with the default pulley that came with it before you swapped to smaller pulley and custom tune? that kinda changes everything i would think

[@wvXvxvXvw]

There are no instances in which a roots blower will be better than a properly tuned turbo setup. Turbos make more power, are way more efficient, are cheaper, cause way less wear and tear on the engine and are easier to work on. A 500whp supercharged engine would make 650-700whp on the same intake pressure if it were turbocharged. It would also do less(or none at all) damage to the main bearings and accessory drive pulleys. Blowers don't make sense on anything but NHRA top fuel engines anymore. They are out dated and have long been passed over for turbos.

[@roccol5360]

Where did you find that gem with only 8k miles for 20k??

[@brandedmcgowan9414]

Hmm my baby brother bought a 2012 (which now I owning) for 15k with over 77k miles in Monticello Arkansas Ryburn Chrysler Dodge RAM Jeep back in April 2019. Currently with 133,000+ miles.

[@psygn0sis]

Episode starts at 2:37. You're welcome.

[@dallasdelano8235]

psygn0sis thanks

[@acebuick]

That same truck brand new now starts at 27k. Base model. And the new body style is 35k, base model. I wish the old days would return so I can buy five 20k trucks and resale them. Used is 25k now

[@mplewp]

clutch fan takes about 14 hp away from the engine all the time. an electric fan is waay better for on demand cooling.

[@funiwant]

oddly enough there is an electric fan in front of the belt driven one, for the a/c. The popular this to do is replace that fan with the electric fan from the V6 truck, it is a bigger fan with more CFM and then remove the shroud and belt driven fan altogether.

[@jasonneal]

I heard you have to get the ECM unlocked before you do any tuning?

[@cat5tracker581]

2013? No. 2014+ yes

[@360VRStudios]

Long Tube Headers and a Cam Swap would of provided cost HP gains and better reliability.

[@bobsburgers5133]

I miss the good old days, when you could use spark plug wires 😊

[@thetruthfacts7272]

Shot in the dark here. Im looking to replace the 5.7 in my 09 Jeep commander. I wonder if the 5.7 in the 2013 ram 1500 would drop in?

[@jeromebradford3569]

Yes

[@gasolinediesel972]

Same displacement, so yes.

[@hellcat1988]

Isn't that the engine that eats it's own rocker arm needle bearings?

[@6t9customs]

Yes

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

😂 yes !

[@joshkrause2977]

In 5% of vehicles normally due to excessive idling.

[@memocabrera1361]

0:47 he said that the truck has 8000 miles, 13:50 the other guy says the truck has 60000 miles????

[@fernandog4009]

Damn bro nice catch lol

[@Miasaint10]

Hoping for a response, I have a 2016 Ram Rebel. 5.7L V8 I've already installed: Sport AWE exhaust S&B Cold Air Intake Throttle body spacer Diablo Tune with 93 octane tune. I have someone who says he can install a "turbo kit 78 mm producing over 550 hp, comes with intercooler, exhaust manifolds, fuel pump, and headers" for about $4k. And new I'll need to install new fuel injectors. Is this a realistic expectation? Is there anything else I should replace? What should I expect as a result?

[@G_I_D_S]

Do those Dei titanium wraps have the same affect of the fiberglass ones to your skin as well? Or can you handle them without worry about getting all itchy

[@mrnucor]

Did they try to shut the hood? The intake tube seems pretty high.

[@waltkearns2601]

I got a 2017 dodge ram 1500 big horn. got a lift kit 3 in. running 33s on 22s. going upgrade to 35s. I have the super 10 muffler . what are some options I can do to get this thing to get up and haul ass. I still like to got fast and having it to sound good. im running all sundown radio system in it. would doing motor upgrades and stuff be a waste of money since I like the look and style of having mud tires and a lifted truck. thanks for any advice mopar for life

[@thehomeofbiglspower]

What about piston ring gap for boost? NA gap is smaller than FI due to less heat (because of less fuel). Rings expand with additional heat reducing gap. Either way sweet build, Gotta love superchargers!

[@dsiner1obslifedziner157]

HEMI LIFE 🏁

[@ScoobyDrewski]

Rust life 😂😂

[@lifeofgabylon]

Brake boost on a non turbo truck haha. It’s more like having a higher rpm stall converter than brake boosting.

[@FranciscoHugoGarcia]

electric steering you can turn the wheel one finger effortless makes it handle like sports car??????? WTF my ear hurts and you just insult our intelligence .

[@Tonza205]

I was laughing that too 😂

[@DubstepMagiic]

Electric steering sucks anyway

[@BoopSnoot]

He also forgot to mention why turbochargers are MUCH more popular than roots blowers: 1) They are much lighter 2) They are easier to intercool 3) they use virtually "free" exhaust heat to run instead of parasitic drag on the engine 4) turbochargers have adjustable boost so that the boost can be reduced at high RPMs because most engines can handle WAY more power at 3K rpm than they can at 6K rpm so while 15PSI of boost may be safe at midrange only 10PSI of boost may be safe at redline before you start breaking internal components and turbochargers allow that with a simple OBD2 tune.

[@BoopSnoot]

Just to say I'm not hating on roots blowers though, and the reason they are typically used by OEMs over turbos is when its a V-engine (two cylinder banks means usually two turbos are needed instead of one like on a inline four or six) and when that V-engine was originally meant to be naturally aspirated in an engine bay designed to fit that. With just a new hood, a single roots is easier to package and install on that V-engine. But most engines, even V-engines, that were designed from the ground up to be boosted will be turbocharged like the ecoboost.

[@davidgrasso8765]

That o2 sensor placement was painful to watch 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@AestheticChino]

2:46 right in between the operating the dyno can be dangerous a head concussion 😂

[@achrafbkm8938]

bravo its a good job , but how much it cost such equipments ?

[@bryduhbikeguy]

It hurts my wallet,just to watch an episode....

[@mrmatt7210]

What was the HP gains prior to installing the smaller pulley?

[@ijmodified]

You're better off spitting on those O-rings to slight the injectors in greases and oils can inhibit the O-rings ability to swell when it contacts fuel

[@revolutionday1]

....right?! I've always just used some clean fuel on injector o-rings to get them in. I've heard of people also using engine oil, but that can't be good.

[@5000BlueStudios]

How much spit is enough spit? I've had this injector in my mouth for 45 mins now...is that enough? If I fuck this up dad will kill me!

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Nice job . Impressive numbers . I’d say the bill would be 6K dollars if you dropped that truck off and had all that done

[@chrishuber8930]

More than that. 15 k

[@chrishuber8930]

@Derrin Eckelmann yep. 6500 for supercharger another 2500 for installation and any other hardware needed. Another 4 k for all those suspension parts he named plus labour to install. Your looking at 15 k at least.

[@user-sl4ul4nc3t]

No cam?

[@RebelSoule]

what are those boost curves XD okay the centrifugal and the roots work on the same idea. they are belt driven and work off the engine speed. both give you a linear boost level. not like what is shown in the video in the video they show that a roots is gonna make crazy boost at stupid low rpm....no not unless you have a smaller pulley on it (surprise you can change pulley size on the centrifugal too). but even then its not gonna be like what is shown at all. also a turbo is going to have lag like what is talked about, so in doing so the graph will look exponential because you have to get the turbine spinning with exhaust so you must rev it higher. and also turbos love load, because it makes the engine work harder which means more exhaust sooner which means it spins up faster. there is a reason they use turbos on all commercially sold trucks.

[@Clobercow1]

Centrifugal and roots are both belt driven, but that doesn't mean they work the same. Positive displacement superchargers push a fixed amount of air and follow the engine RPM. They generally keep the same boost level through the rev range. Centrifugal chargers multiply as the RPM goes up. The downside is that boost is very low at low RPM. A turbo makes use of wasted energy in the exhaust and is less load and more efficient than any supercharger on the engine. Pound for Pound (of boost), turbo's make more power. They're just complicated to set up and very difficult to install. A turbo and a centrifugal have a similar effect on power. Roots and Screw type chargers give you instant boost from IDLE, which is exactly what they want for towing. Throttle response and low RPM power rule in towing, which is why diesel is so popular in big trucks. They could put a small fast spooling turbo on these trucks, but gas engines like to rev and they would drop off in power dramatically and probably make less power overall. It's all about tradeoffs.

[@brandenquash9235]

Can I do this to my 2014 2500 with 205,000 kms ?

[@johnwalker7153]

Ok real world time to pull something heavy like 15000lb or more thow the mountains. And keep a eye on trans.

[@eddied.2100]

A before and after tow test would DEFINITELY have been great to see.

[@5000BlueStudios]

Yeah, no kidding...but hey, dodge has always made great transmis... oh wait! Nvrmnd

[@NecrovoidTV]

I'm so confused. I don't know anything about vehicles but if you take out the stock engine then doesn't that not make it a hemi anymore?

[@jonathanroy2111]

If it’s replace with another hemi it’s still a hemi but yeah if not

[@meadmaker4525]

Hemi refers to an engine that has hemispherical-shaped combustion chambers and pistons with rounded, instead of flat, tops. When fitting a supercharger, the intake manifold is removed, but the combustion chamber remains untouched, so it is still a "hemi."

[@NecrovoidTV]

@@meadmaker4525 see i wanna become part of the care/truck community but im tryna learn lol

[@RelleK41]

What size was the smaller pulley that you ended up using?

[@jdawg93]

How much would one of these systems be all in? I'm talking the supercharger and beefing up of other factory components to handle the power and tune as well.

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

30 grand

[@Stapeezy]

Honestly costs like no less than 6k to really do this upgrade ! So your call, I am looking into really putting some power into my ‘14 ram 1500 sport , so far just a flow master 40 series muffler, pedal commander and a K&N cold air intake...next I’m looking at getting 2.5 in lift, replace some old parts and then hopefully either cam it or get long tubes

[@rhubarbpie2027]

Would have been nice to see torque curve comparisons since this is being planned as a towing vehicle.

[@dalewhitehead5378]

Superchargers make torgue plain and simple. The seat of the pants feel wont be because of HP alone.

[@rhubarbpie2027]

@@dalewhitehead5378 roots and twin screw, yes. If I recall, this was a centrifugal type which makes power and torque as engine RPMs increase.p

[@nbowling10trio]

Awesome build, I hope the hemi has become more reliable and can handle the added stress of the supercharger. Should have replaced /upgraded the timing chain and tensioners while you were in there.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

Motor is fine. The problem is the pistons. To meet epa requirements the rings had to be moved closer to the end giving it less "meat" making them a little more brittle if you have a detonation so you don't want to go above 5 to 8lbs of boost. by dropping in pistons you say to hell with the epa and you can boost the hell out of it.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

They should have found a wrecked v6 Durango and put the electric fan in. Especially when turning a supercharger

[@TheWardeddog]

Its a truck not a lowrider lol

[@1STGeneral]

If they lower a bicycle that can't ridden and just sit on it you think that'll keep anything else safe

[@jakey20022]

It's 2wd might as well be a low rider 🤣😂

[@gwmax11]

So why the 6k pull after the swap instead of 4k when stock? Doesn't that throw some variables off?

[@joshuacunningham4686]

Most definatly, it doesnt even reach the top of the gear until around 6k so they are missing out on rpm for sure

[@jasonneal]

So does this kit void the factory warranty?

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

I love the trucks. I see them EVERYWHERE. “Truck of the year” yep It sure was! I own a 2003 1500 5.7. Solid truck still! It has mods. Just right amount of power. It was raised a little bit (may lift it a little soon) it has exhausts, K&N air filter, power programmer kit. It’ll make a little over 400hp but even though it’ll make probably 415hp it feels MORE than that. That K&N air filter (it has a larger one) it’ll make it aggressive with the power. I give it just about half throttle and its already going 40mph. Awesome motor but they love fuel. They guzzle. Yep. Mine taking 93 octane all the time... well I’m lucky my local gas station around the corner from my home has good prices. I’ll never let the truck go more under a little under than half a tank. It’ll be 50$ each time I fill it which is... decent. I filled it up at MANY other gas stations of course. Most amount of money I put into fuel for that mofo is 70$... that was just about on E... the gas station down the road from my place is a Citgo by the way. I hate going to Mobil with the truck it’s more expensive. I have added just the right amount of power To my 03 hemi. So damn good! Truck kicks ass.

[@JGASTREJON]

How much would I be looking to invest if I want to do the same upgrade you guys did? Want to upgrade my 2009 ram 72,761 miles bighorn HEMI 5.7

[@Eco.boost2.7]

Whatever the kit cost plus an extra 3-4k give or take. You’ll need; larger cat back exhaust, headers, bigger injectors, longer duration cams, ported head (optional), and the most important, forged pistons and a really good and reputable tune shop!

[@Shepherd4R]

was installation of the supercharger really as simple as they made it seem? kind of want to do this to my ram now xD

[@Shepherd4R]

@Southmadethis LOL my hemi dropped a lifter murdered the engine and I got a toyota! :D

[@PANTYEATR1]

i would like to see them do upgrades 2002 dodge ram with the 5.9L gas engine 2wd...i need some ideas

[@WOWster007]

Get a dakota it will be faster than a half ton

[@PANTYEATR1]

@@WOWster007 I'd like to work with what i have...

[@WOWster007]

@@PANTYEATR1 Supercharge the 5.9 then, recommend vortech or procharger MAYBE torq storm but their blower doesn't come with an intercooler. Best HP per buck unless you want to do a stroker build which will be expensive

[@PANTYEATR1]

@@WOWster007 its funny you say that...i just purchased a 360 stroker last month for $1900. it makes the 360 a 408. it came with forged Scat crank and rods, forged pistons with new ring packs, freshly machined block, and all new rod and main bearings. I'm in the process of clearancing the block for the ARP rod bolts. i would have liked to use the supercharger from that Shelby Durango, but it looks like it would clutter up the engine bay and i couldn't find much info on it

[@WOWster007]

@@PANTYEATR1 I believe that one was Kenne Bell kit those are discontinued for the 5.9 so you have to find one used. Honestly the centrifugal blowers make more power than the roots style. Good luck with your stroker build!

[@chrishuber8930]

For all that parasitic loss the engine is making over 400 HP and 430 ft lbs easy.

[@231mac]

You mean before the mods?

[@chrishuber8930]

@@231mac yes

[@chrishuber8930]

@@231mac I'd say more like 420 HP and 440 ft lbs

[@231mac]

@@chrishuber8930 No way. At 17% that would mean that it was making about 357 hp(rounded up), at 20% (which is the very high end of loss and not likely) would be 366 hp. This engine isn't even making its advertised hp.

[@chrishuber8930]

@@231mac are you stupid? Automatic 4x4s loose 25 percent minimum. A regular automatic car looses 20 percent. A manual is 15 percent. Beforeyou go around talking learn the actual percentages. Some manuals loose 17 percent. Some automatics loose 22 percent like dual clutches on average. You need to learn more about parasitic losses. No truck in history with a 4x4 system ever had 17 percent parasitic losses.

[@superkillr]

That's an easy $7k-$8k in parts and tuning and more if you have someone else install it... For 100hp

[@socastee_5.097]

Will this supercharger work on a 3rd gen 5.7 hemi

[@tmoney99296]

No

[@PowerstrokeBoiz]

“ It’s Black, It’s Big, Looks down between my legs and remembers I’m white “ 😭

[@imserious2187]

How much is that application?

[@heavymetalcowboy5359]

Will the Vararam intake match up/work with this supercharger?

[@sylermran]

any aftermarket intake would help more then the stock one lol

[@BrodeyDoverosx]

That boost curve is wrong lol

[@Dan-gj1hz]

Clutch fan delete, CAI, and ported throttle body would have OPENED that thing up

[@cat5tracker581]

I did all that. Didn't notice much. Yes, I am tuned.

[@Dan-gj1hz]

@@cat5tracker581 on a supercharged truck you would really notice. Breather mods add a lot of hp with forced induction.

[@marcguevara162]

I'll leave mine stock, I guess I got old and learned that "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

[@MegaSpazGaming]

will this work on any 3rd gen (03-09) ram pickups with the 5.7 motor?

[@berardoferrari]

no i dont think so. i was looking for one on 05 a few years ago and they dont make it. maybe now they do.

[@colin7761]

Anyone else notice the poor installation of the Air fuel sensor?

[@doortek5348]

Decent channel with honest results by using a Dyno... the costs, especially the cost per horsepower would be nice to know. Interesting is that the 390HP rating for the push rod 5.7 is obviously at the crank and not SAE... which this dyno test showed to be 305HP.

[@SGTJDerek]

If you pulled it and stuck it on a Dyno, you might get closer to that 390 rating. Even at the height of the Muscle Wars you never got the to the tires ratings, and even then they published Gross HP. No accessories. I want the numbers at the ground. Installed with everything hooked up and turned on.