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97trxuszj
10-04-2006, 01:32 AM
I am curious whats the best way to get a stock 5.2L V8 getting a little more HP, I have the fipk II kit and a 40 series flowmaster, I was thinking headers, new y pipe, new high flow cat, and my flowmaster, then I was thinking throttle body or just a spacer then to try and find a ECU, or should I just supercharge it? any advise would be great. I am not trying to tear into the engine and rebuild it or anything just basic stuff to get a little more ooooummfff

DJJordache
10-04-2006, 10:32 AM
it all depends on how far you want to go.... maybe the Mopar M1 intake manifold but I think I heard it cut low end torque some to gain HP, the high flow cat won't gain too much, but if you redo the entire exhaust with mandrel 3" mind as well get a high flow Carsound, you can trim the stock TB in the center there is a slight flow restriction between the ports on a bracket IIRC, TB spacers are not worth the $$ unless you get it hella cheap, long tube headers would be nice, and more....

AprilzWarrior
10-04-2006, 11:58 PM
Get a Mopar Performance Computer, WORLD of difference !

Jim311
10-05-2006, 02:59 PM
Get a Mopar Performance Computer, WORLD of difference !


Gotta run premium tho... as if gas weren't already expensive

AprilzWarrior
10-05-2006, 10:18 PM
Gotta run premium tho... as if gas weren't already expensive


Dont gotta do nuthin... Ive run 87 in my 5.9 with the Performance ECU, and you dont get the faster response as the higher octane.

Just do it.

AW

minydigger
10-12-2006, 10:08 PM
Anybody know if a computer from a dodge pickup w/a 5.2 auto will work in my 94'

AprilzWarrior
10-12-2006, 10:11 PM
Anybody know if a computer from a dodge pickup w/a 5.2 auto will work in my 94'

Nope. Different harness.

Jim311
10-12-2006, 11:00 PM
Dont gotta do nuthin... Ive run 87 in my 5.9 with the Performance ECU, and you dont get the faster response as the higher octane.

Just do it.

AW


Reeeeeeeeeeeeeally. Hmm.. I might consider getting one then!

nitrox28
11-12-2006, 06:24 AM
How much are those things and where can I get one??

AprilzWarrior
11-12-2006, 12:10 PM
How much are those things and where can I get one??

They range from $50 to $300 depending on whats out there, Try Ebay first, then try Kolak@aol.com thats Nicks email. Also try JU for sale areas.



AW

nitrox28
07-17-2008, 06:15 AM
Will red sparkplug wires make my Jeep faster than the yellow ones that are on there now? What about a good chrome exhaust tip? Welded of course, not just pinned on. Also, I took the cladding off of my Jeep and I've noticed a 13mpg increase and ALOT more power. I guess because there is less weight and drag now. I can smoke the front wheels now in 2wd. Wasn't able to do that unless I was gong in reverse.

zj95maxx
07-17-2008, 12:23 PM
my friend just put a turbo in his 5.2..he ordered for a durango 5.2 i believe. It is amazing. Meth injection and the whole 9 yards. Its fast as all get out.