Upgrade suggestions
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: The Great State Of Texas
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Upgrade suggestions
I have a 2006 2500 Mega Cab 2 wheel drive. I want to make some upgrades, looking at adding a cold air intake, intake manifold and 4 inch exhaust. Do any of you have any suggestions on what brands to buy.
I was thinking about an AFE ProGuard 7 intake, Banks Monster exhaust and Banks High-Ram intake manifold. Do you have any pros/cons to buying these versus other brands or suggestions for brands to look into.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
I was thinking about an AFE ProGuard 7 intake, Banks Monster exhaust and Banks High-Ram intake manifold. Do you have any pros/cons to buying these versus other brands or suggestions for brands to look into.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
#3
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: The Great State Of Texas
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I noticed on some websites and in diesel magazines that there were exhaust systems for 06 Dodges. What I was looking at were single turbo backs and dual turbo backs.
Since posting my original message, I have looked at the Silverline 409 Single and Dual backs, MBRP turbo backs, and the Banks Monster.
Maybe you can clarify this for me.
Since posting my original message, I have looked at the Silverline 409 Single and Dual backs, MBRP turbo backs, and the Banks Monster.
Maybe you can clarify this for me.
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: montville,nj
Posts: 1,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tigger, I wouldn't go with a 4" exhaust because you already have that size stock. If you are looking for a good sound, just cut the muffler off and run a straight pipe in its place. I know a few guys with Banks hi-ram and they told me that they did not notice any difference after installing it. You could go with an AFE intake setup, but some will tell you that they installed a BHAF filter from NAPA and a torque tube from AFE. The cost is $300 for the AFE vs. about $150 for the BHAF setup. Thats my $.02. Good luck with your truck.
#5
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Fresno, Ca
Posts: 842
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you do go with an exhaust, you can get a motoblue (re badged flo pro) pretty cheap, and it's a nice sounding system. Save the money on a fancy intake and intake manifold. Get a drop in nanofiber filter from amsoil (no oil) and you'll have saved enough money to get a smarty or some gauges! I went thru 3 or 4 exhaust systems before I ended up with the motoblue and am finally happy. I have the AFE Stage 2, and it's a pain to keep clean. Also, no hassles with the drop in when you go to the dealer.
I have a 2006 2500 Mega Cab 2 wheel drive. I want to make some upgrades, looking at adding a cold air intake, intake manifold and 4 inch exhaust. Do any of you have any suggestions on what brands to buy.
I was thinking about an AFE ProGuard 7 intake, Banks Monster exhaust and Banks High-Ram intake manifold. Do you have any pros/cons to buying these versus other brands or suggestions for brands to look into.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
I was thinking about an AFE ProGuard 7 intake, Banks Monster exhaust and Banks High-Ram intake manifold. Do you have any pros/cons to buying these versus other brands or suggestions for brands to look into.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
#6
Registered User
i would lurk some more before you do too much. some things are $$ and have no gain, like the intake, because you don't have a full set of mods to use them.
on mine, i have a DIY cranksensor, holes in bottom of stock air box,
and a boost fooler.
it's Ok.
the Mega's have a 2nd muffler,
so you have a Cat, big muffler, little muffler.
most folks say a muffler delete pipe will sound fine in there, not too loud.
thats:
$50 - muff delete
free - diy sensor
free - air holes
$75 - boost fooler
welcome!
on mine, i have a DIY cranksensor, holes in bottom of stock air box,
and a boost fooler.
it's Ok.
the Mega's have a 2nd muffler,
so you have a Cat, big muffler, little muffler.
most folks say a muffler delete pipe will sound fine in there, not too loud.
thats:
$50 - muff delete
free - diy sensor
free - air holes
$75 - boost fooler
welcome!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bhenk
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
9
09-10-2007 10:37 AM
PowrStorkthsRam
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
7
04-16-2007 09:10 AM
Yukon Ram Grrl
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
20
10-01-2006 10:56 AM
bwat4
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
3
09-01-2004 11:01 AM