Modifications

Mods I have performed - or plan to perform - on my Ram

Since I got my truck I have added a Gaylord's X-2000 fiberglass bed lid and - after reading countless rave reviews on Dodgetalk.com - reprogrammed the Hemi using a Superchips Flashpaq programmer I bought at Lopers Performance in Phoenix, Arizona. And yes, the Flashpaq really brings out the beast in the Hemi! Highly recommended. I have also purchased a body-colored grill, to be able to easily alter the front-end look of my truck by swapping grille depending on my mood (and hopefully spare the chrome grille from our salty winters), plus a set of winter tires (Bridgestone Blizzaks, from The Tire Rack) and corresponding steel wheels (again, to spare the beautiful factory wheels during the salt season). Furthermore, I've added convenience features such as remote engine start and Bluetooth phone integration as well as a number of minor appearance add-ons.

 

Present mods: Gaylord's X-2000 fiberglass bed lid Superchips Flashpaq #3815 engine & transmission programmer Davis Instruments CarChipE/X OBDII monitor & data logger StreetGlow 9007 bulbs, improving the sub-optimal high-beam lights OEM body-colored grill (for winter use) Bridgestone Blizzak DMZ3 265/70R17 winter tires on 7" steel rims with chrome wheel covers New door seals (as per TSB 23-008-04 and TSB 23-005-05) Putco chrome door & tailgate handles and outside mirror covers Brushed aluminum instrument panel bezel Mopar locking gas cap Mopar locking chrome lug nuts Bully LED brake light hitch receiver cover with Dodge logo Mopar remote engine starter and Two-way Starter Upgrade kit EZ Down tailgate drop damper UConnect hands free Bluetooth communications system Mopar molded mud flaps Billet door lock pins "5.7L HEMI" Hood badging MotoMaster (Canadian Tire) Hotwash windshield washer fluid heating system Heads-Up Display digital metric speedometer Custom-built cubbyhole LEDs Custom-built rear view back-up system with pinhole tailgate video camera and 7" TFT monitor --- later upgraded to a 4 camera wireless system Mopar RB3 radio & GPS navigation unit (an ECE version, built by Harman/Becker, of the RB4). Had to change the sound system, as U.S. spec radios have different FM center frequencies than European spec units, and RDS info is far from compatible. Sylvania Silverstar 3057 & 3157 turn signal bulbs, front & rear MagnaFlow #15863 stainless steel cat-back dual exhaust system - dual split rear exit, 3"/2.5" SS tubing, 3.5" rolled/polished SS tips K&N #33-2247 drop-in air filter Mopar bed rail protectors Custom-built "Line-of-Fire" style taillight/brake light/turn signal LED bar with 200 high intensity red LEDs and magnetic mounts for easy removal (for access to spare wheel) MRK Group steering wheel insert covers, silver billet Mopar Rear wheel well liners OEM A-pillar with integrated gauge pod (from an SRT-10 Ram), with AeroForce Interceptor OBDII scan gauge OEM overhead console with sunglass bin Fumoto oil drain valve Westin Platinum Series (26-2310) chromed stainless steel tubular side steps Gosget S1 GPS based trip logger/recorder Muth Signal Mirrors with turn signal and brake light LEDs USA-SPEC PA11 CHR iPod interface IPCW set of four LED Door Handles (Chrome/Amber LED/Clear lens)

Projects underway: DanTrack DT40 satellite tracking system (GPS based) with integrated Bluetooth technology I bought a set of taillights for a 2007 Ram, but they aren't plug compatible with the 2004 wiring. Any ideas, anyone? Near future plans: An automatic Daytime Running Light system (DRLs are mandatory here in Denmark) Power bed lid locks - will have to custom-build a system Mopar stainless Door Sill Protectors Lights: Bed lid lighting/bed illumination Puddle lights Footwell lighting Door pocket LEDs Map light LEDs Wish list: Cold Air Intake

I picked up a copy of Extreme Tech's "Geek My Ride: Build the Ultimate Tech Rod" by Auri Rahimzadeh (ISBN 0-7645-7876-6) and "Car PC Hacks - Tips & Tools for Geeking Your Ride" by Damien Stolarz (ISBN: 0-596-00871-6), and plan to implement a few of the ideas these books describe.

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Read about the awesome Hemi engine in the Hemi section.
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