If you want to pace yourself and get some of the basic stuff before a supercharger, here is a list that won't break the wallet..

As an FYI...I have an F150 so the HEMI engines maybe a little different, but probably not..

-- between $100 - $400
1) cold air intake
2) better/bigger throttle body <--recommend if you do some head work...match it up to a Port/Polish....very nice
2) headers
3) catback exhaust
4) better thermostat <-- not really performance, but helps out the engine...
5 a) Chip (Superchip, Diablo, etc.) <-- get this done pretty much last so that you can get it programmed to the "T"

or

5 b) Programmer (Hypertech, Diablo, etc)
6) Dual Electric fans <-- I would recommend this if you have a clutch fan, helps out a lot in the summer time and your engine is not driving that fan weight (trust me, those clutch fans weight a lot)
7) Under drive pulleys <-- some people argue about the help this has, but personal experience, it helps the engine work better and I notice the increase power off a dead stop. But, if your going supercharger, don't get this... your probably going to have to replace...depends

-- between $400 - $800
1) Head work (port / polish)
2) 3 angle valve job <-- five is nice, but not for the extra money
3) gears <--nice, but depends on what you want to do with your truck (i.e, street performance, hauling stuff in the bed, etc.)

Just keep in mind, the above is not going to give you the feel of a supercharger. And, if you do the above slowly, you may not even feel the change because it is going to be subtle... but if you dyno stock and dyno when you have everything, you will see the difference...

I don't know the policy with this site (about suggesting other sites), but if they don't like this, please delete the reference...

but if you go to www.troyerperformance.com you will see some of their performance packages. I would suggest looking there to get a good idea of how much HP you will get with various performance pieces. I have used them for a few years with my F150 and Mike Troyer, is by far the most knowledgable person for, at least, fords that I know.

Anyway, hope this helps..

EDIT: I just checked the site, and there is no Performance Packages outside of Fords...but take a look anyway. I am sure that their suggestions about the Ford engines apply to HEMIs. An engine is an engine (make them breath better, burn fuel efficiently, and your increasing HP & Torque)

 

good points but where kinda posting all this stuff with no feedback from the person thats what the info.

 

sorry that i couldnt reply but I just got out of jail... Thanks for the feedback... I might just do the basic exhaust and intake for now.. but Ive looked for an intake for my 6 banger and cant find it? Any suggestions wher i can find an intake?? and what brand intake would be the most efficent??? and iam prob. going with a dual turndown flowmaster......

 

And im def down for putting the hemi sticker on my truck, that should at least help me out with about 10 hp.... hahahahah

 

funny. i have the aem on mine but let me do a little research and see who makes one for your motor. i dont recommend the flows but if thats all you can afford then go for it. i recommend the borla!

 

heres a pic of my borla leg spreader

 

and the aem

 

How do you like that aem... i was going to put an AIR RAM intake on my 05 qc hemi, but like you i must pull... I have 730 miles on the truck, and im getting about 15.7 mpg so far, hows it do in your truck.. mine is also a 4wd hemi, with the 20s and the lsd 3.92 gears...


thanks
Mark

 

stop buying cars mark...nice truck tho

 

I agree. You want more power, buy a FORD.