Question: Is the 3.5 in the SXT the same as the 3.5 that was in the intrepid and the prowler? Shouldnt some of the performance parts work? Im not sure what the aftermarket world was like for those cars, but it was just a thought.
Crash459
09-13-2004, 10:39 AM
Well, the aftermarket world for the intrepid was non existant. I can say that first hand. Technically it should be the same engine. Paxton did make a supercharger for the prowler 3.5 but to be able to fit it in the intrepid you needed to cut into the unibody frame and that wouldn't be good. I don't know if it would fit in the magnum either........I guess someone could try:D
MagnumFreak
09-13-2004, 10:45 AM
Some of them should work. These computers are way different than the ones that were in the Intrepids. No one to my knowledge has been able to crack the computer yet. Hope someone does real soon. Look for many new products coming out after SEMA later this year.
just saw this on ebay.. i am waiting till after winter to actually build mine... but in case any one wants one for there SXT now
Great looking hot air intake. Simple mod for you SXT owners. Put a K&N Filter in and take out the stock air silencer. Easy to do and cheap.
Geophrum
10-21-2004, 04:07 PM
i am making my own were the filter will be were the ear dam was in front of the wheel well.. cold air right from the grill... if it looks good and works nice my home made CAI will have a posting on here with materials i used and how to make it... right now i am looking at the materials from Home Depot for PCV 3" pipe and clamps.. then the proper k&n filer to fit in the space..
cool thing is i dont have to do any drilling because there is already a hole from the air dam (eardrum).....
356Magnum
11-01-2004, 05:07 PM
as spotted on another website
i work with custom cars all day and i took an intake kit made for another vehicle with a similar style air intake and with very little modification added it to my new sxt
believe it or not the complete kit was only $70 at a local retailer and all i had to do was shorten the pipe 3" to fit it in - the new mounting bracket even mounted up -
the kit i used was for a 96-00 honda civic si made by apc
and just for reference the kit for 96-00 civic dx-lx will fit on the RT with the same slight mod
Geophrum
11-03-2004, 01:53 AM
has any one put a better exahust on an sxt yet? maybe go dual? i am thinking about it.. I know.....if i really wanted it i should of gotten the rt.... price and wife factors play in my decission
Blackcomb
11-14-2004, 06:37 PM
I agree Geo, I got the SXT because I didn't really need the RT....so going dual exaust to try to look like a RT just doesn't do it for me. I got my flowmaster installed with a chrome tip....just single exhaust. Looks and sounds great!
sikpuppy
11-14-2004, 07:14 PM
I put duals on my 3.5L SXT, FLowmaster 40s, sounded great but with the Flowmaster 40s, it was pretty load. I just added some short resonators and it quietened down slightly, doesn't sound as good at idle (short of a wind sound due to the baffles in the resonators). Sounds throaty and smooth under load but it really mellowed the higher RPM sound out. Here are some pics of the install. I'll try to get some video w/sound later.
Geophrum
11-14-2004, 07:46 PM
Blackcomb- i am not sure on what i want to do yet, if i can get a better single exahust for performance and sound i may go with that, what did you use on your single exhaust? Flowmaster 40s? any resonator? hows the sound? any bees in a can sound (civic wannabe sounds?) how much for the install?
sikpuppy- that looks really good.. if you can get an audio it would be even better. how much did it cost for the entire install? i am wondering if larger resonators would get rid of the idle wind sound or maybe differnt ones. Looks real good.. thank you for the pics,
sikpuppy
11-14-2004, 09:31 PM
Total cost was around $390.00 w/ resonators. Without $290.00. If you don't mind loud, the Flowmasters were awesome. At idle, sounded like a small block V8 and sounded really good up until around 5500rpm and then started sounding sort of blatty and harsh. The resonators smoothed it out from the 5000-6800rpm range but made it sound whooshy at idle, like stated earlier. Here is a link to an audio file of my 3.5 before I put on the resonators.
http://home.houston.rr.com/sikpuppy/MVC-405V.MPG
Also have modified the throttlebody, added K&N filter, modified the air silencer, and am planning on getting Ignition Solution Coils as soon available.
Blackcomb
11-15-2004, 11:26 AM
It was around 200 for me (I have good friends that do this) but from what I udnerstand, it goes for around 300-500...depending on parts. The flowmaster-40 sounds really nice, but as sik pointed out....it resonates a bit much on the high rpm's which makes it really loud in the cab. I don't think I have any resonators installed...which is why it's so loud. I think I'll consider having them installed, because sik's doesn't really sound that bad. Time will tell. I can tell you this for sure Geo....it DOES NOT sounds like a civic.......I'd have to kill myself lo.......
Blackcomb
11-15-2004, 11:39 AM
Another question....I'm gonna go out and buy a K&N Air Filter.....is it hard to install? I'm porbably not the best car guy out there....and I heard these were real good. ANy thoughts? Is it easy?
sikpuppy
11-15-2004, 11:55 AM
Ok guys, here are some sound clips of my SXT w/ the 3.5 V6, both with just the Flowmater 40s at idle and with the resonators at idle but be SURE and check out the launch video. I had the ESP on so I wouldn't make TOO much noise on take off but this video is still 0-60MPH (in my neighborhood so I couldn't get TOO crazy). This is from the cabin with the windows up and me holding the camera. IMHO, it sonds freakin' awesome. Not your average sounding V6 for sure.
Blackcomb, that was just for a SINGLE exhaust setup, correct? $200.00 for your single install vs $290.00 for my duals? Correct?? Then I added the two resonators which brought it up to the $390.00 mark.
One quesiton, did you remove the resonator completely and change out the factory muffler for the Flowmaster or do you still have the resonator in place? FYI, the resonator is the big tub at the end of the exhaust pipe that had the OEM tip on it and the muffler is about midway under the car, right after the point where the two down pipes go in to a 'Y' just before the muffler.
Geophrum
11-15-2004, 12:17 PM
on the one with the resonator is that blowing sound from the resonators, if so would a larger resonator get rid of it?. it sounds really good in the cabin on the launch video doesnt sound too loud when you let off the gas or when your at idle.. my only concern is that wind noise really now.... if that can be silenced then i am going for it.
and blackcomb, it depends if you get a OEM replacement K&N or if you get an intake type setup. the drop ins are very easy.. unclip the air box and pull teh old one out and put the K&N in its place and close... if your looking at an intake.. you either have to make it your self or find the intake for the sxt and replace teh cone filter with a K&N.
easiest thing to do is get a drop in oem replace ment and modify the "eardrum" or air dam... some people call it the silencer.. but if you modify it or remove it you can get a little more air into the air box
Blackcomb
11-15-2004, 12:25 PM
The resonator is long gone then.....the whole thing was replaced, inlucuding the muffler. As for the install...it was actually around $156...I just rounded up. Reason why is they replaced the whole system with stainless steel piping...which brought the cost up from what I understand.
Geo, as for the intake/Air filter....I know a guy that does instakes and he wants to do mine. He says there aren't many out on the market yet, and if I let him install one, he'll od it for free. Good deal it sounds like to me. From what I see, your saying if I do a intake, then replacing the air filter is pointless correct?
sikpuppy
11-15-2004, 12:33 PM
Yeah, the wind noise really is a lot louder in the video than in real life, must be due to the coloring of the microphone on my old camera. Not that bad when standing next to it and hardly noticeable 10 feet away. It really only occurs around 2000rpm. Just something with these particular resonators, other ones may not do it, one of those trial and error things and yes, it does sound good when driving, not too obnoxious in the cabin but still sounds powerful, not like a ricer at all! Good Luck!!
FYI - the resonators I used were 16" L x 2-1/2" ID x 3" OD
Glasspacked baffle type resonator, very low restriction.
Geophrum
11-15-2004, 01:28 PM
Blackcomb yeah if he is going to make one for you for free then that is a good price. i am maing a CAI for mine and isnt going to cost much.. i took the air dam, that is under the air box, out and i am going to pipe right down into that hole right in front of the wheel well so it will get air right from the grille, and put a K&N cone filter right there so i have a real CAI... if he does it and doesnt pipe it down into the wheel well then make sure he makes some heat shield to keep the hot temp from the engine making the efforts useless..... if you do an actuall intake then the OEM K&N filter is useles but you can still get a K&N cone filter for like $30
Blackcomb
11-15-2004, 02:18 PM
I'll do that then. Still waiting on that phone call! In the mean time...I shopping around for other 'upgrades' to be done. Especially some better rims....
sikpuppy
11-17-2004, 05:51 PM
Just got off the phone with the shop and they have a SXT coming into the shop tomorrow to build the first CAI for the 3.5L V6 in the Magnums!! I am trying to get a group discount for us so if there are any interested parties, let me know so I can work it with my contact there at 360. They plan on making two different versions, one that will just go through the hole in the fender where the factory air silencer is which will require the removal of the air silencer, and another that will just hook directly up to the air silencer tube coming up through the fender well. I should have pricing for both of these sometime either Friday or Saturday and will post this ASAP. For those interested, there should also be a performance chip available for the 3.5 V6 sometime in the next 4 - 5 weeks. It has already been tested, passed certification by the DOT, and is in final stages prior to commercial release. I'll let everyone know when they are available since I will be getting the first one for beta testing sometime in the next week or two. GO MAGNUM SXT!! :rck:
Blackcomb
11-17-2004, 11:33 PM
Freakin NICE! If my contact doesn't call me back in the next few days, I'll go with your plan sik. I live in Cali...I assume there would be a installer that would do it out here. As for the performance chip...what the heck would that do?
sikpuppy
11-17-2004, 11:38 PM
Should add quite a bit of horsepower, change your low to mid band torque, air/fuel mixture, remove the rev limiter, and other things to improve performance. I have seen some of theses chips increase horsepower by almost 50% over stock.
traumamama
11-18-2004, 01:28 PM
hi, do you know if there are any chips out there for the R/T? or any programming devices to improve performance?
sikpuppy
11-18-2004, 03:07 PM
There is currently a chip available for the R/T. I'll have to find out the manufacturer and get back to you. There are also headers to be released in the next few weeks, Ken Belle is about to release a supercharger for the 5.7, both K&N and 360 Airintakez has CAI kits for the Hemi, lowering springs from Eibach, and tons more to come out before the end of the year.
Blackcomb
11-18-2004, 03:17 PM
Are these things installed by me or can they be installed by a professional sik?
sikpuppy
11-18-2004, 03:21 PM
I guess that depends on your mecahnical apptitude and knowledge. Most of the things, chips, exhaust mods, supercharger, performacne springs, should be left to a professional unless you are confident enough for the undertaking. The CAI intakes are pretty simple, with fairly easy to follow instructions for the install, so you should be able to do that yourself.
Blackcomb
11-20-2004, 07:24 PM
Not really any kind of upgrade or anything...but I scored me some HEMI badges for the sdie of the SXT.....mmwwhahahhahaha.......
Proud SXT owner baby...watch out!
sikpuppy
11-20-2004, 08:34 PM
Well, you'll make some guy in a Mustangs day by letting him start bragging he beat a Hemi!! joke will be on HIM though! LMAO
Blackcomb
11-21-2004, 11:17 AM
Hell yes! I figured it would be kinda funny...see how many people honestly have no idea what kind of magnum I have. Let me tell you right now though.....SXT is the style!
flhthemi
11-21-2004, 01:56 PM
Change the weels and the grille....
Blackcomb
11-21-2004, 08:38 PM
If I wanted to go all out....I'm certain I could. I am already planning on getting 18" chrome for it......the grille is less of a concern to me at the moment. Don't forget the headlights too! Anyhow....the wheels are next. I just ordered some custom mats for them!
Blackcomb
11-23-2004, 11:25 PM
I'm getting 18" Rims for my Magnum sometime in the next few weeks. What do you guys think? I drive arouynd 500 miles a week or so........and was told 20"s might wear too fast....and might be alittle rough on the ride.
There is the Rim specs. Gonan cost about 1500....think thats pretty good?
sikpuppy
11-24-2004, 03:35 AM
Looks and sounds good to me. Nice wheels to boot! As far as the ride, yes, the 20s are a little stiffer but not too terribly so. Now that I have my Eibachs on, it is even stiffer but that is what you get with a performance suspension. I guess it's all in what you want and expect out of your car. If you stay with the factory 18s there are advantages like, you don't have to hassle with getting your computer reset for the larger wheels, the ABS, ESP, traction control, etc, will all be set properly since you will be using the factory size wheel/tire setup.
I don't know about that wearing issue. I drive an average of 1500-2000 miles per month, have about 8000 miles on my TOYO 20s. I'll let you know in a few more months about the tire wear issue, say around 30000 or so. Good Luck!!
Blackcomb
11-24-2004, 12:09 PM
But the factory on the SXT is 17 not 18 right? So I'll have to get em reset anyhow.
sikpuppy
11-24-2004, 01:04 PM
My bad! :banghead: Yes, they will have to reset it for the 18s but shouldn't be a problem if your dealership is up to speed on the process.
sikpuppy
11-24-2004, 05:16 PM
OK! Here is a pic of my Magnum now that the Eibachs are on. Also, a quick sh ot of the "prototype" intake for the 3.5L V6. Still some work to do but it sure do make a difference inperformance. Once it is all buttoned up, I will be posting dyno results between stock and modified for comparisons. Once it is competed, we may be able to do a group buy for a small discount if there is enough interest. You get a choice of finishes as well!! I'll post when more info is available.
Blackcomb
11-24-2004, 05:23 PM
Yeah if my contact for mine doens't come through....I'd be interested in ordering one with some other owners to save a few bucks!
Blackcomb
11-24-2004, 05:28 PM
Hey sik....did you get the BA speaker upgrade? I'm curious if your gets louder when you accelerate...cause I know mine definatly does not. Anyone else out there has a SXT that does this?
sikpuppy
11-24-2004, 05:32 PM
Dont' have the BA (check out my autosignature for what I DO have though). From what I have been told, it does have a speed sensitive control but I don't know if it is adjustable or not. So many cars these days come with that on the OEM high end stereos to compensate for increased road noise at speed. Check your manual for the BA stereo info, it may give you some insite.
Big Red Magnum
01-23-2005, 01:26 PM
I'm getting 18" Rims for my Magnum sometime in the next few weeks. What do you guys think? I drive arouynd 500 miles a week or so........and was told 20"s might wear too fast....and might be alittle rough on the ride.
There is the Rim specs. Gonan cost about 1500....think thats pretty good?
The 20's don't ride bad, not nearly as bad as I thought it would.
If your gonna spend the money, get the 20's.
As for the tires wearing fast, it all depends on the tire you get. I have Toyo's on mine, and they are wearing nicely. A buddy of mine has some Continnentals on it, he has less miles than me, and they are wearing quick.
The wheels are Helo Felon's 20x9.
Ecto1
01-24-2005, 03:50 PM
the 20's are ugly, get 22's!
Ecto1
01-24-2005, 03:55 PM
how much did u spend on springs puppy?
and does it make a difference in the ride?
Utilitysk8er
01-26-2005, 04:12 PM
I have 22's on my magnum sxt and I was wondering how much you guys think I should lower it. Also was wondering if the Auto-Headlight switch will work in the SXT
MikeyB
01-26-2005, 06:24 PM
No, the auto headlights will not work on the SXT. Dual climate control is required and it's only available on the RT. The sensor for the auto headlights is located in the middle of the dash next to the windshield.
MikeyB
sikpuppy
01-27-2005, 09:47 PM
Eibachs werwe around $480 installed. Made the ride noticeable stiffer, much better handling in turns, overall, well worth the addition and the ride really doesn't suffer that much. You just have to remember that you are now closer to the ground and watch out for pulling up to the cement blocks in parking lots, speed bumps, turning into inclines or dips, etc etc. Have no regrets about installing them at all. :rck: :rck:
Utilitysk8er
01-27-2005, 10:12 PM
Thanks for the help, but I have just one more question how low did you go?
Big Red Magnum
01-27-2005, 10:29 PM
ECTO1....
Well thanks for your great words of wisdom....NOT.
The problem is with 22's they can make the ride really crappy, and in most cases 22's are too big for the car or the suspension and need spacers. In which it would ride like a 1 ton truck.
Blackcomb
01-27-2005, 10:57 PM
Sik...I have been looking around for a body shop to get my slit cut in my bumper for my dual exhaust, but am suprised at the fact that no one seems to want to do it. Did you run into the same issue and did it yourself? I donder how much it would even cost....
Utilitysk8er
01-28-2005, 01:43 AM
Hey black comb,
I have a brillant black SXT just like you, and I got DMC Mufflers here in La Verne to cut my bumper for dual exhaust, and it looks really good. I see you live in Fullerton that is about a half an hour drive here. Let me know if you want to know where DMC is at
sikpuppy
01-28-2005, 05:36 PM
Did it myself with the wife's Dremel!! Took about 5 minutes. Had the muffler shop cut off the resonator, put masking tape over the bumper cover cutout, marked it from the back with a pen, measured distance from side and bottom, reversed the tape, taped it down REAL good to the driver side using the measurements from the factory cutout, then cut away. No big deal with the Dremel at all. BTW, just got back from the auto show here in Houston. Had a nice visit with the DC rep there and watch for more performance mods to start coming out soon, even for the 3.5L since Mr. Petty is now driving a Magnum SXT!!!! Good luck and hope this helps!
sikpuppy
01-28-2005, 05:38 PM
Well, Eibach Pro Kit says it drops the car 1.3 - 1.4 inches but with the extra A/V gear I have in mine, it's actually closer to 2 inches. I would expect you would see about a 1/5 - 1.75 inch drop going with the Pro Kit springs. Good luck!!
Blackcomb
01-28-2005, 10:08 PM
Utilitysk8er, that would be great! I already have the 1 exhaust done, what do you think they would charge for the other? Im alos curious about how much they charge for cutting that slit. We should get together and ride around! Thanks man! :rck:
Utilitysk8er
01-28-2005, 10:26 PM
Black comb,
Honestly I dont know how much they would charge you, what I do know is that they charged 250 for an exhaust that split in two, so it looks like a dual exhaust and cut my bumper. I dont really think they will charge extra for the cut but im not sure. If you wait til tomorrow ill take a picture and show you the work they did so you can decide if you want to go with them or not.
Blackcomb
01-29-2005, 11:45 AM
Sounds good, wanna see those pixs as soon as you can! I plan on getting it done with weekend if possible...maybe even Wed. Thanks man!
Utilitysk8er
01-29-2005, 02:38 PM
Here you go, rained lastnight so its a little dirty
sikpuppy
01-29-2005, 03:57 PM
Sorta looks like they gouged you in a couple of ways. One being your bumper cover looks like it got gouged out pretty good, not too smooth. $250.00 for fake dual exhaust? Did that include a different muffler? I had full duals w/ Flowmaster 40s installed for a little over $300.00 and that included the thermal wrap for the gas tank. I later had to go back and put some aftermarket resonators on ($100.00) just to keep the neighbors happy LOL :thatfunny
I recommend doing it yourself with a Dremel for anyone else planning on dualing out an SXT. Here is a close up of what you can do with a Dremel.
Utilitysk8er
01-30-2005, 05:45 PM
I agree with the dual exhaust part I wish I would have got that, but ya I got a new muffler with it sounds alot better then it did stock. But my bumper looks really smooth, I think there is a shadow that makes it look gouged. My bumper looks just as smooth as yours if not smoother, no offense yours looks really good.
Blackcomb
01-30-2005, 10:38 PM
No sweat, I went down to my Grandpa's house today and used a Dremel to specs. Worked great! Just got to get that exhaust installed now. I have pixs of me doing the cutting etc, so maybe it can help someone else. I'll post them tomorrow!
Blackcomb
02-02-2005, 07:18 PM
Well, got my dig. camera stolen, so no pixs yet. Poor ******* gonna have a hard time removing the security key code on it lol. Sik, how do you like your resonators? I'm going to have some installed I think....damn thing is just freakin loud atm. Dude was talking about putting in a crossover pipe to make sure each pipe gets the same around coming out of it. He's also installing a heat sheild......which Dodge wants 300 bucks for!?!?!!?! Let me know how you like those resonators...or if you can post sounds great!
sikpuppy
02-02-2005, 11:20 PM
Mine sounds great under load but has a little bit of an airy sound at idle once it warms up. The cabin volume at speed is hardly even noticeable now, no real FM drone anymore. Has a lot smoother sound in the higher RPM range as well. I saw where one of the guys on the forum had put a Magnaflow muffler on and he said it has a deeper sound and a good growl with NO annoying resonance. I may go try them myself just to see. As far as the heat shield, yeah, the DC shiel for the R/T lists for $280.00, that's why I went to my local speed shop and got some adhesive backed heat shield for $40.00 that is rated to 1100 degrees and only allows 10% heat transfer. So, if the muffler gets up to 400 degrees, only 40 degrees makes it to the gas tank. Good enough for me. I've got some sound bites out here in the forum some w here. If I find them, I'll post the link to them here for you.
Blackcomb
02-03-2005, 07:58 PM
Got pixs! Boy does this bad boy sounds like a warrior on the road now! WHOA! You can see the before where the pipes are straight back, then after when they installed the x over pipe. MAN what a differance. :rck: Now onto the RIMS!
sikpuppy
02-03-2005, 08:02 PM
So, you are saying it sounds and performs better WITH the x/o pipe??
Blackcomb
02-03-2005, 08:04 PM
Hell yes Sik....it reduced cabin noise big time too. I was going to have him install resonators and everything, but he made me try this first. Glad I did.....I am very happy with it.
magnum0001
02-03-2005, 10:44 PM
man,that was so sweet,i would love to put all that on my magnum .my car is the same color and motor like yours ,i really like to know more about the esp ,on the car ,and how did you do the cut out for the drivers side rear pipe,what kind of air filter kit is that,i hop in the future will be friends
magnum0001
02-03-2005, 10:52 PM
man,that was so sweet,i would love to put all that on my magnum .my car is the same color and motor like yours ,i really like to know more about the esp ,on the car ,and how did you do the cut out for the drivers side rear pipe,what kind of air filter kit is that,i hop in the future will be friends
Blackcomb
02-04-2005, 12:18 AM
I'm all over it man! For the drivers side panel, all you need to do is take some duct tape, tape over the area you are going to cut, then measure it from the other side. Use a pencil to get the shape right, then use a marker to mark it. I used, as Sikpuppy suggested, a dremmel tool to cut the circle. Worked great! Steady hand and about 10 minutes and I was done!
sikpuppy
02-04-2005, 10:21 AM
BTW - you can now get the air intake from www.360airintakez.com
Only company making one for the 3.5L at this time. Airaid and K&N keep saying it is coming but I've been hearing that since October.
magnum0001
02-04-2005, 07:05 PM
hi sikpuppy,how did u spin them wheels with the esp off,i did that and it doesnt work for me
sikpuppy
02-05-2005, 02:57 AM
It is official and available. If you want an aftermarket air intake for your 3.5L, go to www.360airintakez.com for the ONLY one being offered at this time. $189.00 plus s&h - Love mine!! (That's mine on their website!)
Blackcomb
02-05-2005, 07:41 PM
Sik on you heat shield...did they mount it to the tank like the other side....or did they mount it to the muffler itself. Mine's on the muffler atm....and it SMELLS like burnt plastic when I get out of the car, and doesn't seem to be having any effect. I called the shop and have a appointment on Monday to get them to redo it....just wanted to find out what you other SXT owners have done...
sikpuppy
02-06-2005, 09:43 PM
Definitley mounted to the tank NOT on the muffler. Big no no to put it on the muffler 'cause then it is not DEFLECTING any heat at all, just melting the adhesive to the muffler. That is probably what you are smelling. Need to be on the tank to DEFLECT heat AWAY FROM the gas tank. This turns the heat AWAY from the gas tank (get hot go BOOM!) and we don't want you to be burnedcomb, just blackcomb! LOL ----- Here is a pic of mine.
Blackcomb
02-07-2005, 02:16 AM
Ok cool I'll head down there tomorrow. How did they mount it to the tank or what did they use? Just want to let them know in case they are stumped....
Want it done right too lol....
sikpuppy
02-07-2005, 12:05 PM
The stuff I used had an adhesive backing that just was a peel and stick thing. Still holding after 6 months.
Blackcomb
02-07-2005, 02:57 PM
I'm at the end of my rope Sik I swear. NO local shop I've been to has any or even knows where to order it from. Am I going to the right place for this by talking to Muffler Shops? One guys suggested a radiatior place?? Any chance you know where your came from/know where to call to order it? I want to get this done right, and to be honest, I KNOW clamping it to the muffler will NOT do any good.
Check this link out....looks promising?
http://www.autobarn.net/thalheba.html
Dunno if I need 12x12 or 12x24....
Honest Al
02-08-2005, 10:51 AM
Sorry if this strays a little but has anyone taken their SXT to the track yet? Really curious what kind of 1/4 mi times they will run...some guys told me high 15's but that was just an estimate...any time slips? :huh:
sikpuppy
02-08-2005, 12:03 PM
Blackcomb - you should be able to get this thermal wrap (which is the exact same stuff I used, even the same manufacturer) at any local speed shop worth their salt. If not, get if from autobarn. Just be sure to clean your tank with some soapy water and then dry it REAL good prior to installation. Like I stated before, mine has been on for going on 7 months now and have had no problems. As a matter of fact, I'll go by my buddy's muffler shop and take a pic of what it looks like now and post if for you when I get a chance. Hope this helps. Also, have you considered getting in on the Viper hood group buy I put together? We have 7 committed at this point and if we can get over 10, we get a better discount, if we can get up to 16 people, it will be a 25% cost drop!! Awesome hood check it out on the other posts here.
sikpuppy
02-08-2005, 12:03 PM
Not yet but plan on getting to the track either this Friday night or next Friday. Will let you know what happens!
Honest Al
02-08-2005, 12:44 PM
Thanx sik, I'll be looking for it! :D
Blackcomb
02-08-2005, 03:38 PM
Yeah Sik I was thinking of getting in on the buy, but had a few q's:
1) Would you take this to a body shop to get painted?
2) How much do you think it would cost for a body shop to get this sucker installed?
Lame I know, but want to make sure before I send you my email!
sikpuppy
02-09-2005, 01:31 AM
Yeah Sik I was thinking of getting in on the buy, but had a few q's:
1) Would you take this to a body shop to get painted?
2) How much do you think it would cost for a body shop to get this sucker installed?
Lame I know, but want to make sure before I send you my email!
question 1 - most definitely, comes ready to paint
question 2 - depends on the body shop
I would imagine around $600-700 to prep, paint, and install. Check with one of the guys who already has already paid for getting theirs installed. Grinner is by far the most expensive since he got the first one installed and had a lot of problems with it. RK Sport is SUPPOSE to make it right after he talks to them and Chefgreg had less problems with his so less expensive. Once again, all the problems these guys had with theirs have been recitified according to RK Sport. Waiting to see how mine turns out.
ProfChub
02-20-2005, 02:37 PM
Hey guys i got my magnum SXT about a month ago and i was wondering what upgrades should i do with out voiding my warrenty.
Blackcomb
02-20-2005, 03:57 PM
You can do a lot w/o voiding your warrenty. What kind of things you looking to do?
ProfChub
02-21-2005, 03:28 AM
I am looking to do engine upgrades and stereo/video.
kopp0041
04-07-2005, 01:01 PM
Ok, so I've been doing my research on which Magnum to buy. I'm leaning towards the SXT for lower fuel cost and lower insurance cost. However, I still haven't seen the aftermarket boom for the SXT. So far all I've seen is 360's air intake, the hoods, the springs, and one computer chip. Anybody know when more stuff's coming or if it is?
butweet
04-10-2005, 08:02 PM
Exhaust, a few billet grilles and inserts, dash kits, RK wing, audio and video, rims and tires, and possibly a body kit are out there now. A supercharger is being developed. What other kinds of mods are you looking for?
butweet
04-10-2005, 08:47 PM
Hey guys i got my magnum SXT about a month ago and i was wondering what upgrades should i do with out voiding my warrenty.
DC is only going to warranty OEM audio/video components. Anything you add or replace should be covered by their individual warranties. Most external mods to the engine, (not including a supercharger) should be OK. Internal mods would probably throw the warranty out the window. You could probably say good-bye to the warranty on any major brake or suspension mods as well. I knew this when I bagged mine. You can call the service department at your dealer to double check before you do any mods. When I first started my mods, I was concerned with warranty issues, then I said "what the f***. I didn't buy this car to be stock like most other peoples. A modding we may go, a modding we may go, high hoe the... Good luck in supporting your modifying habits. It's hard to stop. Ain't that right boys?
Blackcomb
04-10-2005, 09:12 PM
You ain't wistling dixie my friend.
Canadian Magnum
04-10-2005, 10:00 PM
You guys are giving me a hardon................those video clips are better than free porn!! :D
Excellent work by all of you. :rck:
Blackcomb
04-12-2005, 09:17 PM
Got a questions for you 3.5's out there who have installed the 360 intake. THe only instructions I can find for installation are for the 5.7. Are they differant? If so is there a 3.5 guide out there? Thanks, gonna attempt this tomorrow morning.
butweet
04-12-2005, 10:11 PM
Got a questions for you 3.5's out there who have installed the 360 intake. THe only instructions I can find for installation are for the 5.7. Are they differant? If so is there a 3.5 guide out there? Thanks, gonna attempt this tomorrow morning.
I didn't get instructions with mine either, Blackcomb. Fortunately it's nothing like the grille install. Unhook the breather tube from the stock intake. Leave the other end attached the rocker arm cover. They sent a new rubber hose but it's not pre-formed, so I used the original one. Unplug the IAT plug from the intake. Loosen the hose clamp on the throttle body. There's a bolt on the front of the airbox. Take that out, and the airbox will pull straight out. Everything should all come out now. Pull the IAT sensor out of the stock intake. Be careful. This a delicate item. It's kind of a bitch. I used a flat tip screwdriver to gently pry it out. That needs to be put in the hole with the grommet. It too is a bitch. I lightly oiled the inside edges of the grommet to get it to pop in. Avoid getting oil directly on the sensor probe as this wouldn't be good. Bolt down the new airbox. Slide the rubber 90 on the end closest to sensor. Sensor should be pointing outward toward the driver side. Slide the filter on other end. Mount this whole unit to the throttle body. Don't tighten the clamp yet. Do a little adjusting til it's just right, then tighten the hose clamp. Attach the breather hose. Now the best part. Cross your fingers that the IAT plug reaches the sensor. They may have re-designed the sensor hole in the rubber boot by now. Hope I didn't leave anything out. Good luck, Blackcomb.
Husker
04-12-2005, 10:42 PM
I didn't get instructions with mine either, Blackcomb. Fortunately it's nothing like the grille install. Unhook the breather tube from the stock intake. Leave the other end attached the rocker arm cover. They sent a new rubber hose but it's not pre-formed, so I used the original one. Unplug the IAT plug from the intake. Loosen the hose clamp on the throttle body. There's a bolt on the front of the airbox. Take that out, and the airbox will pull straight out. Everything should all come out now. Pull the IAT sensor out of the stock intake. Be careful. This a delicate item. It's kind of a bitch. I used a flat tip screwdriver to gently pry it out. That needs to be put in the hole with the grommet. It too is a bitch. I lightly oiled the inside edges of the grommet to get it to pop in. Avoid getting oil directly on the sensor probe as this wouldn't be good. Bolt down the new airbox. Slide the rubber 90 on the end closest to sensor. Sensor should be pointing outward toward the driver side. Slide the filter on other end. Mount this whole unit to the throttle body. Don't tighten the clamp yet. Do a little adjusting til it's just right, then tighten the hose clamp. Attach the breather hose. Now the best part. Cross your fingers that the IAT plug reaches the sensor. They may have re-designed the sensor hole in the rubber boot by now. Hope I didn't leave anything out. Good luck, Blackcomb.
No, I think you hit the nail on the head. Pretty straight forward. It took me all of 20 minutes and most of that was working the air sensor to make more slack to plug it in...works great and helps with the torque curve that changed when I added the dual exhaust. Not much at the low end where I lost the torque, but man hitting 5K on the RPM's and the 3.5 is screaming!!!
Blackcomb
04-13-2005, 03:10 PM
It's installed! Had some hitch's here and there, but nothing me and my bro couldn't get solved. That freakin damn IAT sensor was a pain the the ass, the latch that kept the IAT plug broke when I tried to take it off. Did I mention superglue is the bomb? That damn thing isn't going anywhere. Other than that, the install went well. My question has to do with the IAT sensor in the tube. How far is it suppose to be in? There is a 'groove' we got it into, and I'd assume that's where it belongs. Just checkin. Postin pictures when I get home.
butweet
04-13-2005, 08:54 PM
It's installed! Had some hitch's here and there, but nothing me and my bro couldn't get solved. That freakin damn IAT sensor was a pain the the ass, the latch that kept the IAT plug broke when I tried to take it off. Did I mention superglue is the bomb? That damn thing isn't going anywhere. Other than that, the install went well. My question has to do with the IAT sensor in the tube. How far is it suppose to be in? There is a 'groove' we got it into, and I'd assume that's where it belongs. Just checkin. Postin pictures when I get home.
Good job Bud! The sensor kind of snaps into place. If you can't pull it out easily, it's probably in right. Is the hole still in the metal tube or in the rubber boot? Sounds like the wires reached OK. I guess DC tried to save money on mine. (Wires a couple of inches short.) Any difference in sound and performance? :ylsuper:
Blackcomb
04-14-2005, 01:26 AM
At the moment I can definatly hear it, but my dual flowmasters make it hard to lol. As for performance, I see a defintate small bump around 3-6,000 RPM's, but not sure how much yet. Wire did fit with no issues, other that the fact I had to super glue the tab back on lmao. I checked the sensor, and it seems locked into place pretty damn good. I'm watching it close to see if I need to re tighten anything after it's been used a bit.
ScorpX
04-14-2005, 01:33 AM
Found K&N's CAI for $270 at www.highhorseperformance.com, I have mine on order and will post pics and review latter.
Skidz
04-17-2005, 09:53 PM
ugh...I'm selling my Jeep and you guys are making me want to mod the snot outta my SXT. My wife's gonna kill me :D "cant you own anything and not F' with it?" :D
Apparently not! LOL
Blackcomb
04-17-2005, 10:59 PM
LOL, if you are on that edge Skidz, you are in the right place my friend.
butweet
04-17-2005, 11:19 PM
ugh...I'm selling my Jeep and you guys are making me want to mod the snot outta my SXT. My wife's gonna kill me :D "cant you own anything and not F' with it?" :D
Apparently not! LOL
Work her, baby. Remind her of the part of the vows that say "love and honor." Explain that it's her duty as your wife, to honor your modification requests. Remind her of all her trips to the mall. We're all in this thing together. We're pullin' for you. :rck:
Husker
04-18-2005, 01:19 AM
ugh...I'm selling my Jeep and you guys are making me want to mod the snot outta my SXT. My wife's gonna kill me :D "cant you own anything and not F' with it?" :D
Apparently not! LOL
LOL....same with me, I am going to list my 2000 Wrangler on Ebay this week...I guess I don't need two toys, can't drive them both at the same time(wife quote)
Skidz
04-18-2005, 11:34 PM
LOL...your wife is observant! Well, I don't know about yours but my Jeep has my last couple years worth of mod money in it.
Of course I plan on buying a new motorcycle with the money :D
Me too...heck mine only has 21k miles on it. It sits in the garage only to come out for off roading http://community.webshots.com/user/tj2kbob
heck the NADA book says 16k plus for it...that would make me VERY happy :rck:
ScorpX
04-21-2005, 12:29 AM
All the parts are well made the fit is great, everything you would expect from K&N. Easy to nstall, there is a lot of assembling to get it ready for install. Looks and sounds great, you can really feel it over 3000rpm.
butweet
04-22-2005, 12:32 AM
All the parts are well made the fit is great, everything you would expect from K&N. Easy to nstall, there is a lot of assembling to get it ready for install. Looks and sounds great, you can really feel it over 3000rpm.
Lookin' good there Scorp. Looks good, sounds good, and easy install. Can't beat that!
Borgship
10-29-2005, 03:53 PM
I had a custom MagnaFlow Dual Exhaust put on my Magnum SXT a few months ago by a local exhaust shop and it looks, sounds and performs GREAT. It imporved my horsepower, torque and mileage. I have not Dyno'd it yet...I'm waiting until I install a cold air intake system and a couple of smaller upgrades before officially testing the horsepower.
Honest Al
10-30-2005, 10:44 AM
ugh...I'm selling my Jeep and you guys are making me want to mod the snot outta my SXT. My wife's gonna kill me :D "cant you own anything and not F' with it?" :D
Apparently not! LOLThe SXT is the wife's car so only upgrades have been wheels/tires and K&N flat filter...my SRT4, now that's DIFFERENT! :party0003
Honest Al
11-05-2005, 10:04 PM
see below
cafaro
11-06-2005, 08:11 PM
John,
I am thinking of doing the same thing on my SXT AWD. I want to put Flow master dual exhaust. I'm told by my mechanic that I'll pick up about 5 HP and 3-4 MPG. It'll run me about 400.00 installed.
cafaro
11-06-2005, 08:19 PM
Hello sikpuppy. I'm picking up my SXT AWD this week. I am thinking of adding dual exhuast with Flowmaster. My mechanice told me I'd pick up about 5 HP and 3-4 MPG. Is that what you found?
