Recipes for Horsepower | 1998.5-2002 Ram 5.9 Cummins

We get a lot of calls asking, "What do I need to do to my truck to attain a certain horsepower level?" If you've been wondering the same, below are various "recipes" of parts that are needed to reach certain power levels along with any companion parts that you'll need to ensure the overall drivability and integrity of your truck. For example, you could grab the highest setting on your programmer to make 400HP on a dyno run but for longevity sake, you would be better off with a set of 50HP Injectors and a lower setting on the tuner. Or we will recommend an upgraded lift (fuel) pump once you've reached a power level where we have found it to be necessary. We are going to mention a lot of specific products, and these are products that we prefer through our experience. There are, of course, many other options available that can get the job done, as well.

Bear in mind that even though Dodge says your truck is 235HP they are quoting flywheel horsepower, not rear wheel horsepower. On a dyno, the actual rear wheel horsepower for these trucks is about 200HP. Please don't get sucked into the trap of adding all of the manufacturer stated horsepower gains for the individual products together to estimate your horsepower. This will only lead to disappointment! There is typically a substantial amount of overlap when combining products, but this is a necessary evil.

Click on any of the below items to be directed to that product page for more information. As always, feel free to give us a call and we would be happy to assist!

300 Horsepower

• Smarty S-03 Programmer
• BD 75HP Injectors
• S&B Cold Air Intake
• FASS or Air Dog 95-100 GPH Lift Pump
• 4" Turbo Back Exhaust

Drivetrain Upgrades:

• Automatic: Unnecessary
• Manual: Unnecessary

400 Horsepower

• Smarty S-03 Programmer
• Edge Juice with Attitude
• S&B or AFE Cold Air Intake
• FASS Titanium Lift Pump
• 4" Turbo Back Exhaust
• BD 100HP Injector Nozzles
• BD SX-E S361 Turbo Kit
• ATS Pulse Flow Exhaust Manifold

Drivetrain Upgrades:

• Automatic: Deep Sump Transmission Pan, BD Valve Body
• Manual: Kevlar Ceramic Single Disc Valair Clutch

500 Horsepower

• Smarty S-03 Programmer
• Edge Comp Box
• Dynomite Diesel 125hp Injector Set
• AFE or S&B Cold Air Intake
• Banks Intake Manifold
• BD Pulse Exhaust Manifold
• 4" Turbo Back Exhaust
• BD Cool-It Intercooler
• FASS Titanium Lift Pump
• BD SX-E S363 Turbo Kit

Drivetrain Upgrades:

• Automatic: BD Performance Transmission, BD Flexplate, BD Triple Disc Torque Converter, BD Billet Input Shaft
• Manual: South Bend Full Ceramic Single Disc or South Bend Street Dual Disc

600 Horsepower

• Smarty S-03 Programmer
• Edge Drag Comp Box
• Dynomite Diesel 150 Horsepower Injectors
• S&B or AFE Cold Air Intake
• Banks Intake Manifold
• BD Pulse Exhaust Manifold
• 5" Turbo Back Exhaust
• FASS Titanium Lift Pump
• Industrial Injection Dragon Flow VP44
• Snow Performance Water Methanol Injection
• Hamilton Street / Race Cam
• BD SX-E S364.5 Turbo Kit
• BD Xtruded Intercooler

Drivetrain Upgrades

• Automatic Transmission: ATS Stage 6 Transmission Package
• Manual: Valair Spring Hub Dual Disc Clutch

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