`97 Ram cheap HP/Torque upgrades?

[torredcuda]

Need some cheap/easy upgrades to increase HP and torque for my `97 Ram 2500 5.9.Right now it`s all stock except a cat back Flowmaster dual exhaust.Primarily looking for more torque for towing-what should I do first=cheapest/easiset?

[Moparal]

Only thing that comes to mind is gears like 321 to 354, cam made for your specific wants, then larger injectors

[torredcuda]

Already factory equipped with 4.10`s!
I`m thinking air intakes-worth anything or just hype?Chips,injectors?

[71bigblock]

I think a good cold air intake would help.  A chip may help with mileage and power.   

[Travis72]

I would definitely recommend a good cold air intake.  I had a Dakota R/T for a few years and the only chip or computer worth having was either a custom flash or a MP PCM.  No one really had much luck with the Jet chip.  The Hypertech wasn't available back when I had my truck so I don't know much about it.  The downside of the MP PCM and most chips is that they require you to run premium fuel, and with today's prices thats a big negative.

If you have the money... beyond a cold air intake, a 50mm billet TB from F&B is a good upgrade as well:

http://www.fbthrottlebodies.com/

Otherwise, the Fastman has some ported stock throttle bodies, or you can try porting your own:

http://www.thefastman.com/Throttlebodies5x.asp

Be aware that cam and bigger injectors don't work too well with the Magnum engines, due to the lack of being able to control them (no MAF and no computer tuning software).  Other than that, I would recommend a tune up (Autolite 3923 plugs, new cap/rotor/wires) and be sure to check and make sure your manifold belly pan gasket is not leaking oil.

Travis
72 Cuda

[tactransman]

Torred, another thing you can do is put a MSD Blaster 3 coil on it,a Blaster 3 will use your factory coil wire.I did and it did help. Also a Magna Flow Y-pipe and Catalytic converter with a better muffler(Hooker Aero Chamber or a Magna flow muffler)

[tactransman]

These guys specialize in reflashing Dodge computers.
http://www.bgperformancepcm.com/

[torredcuda]

I don`t want to get into the engine for a cam swap.The MSD,set of performance wires,cap rotor and the cold air intake sound like a good start.After that the computer,throttle body and Y-pipe when I can afford it.

[JS27N0B]

A drop in K&N or cold air would defintely help it out. The 92 Magnum manifolds flow a little better too, but have larger head pipes so that will kill a little bottom end power.

[CrazyPete]

I have a 94 Ram ive done a few things that seem to help better tq and hp ive had these things done since '99

k&n drop in
flowmaster force II cat back
msd wires
accell HD cap and rotor
champion truck plugs
MP ECU
180 t stat