Will sell my car around June 2010
( I want to upgrade to SRT & AWD now that I can afford it, so I will get a 2007 Jeep GC SRT8 after selling my Magnum RT)
2005 Dodge Magnum RT (daily driver / 65,000 miles / runs great / never had problems) Specs info here , RWD, HEMI 345ci/5.7L V-8, 340hp/390tq stock (more now with the CAI and exhaust, even more if you get a tuner ), 5 speed auto with manual mode, Traction Control with Electronic Stability Program, Multi Displacement System (shuts off 4 cylinders when cruising), fully loaded, Nav/Sirius/6CD changer, onboard computer, steering wheel controls for radio and computer, heated leather seats, sunroof/moonroof, class 3 hidden trailer hitch, adjustable pedals, power everything, 60/40 rear split seats providing 71 cubic feet of space with the rear seats down.
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PERFORMANCE MODS:
* Volant CAI , with custom 3" ram air tube providing cold air through the grille straight to the filter box, removed stock air intake resonator, and removed left fog light to get more air into the intake.
* Updated TCM at the dealer with the SRT-8 program for higher, quicker and stronger transmission shifts (very useful when used with a tuner that increases the rpm shift points)
* Custom exhaust: Magnaflow high flow catalytic converters with pipes (done at 60k with new O2 sensors) , Magnaflow X-pipe, Hooker mufflers, resonators removed replaced with Blastin' Bob 7db. straight pipes and resonated 4" tips, and painted pipes with POR 15 Hi temp anti rust paint.
* Using Mobil 1 full synthetic oil with K&N filter (every 3000 miles), and Mobil 1 full synthetic gear lube.
* Billet Technology red anodized oil catch can, with red Earl's SS hoses .
* 255/55-18 Toyo Proxes S/T (stock is 225) with "Gorilla" Lug Nuts with locks.
* Engine vent (between the 2 wipers)
UNDER THE HOOD MODS:
* Carbon Fiber engine cover by Carbon By Design (CBD), customized with "suckin' gas HEMI Haulin' ass!" and "5.7 L V8 " stickers.
* Carbon Fiber fuse box cover (CBD)
* Carbon Fiber strut covers (CBD)
* Carbon Fiber radiator cover (CBD)
* Billet Technology red anodized caps and covers (for Windshield washer tank, Transmission dipstick cap, Oil dipstick, Oil cap, A/C line cap, Coolant tank and Power steering caps)
* Painted PCM, windshield washer tank and coolant tank with black enamel ceramic paint.
EXTERIOR MODS:
* 6 piece billet aluminum grille. (E-bay)
* Front plate brackets removed to smooth out the front bumper.
* Carbon fiber wipers (Pepboys)
* Side moldings removed, with new "HEMI 5.7 LITER" badges. (E-bay)
* WeatherTech smoke window deflectors. (in channel type/no tape)
* Carbon Fiber door pillars covers (6 pieces / MimoUSA)
* Carbon Fiber film applied to rear spoiler and rear handle.
* "HEMI TOY" brake light overlay .
* Rear wiper removed to give it a smooth look.
* Billet Technology rear wing to cover the rear wiper hole, w/grim reaper (you want some of this)
* "HEMITOY" personalized plates.
* Painted calipers red (Duplicolor kit), and added "MAGNUM RT" gold caliper decals .
* Undercoated wheel wells and undercarriage.
INTERIOR MODS:
* Real Carbon Fiber dash kit (full kit)
* Carbon Fiber shifter (Pepboys)
* Chrome billet door lock pins (E-bay)
* 20% tint all around (on top of factory tint), and tinted sunroof myself with 20% tint.
* "MAGNUM RT" visor stickers .
* MDS indicator light (shows when running on 4 cylinders)
* Added cabin air filter
* Replaced rear speakers with Kenwood 500W 5-way speakers.
* Saddle bags added to the cargo area.
LIGHTING MODS:
* Black projector headlights with halos, which I customized by painting the surrounds black, and painted eyebrows with VHT Nite-Shades paint. (E-bay)
* Low beam HID's (4300K Goldeneye/E-bay)
* Painted fog light bezels black, and painted fog lights with VHT paint.
* Smoke altezza LED tailights. (E-bay)
* ERF 50W back up bulbs .
* All bulbs replaced with Sylvania bulbs.
Will sell my car around June 2010
OVERALL LOOK
UNDER THE HOOD & PERFORMANCE MODS:
Engine bay (overall look)
Volant CAI (great performance and great torque curve throughout the whole rpm range, and greatly improved throttle response and transmission shifting) (had AFE2 before)
3" Ram air tube (from grille to filter)
Hole facing stock opening of the Volant CAI
Removed left fog light to get more cold air into the intake
Carbon Fiber engine cover INFO
Added "Suckin' Gas HEMI Haulin' Ass" and "5.7L V8" red stickers
Stainless steel firewall cover
Before (with old AFE intake)
Now (with Volant CAI)
Carbon Fiber radiator cover
Before
Now
Carbon Fiber strut tower covers
Before
Now
Carbon Fiber fuse box cover
Before
Now
Painted tanks and PCM with this:
Before (with old AFE2 intake)
Now (painted coolant tank), with BT caps
Before
Now (painted PCM and windshield washer fluid tank)
BT oil catch can, with BT oil and trans dipstick caps
Engine vent and CF wipers
EXTERIOR MODS:
Stock grille and lights (before)
Projector headlights (Painted eyebrows and fog lights with VHT), 255 Toyo Proxes ST, 6 piece grille (now)
Side moldings off with new "HEMI 5.7 LITER" badges
Carbon Fiber door pillars covers (6 pieces / MimoUSA)
Before:
Now:
BT wing (to cover rear wiper hole)
Rear wiper removed, "HEMI" badge, CF on handle.
"HEMI TOY" brake light cover
Painted calipers red, with "MAGNUM RT" gold lettering
Exhaust tips (Blastin' Bob 7db) with painted pipes
High flow cats and pipes
Hidden trailer hitch (with 4-prong adapter)
Carbon fiber wing (Vinyl film applied on it)
INTERIOR MODS:
Replaced rear speakers with Kenwood 500W 5-way speakers
Visor sticker
Carbon Fiber dash kit (Overall view)
Carbon Fiber dash kit (before/after pictures)
Chrome door lock pins and CF rings
LIGHTING MODS:
Projector headlights with halos (and VHT eyebrows)
Sylvania ST (stock headlights/before)
HID 4300K (stock headlights/before)
Projector headlights with HID 4300K (now)
Smoke altezza LED tailights
