I think it looks reasonable for the look I'm working towards. Yes, the black is flatter than the rest of the truck, but I want it to stand out that way.
New Black Grille.
After fighting against an army of mosquitoes last night with the help of a trusty bug zapper, I worked to tear off, paint, and replace my grille. I finished it this afternoon after having to run back into town to grab another can of paint. (Note to Self: Always get more than what you need.)
I think it looks reasonable for the look I'm working towards. Yes, the black is flatter than the rest of the truck, but I want it to stand out that way.
I think it looks reasonable for the look I'm working towards. Yes, the black is flatter than the rest of the truck, but I want it to stand out that way.
Tinting Completed.
A little lighter than I had hoped, but it still looks good. At least with only 35% I won't be hassled by the police saying that it's too dark and they want it removed.
Thanks again to Garageworks for the excellent service you provided.
Thanks again to Garageworks for the excellent service you provided.
Front Windows Tint appointement booked.
Thursday morning I'll be heading to Garageworks to tint my two front windows with 35%, I figured that I'll keep it the same as what my rear windows are. I've been quoted a great deal for the job, and they take their time and care and remove the windows from the doors in order to do the job properly.
I'll update on the tint with pictures after they're done. I'll hopefully get a decal from them for an addition later as well.
I'll update on the tint with pictures after they're done. I'll hopefully get a decal from them for an addition later as well.
Superchips Flashpaq 3865 arrived today.
I ordered my Superchips programmer on this past Saturday, today I had finally received a phone call stating that it had arrived and was able to pick it up. I've registered it online, updated the files, but have yet to go outside and plug it into the truck. I will soon, and use the data log information to get some readings on what I've got so far. Then I will have a comparison to what I'll gain after the programming, the Cold Air Intake and Exhaust which should hopefully be installed sometime in the nearer short future.
On a side note, I've already noticed fuel gains from the throttle body I had installed last week. So I'll go at least another week before I program any new settings.
On a side note, I've already noticed fuel gains from the throttle body I had installed last week. So I'll go at least another week before I program any new settings.
Throttle Body installed.
I picked up my new Fastman throttle body Thursday evening,but had no time to install it until today. I started by taking off the resonator, and old throttle body.
Here is a side by side comparison of the two Bodies, both the top and bottom.
The new one is of course the one with the rubber seated on it.
As you can see the old had quite a bit of residue on the back of the valve.
When replacing the new throttle body, and keying the ignition for ten seconds to check if everything was set and adjusted right, I realized that I had left my Air Temperature Indicator connector unplugged which caused a P0113 Trouble Code. Once I replaced the connector back onto the resonator, and put everything back together tightly, the check engine light stayed on. No Codes, just on. I drove it for awhile, then proceeded to fuel up, I keyed the ignition, and before starting, I reset the average fuel economy calculator in the overhead console to keep tabs on what the new body will run at. After starting the truck this time, the Check Engine Light had no longer lit up. Everything is as expected now. Much quicker throttle response as well.
What I've learned:
1. Be sure to connect all electrical components back to where they belong before starting the engine.
2. Parts Source is no longer allowed to loan their ODBII scanners to customers as companies such as Canadian tire or other similar outlets complained that they are getting ripped off due to it being a "PAY to Read" service.
3. Due to the above statement(2), I think that the customer service representative I was dealing with was just full of shit, and too lazy to loan the unit for me. He was claiming that "I'm not allowed to read my own vehicle either, and I work here".
Here is a side by side comparison of the two Bodies, both the top and bottom.
The new one is of course the one with the rubber seated on it.
As you can see the old had quite a bit of residue on the back of the valve.
When replacing the new throttle body, and keying the ignition for ten seconds to check if everything was set and adjusted right, I realized that I had left my Air Temperature Indicator connector unplugged which caused a P0113 Trouble Code. Once I replaced the connector back onto the resonator, and put everything back together tightly, the check engine light stayed on. No Codes, just on. I drove it for awhile, then proceeded to fuel up, I keyed the ignition, and before starting, I reset the average fuel economy calculator in the overhead console to keep tabs on what the new body will run at. After starting the truck this time, the Check Engine Light had no longer lit up. Everything is as expected now. Much quicker throttle response as well.
What I've learned:
1. Be sure to connect all electrical components back to where they belong before starting the engine.
2. Parts Source is no longer allowed to loan their ODBII scanners to customers as companies such as Canadian tire or other similar outlets complained that they are getting ripped off due to it being a "PAY to Read" service.
3. Due to the above statement(2), I think that the customer service representative I was dealing with was just full of shit, and too lazy to loan the unit for me. He was claiming that "I'm not allowed to read my own vehicle either, and I work here".
Waiting.
The hardest part about working to upgrade a vehicle is waiting for the parts to come in. The second hardest, is having the time to install those said parts. My Fastman throttle body has been ordered, was shipped out, and is currently in transit. The last update attached to my tracking number said that it had left the United States. This means that it must be in custom limbo. Two days already, going on three once Monday hits.
New updates.
I know that I'm horrible at keeping my updates fluid, and constant. Work itself mainly keeps me away from doing mods and working on the truck. I'll briefly post a bit of new information for this past week and start discussing my future plans performance wise.
I finally sold my old White 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 on June 29, 2010. A short ownership of 4.5 years, and only 70,000kms in that said time frame. The truck was barely broken in but I was due for an update, and I wanted something newer. Now having that gone, lifts such a weight off my shoulders and stress out of my life. I hope to see the truck in four or five years driving down the road in as good of condition as I sold it in, but with Canadian winter and the Alberta Salt, its tough to say how long things last.
Now, onto the new projected plans.
I'm planning on ordering my new 801 Cast Fastman Throttle body in two weeks, since, not only does it come out of the states, but ordering it late in the month on a credit card is good for delaying the pay due date by nearly a full month, at the same time I'll be ordering up a new K&N Cold Air intake with an Air box to replace the old stock. Finally, I'll hope to take the time nearing the end of July to get some dual exhaust put on. It will either be Flowmaster 40's for the quietness, 50's for the Airflow, or maybe even a Dynomax since they just came up with an internal variable baffling muffler. Looking for the best performance value without the excess noise, but of course, all of it will fit with the dual 4" flat black tips straight out the back.
I hope to make more updates soon. I'm looking at possibly working on painting my Dash Stereo Bezel black soon. I just really hate chrome, inside and out.
I finally sold my old White 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 on June 29, 2010. A short ownership of 4.5 years, and only 70,000kms in that said time frame. The truck was barely broken in but I was due for an update, and I wanted something newer. Now having that gone, lifts such a weight off my shoulders and stress out of my life. I hope to see the truck in four or five years driving down the road in as good of condition as I sold it in, but with Canadian winter and the Alberta Salt, its tough to say how long things last.
Now, onto the new projected plans.
I'm planning on ordering my new 801 Cast Fastman Throttle body in two weeks, since, not only does it come out of the states, but ordering it late in the month on a credit card is good for delaying the pay due date by nearly a full month, at the same time I'll be ordering up a new K&N Cold Air intake with an Air box to replace the old stock. Finally, I'll hope to take the time nearing the end of July to get some dual exhaust put on. It will either be Flowmaster 40's for the quietness, 50's for the Airflow, or maybe even a Dynomax since they just came up with an internal variable baffling muffler. Looking for the best performance value without the excess noise, but of course, all of it will fit with the dual 4" flat black tips straight out the back.
I hope to make more updates soon. I'm looking at possibly working on painting my Dash Stereo Bezel black soon. I just really hate chrome, inside and out.
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