5.7L Hemi Registry # 00829 ZMagnum

ZMagnum · Jan 8, 2008

Forum Username
ZMagnum

Real Name
Mark F.

Vehicle:
2008 Dodge Magnum RT

Vehicle Color:
Stone White

MDH:
121910

AWD?
No

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Factory Options:

Customer Preferred Package 29N:
Power Sunroof
AM/FM Stereo Radio & Sirius w/In-Dash 6-Disc CD/DVD/MP3 Player

Standard options now included in 2008 (optional in previous model years):
2 level heated front seats.
Power adjustable pedals.
Cabin air filter.
Dual climate control.
Automatic head lights.
Heated outside mirrors.
Auto dimming rear view mirror.
Tire pressure monitors.
Front passenger power adjustable seat.
Air intake silencer deleted at factory.

Modifications and aftermarket:

Tinted front windows (AZ legal).
Factor One Garage LED tail lights with black housing.
Swapped out amber rear turn signals for red.
Tailgate weep hole plugs.
Blue aluminum tire valve caps.
Front shock nut covers.
Front PCM cover.
Billet Technology catch can with clear bottom.
3rd brake light pulser.
Rear bumper anti-scratch pad.
Daytime running lights activated.
Billet Technology under hood dress-up.
MotoRad 170 degree thermostat.
Diablo Predator.
Mounted OBDII extension cable.
Blastin' Bob's GPDW250 6db resonated kit w/DW tips.
Magnum SRT-8 Grille from NC-SXT
AFE Stage 2 CAI.
Billet Technology "Raptor" pistol grip shifter.
Flowmaster Super 40 mufflers.
JBA High Flow Cats & Mid Pipes from HHP.
Mopar TCM from MoparSuperCenter.
Gorilla lug nuts with locks.
Removed rear wiper and motor. Plugged hole.
Removed Ram emblem on the back.
Removed EGR pump and pipe.
Moved Catch Can to BT Z-bracket.

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RobAGD · Jan 8, 2008

:thumbs_u:

-R

ZMagnum · Jan 23, 2008

Thanks for the add Rob. I just noticed.

I'm finally in the Hemi Registry :hammer:

ZMagnum · May 2, 2008

Last night (05/01/08) I installed a MotoRad 170 degree thermostat. I bought it at Autozone (special order). It was under the name Valucraft 4127 but when it arrived it was stamped MotoRad and Made in Germany.

The swap out wasn't too bad. I lost a lot of coolant. It came pouring out when I removed the OEM t-stat which was probably due to the fact the engine was still a bit warm. I had extra Mopar coolant on hand already mixed 50/50 with distilled water so no worries. I just added back what I needed.

The new t-stat works great. On my ride into work this morning in 61-65 degree ambient temps the engine ran cooler than I've ever seen it. I don't have EVIC but what I saw was the temp gauge needle always 2 to 4 small hash marks to the left of straight up. Straight up is 200 degrees. And this was without my fans running.

No check engine lights so far.

Tonight I take it to the track. This should be interesting.

08 stoned charger · Aug 4, 2008

ZMagnum said:
Last night (05/01/08) I installed a MotoRad 170 degree thermostat. I bought it at Autozone (special order). It was under the name Valucraft 4127 but when it arrived it was stamped MotoRad and Made in Germany.

The swap out wasn't too bad. I lost a lot of coolant. It came pouring out when I removed the OEM t-stat which was probably due to the fact the engine was still a bit warm. I had extra Mopar coolant on hand already mixed 50/50 with distilled water so no worries. I just added back what I needed.

The new t-stat works great. On my ride into work this morning in 61-65 degree ambient temps the engine ran cooler than I've ever seen it. I don't have EVIC but what I saw was the temp gauge needle always 2 to 4 small hash marks to the left of straight up. Straight up is 200 degrees. And this was without my fans running.

No check engine lights so far.

Tonight I take it to the track. This should be interesting.

Any issues relating to the 170* thermostat, CEL or performance wise?

SRT5150 · May 10, 2008

I throw my 170 in on Sunday. These pigs hate hot coolant. I have a 180 in there now but performance wise I think a 170 will fit the bill.

Good to see you modding the 08 Mark...

ZMagnum · May 10, 2008

I got the Diablo Predator today. I filled up with 91 octane premium and installed the 91 octane non-CAI tune. I only have a drop-in high flow air filter at the moment. I also raised the shift firmness. The car is a beast now, I love it. Next I plan on lowering the fan turn on temps.

SRT5150 · May 10, 2008

Sweet.... gotta love the Predator....

ZMagnum · May 28, 2008

Mod list updated and...

Just had Blastin' Bob's GPDW250 6db resonated kit w/DW tips installed today. Sounds great. I had them fully welded. No drone whatsoever. Still can't tell when MDS kicks in. The only thing I don't like is WOT still sounds stock. All other amounts of throttle sound beefy. I will be looking into swapping out my 340hp suitcase for a 350hp (Daytona) suitcase.

ZMagnum · Jun 14, 2008

2008 Magnum SRT-8 grille installed from NC-SXT's shop.

ZMagnum · Jul 5, 2008

AFE Stage 2 CAI installed.

atomicvet62 · Jul 5, 2008

Yo Mark how you doing, the see is looking good.

ZMagnum · Jul 5, 2008

I'm doing great. The new Magnum is taking to the mods just fine.

LowMoFo · Jul 15, 2008

Hey Z, lookin good, where'd you get those tails?

ZMagnum · Jul 15, 2008

I got them here:
http://factoronegarage.easystorecreator.net/
It shows that their store is closed right now. I guess they are changing some stuff on the web. The tails I got are the black housing type.

LowMoFo · Jul 15, 2008

Good lookin out.......now if i can find some nice lookin HID/Halo's, i might be content for awhile, thanx.

ZMagnum · Jul 15, 2008

There's probably a way to retrofit the OEM HIDs that come with the R/T RT or SRT-8 versions.

ZMagnum · Oct 14, 2009

OK, I've got HHP's Magnaflow high flow cats on order.

http://estore.websitepros.com/802805/-strse-928/HHP-5.7L-HEMI-RWD/Detail.bok

ZMagnum · Nov 1, 2009

They ended up being JBA High Flow Cats & Mid Pipes. Installed on Friday October 30th. This was a great upgrade. The exhaust sounds better and I seem to have more power. I need to get to the track to test these out.

ZMagnum · Nov 13, 2010

Installed a Mopar TCM today. Pretty easy procedure. I've not gone WOT yet so I'm not sure what all it can do. My Predator tune is back in place with a +400 on the rev limiter in D.

MAGNUM8R · Nov 13, 2010

Wow, Missed you Mark and the rest of the gang here, been swamped with fun. sailing, work, family and dogs...

Your ride looks great and the mods awesome!!

ZMagnum · Nov 13, 2010

MAGNUM8R said:
Wow, Missed you Mark and the rest of the gang here, been swamped with fun. sailing, work, family and dogs...

Your ride looks great and the mods awesome!!

Thanks Mark. We miss you too.:beerchug::huddle::beerchug:

ZMagnum · Jan 22, 2011

EGR removed, BT block off kit installed. Catch can relocated with BT Z bracket. Rear wiper motor removed and hole plugged.

ZMagnum · Feb 13, 2011

Installed Gorilla lugs with locks. Way way better than OEM.

ZMagnum · Feb 13, 2011

Removed big Ram emblem on the back. That's much better.

ZMagnum · Mar 20, 2012

Added stripes. Viking blue. Installed by Sam at StreetGrafx in Phoenix.

ZMagnum · Oct 27, 2013

Desert photo shoot.
i did this with my 2005 Magnum SXT. It's about time I went back and did the same with my 2008 Magnum R/T.

5.7L Hemi Registry # 00829 ZMagnum

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