4.7L Performance

The Next Generation 4.7L Chrysler V8 is a very modern motor with massive amounts of potential.� From it's overhead camshaft to it's magnesium valve covers the possibilities are endless for making this motor go faster.� Stock this engine comes with 235 horsepower and 295 ft/lbs of torque, pretty good for a 287 cubic inch engine.� However making power with this engine isn't as easy as it would be with a typical pushrod V8.� This engine relies heavily on backpressure.� There is much debate as to where and how to make power.� So far most of the knowledge about power gains goes into the top end or high-reving part of the engine.� Making stump pulling torque probably wont happen with a engine of this size.� Obviously forced induction will make tremendous amounts of power, but making only a single modification will not make a great difference.� By installing a exhaust one is making a step in the right direction by reducing backpressure, but to make even more power and make the exhaust more effective the air charge needs to be increased via a more free flowinf intake.� So far these are the simplest ways to make power.� But do not get me wrong, any modification is a good modification, but choose wisely when you shop or build your power parts.� I have found that the Jet chips don't do crap on a 4.7L, so don't waste your time, get your PCM reflashed for maximum power.