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Needing some more "get up and go"

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Old 12-02-2012, 11:04 PM
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Truck in sig. has 260,000 miles. I have owned since '99. I'm getting 20mpg, but it feels like she's getting a little weak. I want to add some more low end power, but DO NOT want smoke.
I have been searching afc tuning. Do you think that would be the best way to start getting more power? Truck also has tork tech ofv.
 
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Old 12-03-2012, 05:59 AM
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A good cam plate would wake your truck up right now. Very inexpensive and relatively easy to install. Do you have gauges installed?
 
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Old 12-03-2012, 07:25 AM
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No gauges as of today, haven't really needed them until now. But will install some before I add any HP. I'm not looking for crazy power, just a little more to help pull hills or get on the highway.
 
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Old 12-03-2012, 11:55 AM
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some new injectors or get your re-popped. injectors are a wear item. we have 215HP and 230HP SAC that are brand new.

Fuel plates are on ebay for like $40 or so
 
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Old 12-03-2012, 06:00 PM
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If you haven't had a valve adjustment since you have owned it I would start with that. Also some other simple mods that will help would be get your timing adjusted to 16.5. also a boost elbo with help wake up the turbo, also a fuel plate will really wake it up but might ad little smoke. If you get gauges I would get boost, EGT, and fuel pressure. To be safe upgrading your clutch and imput shaft would not be a bad idea. just my .02 cents
 


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