hey everyone, I find that my 94 Dodge 2500 is under powered. I am going to rebuild the engine now after 258 thousand miles. Can you give me some advised on what to focus on for a strong reliable engine with alot more power.

 

300k and low power doesnt necessarily mean that you need to do a rebuild. The Cummins is a medium duty diesel and should be able to do near double that without a rebuild. A compression test will help determine if you actually need to do a rebuild.

12V's (94's especially) dont have a lot of power. IMO, you could have some issues that need to be addressed. You should do a compression test and if thats good - start bumping the power up.

 

what kind of power are you looking for?

I put new rod and main bearings in my 94 at 180k only because the motor was already out of the truck. When I took them out the looked brand new, could have gone at least another 180k before they needed changed.

 

my buddy has 600,000 on his and its still runnin strong

 

thats awesome

 

so if I am looking for raw power out of this engine. What should I do?

 

my opinion is start with guages then a fuel plate a modified afc timing advance injectors exhaust an intake turbo what kind of power range you lookin for do you have an auto or a standard do you tow alot what are your plans???

 

what kind of power are you looking for?

 

Umm raw... didn't u read his post

 

"Raw" as in no turbo?