1st Generation Dodge Cummins 89-93 Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Rotary Injection Pumps

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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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Im new to diesel and wondering what i should do first performance wise?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Get gauges. Boost fuel pressure

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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Agreed gauges are very important, especially Exhaust temp before doing any serious mods. However you can do some mild tweaks for free. and as long as you're not so hard on the rig, it's no problem.

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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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what gauges would you reccomend?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Isspro trans temp if automatic, boost,pyrometer, fuel pressure.

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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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I really like my glowshift guages and they r cheap....but you can definatley do pump mods for free and get some more power...after that i would say exhaust, fuel pin, 3200rpm spring, intake, injectores and a turbo upgrade
 
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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After a minimum of an EGT gauge, and before you spend more money, . . . what are you going to do with the truck?

. . . . It matters.
 
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