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Old 11-22-2012, 01:13 AM
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Yea trans fluid was changed at time I got the truck I have since put 4k on it trans is all stock to and knock on wood still shifts good and don't slip
 
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Old 11-24-2012, 01:37 AM
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That's it I'm doing injectors soon any idea what the injector torque spec I see some say 60 and 89 inch lbs
 
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Old 11-24-2012, 05:18 AM
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Any small leaks in the intake system?
 
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Old 11-24-2012, 07:58 AM
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89 in-lbs sounds correct.

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Old 11-25-2012, 01:56 AM
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No leaks that I know of? And yes I think 89 inch lbs is right now thi I'm kinda bummed I e got a 53 block!!!!!
 
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Old 11-28-2012, 09:14 PM
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Put in new Bosch rv 275 injectors will keep everyone posted on my mileage if it improves truck runs good and have better power and turbo seems to spool up a lot better
 
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Old 11-30-2012, 08:11 AM
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whats up guys, i have a 2001 cummins with bigger injectors im assuming, and AFE cold air intake with full 5inch exhaust. im getting 12mpg no matter how i drive. it smokes like a frait train when i get on it along with high egts close to 1350 when im on it. can i get some help as to why im getting suck bad gas millage and egts. its not tuned its 4x4 with 3.55 gears.
 
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Old 11-30-2012, 08:45 AM
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Does it have a chip or injectors?

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Old 12-01-2012, 12:32 PM
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Check valve lash and have injectors tested to confirm size
 
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