star wheel
 

Would an 05 5.9 24v have the star wheel that u can
adjust, if so where at, thanks for any info

i dont believe it has one. i no for sure the 12 valves do.

absolutly not. only the 2nd gen 12 valves have and AFC with a star wheel. you have to buy a programmer to change the computers settings. I really like the Smartys for the CR's

OK cool, I've been tools to go with the Smarty Jr, would
that be a good one for a first timer

ide get the the best you could afford. depends on what you like too. to you external gauges do you want to read a screen ect ect.

I really like the look of the external gauges, would they have a more accurate
reading than one of the screen setups

no not really. you need to call around. and see which programmer suits your specific needs best.

I really just want something cheap that will make it smoke,
its not my daily driver so I don't care about fuel economy
its just a toy for me right now

oh LORD dont say, just want to make it smoke... you will loose power and look like a TOOL and have ZERO respect from folks that have good running truck when you try and tell them how yours is turned up. PLEASE THINK ABOUT YUR FETTISH.

loose intercooler boots make smoke
bags on air filters make smoke
GOD AWFUL huge injectors make smoke
way to big of a turbo makes smoke

all of which make for a shitty running cummins. a good running truck will smoke a bit but clean up maybe haze at WOT and will be way faster, cooler temps, and a longer lasting truck.

smoke is for PULLERS!

first gens have star wheels too abd excessive blacksmoke is stupid

Im not looking for excessive smoke, I'm just looking for a little more than none

Smarty my man. then fuel system upgrades then injectors.

Smarty had one on my 05. U can run a smarty jr with no gauges they have it set up right so u don't need them. But I Allways recommend u install a set of gauges. I wouldn't buy a smarty jr unless that is all the power u will ever need I'd just buy a smarty so-6 pod My 05 stock clutch wouldn't hold my smarty on level 1 it sliped so I installed a southbend 3250 dd. Good luck I loved my smarty the only programer I would recommend to anyperson :jump:

No, you have Bosch CP3 which is totally computer controlled.

One thing I will say, unless your REALLY on top of the K&N and oiling it...I would dump it and get AFE or AEM or even a BHAF (Napa 6637). Better flow and better filtration than the K&N.

One thing to be careful of is excessive rail pressure, which some tuners can do on a CR. A good investment would be a rail pressure gauge...they ain't cheap but your injectors are 350-500 a pop too! Additional fuel filtration is NEVER a bad idea on this trucks either...I did this on my 04.5 when I had it:

Cat fuel filter set up - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum
Cat fuel filter set up - Page 5 - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum

My stock injectors that had elevated rail pressure for 100k were 205k miles old when I sold the truck.

Sorry for a bit of hijack but good luck. :c: