5.9L 12V Performance Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps Related to Performance and Longevity

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Old 08-10-2010, 05:42 PM
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Alright i guys, i got my first cummins last weekend. Im ready to start upgradeing it. where should i start? I was thinking air intake?
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 06:25 PM
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intake, exhaust, fuel plate. lots of easy power from these trucks. use the search n check out the sticky's. there is a ton of info on here for ya. is ur truck standard or auto?
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 07:51 PM
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gauges, tranny, head studs. then go crazy.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 08:00 PM
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how hard are head studs to do?

and x2 on what jarad said
 

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Old 08-10-2010, 08:32 PM
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if its an auto BUILD IT, if its a standard get a clutch, and then go from there. no fun to have a truck if it wont move.
 
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Originally Posted by WaitinOnaCummins
Alright i guys, i got my first cummins last weekend. Im ready to start upgradeing it. where should i start? I was thinking air intake?
intake and exhaust are easy places to start, after that gauges would be next ... also make sure you have the KDP taken care of

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how hard are head studs to do?

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not hard at all, just takes time. you will need to bottom tap each hole and have your rocker pedistals machined for them to work.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cummins95
intake, exhaust, fuel plate. lots of easy power from these trucks. use the search n check out the sticky's. there is a ton of info on here for ya. is ur truck standard or auto?
The truck is a auto, i wish i could have got it with a five speed. But i couldnt pass this truck up so i got what i got. Are these trannys pretty weak?. And thanks for all of your input i appreciate it
 
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stock trannys are pretty weak.

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