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95.12v.Cummins 03-26-2011 12:20 AM

Truely reliable 400hp towing
 
Hey yall I’ve done some digging around on here but I’ve gotten bits and pieces of what I’m looking for, I’m curious on what your guys opinions on what it would take to go from a stock 95 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 5.9 Cummins with the NV4500 trans. I’ve done some mods I’ve taken the #8 plate out for the time being and installed 4" turbo back exhaust with a Aero Flow muffler, my current goal is to have a 400hp truck that is extremely reliable and excellent for towing. Thanks for all the input! Great site! :jump: :c:

5.9sledhead 03-26-2011 01:57 AM

I'd start with headstuds for reliability, then plug your wastegate. Check your turbo it may be a wh1c mine was an I have the same pickup it sounds like. Then bump your timing to say 18*. throw in some injectors, 4k govs with exhaust springs and Dvs and you should be there I think. Then your going to have to upgrade clutches like where I'm at right now lol if you ever have your pump off do the Mack plug its a noticeable gain I just shimmed my plug an it worked great. Oh ya read up on tuning your afc also.

95.12v.Cummins 03-26-2011 07:24 PM

My turbo is a Wh1c. Ive got 60lbs springs on the exhaust side because of my exhaust brake, and a set 4k Dynomite Diesel governer springs I just have to have a sunny day to put them in. My next task is to upgrade the clutch and while I'm in upgrade to the larger input shaft and fix the fifth gear nut issue. Any ideas on upgrading the turbo to keep egt down?

12valvetater 03-27-2011 12:19 AM

62/68-12

Drothgeb 03-27-2011 08:53 AM

If you plan on stopping at 400hp, I would go 5x12s, SuperB(57/65/14), 3 GSK, #100 with a tuned AFC. The B will spool really quick with this combo and has a 14cm exhaust housing to keep it cool while towing.

If you think you may want a little more power, then a 62/65, 62/68 or 63/68 may be best for you.

12valvetater 03-31-2011 01:30 PM

Don't forget a DD and a big input shaft.

NadirPoint 03-31-2011 01:44 PM

Twins - if you want to use all the power towing, either heavy or in the mountains.

5.9sledhead 04-03-2011 08:56 PM

Oh not a horse power gain but do 5th gear while your there mine fell off what a pain in the ass for an easy fix lol. I'd say twin turbos just cause its fun to brag that you have one more than most lol

95.12v.Cummins 04-03-2011 11:52 PM

What twins would you guys recomend? Dont just throw up numbers.lol. When I do my upgraded input shaft and clutch I'll do the fifth gear nut fix. Im just starting to dig into clutchs, any advice on what would be a good clutch?

Diesel Dawgs Performance 04-04-2011 12:15 AM

Industrial Injections or BD's Towing Twins will work great....


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