5.9L 24V Performance Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

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Old 10-20-2009, 01:12 AM
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Sounds like a stupid question and I tried searching but I assume the answer that'll be the most accurate is depending on my particular setup. I have everything in my sig and next week I'm ordering a 5" exhaust but I was wondering what I should do next to my truck? I havent addresed the trans yet so should I start with a TC or can I add injectors first?
If I do work on the trans first which may be good, do I need anything else besides a TC at the same time? I'd like to cut costs and install it myself since I'm now in an auto trans class at school.
Any advice and trans info will be appreciated, Thanks!
 
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Your best bet on the trans would be a Suncoast Extreme rebuild Kit, Triple Disc Converter and Valve Body. If your limited on funds do a Converter and VB at the same time. At this point it would be time for some injectors. Injector size depends on what you do with the truck and if your going to be installing an aftermarket turbo as well.



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Thanks Luke, The Suncoast rebuild kit it just a rebuild with seals and ect.? That'll be a good idea, As for the TC you mentioned a Suncoast triple disc but does Suncoast sell a VB to complement that too or should I do another VB?

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Whould an Edge Comp and Smarty stacked be better than say 110ish injectors with just the Edge?
I'll probably do the trans first I just never knew what combo fueled more.
 

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Suncoast makes both a TC and VB. Id just run the Edge with some injectors.
 
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Originally Posted by 24v'd_Fury
Whould an Edge Comp and Smarty stacked be better than say 110ish injectors with just the Edge?
I'll probably do the trans first I just never knew what combo fueled more.
Do the trans like Luke suggested, then a turbo, then injectors and the Smarty last. With the little HY35 Turbo you'll have way to much fuel and not enough air. I had a similar set-up on my 02, 90hp chip, 110hp sticks, AFE stage II intake, 4'in exhaust, with the HX35 (I had a 5spd), FASS II, and the EGTs were manageable, but I could easily get the EGTs over 1250.
 
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Old 10-21-2009, 10:27 PM
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What size turbo do you think I should run? I dont tow much of anything so I'd like to get matching sticks for street/strip.
The main reason I want a Smarty is to get rid of torque management, can the dealer re-flash the ECM to remove that or no?
Thanks for te help, I think I'll try ad do a TC,VB,and DEEP trans pan.
 
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go a 62 s300 based turbo and some quality 150's you will like it.
 
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I'd recommend the HTB2.
 
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So a 62 and 150s is sweet? Ok cool, After my trans this will be the way I go since I know what I use my truck for and all. Thanks for the help.
Is there any way to remove torque management from the ECM so
i can build more than 5psi at the line?
 
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Old 10-22-2009, 11:22 PM
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Lukes Right. Putting a converter in a truck is useless without a valvebody!

You did buy your exhaust from diesel dawg right ? He is the man to turn to for exhaust on a budget!
 



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