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 Dec 14, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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I got a 2000 cummins 5.9l and i want to get more smoke... all i get is a little puff at start upI am ordering some new bigger injectors next week. just wanted input on if this would help or just be a waste of money?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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IMHO, it does more harm than good.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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why is that? not knockin your theory i am just worderin cause i have always heard good things about this kind of upgrade
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Black smoke is wasted fuel. Not only are you wasting fuel, but your sooting up the engine.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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oh ok...thanks for the explanation.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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That and your mileage drops like a rock.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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that and smoke just gives the tree huggers more reasons to hate on the diesel folk
 
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Wildbill is right, smoke isnt the best thing for the engine. If you want lots of smoke just put a plastic bag over your air intake, or shove some sand in the turbo....should smoke real nice! Smoke=wasted fuel and future repairs to the engine.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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y does everybody want smoke? i dont understand that
 
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