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Old 07-14-2010, 02:36 PM
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hey guys i just got a 2000 2500 cummins, it has a built tranny but thats it. so im thinking im gonna put a edge chip in it. im looking at the cts with attitude i was wondering if it was good or should i do something else to the truck befor i chip it?
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 02:47 PM
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Thats a good place to start, since it has the built in guages. With the stock intake and exhuast tho it will get high exhuast temps on the higher settings. You might want to suriously consider a better lift pump at the same time, like a FASS or Airdog. The stocker wont last long moving the extra fuel.
 

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Old 07-14-2010, 03:34 PM
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Just as Lil Red Express said, Fass or Air Dog, Guages are a must at least a fuel pressure guage and tranny temp guage. Then you should think about opening up that exhuast and getting more air into the motor with an intake. Enjoy your truck
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 03:50 PM
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well its stright piped i forgot to mention that
should i just get gages or the chip?

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ohh and i love my truck i got it sunday and i think i put close to 300 miles on it already
 

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Old 07-14-2010, 04:55 PM
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gauges first my man, gotta keep an eye on the fuel pressure, if you starve the vp44 its no less than 900 for a new one.
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 07:04 PM
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thanks guys i think i am gonna get the edge and the fass this week
ill keep ya posted
 
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Old 07-14-2010, 08:28 PM
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That's a good combo, in my opinion. I'm running an EJWA (Edge Juice With Attitude), and the old monitor. I also have a FASS H.D. Series 150/150 lift pump, and the pump itself is awesome.
You may want to look into some options as how to get the fuel from the tank to the FASS itself. Either a draw straw, Vulcan Draw Straw Kit, or a Sump. The sump is expensive, but has great reviews. A plain draw straw is cheap, easy to install, but has down sides. Any hard acceleration, braking or cornering with less than a 1/4 tank of fuel will create sloshing and the pump will suck air. The Vulcan Draw Straw Kit or Sump will eliminate that problem, but cost a little more and take a bit more time. If Dodge hasn't got their hands on your truck and put their "upgraded" pump in the tank, you should be okay to hook the FASS lines directly to the fuel sending unit.

Enjoy your truck!!
 
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Old 07-15-2010, 07:45 AM
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Im runnin the old EJWA and a fass 150. They're both great but make sure you have exhaust done. 4in downpipe is pretty much a gotta have in my opinion. id do exhaust and an intake first thing!
 
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Old 07-15-2010, 12:34 PM
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im getting the fass 150 and the EJWA, what is a good intake? and what are some good injectors that i can throw in my truck?
 
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Old 07-15-2010, 05:25 PM
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Fireballs! Fireballs all the way for injectors. I love my 65's, and will be going to 150 as well one day. Luke from Diesel Dawgs will set you up. Excellent product and customer service.
 


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