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Where to go from here.... Turbo? Injectors? Which ones?

Old Oct 28, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Well... I am getting my head back soon! Since the head gasket popped I decided to make it much stronger as a preventative measure and had the head machined and o-ringed. So now im not sure where go for more power. I have an Airdog fuel system, Quadzilla Adreanaline with Pulse, K&N Intake, Muffler Delete, Fuel pressure gauge (all other gauges handled by ADR). I was thinking about getting a turbo and injectors... My goal is to eventually break 600hp (the more the merrier). My trans is stock auto but I want to install a manual because i dont want to break the auto!

What turbo is good? I DO tow my boat and such so i dont want to sacrifice towing, i also daily drive it for the most part! So if i can turn the ADR down to still get decentish mileage that would be sweet too!!

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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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Since you have the head off anyway I'd say a set of 120hp injectors and a 64mm turbo.
With the right tuning and an S.O. or Hot Rod pump you'll make 600hp.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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i get better millage with my adr up do you get better down from 00 to 10 i get 5mpg dif
and are you prepared to do your trans the way you want because the adr will burn them up by itself if you put a turbo and inectors your gonna burn it that would be the first thing i did i did not on my truck and learned the hard way with a failure when i really wasnt ready my next truck the first thing i do will be the trans
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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What kind of power is expected from that turbo and 150hp injectors? I can't afford a pump right now... maybe in spring tho.

Doberman - it gets great mileage turned up but I have a problem with my gas pedal... for some reason it likesbeing stuck to the floorboard.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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64mm turbo and 150s will work good with a 5spd.

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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DieselWeasel
What kind of power is expected from that turbo and 150hp injectors?
Every turck is a little different and no two dynos ever give the same numbers. We dynoed a '01 with S.O. pump 120's and a 62mm with a Quad Adreneline and it wnt 548rwhp. Depending on the pump and tune you'll push the 600's.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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I would definitely do a transmission first, My stock 47RE could only handle 3 months of the ADR W/PCM on MILD settings. I got a Goerend unit with triple disc torque converter and ALL upgraded internals. Runs like a scalded ape!!!!! You dont realize how much power you're really losing through the tranny until you get a new one. Also, are you running a 3 inch exhaust with muffler delete or a 4 inch with muffler delete?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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just build the auto first then add power. for daily driving and towing I have a great setup that makes 600hp and tows anything you want.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 01quadcab
just build the auto first then add power. for daily driving and towing I have a great setup that makes 600hp and tows anything you want.
What setup do you have?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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So the age old question...

If i get 100hp sticks how much HP/TQ would i have with my mods? Anyone have any ideas?
 
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