BONE stock 02 cummins just purchased only 48K on it
 

Well I have a clean slate to start with 2002 with only 48,000kms on it. Never winter driven just used to pull small camper in the summer. So I am looking for suggestions as to where I should start. FYI the truck will be used as a daily driver come spring once lease is up on my tundra. Light to moderate towing duties will be needed once in a while. Truck is ext cab 4x4 and is an auto. I love the sound of a loud exhaust from these diesel's and am for sure going to purchase one just not sure which brand. Turbo back Stainless???? Also was thinkin of a fuel pump FASS or Airdog??, I have heard bad things about the stock lift pump and don't wanna take my injection pump out. Look forward to the suggestions and reading more on this site.:tu:

Magnaflow, MBRP, Diamond Eye, Flo-Pro, in that order for exhaust in my opinion, AirDog 165 II for the lift pump and you'll have a good start, and I really like an S&B or AFE intake on those engines

fuel pressure gauge!!!, and deffinately an upgrade to the fuel system, I have been happy with my airdog. Then intake/exhaust, and maybe a tuner/module, but don't go crazy with the auto trans, may be a good idea to try to address it before the tuner. Good luck, sounds like you got a truck to start with:tu:

Fuel pressure gauge should be your absolute top priority, followed by an aftermarket lift pump. After that, a lot of the upgrades can simply be a matter of preference. If you intend to go anything over say 60hp from stock, you will want to start saving now for an upgraded tranny... :s:

Isspro Gauges (Boost, Pyro, Fuel Pressure)
FASS or Airdog Lift Pump
4" Exhaust
S&B or AFE Intake


Sounds like a nice truck :tu:

Fuel press gauge fosho,i love my Raptor 150 and my S&B cai. MBRP is real nice exhaust. an upgraded TQ converter will help u. CONGRATS ON THE SWEET RIDE:c:
Talk 2 Luke @ Diesel Dawgs:tu:

X2 on the fuel pressure. I would keep your foot out of it and baby it until you get a FP gauge and lift pump like Raptor 150, Air dog or FASS...stay away from fass ddrp replacement pump (it doesnt hold good pressure under load). If you are planning a programmer some come with the gauges you need..

Well looks like I got a good start to my christmas list. Some stainless exhaust had MBRP for my 7.3L and it was good. Then I guess a 3 pod pillar style guages. Is there any upgrades I can do to my tranny now to try and prolong its life. As i have said the truck only has 30K miles on it don't want to sink a brand new aftermarket tranny into it for a few miles yet

Magnaflow exhaust system, Airdog pump. Also upgrade you air intake and fuel system. I suggest some bigger injectors too. Diesel Performance: Discount Truck Accessories & Performance Parts, Buy Chevy, GM, Dodge & Ford Truck Parts, Air Intake Filters & Exhaust Systems, Fuel Tanks, Mounts, Gauges & Injectors Online is the place to go. Look at my signature for some ideas. I also see your a newbie so, Welcome:hellox: enjoy, I'm sure you will find everything you need here.

Here is some good information about gauges: Gauge Information

Here is some suggestions about upgrades: Suggested Upgrades