... BOMB On A Budget, Possible?
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... BOMB On A Budget, Possible?
... I don't even know what generation CTD I have. I do know that it's 2004.5, 5.9 HO, but not certain it's a 600 series or what
Anyway, I got a start here:
Into her about $524 so far
... So, what would be the next investment to improve performance further without going crazy?
Thanks in advance ...
Anyway, I got a start here:
- Superchips Flashpaq $379
- Air Raid MIT ~$40
- Air Raid air filter ~ $35
- "Bypass surgery" on the catalytic converter ~$80
Into her about $524 so far
... So, what would be the next investment to improve performance further without going crazy?
Thanks in advance ...
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... Pardon my naiveté, but just how do gauges improve performance?
I am however intrigued with this "boosted fuel pump" angle - That makes sense to me, "More oil = more fire"
Last edited by WinstonWolf; 07-12-2008 at 12:34 AM.
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well guages wont give you any performance, but once you start bombin your truck you need to keep an eye on whats goin on under your hood. if your egt's get too high you can melt down your engine, turbo etc. if you get too much boost you can blow a head gasket(see IC smoke's post). this shouldnt happen with the mods you have but you WILL want more and thats when its definatley time to get guages.
But yes do get the lift pump either FASS, or Airdog seems to be the favorites.
But yes do get the lift pump either FASS, or Airdog seems to be the favorites.
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WinstonWolf (07-12-2008)
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Ok, well, you will get told this eventually so here goes...
The Cummins is a great motor. The Dodge fuel delivery system sucks ***. No fuel, no go. Get gauges you will know what you are doing for a baseline as well as to determine if something goes wrong. This should ALWAYS, ALWAYS be done before a programmer or chip or you will live to regret it.
The Cummins is a great motor. The Dodge fuel delivery system sucks ***. No fuel, no go. Get gauges you will know what you are doing for a baseline as well as to determine if something goes wrong. This should ALWAYS, ALWAYS be done before a programmer or chip or you will live to regret it.
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Ok, well, you will get told this eventually so here goes...
The Cummins is a great motor. The Dodge fuel delivery system sucks ***. No fuel, no go. Get gauges you will know what you are doing for a baseline as well as to determine if something goes wrong. This should ALWAYS, ALWAYS be done before a programmer or chip or you will live to regret it.
The Cummins is a great motor. The Dodge fuel delivery system sucks ***. No fuel, no go. Get gauges you will know what you are doing for a baseline as well as to determine if something goes wrong. This should ALWAYS, ALWAYS be done before a programmer or chip or you will live to regret it.
... As much as I trust you guys and your wisdom and experience, I'm still apprehensive (not to be mistaken for not wanting them) about gauges
Meaning, what am I supposed to do if I read excessive values under stress - just throttle back? (isn't it too late then?)
Is it really that elementary? And am I really past that margin with with what I've BOMBed so far? If so, I'd surmise that the Bully Dog or FASS pump would nudge me way over the line - but "Whadda I know?"
Thanks in advance, men ...
Last edited by WinstonWolf; 07-12-2008 at 12:56 AM.
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Im not really knowledgeable on third gens, but I think that not all 3 rd gens are the 600 series. If its a 600 u should have a 600 on the valve cover.
Last edited by Dr. Evil; 07-12-2008 at 10:10 AM.