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mod help please for 03 cummins ho

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Old 02-28-2011, 06:15 PM
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i recently bought a 03 cummins ho and i want to mod it a bit to get all i can out of it without doing engine mods for now what would be the best way to go opinions please.
 
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Old 02-28-2011, 06:57 PM
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Smarty, CAI, muffler delete, gauges

should be good for 450+rwhp and cost around $1000... transmission wont hold tho
 
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Old 02-28-2011, 08:22 PM
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what tranny would b best for upgrade with that or could i just beef up my tranny ?? and thanks for the input
 
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Smarty, CAI, muffler delete, gauges

should be good for 450+rwhp and cost around $1000... transmission wont hold tho

what is CAI?
 
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Old 02-28-2011, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 04cumminsbeast
what is CAI?
Cold Air Intake

As for the trans, you could put a better converter and Valvebody upgrade, but the bands will go and so will the input-shaft at that power level

You best to spend the cash and build the trans right, and for that I would think Goerand Bros.
 
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thanks for the help
 
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