5.9L Rotary Performance Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Rotary Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st genny nut
3200 rpm spring bud
Should be the 1st step. Then gauges.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st genny nut
3200 rpm spring bud
Should be the 1st step along with gauges.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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There must be some code I am unaware of. I was doing a search for gauges, one person asked for what type of gauges to get and I never saw an answer to that. I have the same question but not sure what going to the search does if I don't know what gauges to get....? Maybe I missed something...?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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hey bud, itd help if you created a new thread to ask that question. you would get alot more responses
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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start off with boost and pyrometer gauges for sure, if u have an automatic then get a transmission temp gauge also. that would b a good start
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Thanks Mr Lawson, and Big Red, will figure this discussion/blog thing out. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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I won a Denny T fuel pin from a give a way on this sit and it brought my 12 valve to life
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by hiboy_76
After i got gauges i took the afc spring out, turned the fuel pin til the deepest part was facing forward, and turned the full fuel screw 1 turn(mint hit the collar on the screw but i think they are all in different places) I cant hit anything over 1050* EGT empty at WOT, and didnt go over 1100* with 3000lbs in the bed. I still get 16-18mpg depending on how i drive, i'm sure you could get 20mpg if you kept your foot out of it. As for exhaust I just used 3" flex-pipe and put a 5" stack in, but my stack was free, so i only have like $22 in my exhaust.
I think I would go 4'' to the stack, and get a BHAF
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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I'm running dipricol gauges in my single cab and couldn't be happier. They have LED back lighting and seem cheaper in price with just a good quality as any other gauge I've had in my life time. If I were you I'd say away from the glow shifts, My buddy runs some of these and they work half the time and the other half they seem inaccurate. But then again I've read that some guys swear by them?
As for mods I'd hold off till You get a pyro, besides the air filter and exhaust, once you add fuel is when gauges are needed. Most of all HAVE FUN!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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hey man i would scratch glow shift there cheap and you get what you pay for i have autometer and there always on the dot save up and buy quality not crap butt i got a good cold air intake from dnrcustoms.com i love it and the people there specalize in first gens theyll take care of you the also sell the 3200 rpm gov srping good luck
 
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