5.9L CR Performance Discussion of 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with Common Rail Injection Related To Performance And Longevity

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Old 09-23-2009 | 07:55 PM
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Ok I just bought a new truck (2006 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 5.9 Cummins). I want to start adding mods to it a little at a time. What are the first things I need to do? I want to do stuff to get better fuel mileage and power first. But I dont want to get to much power just yet because I dont wanna destroy my transmission any time soon, I cant afford to replace the transmission yet. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks. Oh yea right now the truck is completely stock and I get 17MPG highway and 15MPG City, not to bad for the size of the truck, but I would love to get 20 or more.
 
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Old 09-24-2009 | 12:44 AM
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Edge is the best mod for the money IMO

Also get a intake and exhaust... you will be in business!
 
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Old 09-24-2009 | 03:05 AM
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Chip her bud. Edge juice is my choice. Herd Bully Dog got something too. Check em out.
 
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Old 09-24-2009 | 03:09 AM
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smarty for the CR is a good choice too...the most power too
 
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Old 09-24-2009 | 12:46 PM
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The smarty is better than the Edge for power(which I do plan to stack the two of them soon). The only problem is along with the smarty you have to get gauges and everything. I recomend the Edge since everything is built into one. Put the hot unlock on it and its a completly different truck!
 
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Old 09-24-2009 | 06:11 PM
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Ok thanks. Im going to put a cold air intake on it first and then a exhaust. Im going to put a S&B intake on it but im not sure about the exhaust yet, other than that its gonna be a 4" system turbo back. What brand is the best for the money?
 
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Old 09-24-2009 | 06:47 PM
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My truck came with a Silverline(which is a very good brand from what I was told) they are pretty $$$. A lot of guys seem to be going with a MBRP if you dont want to just kill the cat and muffler.
 
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Old 09-24-2009 | 09:34 PM
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Ok I will look into them. Thanks. Any other suggestions are welcome though.
 
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Old 09-25-2009 | 08:31 AM
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I put a turbo back MBRP 4" on mine and love it. It is not too loud, but it has a nice growl to it. When I put the MBRP on, it was the best for the money.
 
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Old 09-25-2009 | 10:06 AM
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If you like a loud exhaust, you can get a straight through muffler like an Aeroturbine for example. If you need a little more, get a piece of 4" pipe and clamps for a converter delete and away you go.

BTW, if you plan on just a few extra horses, the converter can stay on as there isn't much difference in power, mileage, or EGT's with it left on.
 


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