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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Default 6.5 L needs more power

Aside from exhaust, intake and injectors; what can be done to get more power out of these engines. There are very few after market parts for these engines. Please help with suggestions. Thanks guys
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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What year do you have? If it is mechanical pump then you can turn the pump up. If its electronic you can get a after market ecm. You can turn the turbo up, or install a A-Team turbo on it.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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they make water meth, propane, and if you really want it a nitrous system. call up Heath diesel. they will hook you up. but beware there not the strongest engines so you need to do a few things to toughen it up.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 05:20 AM
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The truck is a 94 3500 hd, I use it for work only. I'm looking to get better mileage and just a bit more for the big hills and mountains here in NY state.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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You have a electronic injection pump. I would put a ecm, turbo master, water injection, 4 inch exhaust, and a fluid damper just for add insurance. Or you could just call heath like woody said and they will take care of you.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Who sells an ateam turbo. thats my next investment, but cant seem to find a site that sells em.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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It's Walkins J Designs. I have no idea how to post a link to it because I suck at this stuff but thats who sells them.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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here you go

Walking J Designs - 6.5L Diesel Turbo Charger (A-Team)
 
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Definately up the boost a little, fuel line size modification. Those are cheap mods, a chip will help you emmensely.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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How does the a team turbo sound in comparison to stock? Can this turbo go on an older 6.5 with mechanical pump?
 
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