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I just bought an 05 duramax.

Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Keep in mind the stock trans can only handle 100 hp more than stock. Otherwise, you'll be buying a new one pretty quickly!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Thats good to know! thanks man
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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that's 100hp on a good day, many don't make it that far a few do.

after your intake, exhaust, egr blocker, EFI Live & gauges, i would upgrade the transmission next
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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like a torque converter or?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 06:41 AM
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Converter and Shift Kit

Luke
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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so far my 06 is holding a 100hp tune without limping, but it's also an edge evo tune so.....
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel Dawgs Performance
Converter and Shift Kit

Luke
Bingo You'll be good with this
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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right on thanks guys!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:15 AM
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ok now i put a k&n intake and filter on my stock 05 lly and now i have intermittent power loss! some times i hit the gas and shes all there other time i punch it and its like im towing my house! do i need a tuner for the intake!?!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 07:14 AM
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take out the k&n and put a factory filter in...
 
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