Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
I am thinking about making some upgrades to my 2009 Dodge 6. 7, but I do not want my modifications to affect the overall life of the engine so I am looking for advice from those who know more than I. I am new to the Diesel world.
Modifications Include:
1. Adding a highflow cold air intake
2. Installing 5" exhaust from the manifold back
3. Removing the huge particulate filter from the exhaust system and installing flanges in the event that I need to reinstall for whatever reason.
(1 2 and 3 because I have read that if you allow your engine to breath cooler air at a higher rate and allow it to exhaust at a higher rate then you will reduce engine temperature at high speeds thus reducing engine wear over its life)
4. Removing the turbo silencer ring
(4 Is mainly cause I love to hear that dang turbo whine)
Reason for the modifications are to improve engine longevity, slight gain in power, and overall engine performance.
My main concerns are that adding the highflow intake, upgrading to a 5" exhaust, and removing the filter will have some kind of negative affect on the OEM computer, causing a power reduction that I have read about on here when owner's install a chip or module (due to increased flow and possible mixture ratios made by the computer to compensate). I do not want to sacrifice this engine or truck because I made premature/poor modifications early in its life. I want to drive this thing until the wheels fall off (hopefully at least 500,000 miles). As I said before I am new to the Diesel world and just want to make the proper modifications to my engine that will allow for it to run as long as possible, with minimal serious maintenance. I am a new to TDR and am only about half way through issue 63.
God Bless the Cummins'.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Bobby Hodgdon
Knoxville, TN
Modifications Include:
1. Adding a highflow cold air intake
2. Installing 5" exhaust from the manifold back
3. Removing the huge particulate filter from the exhaust system and installing flanges in the event that I need to reinstall for whatever reason.
(1 2 and 3 because I have read that if you allow your engine to breath cooler air at a higher rate and allow it to exhaust at a higher rate then you will reduce engine temperature at high speeds thus reducing engine wear over its life)
4. Removing the turbo silencer ring
(4 Is mainly cause I love to hear that dang turbo whine)
Reason for the modifications are to improve engine longevity, slight gain in power, and overall engine performance.
My main concerns are that adding the highflow intake, upgrading to a 5" exhaust, and removing the filter will have some kind of negative affect on the OEM computer, causing a power reduction that I have read about on here when owner's install a chip or module (due to increased flow and possible mixture ratios made by the computer to compensate). I do not want to sacrifice this engine or truck because I made premature/poor modifications early in its life. I want to drive this thing until the wheels fall off (hopefully at least 500,000 miles). As I said before I am new to the Diesel world and just want to make the proper modifications to my engine that will allow for it to run as long as possible, with minimal serious maintenance. I am a new to TDR and am only about half way through issue 63.
God Bless the Cummins'.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Bobby Hodgdon
Knoxville, TN
