Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) '97 needs a little more power

[rmcnamee]

Hello,

I have a 1997 12-valve 2500 4x4 Reg. cab and while I love this truck, it needs a little more power. This is my plow truck and daily driver, so I want to keep it reliable and driveable. What would you suggest?



Thanks

Ryan

 

[bmoeller]

First off, do you have gauges? Pyrometer and transmission temp, minimum.



How much is "a little more power"? Having an auto transmission, if bone stock, will be the limiting factor.



I'd say a #10 plate, slid forward maybe . 020" from stock, and a 3k GSK. Adjust the boost elbow that should come with the plate for about 30# boost.



You can see all my fuel mods in my sig. Don't have the 3k GSK yet. It is fun.



I thought I'd stay with just a #10 plate, but since I needed to replace the turbo and injectors, I upgraded. A stock auto won't hold my power for long.

 

[GrantP]

A #6 plate and 3K GSK made a night and day difference in my 97.

 

[az]

I have done the following on my 97 3500 4x4



3K gsk, #6 plate full forward, timing to 16 degrees, AFC filter, and open exhaust.



Each made a difference, overall I am very happy and stopping here (yeah right) as I have a stock transmission.

 

[TravisG]

O-kay first thing you gotta do is rob a bank. I can not endorse this act it is just a suggestion. :-laf Then get some gauges and start w/ a fuel plate and go from there. While you are upgrading some of the little stuff you definetely need to start saving for a transmission. Ask around drive a truck w/ an upgraded transmission and make your decision that way. Me and BMoeller run a transmission from Dave Goerend and that is who I reccommend but there are other transmission companies. Have a good time and good luck.

 

[rmcnamee]

Thanks everyone for the info. I plan on starting with the plate, springs, gauges, then I'll have to start my "transmission fund".



Ryan

 

[champspa]

number 8 and don't worry about hot gas it will stay cool enough

 

[sfelts]

A #6 plate and 3K GSK made a night and day difference in my 97.

Just put the #6 on my 97 last weak have to get the 3KGSK now. Planing on another turbo next year and Ex manifold.



Boy did it wake up this 97 :-laf