Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Any comments on towing 10k with EZ and DD2's

[TPlasek]

Any comments on towing with a 2000, 3500, 4x4, with 3. 55 gears, 5 speed, stock clutch, BHAF, No muffler/res. I currently have the EZ and stock injectors. I was thinking 275's, but I sure would hate to waste my money on those and change my mind to DD 2's in the future. I tow a lot and I don't want to make an EGT flaming, clutch burning, smoking monster...



I would like to hear comments by others running a something close to this.

 

[zman]

I have that exact setup with some of your other mods (BHAF, no muffler) and frequently tow 8-12k with no EGT problems at all. I have an auto transmission with DTT upgrades. Your stock clutch probably won't last long with an EZ and DD2's, though. Smoke isn't much of a problem with the DD2's unless you nail it from a dead stop. I did notice during the last couple of weeks that high humidity will make the truck smoke more.



Steve



edit: My EGT's are about 650 unloaded on the flats and max out at about 1200 on the hills with a good load behind the truck. These are pre-turbo numbers...

 

[Batman]

Don't know if this will be much help:



2001 3500 4x4, had EZ DD2's, auto, 4:10's Pulled a trailer like mad.



same truck, DTT VB & TC, COMP, DD2's, pulls even better. I keep the comp on 1x5 when towing, Some smoke in humid weather, egt's stay around 800 F on the flat, climbs up from there on grades. How much depends on speed, grade, and weight. 10k lbs 4-6% grade, usually peaks out at around 1200 at about 65mph.



HTH

George

 

[Bob Wagner]

unless you enjoy pulling the valve cover

skip the 275's and go for the 2's



you will be

 

[fj40charles]

Tim,



I had the exact setup and didn't have any problems towing 7K lbs. I would put the EZ on the far left jumper or middle setting to control smoke. Since your truck is a 5 speed, I think your clutch should be okay if you don't nail the throttle.



Definitely go with DD2's. Got mine at Piers.

http://www.piersdiesel.com/



Disclaimer: not affliated with Piers.



Charles

 

[Okie-Go]

I have the edge ez and 275's. If you get the DD2's you better have a little cash laid back. You will need one after a while. I think my oem clutch lasted about 23,000 miles. It would not slip all the time but I got one while I had the extra $$. I would like to try the DD2's. The ez and the 275 with the HO 6 spd make for one awsome pulling machine.

 

[Wolfgang]

I have the same with an auto. Just installed the DD 2's two weeks ago. (See my sig for the rest of the upgrades) Love them. I do have a little bit of an EGT problem. Going up a 6% grade with my 10,000 lb trailer I can hit 1400 degrees but I am also traveling 65 mph when I do that. If I back off to 60 they stay around 1250 degrees

 

[TPlasek]

Since I havn't heard any real negatives on the DD2's I think that is the route I will go. I will buy the DD2's and gauges all at the same time.



Any reccomendations on where to get them other then Piers???

 

[Bob Wagner]

check with stefan toll free 1 866 504 4002

 

[Wolfgang]

MAke sure when you call Stefan you tell him you are a TDR member. I don't if you will get a better price but it is worth a try. I bought mine from PDR because they had a better advertised price. I have heard since then that the TDR is the magic word and things come cheaper after that