Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Big Injectors Vs. Water Meth. ?

[Mcescolini]

Witch way to go? I drive an 01 automatic with an edge comp box, aurora 2000 turbo, cold air and 4 inch exhaust. I currently have bosh stage 1 injectors. I want more usable power to play with. I tow very little and at the most its about 7000 lbs. The altitude that I live at is 6000. So what do you think the best bang for the buck is? Do I go to bigger injectors or use water meth. injection or does anybody have any other sugestions for more power thats in the same price range as these two options?

 

[WadePatton]

I'd go with all the injector that your turbo (I'm not up on the current configurations) will handle. Maybe one notch less for elevation. Then I'd save like crazy to put a built transmission behind it. The stock slusher won't handle much.



My 24v has DD3's/comp and a Dodgezilla with 5-inch exhaust and made 473/1040 and is plenty to play with, but I've got a SBC and a gearbox.



I haven't played with water yet.

 

[paulb]

You will find a lot of different opinions on what you should do, but here is my $. 02 worth: With the comp box and the Aurora 2000 that you have, you are pretty much matched for fuel and air flow. If you go with much more fuel you will need more air flow. This is specially true at the altitude you live at. I am however a big fan of using bigger injectors and turning down the box. A Mach 1. 6 injector would probably work well for you.



As far as water meth... I think it is a great addon for someone that tows. For just hot rodding around there are better options.



Do you still have a stock auto?



Paul

 

[Mcescolini]

currently I have a ATS tourqe coverter, valve body and transmission lock up as for the rest its stock.

 

[paulb]

currently I have a ATS tourqe coverter, valve body and transmission lock up as for the rest its stock.

IMO you are probably at the limits of your trans right now. Be careful adding more power. It depends a lot on how you drive it. It sounds like you have a pretty balanced setup right now. The turbo, comp box, and trans are at a level that should be working pretty well together. Welcome to the slippery slope of diesel performance! Oo.



Paul