2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Bit hard by the BOMB bug...questions

[BadDNA]

I've got it bad... I now have a ton of questions I hope you can all help with.



I'm looking at doing a bit of work to my rig, a 98. 5 automatic, 2wd, short bed, quad cab. What I'm thinking of is the following:



Mach 3 EDM injectors

Marco's CaTCHER ECM

Edge Comp

Full DTT transmission

FASS

Big fuel line kit



My current mods are listed in my signature and include 4" turbo back exhaust, AFE intake, boost and EGT gauges, I'm adding a fuel pressure gauge soon. So my main questions are; Do I need the Comp with Marco's ECM in this setup or would I be better off running with one or the other alone? I'd really like the opportunity to talk to someone who drives a similar rig, to get a feel for what I might expect, is there anyone in southern New England with a setup similar to this? I need to maintain streetability, the truck is my primary transportation, this seems pretty close to the limit of that from what I've read but still within, would you say the same? What sort of power levels can I expect out of this combo? The truck is used mostly for highway cruising, the occasional drag race trip and once in a while some relatively lightweight towing.



I appreciate any comments you all may have and I'm buying the wobbly pops in exchange for test drives.

 

[nps]

If you are starting out with no box and want to go with the Catcher, I'd get the standard Catcher and then add a fuel-only box.



If you go with the Comp box, you'll be adding fuel like the others, but also you are adding timing on top of what the standard Catcher adds. Therefore you need a 'special' Catcher that cuts back on the timing because too much of a good thing is bad.



Given that the above is my opinion, I also have to say I have neither a Catcher or a Comp box, although I do have an Edge EZ and feel Edge makes a good product.

 

[Graphic man]

(1) get your FP gage installed!

check L/P pressure 14 is what you want!

(2) first BOOM should be the Trans that is a must!!!

even a comp box will take out the trans or TC

(3) add a better fuel supply FASS RASP etc. IMO a RASP is the way to go !

(4) if you go with a comp box get the drag update

from what i hear that works well with the CaTCHER ECM

IMO go with the Don m's 4's everyone says there a good street inj.

Turbo= IMO a B1-2 is about the best

i am going with the Don M 4' and a B1-2 for my rig.



With all that you should be around the 500+hp mark!

and should still get 18mpg on the HWY



keep us up to date on your Booms and let us know what you think!



Scott

 

[24V-DSL]

Skip the Mach 3's, and get 4's.



You are gonna have very high egt's if you run the stock turbo.

 

[Fishin Guide]

I agree on the M4s.



I know the catcher is all the rage, but, I would recommend a comp or ddufm. It'll give you a small power increase and you will have the ability to turn it off. I know that does not sound like much, but in nasty weather on slick roads, it can make a difference.



The list looks good no matter which way you go. I think the catcher is a great product, you just have to be honest with your driving style and whatnot.



Dave