BLUEBOX QUESTIONS

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I have been talking with Chip at Bluechip about his boxes for months now. He seems to be very nice and knowledgeable about his product. I'm probably going to get the three wire box, because I LOVE smoke and don't care who doesn't! #ad
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The used ones are also cheaper! I've heard alot of talk about the VA CPC and some about TST boxes, but very little about the Blueboxes. I guess I'm going to get boost and pyro guages and the 4" down pipe from JRE. I'm dying for RV injectors, but something is going to have to give. Probably my wallet and my clutch!!! :EEK: I would like to hear from ya'll about the Bluebox or any other mod for that matter. I can't do everything, but I want the best for the grand that I will spend. Thanks a bunch guys.

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'99 3500HD flatbed, 5 spd 4:10 Posi, homebuilt underbody toolboxes & cowcatcher, 4" straight stack, K&N filter, what silencer ring? mudgrips, bomb accessories on the way!

 

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I have the Blue Box... bought it thru BD, and I love it. I have a three wire, which is adjustable. I have left mine on 30% so far, and it does not smoke. Not that I think a little smoke is a bad thing, I just keep seeing posts that say how the BOX smokes. It doesn't. It may or may not on other settings, but you can email any of the NW BOMBers, and let them decide if my truck smokes! If you watch the HVAC video, you will see smoke. His BOX(at last count) is set at the 70%. That could account for the smoke... or any of the many other mods he has done. If there is power to go along with smoke, I like it! The BOX will definitely give you power... . get one and enjoy. I have had mine since last November and no problems with anything. (transmission, pump, etc). If I can answer any specific questions, email me! Has anyone had the BOX, and not liked it? I'll bet the percentage is waaay down there!

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Rob Hanson
1999 3500 SLT QC 4X4 Cummins
Flame Red, Rhino, 6 spd, 4. 10LSD, FX Running Boards, Cobra CB, Stinger Bug Shields, Mag-Hytec rear cover, Cummins E-Brake, Torklift Super Hitch, BD 4" exhaust, Blue Box, Bosch 275HP injectors, Halogen Backup Lights, 4"rear mounted tractor lights, Autometer SportComp Boost and EGT Guages, K&N RE-0880,
Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

MyPics.com (pics updated 2/25/00)

I'd rather be... .
Cummin than Strokin.

 

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I installed the 4"JRE exhaust and definitely recommend it. The installation is fairly easy and I seem to get quicker turbo spool up. My next mod will probably be the DDIII kit including the Boost Module. Does the Blue Box plug in or does it use the pinch connectors?

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Puller: Y2K 3500 Quad Cab Cummins Puller: 6spd, All options except leather, 4" exhaust, K&N Air Filter
Pullee: '98 Trails West 3 Horse Slant with 10' Living Qtrs and Mid Tack.

 

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The BOX pinches two wires up at/near the pump. The third wire goes to a power source in the fuse box.

 

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Pinching wires? Doesn't that void your warranty? *LMAO* #ad
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BOMBED

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Evan A. Beck
Prez, NW BOMBers

For Sale:

98. 5 2500, 4x2, RC, ISB, A/T, SLT, 3. 54 LSD, Trailer tow, Aux. suspension, Forest Green/Driftwood, 56,329 miles, 03/04/00

4" "PIPE BOMB"--straight piped exhaust split into duals, with 4" x 20" chrome tips one on each side after the wheels, Jacobs E-Brake, K&N Filter (Scotty style), Auto-Meter Ultra Lite boost & pyro, turbo silencer ring removed, OEM foglamps, OEM roof marker lights, OEM 1-ton tailgate marker lamps, 6-way amber turn signal conversion, Sylvania Cool Blue® 9004 headlamp bulbs, Husky diamond plate toolbox, Line-X spray-in bedliner, Mag-Hytec rear end cover, painted exhaust manifold and turbine housing, and E-Brake elbow, plus other cosmetic modifications

2001 ETH DEE 2500 4x2 QC SB ordered 02/13/00, ETA of 3/20/00

"I'd Rather be RAMMIN' than STROKIN'"

"Journeyman B. O. M. B. Member"

Ground Zero--BOMB Page

 

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strick i'm in the same boat , i live near blue chip , been there a few times , got my JRE 4" from blue chip , i finally got my guages on the pillar yesterday , "LET THE BOMBing BEGIN!!!! . i highly recommend that guages are one of the first things you get , that way you can keep an eye on critical items and also lets you see what changes mods will do , i have a VA also on order , i'm picking that up on tuesday , no wire pinching but i think it won't be enough and i will get a bluebox , but i'm going for the 4 wire , that way i can get some use out of that boost guage i installed , i want to see it up near 40 ... #ad
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... . if you get the box you really don't NEED the injectors , but you'll WANT them #ad
, you already have the exhaust and low restriction air filter , if you keep the level below 50 your clutch MAY survive , for a little while anyway #ad
but i would plan on a beefier unit in the future , just ask HVAC .

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John W. in Mass.
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Y2K 2500,QC,4x4,SLT+,CUMMINS,Auto,TT,CS,3. 54 LSD,Driftwood,Camel LEATHER + LOADED,Line-X,silencer ring in the glovebox,ISSPRO guages on the A-pillar ... let the BOMBing BEGIN !

1969 Dodge Superbee, Black on Black, 383, 4spd, BOMBed !!

 

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Don't worry about pinching wires and voiding your warranty Evan... you haven't made any performance modifications anyway #ad
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Maybe on your next Ram, huh? *LMAO* #ad


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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X bed liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights and Super White bulbs, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, "Scotty Air System", BLACK '00 valve cover, Hitco/Geno's exhaust blanket, Femco/Geno's EZ Drain oil pan plug, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, plus many other trick modifications

Coming Attractions: BD "Medium Stall" TC, BD valve body, BD PressureLoc, BD trick modified front pump assembly, '00 Sport headlights, '00 Sport grille (I'll squeeze it in somehow)

'00 Polaris 6x6

 

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Of course I was speaking hypothetically - IF you put on a blue box you MIGHT pinch the wires - IF someone was to do some power mod upgrades - hypothetically speaking that is. And I was just thinking out loud about the DDIII's, I'd never do anything to void that wonderful 'Covers everything' and 'We'll stand behind you' DC warranty #ad
. Yeah right.

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Puller: Y2K 3500 Quad Cab Cummins Puller: 6spd, All options except leather, 4" exhaust, K&N Air Filter
Pullee: '98 Trails West 3 Horse Slant with 10' Living Qtrs and Mid Tack.

 

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Mmmm... Blue Box GOOD!!!

Meeee LIKE Blue Box #ad


Mmmmm. . smoke and THUNDER!! Good good good! #ad

 

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A couple things about the Blue Box. First, it will void your DC warranty, there is a bulletin out to all DC service managers informing them that any nicks in the jacket of fuel pump wiring voids the warranty. They are looking for it. Second, for those that have an automatic, upgrades are essential. 47RE's were not designed to handle the kind of power and torque put out by an ISB with a Blue Box. I suggest a minimum of aftermarket TC and valve body. 30% seems to be about the right compromise between smoking the driveline and keeping an enormous smile on your face when you mash the go pedal. BOMB on!

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'99 2500 4X4 QC/LB Blue Box, 14cm2 housing, RS9000's, VelvetRide, Line-X, M/T w/Goodyear 305/70s, boost/EGT/transmission temp, transmission pressure, AMSOIL throughout, BD valve body/TC/PressureLoc, Bosch 275 injectors
Don't be fuelish, go diesel

 

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Cryppie, I was told that same thing but when I asked the dealers to show me the bulletin they could not find it.
If I had a void pending because of the 'nicks' I would want to see the bulletin.
If this is a BIG concern for DC then I think they would want the truck buying public to know where they stand in regards to this too.

Of course this is all hypothetical since I would not entertain the thought of doing a BOMB addtition that could jeopardize my good standing in the eyes of the DC Gods.
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If theres someone on the board that has had their warranty restricted for a power upgrade that caused a failure or know someone that has... lets see the proof of that incident... that would help a lot of us to understand if a product can cause this or if its another DC smoke blowing tactic.




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Ordered 01'24V 3500 quad cab 4x4 ETH DEE SLT+ Sport, white with camel leather.
All options except the rear slider.
Built Feb 17/00
Gestation period is almost complete.
LET THE BOMBING BEGIN!!!
GREAT WHITE is coming... with attitude
Shes only 300 miles away now and in transit!

 

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I asked the busiest DC diesel mechanic in the area this question. He told me it is BS... never been mentioned around his shop. I'm with Scott on this one. Let's see the notice! (showing my sign. again)

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Rob Hanson
1999 3500 SLT QC 4X4 Cummins
Flame Red, Rhino, 6 spd, 4. 10LSD, FX Running Boards, Cobra CB, Stinger Bug Shields, Mag-Hytec rear cover, Cummins E-Brake, Torklift Super Hitch, BD 4" exhaust, Blue Box, Bosch 275HP injectors, Halogen Backup Lights, 4"rear mounted tractor lights, Autometer SportComp Boost and EGT Guages, K&N RE-0880,
Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

MyPics.com (pics updated 2/25/00)

I'd rather be... .
Cummin than Strokin.

 

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I'm with Scott on this too. A while back,I was talking to my sevice guy about angine timing,reflashes and the ETH output. His response was,"why don't you just get an aftermarket chip for it?".

-Mike

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'00 QC 2500 4x4, 6spd, LB, LSD, 3. 54, SLT, Dark Garnet, Agate, Camper, Trailer, Fogs, Clarion 6-disc, Smittybilt nerfs, Midland CB, Isspro pyro & boost, K&N Scotty Air, 3" pipe bomb, 2wd low, OEM tailgate lites, Tow hooks, DD stage II, 5. 9L R/T

A vulgar display of power!

 

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Hi, I'm new to the list, what is this Blue Box, do they have a web site, or where can I read about it?

Thanks;
Bill

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Bill Mayfield - Y2K -2500 4X4,RC,LWB,5-SPD,SLT,3. 54LSD
Cab Lights, Fog Lights, TT Pkg, Cmp Pkg, Snow Plow prep
Cummins 24V Turbo Diesel

 

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Cryppie, can you field this question??? Please mention the upside too. I have heard of it #ad

 

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BLUE BOX GOOOOD! I LIKE BLUE BOX. HOW DO I GET ONE FOR MEEEEEE!

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2000 DODGE SLT,ULTRA-RUNNING BOARDS, AMERICAN TOOL BOX/FUEL TANK,AND REESE 20K HITCH,GTS BUG SHIELD,RHINO LINING . MEDIUM SIERRA BRONZE, QUAD 2500 LONG BED. 4:10 POSI-TRACTION REAR END W/AUTOMATIC. STAN'S 4" EXHAUST SYSTEM TURBO BACK, AND VOYAGER BRAKE CONTROLLER,PIRO/BOOST/AND TRANY GUAGES. ULTRA-BOARD MUD FLAPS. HEAVY DUTY TOWING AND ALL ACCESS. A POSI-TRACTION 4:10 REAR END. K&N AIR FILTER. MOPAR DEEP ALUNIUM TRANY PAN. KLEEN WHEELS, DD STAG 1 INJECTORS. CUSTOM BURLWOOD DASH KIT AND WINDOW SWITCH COVERS. 29' ALPENLITE 5TH WHEEL W/SLIDEOUT.

 

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Sorry for the delay in posting, but here's my nickel: in terms of smile factor, the Blue Box is GREAT! It's adjustable to vary how much you are pinned to your seat, how much enhancement delay there is (i. e. smoke), and how much you WILL have to modify your transmission. Chip's website is http://bluechipdiesel.com and he is very knowledgeable, will work through technical problems and puts his customers first. If you have any other questions, please feel free to e-mail me directly.

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'99 2500 4X4 QC/LB Blue Box, 14cm2 housing, RS9000's, VelvetRide, Line-X, M/T w/Goodyear 305/70s, boost/EGT/transmission temp, transmission pressure, AMSOIL throughout, BD valve body/TC/PressureLoc, Bosch 275 injectors
Don't be fuelish, go diesel