Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) BOMB Advice

[RHARVEY]

I needed to slip over here in the over-valved part of the world to get some advice for a friend of mine.

He just bought a new 2002 2500 with an auto. The truck is used to haul a 3000 lb cab over camper. Also Pete does not want to put his warranty in jeopardy.

At this point I suggested that he get the guages installed, a free flowing exhaust system(remove stock muffler and install a straight thru truck muffler), and a different air filter. Other than that, leave it the way it is. My concern is that if he adds a fueling box. . his warranty might go right out of the window.

What's your advice?????



Thanks

Rick

Under valved world. . lol

 

[zman]

EZ...

In addition to what you mentioned above, add an EZ by Edge Products. It is a straight plug in and doesn't tap the injection pump wire. It adds good seat of the pants power. Can be removed before going to the dealer for warranty. Heck, I bought my EZ from my dealer...



Steve

 

[Rob Thomas]

The fueling boxes are removable, and the Edge EZ doesn't even tap any wires, unplugs in about 1 min. The more "potent" boxes tap a "void able" wire, but there are ways around that.



If he's really concerned about his warrenty, I would not do ANY power mods, the darkside, is a wicked, wicked, place. Once he starts Bombin', he'll never stop, then out goes the warrenty. :{ Just my nickel's worth





Later, Rob

 

[RHARVEY]

Doesn't the fueling boxes leave a code in the pcm?????



Rick

 

[WeirCummin]

The EZ does not leave one detectable by DC.

 

[MikeR]

Rick,



Typically, the timing boxes and fueling boxes do not leave any codes in the ecm, unless there is a bad connection at the map sensor connector.

Cummins can tell when a box has been installed by looking at the fueling maps and determining a truck is pumping more fuel than stock. So far the dealers can't do this, but if DC really wanted to find out (during a big warranty repair) they can.



With a stock auto trans I wouldn't go with any box bigger than an EZ or Van Aaken. If he relies on his warranty, then I'd leave the power alone.



-Mike

 

[Snow man]

I vote for the EZ also,it may make the transmission slip with the camper though,some hold it fine,others wont hold the power. He may need to turn up the line pressure a little to get it to hold the power.