Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) cheap ideas for a friend

[JApol]

I have a friend that has a 02 with 116k on the clock. He is currently in Kuwait guarding an empty warehouse. He has no gauges and as far as I can tell, no performance mods. I am looking at cleaning up his truck before he gets home and am also wondering if there are any cheap mods. I was thinking of getting him a set of gauges. Fuel pressure would be a must, pyro and boost would be nice additions. Also, how much is a Walbro lift pump set up?



The truck seems it might be a little low on power and no turbo whistle, but then I am used to an 05 with SMARTY SW-3 and lots of turbo whistle.



Thanks for the ideas.

 

[Joe Mc]

I think cleaning up the truck and gauges are a great idea.



As far as the power adders . . . they can get down right pricey and there are other things (trans if auto/clutch if a stick) that are weak links once you start adding power.



I suggest if it's an auto going with a combo Pyro/Boost gauge so you can add a trans temp gauge.



As for the Walbro Glacier Diesel Power - Product Detail You could also go for the big line kit and 2 micron spin on filter set up. Talk w/Rich and he'll most likely do a custom kit for your buddy.

 

[JApol]

thanks Joe for the info.



The truck is the 5 speed manual. Is this the transmission that has the 5th gear nut issues?



Also, other than the a-pillar and top of windshield are there any other mount points anyone likes?

 

[Grizzly]

Cleaning up the truck is a great idea, but I wouldn't do anything else without his permission. He may not want performance additions. I know I wouldn't.



I don't know about an 02, but the 5th gear nut was a big problem on 95 to 98's.

 

[JApol]

thanks Joe for the info.



The truck is the 5 speed manual. Is this the transmission that has the 5th gear nut issues?



Also, other than the a-pillar and top of windshield are there any other mount points anyone likes?

 

[B.G. Smith]

If the truck has been sitting for a while, cleaning it up and bringing all the needed services up to date and filling it with fuel would be a great gift. I agree with Grizzly, they used to say KISS, keep it stock stupid. The gages, especially the egt and fuel pressure would be good too. bg

 

[darkhorse]

You might check the classifieds on this site for a used Edge EZ. It's pretty simple & it's even good for 1 or 2 mpg. If he doesn't like it he can just unplug it & sell it off again. I put a Westach combo boost egt. & a fuel pressure gauge in a pair of bullet mounts on top of the dash right next to the pillar. They are out of the way & easy to read.

 

[Beach]

Remove silencer ring for more turbo noise and maybe an open/free flowing filter!? BHAF. I don't know what those filter's cost, i think there cheap. Just a suggestion. Great idea for your buddy!