dad needs a little more power

[LSMITH]

My dad has a 95 auto 4. 10 truck and needs a little more power. transmission is new and has been upgraded, so it should hold the extra power fine. He has had it to Cummins and after their "Dyno Tune it made 205/440 at the rear wheels. He regularly tows up to 15K pounds. I don't know a lot about the 12V engines so I am not a lot of help. What would get him the extra power with sane EGT's and not break the bank? He is looking for an extra 40-60 horses. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member

 

[DieselDog]

A TST plate and/or injectors should make all the difference in the world. After I installed the TST #8 (230hp/605tq) I felt like I was driving a different truck!!

 

[DavidGardner]

Dieseldog is right I too have the TST 230-605 plate and the performance gain was incredible. They send you a video tape that walks you thru the whole install proceedure. Excellent tape and excellent results and all for under 300 bucks. Cheapest power up grade I"ve ever bought.

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95 slt, reg cab, 2wd, auto, BD exhaust brake, primelok fuel filter relocator, K&N air filter, Cat sleeping in garage by fire, TST 230-605 fuel plate, Bill Kondolay modified trans, 100k plus miles still going strong "Who says six in a row don"t go?

 

[moparguy]

LSMITH, let me cast a vote for injectors on your Dad's turck. Don't get me wrong, I love my TST plate, used to run the #8 and it was great. However, with the enhansements that have already been performed on your dad's pump, the plate would not be starting from a known baseline. Therefor the results would not be what you would expect if dealing with a stock engine. A conversation with the Cummins shop, then TST is likely called for.

A set of stock 215hp injectors (96 through 98 1/2 five speeds)will net a nice HP gain, and make life easier for the pump.

Of course, with the extra fuel/power comes extra heat. Read higher EGT's, so you may want to do a search or two and look at dealing with that necessary evil.

As a PS, IMHO a EGT gauge is required at this point also.

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"95" 3500, 4WHD, 5 spd, 4. 10 LSD, Rancho 9000's PacBrake, Isspro EGT, 50lb. boost, TST #5, AFC kit 215HP injectors,no cat, muff

 

[LSMITH]

Thanks for the replies so far guys. My suggestion was for the 215 injectors, but I am not sure what gain to expect. Does anyone know what they are good for HP-wise? The pump has been massaged a little and guages are a done deal. For the guys with the plates, what are your EGT's like towing? High EGT's are not an option. Thanks again.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member

 

[moparguy]

According to Dr. J, 30 to 40HP is a reasonable expectation for the 215's. When I installed mine, I was running a TST #8 plate and the difference was very noticeable. I have no problem supporting Joe's numbers.

On EGT's, my experiance has been that everything that improves performance, raises the EGT's.

With the #8, plus the 215's, pulling my backhoe (combined weight for JD 310 and 3 axel trailer is 20K, plus truck = 27000GVCW) I could see 1300deg's if I stayed in the fuel in 4th on about anykind of grade. When pulling about 5000 lbs. in the Rockies at 8000 feet, I could produce 1400 at will, however, just back out of the fuel a bit and everything would get better.

I pulled the hoe to and from Hot Springs Ar. last week with the #5 plate in place, and I can now generate 1400 plus at will on the bigger hills, however, it's a simple thing to watch the EGT gauge, and using the old right foot, keep things under control.

As you can see from my sig. , there are several things that would help me keep EGT's under controll. 4" exhaust (or stacks), 16cm turbo housing, are at the top of the list. I have tapped into the cowling duct with a 4. 5" hole and ducted air to the stock air box. This helped slow the rate of EGT increase.

Although I seem to be painting a picture that is negative for increasing fuel for power, that's not my intent. While I can't just put the petal to the metal and let her eat, the additional power my truck has is well worth the small inconvience of montoring the EGT gauge.

A friend has a Pete with a big Cat engine, he also has to watch EGT, said he tries to keep it below 1200. Watching the gauge is a small price for the additional power IMHO.



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"95" 3500, 4WHD, 5 spd, 4. 10 LSD, Rancho 9000's PacBrake, Isspro EGT, 50lb. boost, TST #5, AFC kit 215HP injectors,no cat, muff