Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) GO FAST ideas...

[RJPotts]

This EZ ain't cuttin' it any more.

I would like to build a pretty formidable street machine. Nothing rediculous just something that will make anyone look twice, and most people look three times.

It needs to be driveable, RELIABLE, and get fairly good fuel economy. I've asked this question a few times but now that I've been level headed I know what I want out of this truck.

I would like a twin turbo setup, no two ways about that. I tow a little more often than in the past, but not anything really heavy, and not for really long periods of time. Most of my driving is light to light city driving and backroad driving. Average speed is probably around 50 mph or so. All I really want to do is be able to smoke at will, make plenty of turbo noise, and beat most all rice burners, camaros, mustangs, and without a doubt beat the pants off of anyone with a Powerjoke or Duratrash (this shouldn't be too hard around my area).

I would like for everyone with twins and a 24 valve to tell me what they have done, what they like or dislike, how your driving compares to mine, and if you don't mind... what it cost you to get where you are.

Thanks a whole lot in advance.

R. J.

 

[SnoKing]

This EZ ain't cuttin' it any more.

I would like to build a pretty formidable street machine. Nothing rediculous just something that will make anyone look twice, and most people look three times.

It needs to be driveable, RELIABLE, and get fairly good fuel economy. I've asked this question a few times but now that I've been level headed I know what I want out of this truck.

I would like a twin turbo setup, no two ways about that. I tow a little more often than in the past, but not anything really heavy, and not for really long periods of time. Most of my driving is light to light city driving and backroad driving. Average speed is probably around 50 mph or so. All I really want to do is be able to smoke at will, make plenty of turbo noise, and beat most all rice burners, camaros, mustangs, and without a doubt beat the pants off of anyone with a Powerjoke or Duratrash (this shouldn't be too hard around my area).

I would like for everyone with twins and a 24 valve to tell me what they have done, what they like or dislike, how your driving compares to mine, and if you don't mind... what it cost you to get where you are.

Thanks a whole lot in advance.

R. J.

Well the 6 speed is your first problem. Pretty hard to become a dragster with that transmission! SNOKING

 

[RJPotts]

Yeah, I know good times are pretty hard to pull off with the 6-speed. I'm not planning on really seriously drag racing, most of the time it will be a roll on. My other thought is that I would like to have the power to launch in 3rd if I was drag racing. I've seen a few people do that and pull off some respectable times. My reason for more power isn't so much to race and show off and haul *** everywhere I go, but for my enjoyment. I would love to be able to pull up next to a Z-28 or Mustang GT or something at 30 mph or so, rev at them, and then to make their giggles turn to awes when I'm gone and they're left in a cloud of black smoke. Maybe in the future I'll go to an auto, but as for now, I'll make due with the 6-speed.

-R. J.

 

[Graphic man]

Edge Drag Comp

Twins

Mach 3'sa inj's

will put you at around 500-550hp

that should be enough to drive around most people :-laf and still be a good tow vehicle, and street driver!

 

[Beast2B]

ditto Graphic man, but i'd have to say Mach 5s at least to run up the twins. then of course there are the studs and o-rings (or fire rings), a cam, and a double disc clutch. probably want nitrous or water injection for some EGT control (water/meth mix for bigger numbers).

PM TJSHOTROD, he just finished the install and is tuning his twins with Mach3s

 

[Graphic man]

Beast2B LOL i hear you there the list never ends :-laf

RJpotts does tow, Mach 5's may be a little much for towing. IMO

 

[**ICEMAN**]

when i first bought mine i said" just going to add an EZ box and some gauges" thats it

here's a list for ya not all are "go fast" items but you'll get the idea.

4 years and $20k later!!



*SLT chrome front bumper and grille replaced with painted SPORT bumper and grille

*ULTRA TYPE 12C chromed aluminum wheels

*MICHELIN LTX MS 235/85/16

*PIERS DIESEL RESEARCH STREET/STRIP TWINS

PDRHX40 & HT3B

*new PDR O-ringed head

*12 valve marine head gasket 10,000ths over

*ARP 12mm head studs

*ATS 3 piece exhaust manifold

*custom powder coating throughout engine compartment

*DON M FORMULA 1 MACH 6 injectors

*EDGE "HOT" DRAG COMP

*60 lbs boost & 1250 degree egt's at wide open throttle with drag comp on 5x5

*SNOW PERFORMANCE STAGE 2 water/methanol injection with variable controller and 8 gallon tank in the bed and using a 50/50 mix

*DTT v/b & t/c(91%racing)_CRYO SHAFTS_UPDATE KIT_DTT T/C SAVER

*MAG-HYTEK double deep transmission pan_AMSOIL in the trans,

*PERMA-COOL MAX COOL SIX PASS trans oil cooler with a 1250cfm automatic temp controlled fan mounted under the bed

*trans oil heat exchanger removed

*ROTELLA ELC 600,000 mile coolant in radiator.

*MAG-HYTEK rear diff. cover filled with ROYAL PURPLE MAX-GEAR SYNTHETIC

*CARTER PUSHER PUMP

*BULLY DOG 5" exhaust system with a 6 inch chrome tip

*rays bj bolts,drilled schraders,drilled bj fittings between filter/lift pump

*AUTOMETER PHANTOM SERIES rear end temp/trans line temp/boost gauges on the a-pillar

*AUTOMETER PHANTOM SERIES 2 5/8 inch pyrometer/boost/trans pan temp mounted in cups on top of the dash_fuel pressure gauge in the cubby hole

*AUTOMETER PHANTOM SERIES 2 5/8 inch 0-150 psi mechanical transmission line and torque convertor pressure gauges mounted under the dash

*AFE air filter

*GENO'S oil pan drain valve

*2" front leveling kit

*optima yellow top batteries

*door glass tinted 15%

*custom made"nitrous" air brushed vinyl graphics on the sides

*windshield grapgic 3" letters **ICEMAN**

*cummins twin turbo graphic on the gate and doors

*painless wiring fuse box under the dash

*DEE ZEE runnin boards with 12 LED lights

*oversized stainless TAYLOR WING with 13 LED lights & 17" cummins" C" graphic

*LED'S lights in the tailgate strip and dually fenders

*12k hitch under & 15k in the bed.

*GENO'S/COVERCRAFT seat covers

*auxillary back up lights under bumper

*BED RUG.

**621 RWHP 1095 TRQ

**14. 1 sec @ 95mph 1/4 mile when the truck was at 433 rwhp with single turbo and bully dog 3's (100hp injectors)





**been trying to sell her due to off work. $35k (nego. )

may pull the twins,edge,mach 6's,water/meth and sell it as stock.

above 4 items may be in the classifieds soon !!

 

[RJPotts]

I've been reading about this water/meth injection on a lot of threads, what is that all about?

I was thinking Drag Comp, PDR Street/Strip Twins, etc... I figured that would work.

What would be the difference in power b/t Mach 5's and Mach 3's?

Who makes a good clutch that would handle my application?

Does SB make a dual disc clutch?

Thanks all,

-R. J.

 

[Dane]

It needs to be driveable, RELIABLE, and get fairly good fuel economy

Then you need a stock truck...

 

[**ICEMAN**]

water/meth http://snowperformance.net/

helps lower egt's. works good on high egt single turbo setups.

with twins(the right set) it is not needed for cooling but you can use it to make a few extra hp if you play with the meth percentage.

you will need the mach 5's or 6's if your planning on twins.

read my post above:

1250 degree egt's with drag comp on 5x5 and mach 6's

i wouldn't fear towing with my setup at all,,just back the comp off a little and good to go.

SB makes a clutch for your needs.

 

[RJPotts]

That looks good to me. For the amount I tow, I wouldn't plan on any probelms with a setup similar to yours ICEMAN. How is your fuel economy and reliability. I'm not really worried about driveability, I'll know the do's and don'ts within a few days of watching the EGT gauge, then it will be second nature. I'm not really worried about economy so much as wondering how it does with normal driving. The most improtant thing is reliability, this is my daily driver. A few things broken or worn out every once in a while is aceptable as long as its not something new and expensive every day. I build and drive rock crawlers, I know about breaking stuff and fixing stuff.

-R. J.