How Long Before BOMB?

[mberry]

Just wondering how long the group would wait to bomb their new truck? I have had my '04. 5 for 11 days and the TST in my closet is burning a hole through the wall.



I know it's not broken in yet. It's only got 1440 miles on it. But I want to play badly!! I didn't bomb the '02 I had so it's killing me to wait. :-laf

 

[Jengle]

My 04 will be a year old next month. Got 25k on it and it's getting the clutch and TST tomorrow.

 

[mattymac]

I had chip, intake and exh. within about 800 miles. I would have done it sooner but the TST for the 600's wasnt quite ready yet.

 

[mberry]

mattymac,



We may cross paths in the near future. I grew up in and around Pleasant Grove,CA. I get out your way once in a while with my dad when we run to Yuba City area for parts.

 

[DIESELMAN]

Oo. 181 Miles

 

[JVolpe]

Three months and 7200 miles. My first diesel and I swore I would not void the warranty until it was at least a year old. At least I am going conservative to start with. aFe Magnum Force Stage II intake with Torque Tube. Predator Stage II Fuel/Boost box. These go on Saturday. I haven't made up my mind on exhaust upgrade yet, either AeroTurbine 4040 or MBRP Cat back.



If that does not get me in low 15s 1/4 mile then it will be 5" Turbo back, TST, new Turbo and Injectors.



Oh well it's still under warranty until Saturday.

 

[daytripper63]

The day after I bought the truck

 

[Patriot_RAM]

If I were to do it again, I would pull over about two blocks from the dealer after taking ownership and do it on the side of the road... Oo.

 

[mberry]

Anyone in the Reno area want to help me install it? I really don't like working on electrical stuff and have no clue how to install the EGT probe. I'll buy the "refreshments"...

 

[RankRam]

Anyone in the Reno area want to help me install it? I really don't like working on electrical stuff and have no clue how to install the EGT probe. I'll buy the "refreshments"...

I'll be glad to help!



I'm busy Saturday, I plan to have a hangover on Sunday, so how does Sunday sound?

 

[mberry]

Thanks RankRam!!!!! Bummer though! I have plans with the family on Saturday and Sunday. I wasn't expecting a response that fast. How about next weekend?

 

[RankRam]

I'll get back to ya with a pm. I have family coming in next week.



I think I can get away long enough to at least do the drilling and tapping though.



I'll let you know by this Sunday night.

 

[mberry]

Sounds good. Let me know what tools we will need and I'll see if I have them. I do not have any taps though.



I also can wait a couple more weeks too. Let me know when it's convenient for you.

 

[RankRam]

I have a tap and a drill motor, I'll pm you later.

 

[MSorian]

Mine went from the dealer to my shop, exhaust, filter, tst.



- Matt

 

[RankRam]

Sounds good. Let me know what tools we will need and I'll see if I have them. I do not have any taps though.



I also can wait a couple more weeks too. Let me know when it's convenient for you.

I tried to pm ya and it shows an error and can't send????

 

[mberry]

Damn subscription ran out! I just renewed so no I'm back in. Just got the "post card" a couple days ago.



Anyway, I just ordered an ATS manifold. Should be here by the end of this week. Doesn't it come pre-drilled and tapped for an EGT probe? Thanks. Mark.

 

[BStoecker]

The ATS manifold has a place that you just have to drill out and tap for the probe. I installed one of these a couple months back as well. One very important thing I learned. Install the nuts for the bolts through the turbo flange FIRST! I mistakenly installed the manifold and tightened it to the block first. Then I realized that the bolt towards the front passenger corner didn't leave enough clearance to slide the nut onto the bolt. So, for now I am still running with 3 nuts for 4 bolts. One of these days, I will pop it back off and add the 4th nut. No leaks so far at least. I can't tell if there is any improvement over the stock manifold since I didn't have the gauges installed before this went in.

 

[Big MAK]

... how long do you want your warranty?



After that; bombs away.



My personol opinion (so ignore it!) is to wait until you know you have a solid (not a lemon) truck; then go for it!

 

[mberry]

I don't owe that much on the truck, so I'm not as worried about the warranty as I used to be. That doesn't mean I'm going to beat the crap out of it and expect DC to fix it when it breaks. I'm pretty confident that I don't have a lemon too. I don't have any of the mileage issue's other folks have and I think it's going to be every bit as good (or better) than the '02 I had before.