more power

[tufcater]

jsut got 2001 24 value dodge and looking for ways to get more power #ad
i know you can buy kits that you can intall..... i need to know which is best and why any help out there thanks in advance

 

[Mike Vonada]

Tufcater,
Congrats on the new 01 and welcome to the forum.
What to do, well I suggest you do some research on this board as there has been a lot of things said about different products and it becomes a personal choice.
I do recommend the following by order of purchase and install:

1. Boost and EGT gauages, a must to know what your engine is doing after modification.

2. 4" Exhaust, turbo back.

3. A good set of injectors will give you the best performance and mileage will increase.

4. Look at some of the electronic boxes that are available to change fuel, boost, and timing curves in the engine.

Do some research and good luck to you.
Mike

 

[HVAC]

Is your "01 a 6-speed? If so the clutch will limit what you can do unless you are willing to address the replacement of the junky oem clutch.
#ad

I use the McCleod dual disc in my subute #ad

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Nowel/Performance Diesel



[This message has been edited by HVAC (edited 12-25-2000). ]

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Yeah, but Nowel, ain't that an undervalved pilot AKA Adam Force in your Redram????
Maybe that's why he can only light up the rear tires. He can get only half of the valves to work hehehehe #ad


I would not hurry on the 4" exhaust. A lot of dyno testing has shown it not to help greatly. You might just get rid of the stock muffler and resonator and that will give you just about all the gain you will be able to use up to 350-400 hp. A bigger turbine housing will help more, but will cost some low end snap.

 

[Fred Swanson]

Alot depends on whether you bought an Auto or a stick. There are big differences.

Fred

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CSCPusher
'00 QC,SB,4x4,Auto,3. 54 w/LSD,Trailer Package, Tow Package, SLT, 265's, Isspro Boost,Pyro,transmission Temp in 3-gauge A-pillar POD

 

[Cliffman]

HVAC,
Your getten pretty good at this puter thing #ad


tufcater,

My first mod was the Power Edge module from Edge Products. My clutch held on all three levels. Soon after that I installed the SPA digital boost and EGT gauge. In my opinion this is a good starting place because if you start having problems with your clutch or TC you can just put it on a lower level with a simple touch of a button while your driving. I installed mine on the steering wheel column. Hope this helps.

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2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, Long Bed, 5. 9L HO Cummins Diesel (ETH), 6-Speed HD Manual (DEE) Loven the shift thing (Arrrrrh), 3:54, SLT+, 3. 54 Anti-Spin Axle, Camper Special Group, Trailer Tow Group, 18,000 LB 5th Wheel Hitch, Leather, Sliding Rear Window, BDs E-Brake, Rhino Liner (gray), Velvet ride shackles, cup smoothy, Power Edge box / EZ Box w/elbo, DD Stage III injectors, McLeod Dual Disk Clutch, K&N, SPA Gauges, Jardine Exhaust, 16cm turbo housing. Love the smell of diesel in the morning. Hope your watchen DC cuz every thing you see here is a big lie, Hehe.

 

[Steve Campbell]

Joseph, would you suggest a 14cm or 16cm exhaust housing? Thank you!

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

The 14 is wastegated, direct fit, cuts egt maybe 100 deg. The 16 is not wastegated, you must push exhaust system forward 1. 25" because the housing is shorter. It cuts egt maybe 200 deg. The 16 is much more noticeable a change in quickness of response (poorer). The 16 is a lot cheaper, around $150-200 vs. $500+. The sag is more noticeable with an auto trans and tight converter. The HX40 with 16 cm2 housing seems a lot more responsive than the 16 on the HX35.

 

[tufcater]

have heard that bd has a good power boost chip? anyone heard of it or seen it in action. buy the way the truck i am trying to power up has the 6 speed trans... i love my dodge... this is my 3rd one 6 in the family robert

[This message has been edited by tufcater (edited 12-30-2000). ]

 

[Amianthus]

My advice to you is, hook up with a BOMBed (not liquored up!) TDR member near you and see what they have to say and how thier rig works. That will help you to decide what would be good or bad. If you were around here, I'd be glad to help you out. Most other people would be also. You're in good company.

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'99 2500 ISB QC SLT (No Leather!), 4x4, 5sp w/McLeod, 4:10, BD-II, PE, PE-EZ, 4"exh. , Pac-Brake, A-Pillar gauge pod w/boost and pyro, Line-X, V-1, lights, siren, lic. plt. frame says "Diesel Fumes Make Me Horny!", and much more goofy stuff.

 

[KWIKKURT]

Tufcater... . The BD box I believe is the VA box with their name on it...

I have the Power Edge EZ and 275 injectors. .

You will Love this combo and it is as much as the stock clutch will hold...

There has been a bunch of posts on this setup. . Do a search and you will get pages of posts!

If money is Tight do the PE EZ first... It is amazing the difference on the stock ETH. .

KWIKKURT

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"Have you driven OVER a phord lately"
2001 2500 BRT WHT SPORT QUADCAB 4X4 ETH 3. 54LSD TRLR CMPR PKG ALL OPT XCPT LTHR

 

[RobbyRam]

KWIKKURK,
How about an 'EZ' + 275's in an Automatic?

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Bob in Sacramento, Y2K Black 3500 ISB 4x4 4:10 LSD,Auto,QC,SLT Laramie, Slightly BOMBED LB, Polished Stull Billet Grill & Fog inserts, Chrome Smitty-Built Step Rails, Mopar Chrome-Tipped Mud Flaps, A-Pillar mounted West-Tach Turbo/Pyro/Trans Temp gauges,Rancho 9000's set at '1',Diamond Plated Tool Box, OEM U. R. Bedliner + other stuff.
Fact:The First Fords' had 'DODGE' Engines! The new PSD's need them!

 

[JR2]

RobbyRam - I have the EZ and 275's in my auto truck and it runs great. I also have a regular PE box and the three together are fantastic. Although the EGT's can get a little high. If I could do just one thing to my truck I would choose the Valve body and torque converter. It makes a huge difference on just a stock truck and if you decide to do more then the transmission is covered.

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John D. Rathert Jr.
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01 2500 SLT+ QC LWB 4x4 Auto 3. 54 rear end, Forrest Green Sport with all options avail DC Nerf Bars, DC Grill Gard, DC mud flaps, Line-X bed liner, Leer 160XL Topper, Power Edge, EZ Edge, SPA Boost/EGT Gauge on pillar mount, DDT's torque converter - valve body combo and 275 injectors.
4" Exhaust on deck. Air box mods and a new turbo in planning stages.

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