I have been a member for several years now, but have done very little with my truck. I finally sold my Suburban, and now I have to get off my duff and make my truck a suitable tow vehicle before I retire from the military (3 years left). My Travel Trailer now sits in the storage unit until I get the truck ready. The travel trailer weighs 8500# dry. Future use of the truck will include a large 5th wheel.
I have the cash now for a new transmission. I have decided on the ATS stage 3 transmission with the electronic controller. They give a 10% military discount! I am convinced of their engineering excellence and quality. My current transmission sux.
I am selling a house and will have a good chunk of change to finish the bomb within 6 months.
The guidelines for my plans:
I do not want to make a bunch of black smoke, It is just wasted fuel.
I want quality, I believe you pay in the end.
I need to tow strong with as low EGT's as possible.
This truck is possibly my last truck.
I do not want to damage the truck.
I want the widest power band, the best fuel economy, and most reliability (I understand that these three things may be mutually exclusive to some extent. I understand my right foot controls my fuel efficiency, but I also understand that I will get better fuel mileage from a set of twins or the ATS 5 star torque converter versus a single turbo or some other torque converter)
I talked to ATS about the Bomb plan. They recommend the following:
Compound turbo set (Aurora 3000/5000 set (comes with the intake and exhaust manifold): I am convinced of the advantages of twins for towing and efficiency.
the ATS cam. It will provide a wide power band.
90 Hp injectors.
#10 fuel plate
3K GSK springs
Head Studs
Exhaust system
I want to add to this list:
Gages.
Fluidampr
Timing adjust???
Do i need to put fire rings? (ATS says no)
Exhaust brake (Pacbrake)(controlled by the transmission controller)
Rear end differential cover (Mag Hytec)
The steering is a separate subject.
What say you? Please chime in with your recommendations.
I have the cash now for a new transmission. I have decided on the ATS stage 3 transmission with the electronic controller. They give a 10% military discount! I am convinced of their engineering excellence and quality. My current transmission sux.
I am selling a house and will have a good chunk of change to finish the bomb within 6 months.
The guidelines for my plans:
I do not want to make a bunch of black smoke, It is just wasted fuel.
I want quality, I believe you pay in the end.
I need to tow strong with as low EGT's as possible.
This truck is possibly my last truck.
I do not want to damage the truck.
I want the widest power band, the best fuel economy, and most reliability (I understand that these three things may be mutually exclusive to some extent. I understand my right foot controls my fuel efficiency, but I also understand that I will get better fuel mileage from a set of twins or the ATS 5 star torque converter versus a single turbo or some other torque converter)
I talked to ATS about the Bomb plan. They recommend the following:
Compound turbo set (Aurora 3000/5000 set (comes with the intake and exhaust manifold): I am convinced of the advantages of twins for towing and efficiency.
the ATS cam. It will provide a wide power band.
90 Hp injectors.
#10 fuel plate
3K GSK springs
Head Studs
Exhaust system
I want to add to this list:
Gages.
Fluidampr
Timing adjust???
Do i need to put fire rings? (ATS says no)
Exhaust brake (Pacbrake)(controlled by the transmission controller)
Rear end differential cover (Mag Hytec)
The steering is a separate subject.
What say you? Please chime in with your recommendations.