Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Planning future Mod's?

[Beach]

I've been reading about all the upgrades you guy's are doing to get more power. I am also addicted to more power and need some advice as to where I should stop to keep it reliable but still have plenty of GO! I plan on doing an AFE drop in filter, 5'' exhaust and possibly injector's. My problem is that I don't know what the stock turbo can handle. I have straightpiped stock exhaust and egt's can get up there quick along with boost psi. I don't know how accurate the TST controller w/ the gauges is, but it show's boost at wot around 38,39 sometimes . I think anything over 35 is a waste if I'm not mistakin. Will the 5" help this? Also I would like to get Hp around 400-450 if possible. Right now it's around 318hp and718tq. I don't want to get into the whole O-ringing the head deal. If I do injector's, I'm worried about it running funny. I've read about idleing and surging problem's with them. Is this common and to be expected? I rarely pull anything but would maybe like to drag race it a few time's. I do want more power and some smoke so if you guy's have advice or some idea's, I'm all ear's, or should I say eye's. Thank's for any input!

 

[Beast2B]

the stock turbo on your auto truck is the HY35. Anything over ~30 psi is wasted heat (and REAL tough on the turbo!). A decent turbo and a set of injectors should get you to 500 rwhp. Look up injectors and you'll see rave reviews for Don's Mach series injectors. I use them and love them, I'm sure others will chime in as well. I would think a set of Mach4s and turbo to match your truck and driving style (mine's a stick, so I'll let the auto crowd add some more specifics) will do it. Check with www.htturbo.com www.piersdiesel.com www.powerbypoole.com for some of my preferred sources!

 

[Beach]

Hey thank's for the reply. I thought I would'nt get any. Anyway's is 500 horse gonna need head work? I'd love that kind of power, but cash is'nt there yet! If I did go with a different turbo, I think maybe the Aurora2000 or a B1! Are these good and am I on the right track? There are so many option's and getting the right setup is where I need help. Also what does a Catcher do or is that what my TST box does already? Thank's and any other suggestion's are welcome!

 

[Todd F]

Beach watch it , once you start you wont stop. I am in the same shoes you are in. Was just looking for a little extra power and maybe some better fuel mileage. Now I have a V/A, Blue Chip FMS and Catcher. Plus some Machs will be mine very soon. See how a little extra HP can add to some serious $$$$. Now I will be looking for a clutch and turbo.

 

[Beach]

Maybe what I'm looking for is some medication or seed's to a money tree! :-laf . I just read someones mod's on here and they had a different turbo houseing. Would this be a cheaper way for me or go with a turbo! Please say housing .

 

[MarkMiller]

I really dig my Industrial Injection Super Phat 62 but I tow a lot with heavy weight. I had a Super Phat 66 briefly and it was a beast. I would o ring I was going to run that 66 long term. Mine blew past 55 psi before I caught it and backed off the throttle. To run it without surge problem I had my EZ on 3 (of 3) and my TST on 5 (of 9). I would NOT recommend trying to tow except for light loads on relatively flat ground with the 66. It just doesn't spool up quick so you get EGT problems. But if your just running around and racing some the super phat 66 is badazzzz. When it sets off you better have the truck squared up because its gonna take off.