2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission please help a new member !!

[NDornacher]

i just bought a 99 2500 ctd white 4x4 5. 9



so far i have put in a pac brake with a ats triple commander

a bd diesel x monitor with egts trans temp and boost can you point me in the right direction for more mods i also have black cloud 7" miter cut stacks cummin but i want lots more power and of course smoke!



so whats next any ideas?

thanks Nathan.

 

[GOlsen]

I would set my sights on some transmission work next. Especially with a pacbrake, it'll work more efficiently, and be safer (less likely to break a shaft or flexplate). Then also you won't have to worry about breaking something when you're laying down more power also.

 

[Moose Truck]

1st, Get the transmission redone. (Assuming it's an Auto, Fill in your Signature Block. It's under "User Control Panel" tab) You did not say how many miles you have on the truck, so if it's low mileage and the trans is in good shape, then a Valvebody and Torque Converter should do it. It the transmission is worn out, then go the full route. It seems the 1st thing to wear out, Not break, is the 2nd gear band. It went on my truck, then when I went to the transmission guy he had one in the shop with the same thing. It's an expansive Mod, but Necessary, A good VB and TC just feels right, Firm, Quick Shifts, and a smooth TC Lock Up with a very small RPM drop as she locks up. Oo.



The next step transmission Mods or not is an After market Lift Pump, and a Fuel Pressure Gage if you don't have one. Never let the FP get under 6 PSI if you can, as that will kill the VP44 (Injection Pump). After that, do a low restriction exhaust system, sounds like you have plans for that, make sure it's at least 4" Turbo back. Do an Intake, BHAF is a good place to start. A BHAF is a Airfliter element out of a Big Rig (look here for part Numbers: https://www.turbodieselregister.com...ion-1998-5-2002/184086-bhaf-part-numbers.html ), Just take out your stock aircleaner box, and then put in the BHAF attaching it to the Intake hose with the factory clamp. Now would be a good time to remove the Silencer Ring, for that big Turbo sound :-laf To do that remove the black snap ring around the Turbo inlet and then the ring just falls out. Search on Silencer Ring.



After that then the big bucks start to flow! To make power you need Fuel and Air. To get the fuel, You need to do Injectors, and or a "Fueling Box". To keep the EGTs in check you need change the Turbo (Air) to one that matches the injectors. The Combinations of the above three are limitless I know of a lot of guys who have had good power (450 HP+) with Mach 3 or 4 Injectors, II 62/12 SPS Turbo, Smarty(Downloader: www.smartypower.com ), and Blue Chip FMS. (Fuel Management System) Diesel Performance Specialists, VP44, 47RH, 47RE, Cummins Diesel Performance



Now that I have the transmission and support gear, I guess that I'll wait till some more money comes my way. "Speed is only a question of money, How fast do you want to go, How much money do you have to spend?" Just remember, You can easily have 500 + HP, that you can drive on the street, loaded down with whatever cargo you can fit, with the AC cranked! Try that with a Big Block Gasser! Enjoy, Moose

 

[NDornacher]

thanks guys i'm ordering as i type.

also can anyone help me with my timing how far to go and how to do it?

 

[Moose Truck]

thanks guys i'm ordering as i type.

also can anyone help me with my timing how far to go and how to do it?

There is no manual timing adjustment in your truck. <a href='http://www.mysmiley.net' title='Smilies'>[URL=https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?url=search-alias=automotive&field-keywords=member+&linkCode=ll2&tag=|member]#ad
</a>[/URL] The ECU and the VP44 sets the timing as condtions change. To bump up the timming you need a box such as an Edge or Van Aaken, or a downloader such as Smarty. Moose

 

[NDornacher]

thanks moose i get right on that just put in a bhaf napa #2790 sounds nice and temps went down about 75*, On the line of chips what one do you guys sugest for good power to smoke to money ratio?

 

[Moose Truck]

thanks moose i get right on that just put in a bhaf napa #2790 sounds nice and temps went down about 75*, On the line of chips what one do you guys sugest for good power to smoke to money ratio?

I use the Van Aaken Box, ( van Aaken Developments -The van Aaken SmartBox™ V5 & R ), But I'd say that Smarty or Blue Chip FMS would be the way to go. The Blue Chip Will Dump in the Fuel for you, But there is no Timing with it. To get the timing you need to use a Smarty or a VA box. My transmission guy doesn't like Smarty because it "Raises the Pedal", in other words, The Travel is shorter, Making the 1st 75% power at about 50% pedal travel. You may want to reset the Throttle Valve Cable. Moose