Power Mods.

[Balzac]

Hi,have enjoyed reading most posts over the last week. Have a 95 2WD CC LB auto. 90K miles. Run empty(800# sand in winter), 12K# 5th wheel RV ocassionally. I am thinking of a new trans from DC with all upgrades and DTT TC & VB. I am unsure what power mods to do. I do all my own mechanical and maintenance on my vehicles. Have large shop with hoist and most tools. Each vendor I talk with has a different idea, one says go to 775 # Torque with 4",K&N, cam plates, and Turbo housing. Next says only cam plates & injectors. I am thinking after reading Joe Donnelly's excellent article, Air+Fuel=Power, maybe just mild cam plates or maybe adjusting stock ones and Pscotty intake (made in Calgary 10 miles from my house). Any and all advice will be welcome.
Also did complete brake job using Raybestos super stoppers, all new parts except M. Cyl. and rebuilt calipers. Still not happy with brakes. Any ideas?

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95 Black 2WD CC loaded +
12,000lb 5th RV.

 

[My 6 Eats V8's Old File]

the real question is how much do you want?
I'm sure Piers at BD(1 800 887 5030) would be more than happy to add as much power as you want. They are in Abbotsford. The choice is yours on how much.
be fair warned you'll get caught in the disease called bombitis. #ad


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96 4x4, 3. 54 posi, 6. 5"lift, 35" bfg m/t's and 35x14. 5x16. 5 boggers,dual stabalizers, aluminium wheels, sport headlights,billet grill, K/N 0880, NOS, Performance Diesel LPG, BD Pulling/Competition fuel injection pump,370hp marine injectors, ported head, Hx40 w/ 16cm2, 4" exhaust w/ 2 chamber Flomaster, BD copetition auto transmission and torque converter, Kenwood sterio System, Westach 60lb boost/ egt guage with warning light,aluminium bed rail covers,chrome diff covers, 5 foot traction bars,
475hp and 1050lb of torque on #2
530hp and 1140 with bullydog lpg maxed(only 55hp)
590hp and 1200 with lpg and nos
all done in 5th gear with 35's.
have a great day.
Adam

 

[Joe G.]

Balzac,

You should see Bill K. at DTT and get his transmission. It will be already modified so you will be spending less money. The other thing is that his stuff is not one size fits all. You can get the transmission set up for the way you drive. Also best service on the planet.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,DTT TC/VB,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

[Boldt's Wagon]

Pulling a 12,000 lb fifth wheel you will want 250-280 rear wheel HP minimum. 250 will allow you to maintain 55 mph on a 6 percent grade, 280 will hold 60 mph. Also, 280 rear wheel hp (350 flywheel hp) is probably the maximum on a sustained pull that the stock cooling system will keep cool (with torque converter lockup). Also, at 280 HP and above you may have to open up the exhaust to keep the EGT in the safe range during a long pull.

Power mods are cheap up to 250-270 rear wheel HP, more expensive 280 HP and up.
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'97 SLT 2500, 4x2 LB Club Cab, auto, 230/605 fuel plate and 215 injectors, pillar mount Isspro gauges, BD torque converter, BD valve body, BD Pressureloc, Mag-Hytec transmission pan and differential cover, 3. 54 LSD, white/driftwood, air dam, sliding rear window, towing/camper pkgs, Rhino liner, SS bed caps, stake pocket tie downs, chrome exhaust turn down, SS wheel well trim, Carr steps, Mopar mudflaps, Aerotank under seat toolbox, Cobra 75WXST CB/Firestik, J-MAC louvered aluminum headache rack and tail gate, Mopar flag/tow mirrors, Reese 15k fifth wheel hitch. Mopar Ram hood ornament, Sweet Tooth grill, and white dice. Kennewick, WA.

[This message has been edited by Boldt's Wagon (edited 04-07-2001). ]