PowerMax2?

[Howard Janin]

Hi!
I have read the very informative posts about 1st time BOMBING. I would like to do some moderate adjustments to gain some low-end torque on my '99 3500 4x4 Quad Cab w/5-sp manual transmission and 3. 55 ltd. slip rear. Has anyone out there tried TST's PowerMax 2? What are your results? I've noticed 'need' of more grunt hauling a heavy 27'-5" 5th wheel, especially up some of the grades here in Colorado. And yes, I already have a JakeBrake to help on going down the same grades and assisting with warm-ups!

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[JohnB]

Howard--I just installed a PowerMax 3 adjustable in the same truck as yours except a 2500. I will tell you that I will probably not use more than the original Powermax setting for towing. Very noticable increase even at this setting. I have only pulled the trailer down the highway and there is a huge difference, but I will reserve more coments until I get it in the hills. Very nice product and service.

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01' 2500,SB, Club Cab, 5spd,3. 54 LS, Bright White, Camel Leather. Pillar mount boost & pyro, fuel presure guage, TST PM3 adjustable--2001 Sunnybrook 27' 5ver

 

[Todd T]

Howard the nice thing about the PM3 is that it is what I refer to as "wife proof". I talked to Mark at TST and with the box installed you can turn it to #1 which is only 15hp added over the stock setup. thus when the wife has to drive it, or should I say, when you HAVE to let the wife drive it, #ad
she can do it without an engineering degree, and you wont have to worrry about that famous line "honey there's something wrong with your truck" #ad


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Todd,
2001 Q-cab SB 4x4 5spd 3. 55's, A pillar Boost/EGT,Jardines 4" turboback kit, and more to come...

 

[J Allan]

Howard, I have the Powermax 3 adjustable and WOW #ad
what a difference I tow a carhaller (square box)My total truck and trailer weight is 16,400 I have no problem with towing I was passing one day and before I realized it I was doing 95 mph The pm3 is a very good box good warrenty and instant HP.
I bought mine through BD nice place to deal with Piers Is a great guy to work with.

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Jeff Allan
31D 81199
2000, 3500,4x4, 355 gears Laramie SLT, BD valve Body, BD Torgue Convertor, BD pressureLoc,#14cm wastgate turbo housing, powermax 3 adjustable, stage 3 injectors, custom dual 3" exhaust with dual 4" barrel tubes behind rear tires. Trailmaster SSV shocks, ISSPRO Turbo boost, EGT gauges in piler, K&N air filter, bushwacker fender flares, black nerf bars, hellwig spring helpers, Let the BOMBing begin

 

[Vaman]

I also have the PowerMax3 adjustable... great power for the price. A quick look at the power numbers compared to the other fueling boxes sold me. Also, Mark at TST has been very good.

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98. 5 2500, 24v, QC, 4x4, 4. 10 LSD, short bed, Line-X liner, tow package, camper suspension, Westin nerfs, camper shell, TST PowerMax3, 275 RVs, EGT/Boost pillar gauges... Love my Cummins, no love for Dodge

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

I bought the original Powermax when they first came out (first box on the market, btw). That was a year ago last september. I added the 275hp RV injectors last september and just upgraded to the PM3 2 weeks ago. The power of this box is unreal. If you're spending the money I'd recommend just buying the PM3 with remote so that you don't have to buy another box down the road. You won't be able to run in the top levels until you buy another clutch but you'll have them there when you do. I'm running a 16. 3@92. 8 mph 1/4 in my truck right now (according to a g-tech) and the powermax is starting to defuel the last 10 mph of that 1/4 because of my 4. 10 gears. That will be solved soon with a custom box and I may be close to 15's after that!



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-Steve St. Laurent - President of the Great Lakes TDR
'98 QC LB (CMNSPWR), 4x4, ISB, 5sp, 4. 10 LSD, TST Powermax3, 275hp RV injectors, Joe Donnelly modifed Sachs Clutch, custom ladder bars, SW fuel pressure gauge, BD exhaust brake, Isspro turbo temp monitor, front Draw-Tite receiver, rear Draw-Tite class V receiver, BFG 285/75R16 AT KO's, (all the common stuff clipped)