stock power

[SGriffin]

I have a stock 98 1 ton dually, without a load I seem to have plenty of power, but when I tow my Newmar Mountain Aire (10000 lbs) I have very little power and cannot get any smoke. I have never had a diesel before except an 86 international in a Ford, so I had no comparison. I want to put a TST plate in but I need to be in Spec first. Has anyone had any lack of power to this degree? Just had 100K tuneup and asked the dealer, but they seemed disinterested even when I told them I was only getting 14 MPG. I have had 3 valve adjustments and use HAWSE treatment to keep the injectors clean and change air filters regularly.



98 extended cab dually 4X4, ranch hand eqpt stock motor.

 

[BCFAST]

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This is soooo simple, you're gonna kick yerself!... You need to do 3 things, and that's really about it: (1) Buy guages, (2) buy a TST plate, and (3) get rid of the Cat. You just spent about $500, and both your performance and mileage will greatly inprove!! Let the BOMBing commence!!!!

 

[Joe G.]

Stock power?

Just a comment about stock power for these engines. What we get from Dodge is turned down. The real stock power is something like 300HP.

 

[Archive]

Giffin. . We have hauled about about 20,000lbs on a 96 3/4. . Only problem was keeping her under 75... That was with a stock truck. . 5sp. . with 3. 55's. . You didn't not mention which gears you have or trany. . the auto seem to need a little work to get where everyone want's. . but with a manual shifter. . you should not have any problems. . especially if you are running the 4. 10's. . Just MO here...

Good luck

Bryan

 

[The patriot]

Griffin, 14 mpg's seems to be very much a subjective thing. Depends on how you drive, type of driving etc. etc.

Go through the posts. You'll have Mo'power real soon.

I'd say, a cam plate, and maybe bump up the timing.

Eric

PS You might want to get some gauges in there first.

 

[snake]

First thing is to get the CAT out of there, which is the problem in the first place {maybe}. Get some good gauges, and buy a TST plate kit. You will see a big difference.

 

[SGriffin]

I appreciate the help. I guess I should clarify my signature a little more, 5 speed manual and 3:54 gears. From the responses I guess I'll do it by the numbers and get rid of the cat first and then get a TST plate, I am a believer in the motor if I can just get a little more power without breaking the bank.