Suggestions needed for bombing order!

[J D Young]

Gonna start bombing soon. Any suggestions for what to do first? Not looking to build a race truck, just want to power up a little, with milage staying at top of priority list. Thanks.

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2001. 5 2500 QC 4x4, dark garnet, auto, 3. 54, stock

 

[Justbeamn]

This was stolen from an earlier thread:
1) Guages, boost Pyrometer, optional transmission temp.
2) K&N air filter in the stock air box or a scotty air system.
3) 4" exhaust turbo to tail pipe, preferably mandrel bent aluminized.
4) Then some sort of fuel enhancements, i. e. Van AAken CPC or larger injectors, but not both at the same time until upgrades to the
torque converter and valve body on Auto's, or a clutch on a manual
5) High quality low stall converter, preferably 1600 rpm, and a valve body modifications to recalibrate to handle the extra power.
I prefer the Centerforce dual friction clutch on the manuals.
6) Depending on what you choose on #4 finish the job with injectors or Box.
7) 1/2 inch fuel system to feed that hungry powerhouse, and keep that injection pump cool and lubricated.
8) US Gear 20% Overdrive auxillary transmission so you can use all that new found power.
How's 1800 rpms at 75 mph sound?
9) A BD turbo mount exhaust brake to slow her down.


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98. 5 3500 SLT Quad Dually 4x4. 3:54 Auto, Waterfall Blk on red. Custom dually flaps, Rhino lining, All acc's w/leather, Muth signal mirrors, Catz MSC's, 55watt back up lights, Optima Red Tops, 80/100 head lights
BD exhaust brake, Banks EGT/Boost/Temp gauges, Mag-Hytec DC&TP, SS bug screen and fender trim,SS Stull diamond line running boards, SS 4" turn down.
My Dually

 

[work2muchplay2little]

Uh-huh, sounds just like what I was thinking about 3 months ago. Just improve the power a little bit. Well, I went from that to what you see in my sig in the interval - all before spending the first dollar!! #ad
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Beware, the BOMBing bug will show no mercy to your cash flow!! #ad


BTW, welcome to TDR. What do you use your truck for primarily?

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Kurt Voss
********* 1999 2500 24VCTD AUTO 4x4 QC LB Laramie SLT, Luverne stainless steel nerf bars, 3 piece bug deflector, mopar mud flaps, Line-X bedliner, Blue Chip Fuel Management System, just ordered 3/26: DDIII's, TTPM, DD 4" exhaust, HX40, DTT VB/TC (91%)

 

[Nemies]

Howdy, I'm new to this too, and this thread looks good for me.

I have a question, though, if I'm still under warrenty, etc, I was figuring I'd just go with gauges, filter, and an EZ box (I have a manual transmission).

Is this sane for an otherwise stock truck?

I know, I know, I'll be aching for more power, but I think the fears of losing dealer coverage will stop me from getting too crazy. #ad



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Kees C.
99, 4x4, 2500, 5spd, HD, LSD, SB, QC, Sport, Forest-Green, Cab-Lights
Rhinoliner, toolbox, dual Firestiks

[This message has been edited by Nemies (edited 05-08-2001). ]

 

[BigDaddy]

Nemies,

My stocker will hopefully see a VA and 4" exhaust this weekend #ad
I am working on getting gauges ASAP.

Should not be a problem for the stock transmission/clutch.

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<font color=forestgreen>2000</font> DODGE <font color=forestgreen>RAM</font>, <font color=forestgreen>2500 HD</font>, 4x4 SLT, Reg. Cab, <font color=forestgreen>Forest Green</font>, Agate interior, Cummins ISB, Auto, Shift-on-the-Fly (241HD), 4. 10 LS, ABS, Trailer Tow Group, Camper Group, Michelin; DC: Fog Lights Kit, Tow Rings, Under Rail Bedliner, VentVisors, Splash Guards, Cold Weather Cover, & Mats.
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[This message has been edited by BigDaddy (edited 04-04-2001). ]

 

[mike r]

Welcome JD, Have'n't been around here long myself but you'll soon find out that bombing is an addiction not an interest. You'll also find out that a little loss of milage won't make you frown with twice the horsepower that's easy to get. You spent 30+ on your truck so what's a couple more to have what you really want (300+ horse power). All of us have done it and would do it again only with MORE the next time.

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'99 QC SB White/Agate Auto 3. 54's Mustang Bed Cover, Bed Liner,BD PNP, 4" ex, 275 injectors, ISSPRO PYRO/BOOST A-Pillar,LOUD JVC CD, boost module and elbow coming soon. transmission upgrades needed soon

 

[Mopar-muscle]

i would put trans mod closer to the top of the list , it may save you from having to get more goodies as it will get the available power to the ground . #ad


big daddy , you need to try the EZ again with a boost elbow , unless you plan on getting some banks components . also the new VA supposedly isn't as good as the old that tim got .

 

[ramfan2]

Here is how I'm starting out.

I went with a K & N air filter first. Then late last summer I put on Auto-Meter Sports Comp Pyro/Boost on the a-pillar. "Love 'em"

In the next week or two I'll be going with a 4" exhaust, turbo back. Not sure of the maker yet. I want a nice deep sound.

After that, I'm going to do a TC & VB, most likely from DTT. From everything I've read, I would feel safer doing it before any power upgrades. Heard of to many problems. I need to find a good transmission man here in the Portland area too!

Then I'm going to get either the VA or the Power Edge EZ. Can't decide, they both have their good points.

Then after driving it a while, I may go with an injector upgrade. Only if I feel that what I've done is not quite enough.

Ram On!
Chris

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1998. 5 4x4 Laramie SLT 2500 Quad Cab, AT, Long Box, Loaded Except Leather. Black/Grey,
Matching Totem Canopy, Bed Liner, Diamomd Plate Rails and Tail Gate, Carr Steps, y2k Driving Lights, K&N Air Filter, Magna Flow Muffler (no resonator)Monster Chrome Tip. Auto Meter Sports Comp Boost and Exhaust Temp on A-Pillar. TC & VB next, then... . ????

1998 27ft Nash Trailer. 6K, no problem!

 

[J D Young]

Originally posted by work2muchplay2little:

BTW, welcome to TDR. What do you use your truck for primarily?

work2much,

It's my office from 6 to 6, lots of city driving, pull a 20' trailer about once every 2 weeks with a skid steer loader on it, weight is 11K. I am sure I will put a DTT TC & VB on as soon as I can. Thanks for the comments!

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