Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) !ust bought an 02 2500 4x4 QC SB SLT...only 20k miles!! Now how should I bulletprof?

[Dixie Dawg]

the truck is out of warranty due to being in service over 5 years, so I really want to make this thing bulletproof. I will order guages tomorrow and probably a Glacier or Airdog (depending on price and pros/cons). Since the truck is still nearly new, but warrantee-less, I want to get it set up properly for reliability ASAP, then look at adding Mach 1s or an EZ in the near future. Thanks for any opinions!

 

[monkeyman]

Get rid of the lift pump if stock, check front suspension, trans, Etc. Check TSB's
I have a 2002
Rick

 

[randrade]

I would check the fuel pressure 1st, then install your gauges, get a vulcan relocation kit and move the pump, 4" exhaust, BHAF/ AFE, I have the mach 1. 5's and love them, somewhere in there change the fluids to synthetic with the exception of the engine. NJOY the truck

Rafael

 

[GCULP]

check out my signature and you'll be pretty close to bullet proof and fairly economical performance without a box. the last thing to add would be a Smarty. If it is an automatic, you'll want to have some goodies added to it as well. Congratulations on your acquisition.

 

[JKinney]

My warranty book sais 5 year 100,000 after the 3/36. I bet yours does too.

02 vp 44s have been dieing between 45 and 50 thousand.



Installing a quality fuel system will save you alot of agrevation

 

[PRout]

check out my signature and you'll be pretty close to bullet proof and fairly economical performance without a box. the last thing to add would be a Smarty. If it is an automatic, you'll want to have some goodies added to it as well. Congratulations on your acquisition.

Nice setup GCULP. Well balanced out, simple & sweet. Prolly runs great. And, smooth without timing hammer.