TowRig.com - Diesel Discussion and Tow Tech

Cross posted from CK5.com:

I haven't puchased anything new for my truck yet besides fuel but I have a few things in mind.
1. Mud flaps are a must
2. Some sort of step tubes would be nice too. I feel like I slide off the seat to the ground everytime getting out
3. Gauges are a must. I'm going to order the 3 gauge dash mount (pyro, boost & trans temp). trying to decide between the Dipricol or Autometer. There's only a $30 difference (Autometer more) . Leaning towards the autometers. They've been around for a long time, good rep, quality gauge. I haven't heard of the Dipricol's before I got into diesels. Any input on them??
4. A Line-X bed lining after the other mods

I know one of the first acc that I get are line-x and gauges, but I might hold off on the gauges if I go with a modual that includes them.

I thought about that too but the module and associated power adder is $700 minimum. Just not in my budget right now....not with a new truck payment :doah:

Lets see...

-Banks in-line 4" exhaust brake
-Banks 4" downpipe that replaces the factory 3.5" cast iron elbow
-Magnaflow 4" SS exhaust
-AFE Stage II PG7 Intake
-Turbo silencer removed
-TST PMCR
-Pioneer MP3 Deck
-Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure, Boost, and EGT gauges (boost and egt aren't installed yet since I had them on the TST but will sometime soon)

Trying to decide right now between more go fast goodies or exterior stuff. Thinking a KORE pace kit but can't decide on wheels, I'm not a fan of any aftermarket dually rims, thinking of a custom non-dually front/dually rear setup.

So far, all Ive done is put a mopar under the rail bedliner in, and a rubber bed mat. Ive got gauges (boost,egt, and fuel pressure, along with an a pillar mount) sitting on my living room floor.. Installing those at a bombing party in a couple weeks, and Im waiting for my straight pipe to show up, other than that, the truck's stayin the way it is.. Im gonna have a mortgage payment to make soon!
Scott

Mine is stock. Don't know where to start first really. My main thing is my truck is under warranty so I can't modify the engine or add any software/boxes or it will void it...and that would suck....

I think I can get away with aftermarket exhaust though....and I might do a 5" system (with a muffler) sometime this fall/winter.

I'm in no hurry.

Firestone ride rights
Brakesmart
Tool box in the bed
Arma Coat the bed and rockers
Clear Cab lights
315-70-17's
boost, EGT, Fuel press. on 3 pillar mount
Jake Exhaust brake
removed the silencer ring
B&W turn over ball
i know im missing something.... its little, but im missing it....

oh, fast coolers and a cat test pipe are sitting in here waiting for me to get the donaldson muffler in....

i want to do a chip, but it will have to wait. i need a flat bed and a dually setup first... a chip and turbo will be at the same time.
Grant

Just interior stuff so far.

9" Sony DVD Dream System II, Sony Head unit with XM satelite, Alpine 4 channel amp w/ Alpine 6X9's in the front and 5 1/2" in the rear
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Bombs to the 98.5 3500 :

MBRP 4" exhaust
Scotty II intake
Scotty Smartfuel system
Scotty Dodge Pod
Autometer triple pillar Sport Comp w/boost, egt and fuel pressure
Edge Comp - wire tapped
RV275 injectors
Pacbrake w/shifter switch
Airlift bags with in-cab control on the Dodge pod
Rancho 9000's
DSS

Bombs to the 94 2500 :

MBRP 4" exhaust
AFE BHAF
3000 GSK
TST AFC spring
custom ground #100 fuel plate
laser cut 191 DV's
16* timing
370 injectors
16cm non wastegated exhaust housing
Custom auto w/BD X-converter, Transgo kit, heavyduty planetaries, billet drums and more stuff I can't even remeber!!

13.90 @ 101 mph w/4WD launch

04, 3500, Wht Laramie, 3:73 LSD DRW, 4x4, B1-2-04 Turbo w/BD Blow Off Valve, Hot Edge Juice w/Attitude 489.8 HP with 942.3 TQ, 1/4 mile 13.85 at 97.85 mph, DTT 48RE w/89% converter, Smart Controller & Mag-Hytec DD trans pan, Mass Diesel's Trans Line, DiProcal Fuel pressure, Oil pressure, Isspro Trans temp Gauges w/full replacement DPP 3 gauge pillar mount, Road Armor Titan III w/KC Daylighters & PIAA's, Fuctional RamAir Hood w/AirAid, Custom CB mount (that I make), Uniden Grant LT CB, XM SkyFi2 Satellite Radio, Valentine One, 51" Nelson Muffler, RDS 60 gal. fuel/tool box combo, NW Custom MudFlaps, Rocker Panels & Door Sills, Raider canopy and Bed Rug.

Nice!

That's the excuse I use for the following mods,

98.5 24v auto
Edge EZ (I bought it used on ebay for 1/2 price)
4" exhaust from turbo to 5" stainless magnum extension
(by far the biggest improvement )
K&N Air box ( not a good fit underhood, AFE is better)
Autometer gauges w/pillar pod (fuel pressure is next)
Roadmaster rebuilt trans w/HD converter, alum pan, red line atf
(towing necessity)
remote control driving lights
XM satellite radio (for long hauls)
90 gal aux fuel tank in the bed

This is my first post on a subject specific Thread, But here go's. After intalling a full Banks Power Pac I soon discovered the weak link. The stock TC. You will notice that even driving from light to light, RPM,s will reach 2200-2400. Well out of usable torque curve. And all the power in the world will do no good if it is absorbed in fluid slip.
I am by no means a pro at this stuff (im just addicted) but I have learned allot about hyp-vs-reality. Top two mods in order of function over form would be fuel pressure insurance (airdog or F.A.S.S) and a good billet TC W/ valve body. Shop around and dont think that the bigger the name the better results and price.
Hope this helps some folks trying to upgrade safely.

100% correct on the TC...lots of power lost there...On making power I like the injectors...100 HP in mine and it screams...and better MPG too.

So what injectors did you buy and what do those cost$$$???

Hey Brian where are the pic's of your to rig?

2002 SWB Quad Cab, 4x4, SLT, ETH, 6spd, Lights and Towing packages, Almond color

Isspro Boost & EGT and Westach Fuel Pressure gauges on A-pillar
Airdog mounted outside the frame
Edge Comp - ashtray-mounted
F1 Mach 1.6 injectors
Southbend Clutch Con OFE
4" exhaust w/Magnaflow muffler
BHAF with Outerwears and heat shield
TAG
BD Short Shifter Kit
Darrin's Steering Stabilizer, 3rd Gen trackbar w/Solidsteel bracket
Jacobs Exhaust Brake with the 2003 Cummins shifter switch
Bilstein 5100-series shocks
QuietCoat
Husky Floor Liners
Alpha Liner
Truxedo
Bob V's 2-Wheel Low Kit
Jordan Brake Controller
Go-Rhino Wheel-to-Wheel Stepbars
custom mud flaps from DuraFlap
custom in-cab lights
Painless Wiring Circuit Boss
Mopar Bug Shields
Cab Fresh Air Filter
Pullrite Super Glide 16K
30' Cougar 281 EFS 5th Wheel


I can see now that I've spent way too much money on this thing. :eek: NOT!
Best mods? Gauges and sidesteps. waytogo

Neil

Diesel exhaust - tastes great and it's good for you! burnout

BD3's,
B1 Kwik Spool Turbo
6inch Bull Hauler Stacks
19.5 Alluminum wheels
Blistein shocks
"Airdog" fuel Preporator
2 yellow top Optima's
Fast Cooler's on Transmission
Mag-Hytec rear Differential
Dual 4inch exhaust with 5inch chrome turndowns (yes stacks and regular exhaust so I can keep a boat clean and smoke out tailgaters if need be :D )
SPA Gauges (EGT/Boost Trans/Rear Differential Temp - Fuel Pressure/Engine oil Temp)
BD 4inch inline Exhaust Brake
Spray in Bed Liner
Power Moon Roof
Edge Comp
Air Bulldog RamAir Hood with NACA Ducts
Custom Mud Flaps
Lund Lunar Visor
B&W turnover ball
Buckstop Bumper with 12K Mile Marker winch, tow hooks and reciever hitch.
Oops! forgot the SouthBend Con FE Clutch

Hoooolllyyy crap thats a long list......I've got a fancy grille.... rotfl

That's what I was thinking too :pimp:

I just put on my step tubes...that's all I have ......for now waytogo

line-x bedliner
tinted windows
airaid intake
took out the muffler
edge juice w/ attitude

i really want a nice torque converter and valve body but i dont have any money :doah:

First..Howdy Big Bob...fancy mtg you here.... waytogo

RJF's Red Cummins]Mine is stock. Don't know where to start first really. My main thing is my truck is under warranty so I can't modify the engine or add any software/boxes or it will void it...and that would suck....
Secondly.....RJF.....Repeat after me....I AM MY OWN WARRANTY STATION! rotfl Where to start?...guages, air filter, exhaust...

Last but not least...:
CTD: KDP Neutered 06-2K3, HX35, DD2s, Edge Comp, Rip's 4" w/ Allied Muffler backwards, PacBrake w/ BD AutoLoc, AFE Stage 1
AT: DUNRITE TC/VB, Rip's BUNGHOLE Tranny Pan, 95 Cooler Line, 3.54LS.
Acc: DSS, ISSPRO EV P-B-T/T, Fuel PSI, AIRLIFT (Rear), Bilstiens (x4), D25 SkyJackers, A.R.E. Canopy, Alpine 45w CD Rcvr with Twin MTX 10's, Quadruplet MTX 6" Mids, MTX 475w Amp, Uniden 510Pro , FY3 Firestik, Modern Alum Wheels, 285/75-16s

First..Howdy Big Bob...fancy mtg you here.... waytogo


Hi Mark! waytogo

You may be surprise where you see me! rotfl

I may be suprised, but it's always good to see you. Say hello to Kathy for me. :D

I may be suprised, but it's always good to see you. Say hello to Kathy for me. :D

At least you live a little closer now. Did you go to the get together in the Tri-cities John and Vaughn were trying to put together?

We put the one of in Spokane/Coeur D'alene for a little bit, everybody was too busy with hunting season and everything.

Maybe we should try a combined one in Ritzville, if the have accommodations.

At least you live a little closer now. Did you go to the get together in the Tri-cities John and Vaughn were trying to put together?

Maybe we should try a combined one in Ritzville, if the have accommodations.

Yes I did. Met Leon, Dan, Carl(?) and a couple others. Small but good, with worldly discussions.

Ritzville, Sure why not. Drop me a line when you figure a date/time

I'll get some pictures of my best friends 05 this weekend for you guys. the words Twin Turbo come to mind...

Where to start? 03 HO 6 speed Dually, 4x4

Under hood-
BD Super B turbo
AFE stage II
PMCR
Jacobs Brake
4" Aeroturbine
PDR Camshaft
Fast Coolers
SBC FE (slipping)
SBC Upgraded Hydraulics
Amsoil Everywhere

Cab-
Rechargeable Mag Lite mounted to B-pillar
Boost, Pyro, Fuel press (di-pricol) on A-pillar
Kenwood DVD/Nav System
Pheonix Gold Componet set in front Doors pushed by 400w Alpine Amp
2 10" JL Audio Subs under the rear seat, pushed by 1000w Alpine Class D amp
Cobra cb radio (broken) and wilson 5000 antenna

Outside-
JMI steel flatbed
Delta Pro boxes
homemade mud flaps
19.5" 10 lug aluminum wheels
265 70 R19.5 Yokahamas (34.6")

and there are more to come!!
Gotta love the money pit!

Old thread but I didn't feel like starting a new thread :rolleyes:

Here's the latest pic of my ride. I added a line-x bed then the Pace Edwards Roll-n-lock bed cover, in addition to the side steps and mud flaps. Only performance mod is the Rokktech sensor that gets me 21-23 mpg on the highway. Going to add the BHAF in the next week or 2 before our vacation

http://towrig.com/photos/data/500/IMG_1815.JPG

Old thread but I didn't feel like starting a new thread :rolleyes:

Here's the latest pic of my ride. I added a line-x bed then the Pace Edwards Roll-n-lock bed cover, in addition to the side steps and mud flaps. Only performance mod is the Rokktech sensor that gets me 21-23 mpg on the highway. Going to add the BHAF in the next week or 2 before our vacation

http://towrig.com/photos/data/500/IMG_1815.JPG

What no towrig.com sticker:stir: :D

Well, I had one but it was on the table and someone spilled a soda or something and it stained it.