Daren

Thought I would drop in and say hello. I am starting to learn about these trucks and trying to learn what all the little things in signatures means.

I am planning on getting a CTD.
What sort of things would you do first for a new truck to get better mileage and more power? Cheaper is always better. I remeber reading/hearing something about turning up the fuel pump for more power and it didn't sacrifice the mileage. I haven't decided on a 12 or 24 valve yet, suggestions?

TIA,
Daren

dodgeman01

Welcom to the site. The 12v/24v is a whole different can of worms :- I like the 12v better for those people that only want a small amount of HP gain it is really cheap in the 12v because you can get a 45 is HP shot free with just a slideing of the plate. For those who are looking for off the wall HP the 12v is again better than the 24v. I have a 98 24v and I can't say I hate it but 500 bucks for 65 HP If you get a 12v look for the ones built from 97-98 they had the 215hp pump which is the better at building more HP out of. of the p7100 pumps.
DM01

Daren

I am considering buying either a new one or a 02.5, I want the QC and extra room that it offers.

Any opinions on the auto or the 6sp manual? Haven't decided yet and also buying it as a 4x4, manual transfer case shift or electric? Not used to an electric option, have a manual in the Jeep now and like to know when it is in and out of four wheel drive.

Daren

dodgeman01

The 6spd wil last you longer and hold more HP than the auto will. It just depends on how you drive. if do a lot of city driveing then the 6shooter will be a little harder to drive with. I have all 5spd and one auto in the truck I own.
DM01