MicksRam

Hey guys,
Been reading your forums for awhile and got some tips but they didn't work.
I just sold my 99 ram 2500 V10 and bought my 96 CTD.
I was shocked how weak the Cummins is compared to the V10. But I know the power is there, plus I went from 9mpg to 20mpg.
Anyway, I did the big air filter mod, moved AFC and fuel plate forword and adjusted my star wheel. Other than blowing some smoke i don't see any power improvement.
What's next? How can I make the turbo spool up faster, the lag is horrible. I would like to get back to 300hp and 500ft.lb. torque.
Actually more interested in just some torque.

Thanks

mullishacrew

hows the transmission shift? does the transmission fluid smell ok?

MicksRam

Transmission is fine, fluid is clean and it was recently rebuilt. Truck has 174k on it.

toms73novass

Single biggest improvement I found is with a 4k GSK .

The thing really gets up and moves compared to before.

Also have you done a boost elbow?

gorms

Fuel delivery is the first place to start for healthy power in my opinion, like making sure you have proper fuel pressure. Changing fuel filter if you haven't already, cleaning prefilter and in-tank screens if pressure is low, searching will give you plenty of how-to.

Once that's all done, getting a fuel plate - or grinding your own - and some gauges to make sure everything is in check should line you up pretty good. As stated above, higher governed RPMs help quite a bit with usable power, especially if the timing gets advanced a few degrees.

Whatever you do, it is safest to get some gauges FIRST then add power, if that freshly rebuild trans is stock it won't take much to slip it. Boost, pyrometer, trans temp are good to have along with fuel pressure. Good luck and happy modding!

d22019

Since you mentioned lots of smoke and no power I would start by checking for boost leaks. The most common place I've seen a torn boot is where it comes out of the i/c on the drivers side. There is a piece of sheet metal that rubs a hole in it over time from the vibrations.

infidel

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Don't you mean the passenger side lower?
That's the one I always find cut.
Seems like there is plenty of clearance between the boot and the fender sheet metal but when the stock boots balloon under boost pressure they almost double in diameter.