MoPowa

Small update in plans as of late. Government was kinda enough this year to give me back some of my hard earned money...so needless to say my truck is going to get pampered a little bit.

This is the list as of now

-Finish Paint...This weekend I will update with Pictures
-New T/C...Still doing research on the best option
-Pyro, Fuel pressure, and boost gauges...Finally
-Phat shaft from D-Tech
-Stage 3 DDP's
-4 to 5 Inch single stack
-Full synthetics
-Install lift and cross over steering
-38x13.50 Rubber on some black 18 inch Wheels

I think thats enough for the next couple, three...months

Any advice or suggestions on my list is always welcomed

Cheers

pwrtripls1

I have a 4" DP into a single 5" stack and got all the parts for $320. I can take pics if youd like?

Your list looks good but one thing your missing. I see the fuel pressure gauge, but it'll be useless and read 0psi anytime your into the throttle with the stock LP. You'll likely need a better fuel pump.

MoPowa

I actually have a low pressure 2nd gen lift pump. I have heard of bigger injectors dropping the LP to 0psi, ill run them and see. I have considered
loctite and a high pressue LP... But not unless i absolutely need it.
Absolutely take some pics, ill need the set up in a couple months, havent ordered the turbo yet, but once i do i may just get you to ship that down pwrtrip. Is there a muffler in the system at all?

schamran

What do ya want a muffler for?

Rick 12v CTD

Why wouldn't he want one?
Honestly, if I could go back I'd have spent the extra $30 for a muffler. The novelty of a loud exhaust wore off real fast for me. It's too loud for my liking even though it sounds good sometimes. I guess I just like my music more than the growl of my truck.

MoPowa

Yea, I am starting to get sick of the noise, as awesome as it sounds when yea get on it. Im sure after the stack it will only get louder too!

schamran

What style exhaust did you have before? If it was a stock 3" pipe it is pretty loud. My 5" stacks aren't very loud, they're just throaty. Sometimes I wish they were louder. The only time I really hear them is up hills or when I'm into the throttle.

MoPowa

I had a 3 to 4 straight pipe exiting infront of the rear tire. The constant drone when cruising on the highway is what im trying to get rid of. I had a glasspack muffler on before and it sounded good.

schamran

I guess it is personal preference. I just love the deep throaty sound of the 5" stacks!

MoPowa

Well it has been a little while since i've had any pictures of progress...and guess what? Still none.

Turns out it gets a little windier than we'd thought at my painters house. The tarp spray booth we set up blew away....luckily!! after the truck was sprayed black and cured

Unfortunately, I have not been back home where the truck is for a couple weeks and I have no progress pictures. I will however be going this weekend to start prepping the headache rack, mirrors, and grill for black...and put everything back together.

I will post pictures after the weekend!! Stay tuned

schamran

I can't wait man!

Rick 12v CTD

^^ What he said

MoPowa

Haha, me neither I haven't even seen it yet!! Its gonna be weird, haven't seen my truck without primer and body damage for a couple years.

schamran

Wow. I bet you've got the itch. My truck was down for about 2 months last summer because I was doing a BUNCH of work to it all at once. It was about 1 week with my truck and I just couldn't wait for it to be done. I worked on it EVERY night!

MoPowa

Yea...I can see why patience is a virtue!
After all the body work is done, there will be a couple more months of not having my truck as well. Gotta do my suspension, steering, injectors and turbo too. If i'm lucky it will be done come July. Haha, maybe i'll just take a week off work and get everything done...Im getting sick of driving the loaner car around...1984 honda civic LOL. Great on gas though