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Old May 2, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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Question What are the "must have gauges"

I have a stock 93 ram 2500. IC, Auto trans .....I want to get the pillar type mounting pod, and it only holds 2 gauges. So what 2 gauges are a must.. ??? Down the raod i would like to add 3 inch exhaust.

Truck has 138.000 miles on it , should i be worried about the lift pump ???

The truck takes off kinda doggy untill about 20 mph or so... is that normal ??? Thanks for any help ....
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Old May 2, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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pyro and trany temp

its doggish because the the 18.5 cm turbo housing isnt spolled up yet. you can downsize that if you want. etc....
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Old May 2, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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The truck already has a 3in exhaust go 4in, and at least for now go straight pipe, it will help alot!
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Old May 2, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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Thanks for the advice..

Found this turbo on ebay.. Would this work on my 93 ? What would be a good price for this unit ??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...971093222&rd=1
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Old May 2, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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I had the biggest dog of them all (21cm ) the 16 spools real nice now.
I would say the 2 MOST important are PYRO and trans also. The boost is fun to watch, though not as important.

Have fun and good luck,
Michael

another thing is once you get the pyro in you can play with the pump
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Old May 2, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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how about this one ,,, Sound like a deal ?? will it work on my 93 ??


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...970635207&rd=1
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Old May 2, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Yes this turbo will work on your truck.The only thing that I dont like about it is the 12 cm housing that a lot of 95's had. And beings you have an auto you have the 21 cm housing. I just took mine off and put an htbg on with a 16 cm housing. The difference is night and day. Have fun with the bombs and be safe.
Tim
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Old May 2, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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how about this one ,,, Sound like a deal ?? will it work on my 93 ??


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...970635207&rd=1
You might have an issue with the exhaust pipe mating up to the HX-35. You can probably find an WH1C which is a bolt up unit. It has the 12 cm wastegated housing and an enhanced MAP width compressor wheel. I did some grinding and put one on my 89 which does not have an intercooler.



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Old May 2, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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I'd go with the second turbo. That first one makes me nervous, I'd rather have an unmolested stock part like the second one.

That turbo is a great upgrade for a stock '93. It'll take off much better and run cooler EGTs. It's a true bolt in except for having to move the exhaust back.

No need to worry about the lift pump unless it's leaking, the trucks with lift pump issues are the 24 valvers.
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