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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Good upgrades

Just got my dodge a month ago and started my upgrades with intake and a stack 4in and that made it come alive then today i just got the elbow and boost fooler and i thought 100$ what could go wrong. I hooked everything up really easy install and after these new parts shes a whole new animal i actually saw more pedal sensitivity more power down low like you would believe. i dont have a boost gauge right now so couldnt tell you any number but i can tell you its a 100$ well spent i recomend this to anyone.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Now you need a chip or programmer! Add some fuel for that new found air to mix with.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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i know i know im going to do a airdog 150 with quadzilla adrenaline or smarty im not sure which i want to do first... but i need the money first....man it always gets me there
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbc1
i know i know im going to do a airdog 150 with quadzilla adrenaline or smarty im not sure which i want to do first... but i need the money first....man it always gets me there
aint that the truth!! the bug has bit me but the money just comes as slow as ever so il slowly build mine.. i reccomend u get a air dog or some kind of lift pump before u get a progrmer. mine had a comp and i couldnt resist turnin it up and now i think i have a bad vp44. imo do it right and u can make it last awhile. good luck with the modding!!
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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I wouldn't be adding any sort of performance goodies until you get gauges. Nice to know how the truck is running/performing before you add mods. JMO
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Question about the AirDog: does it have any ports for a fuel pressure gauge, or should you be checking the fuel pressure up closer to the injection pump? With the near-miss I had this weekend with my truck not starting after I changed the fuel filter, I'm thinking that something more reliable than the stock LP should be my next upgrade. Also, where do you mount the AirDog? On the frame rail in the back near the tank or up near the engine?

Don't even get me started on gauges...pyro and FP are high on the list.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Bidbc1 remove that silencer ring while you're at it! It's Free and sounds cool. I also recommend gauges and a good fuel pump first! Genos garage is a great place to buy filters and all the other goodies. good luck
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbc1
Just got my dodge a month ago and started my upgrades with intake and a stack 4in and that made it come alive then today i just got the elbow and boost fooler and i thought 100$ what could go wrong. I hooked everything up really easy install and after these new parts shes a whole new animal i actually saw more pedal sensitivity more power down low like you would believe. i dont have a boost gauge right now so couldnt tell you any number but i can tell you its a 100$ well spent i recomend this to anyone.
This site will make you broke. Consider yourself warned!

If you get the chance, ride in a truck with some real HP mods. You have not seen anything yet.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by bakdoor
Question about the AirDog: does it have any ports for a fuel pressure gauge, or should you be checking the fuel pressure up closer to the injection pump? With the near-miss I had this weekend with my truck not starting after I changed the fuel filter, I'm thinking that something more reliable than the stock LP should be my next upgrade. Also, where do you mount the AirDog? On the frame rail in the back near the tank or up near the engine?

Don't even get me started on gauges...pyro and FP are high on the list.
I installed the AirDog 100 this past summer and the kit did come with a fitting to install a fuel pressure guage. It also has an option to add a low pressure light if you desire to do so.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Question silencer ring???

remove that silencer ring while you're at it! It's Free and sounds cool. I also recommend gauges and a good fuel pump first! Genos garage is a great place to buy filters and all the other goodies. good luck
What, and where is the silencer ring? I too, am new to diesels and would like to make my truck sound better too!!

Thanks
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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What, and where is the silencer ring? I too, am new to diesels and would like to make my truck sound better too!!

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intake side of the turbo. pull off the air cleaner hose and look at the turbo. you will see a snap ring holding in metal ring. Pop the snap ring and throw both parts over yer shoulder.(might save em if ya ever decide to reinstall) clamp back up the intake and you are done.
has absolutely no benefit or detriment for the truck. just makes the turbo whistle louder.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigbc1
i just got the elbow and boost fooler and i thought 100$ what could go wrong.
What is the Elbow and Boost Fooler!

Joe
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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just makes the turbo whistle louder.
Akin to all show and NO go. Sort of the diesel equivalent of rice.
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