Do I really need an Air Dog?
02-09-2009, 04:34 AM
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Just before leaving on my Iraqi vacation I got the P0628 code and a dead truck. I beat the lift pump with a screwdriver handle, wiggled the wiring, and managed to drive it to the storage garage. Now it looks like I'll be headed home in the next month or so, and I know I'm going to have to get the lift pump fixed.
Here is where I hit my problem: Chrysler will do the in-tank system under warranty, but I know the Air Dog will flow more fuel. The only additional upgrades I'm thinking about are a Smarty Jr and an exhaust. Do I really need the Air Dog? Is the extra filtration worth it? Will the stock pump not deliver enough fuel for the Smarty JR? I mean, $500 and my install time for the Air Dog versus letting Chrysler fix it for free also means I can get the Smarty now instead of waiting. What do y'all think?
Here is where I hit my problem: Chrysler will do the in-tank system under warranty, but I know the Air Dog will flow more fuel. The only additional upgrades I'm thinking about are a Smarty Jr and an exhaust. Do I really need the Air Dog? Is the extra filtration worth it? Will the stock pump not deliver enough fuel for the Smarty JR? I mean, $500 and my install time for the Air Dog versus letting Chrysler fix it for free also means I can get the Smarty now instead of waiting. What do y'all think?
02-09-2009, 07:48 AM
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I have a walbro 392 for free as long as a service member is taking advantage of it. Just tell me where you want it sent!
02-09-2009, 09:18 AM
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02-10-2009, 12:47 AM
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02-10-2009, 09:43 AM
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I believe I would just bite the bullet and get the Air Dog. Your truck will run smoother, get better mileage, and its better for your cp3 and your injectors. I would just do it now and be done with it. They are on sale now too.
02-10-2009, 10:03 AM
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