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now i have trans and smarty what else should i get for towing

Old Sep 6, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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now i have trans and smarty what else should i get for towing

i tow 10k plus about 80 percent of the time.my truck is the 235hp version and i want it to tow a lot better.what are some good set ups to go with
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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I'm thinking a turbo or two. If you've got the cash go for twins. You'll be able to run the smarty on higher settings while towing.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Air bags made a big difference for me. No more sagging rear end.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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i will have to stick with a single turbo
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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i will have to stick with a single turbo

If you don't plan on anymore mods a htt 62/65/12, 13ss or 14 would be good. Maybe a 62/71/13 if you want a little more cooling. Nice thing is you can get them from Lary at the DTR store for a decent price.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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One of the best mods I made for towing( 13k) in the mountains is a rear sway bar. I have a short box if you have a dually then you probably ok. check out Al Corr sway bar and air bags.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...light=sway+bar
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by shortbed rv
One of the best mods I made for towing( 13k) in the mountains is a rear sway bar. I have a short box if you have a dually then you probably ok. check out Al Corr sway bar and air bags.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...light=sway+bar
yes i could use both those items.im still looking for more power as i am lacking in that department.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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If you want more usable power a turbo and lift pump is in your near future. Just be very careful what you buy. Twins would be best, but a 62/65/13ss would be good.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by marlbroman
i tow 10k plus about 80 percent of the time.my truck is the 235hp version and i want it to tow a lot better.what are some good set ups to go with
Definitely a turbo, the stocker is less than adequate for what you want. A pressure box like an EZ or TS MP will work nicely with the Smarty and give the engine good kick. A set of 25 or 50 HP injectors will help also.

Might want to consider a fuel system upgrade also.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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If you get near any mountains an engine brake is a must have!
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Im running a HTT 62/14,Smarty,GDP392, and pull a 11k trailer in the mountains not flat ground and have plenty of power. During the summer EGT's can get high on 10% grades but, I still have plenty of power.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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i have a pac brake i will add that to my sig.all i do is tow up and down hills.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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how bought the super b turbo.that way i can up grade latter.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by trx
Air bags made a big difference for me. No more sagging rear end.
X2, air bags are great for towing heavily.
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