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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Best performance mod for the money

For a 2001 Dodge 2500 4x4 5spd 4.10 rear end, what is the best performance enhancer for the money. I have been looking at the Quadzilla xzillerator and the edge EZ. Is there another product that is better that makes more power?

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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Thumbs up Ez

I had an EZ on my '99 for six years and it performed flawlessly. Sold it with the vehicle. 65 cheap hp.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Any other opinions?
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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Upgrade your fuel system and add gauges before modding...saves at least $1000 for a VP and more if you don't do the work yourself...
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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I think that most of us here have burnt up a vp44 from not taking the proper precautions. I ran a Edge comp on my truck & the vp44 was toast after 3 weeks. Get gauges [pyro,boost, fuel pressure] first....then a fuel system [fass, airdog].
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JDeere5105
...what is the best performance enhancer for the money.
Definately...Gauges first!
Can't beat a used EZ for the money! It's a good 60 hp (30% jump) first step. Check the Classified Section in the header.
IF budget allows...get a Smarty! http://www.madselectronics.com/index.html
Either one can later be stacked with a fueling box for bigger HP.

RJ
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Just like everyone said, "gauges first". I didnt want to hear it nither. LOL but now i have them and i have the ez, and a afe. When you get the ez you can leave the map sensor unplugged, then you can have somke too. LOL
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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I had an ez on my 99 along with some dd3's. If I had to do it over again I would spend the money and buy a comp, and run it untapped. That way later down the road when you upgrade the fuel system you you can tap the pump and go.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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I'll jump on the band wagon... GET GAUGES! EGT, fuel pressure, and boost.

I just put a Quadzilla Xzillaraider on mine, and couldn't be happier with the bang for the buck. $319 from www.vulcanperformance.com I'd also recommend exhaust, for lower egt's and better sound.

Edit: One of the things that sold me on the Quad was their reputation for quality service and standing behind their product. Do a search here, and you'll see what I mean.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Well since you asked what the best performance mod for the money is then my answer is Smarty. If I was only doing one mod to my truck it would definately be Smarty! Now if your questions was how important are gauges, then I would say very important. Fuel pressure first and foremost. Then exhaust gas temp, then boost then trans temp. I would not do gauges thought, I would do an in-cab monitor.
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