Ok, so my buddy just bought a 96 and wants some power. He ordered the Turbo Master, gauges, and exhaust. From what I've read, he needs to advance the timing? Please explain this in the most lamen way you can and what would he ask for when calling a shop to have it done? How would he find a shop that would do it and what should it cost? He is also going to get a Scotty II. What else can he do for realatively cheap for even more power? He's got the "bomb bug" bad!
Oh, its a 5 spd too so a HP clutch will be in order soon as well, any recommendations on that?
Thanks a bunch!

 

First thing that comes to mind is a fuel plate. Something like a TST plate. The timing could very possibly need to be bumped up some. Also check the exhaust and do something to eliminate ALL restrictions. If you want to get good advice call PIERS and he can set you up with some bigger injectors and turbo to match.
Tom

 

Suggest your buddy check this out-
http://dodgeram.org/tech/dsl/more_power/power_p7100.htm

 

FUEL PLATE a must woke my buddys 95 rite up 90hp

 

#10 fuel plate from PDR, 3k spring kit, set the timing to 16*-18* and go have fun!

Doug

 

If his is the 215hp pump, then the #11 is a good starter for not worrying about a clutch. I had a #11, 300 injectors & the #11 slid 3/4 forward, the stock clutch held.

 

Before messing with the timing you might want to read this: http://www.dieselinjection.net/frames.html This shop specializes in Cummins high power engines and they say to retard the timing when adding lots of power.

 

Interesting..... Everytime I advance my timing I make more power!

Doug

 

I beleve there talking about the 855 series motors.There talking about cam timing.{shimming the cam followers}It is different than are trucks.

 

A fella that buys straw from me had his International Eagle down there a couple years ago For an OH and Im tella ya, his truck RUNS good! 855 big cam.
carty