harleydnut

First let me say that I'm lucky to have found this site as I have been reading everything I can and you guys sound like you know a thing or 2. Thank you in advance! I have had my truck for about 9 months and I love it. Since I was so slow out of the gate I started looking at websites to do upgrades. I have put a 4" turbo back exhaust with a flow through muffler, a k&n airbox, and the edge comp on so far. I would like to ask a question, as well as get feedback from all as to what I need to do...So here goes: I noticed a whistling sound when I put the K&N intake on. Assume that is an air sound. I really noticed a big diff with the exhaust system...When I put the comp on I was dissapointed as I thought it was gonna make my truck a real bad boy. What I noticed is the turbo spins up allot faster, more response and when I get into it I get nice smoke, but I dont see much diff when changing levels. I did hook up the fuel wire with the blue wire tap that came with it but the drawing was not clear to me and it is possible that I crimped to the wrong wire. I crimped to the upper most wire as described. Got No code errors....This is my first diesel and I do work on my own stuff so all input would be greatly appreciated...Again thanks and I look forward to learning much from you guys...

2000 dodge dually, auto,longbed ..I put my info in the bio but don't see it here...

BigBlue

Welcome aboard!!! A couple of things, is your truck an auto or a stick? Do you have any gauges? What's your fuel pressure at at full throttle? An edge comp with the wire tapped on 5x5 will destroy any stock automatic or clutch. Have you had your codes pulled? Go to autozone and have them pull your codes. Those will help us in diagnosing your problem.

harleydnut

Thanks for the welcome. I entered the bio info and it does not appear, must be a noob thang :-) My truck is a 2000 quadcab dually. Longbed auto trans. I didn't have any codes when I put the comp in. I tried all setting with the comp and nothing really appears to change. I don't have any gauges as of yet, only what I mentioned above...

caleb c.

Not always, mine is holding up with a drag comp and mach 1.75's. And I hear the stock 6 speed clutchs arre not as strong as the 5 speeds.I guess me and HOHN got lucky and got a stouter one! He's running M4' s and a VA.

harleydnut

Thanks for the input caleb. As I asked eariler, not sure if I got it hooked up right. I don't see any maj diff with settings.

phox_mulder

It's not the BIO that shows up under the posts, but the Signature.

Click "Quick Links", up on the blue line, and you'll see the "edit signature" link.
Fill the box in with the truck info and submit.


phox

harleydnut

Thankz phox...Anyone have any ideas or suggestions on my original questions?

phox_mulder

If you didn't notice a difference, then I'd say you either got the wrong wire, or don't have a good connection on the right wire.

phox

BigBlue

You might have grabbed the wrong wire. It's the top wire closest to the head.

harleydnut

I got the "top" wire, but it was more outboard. That is what confuses me. My top wire it not the closest to the engine, the one under it is. Also, any suggestions with my present setup? What is the recommended settings with the comp considering I have no gauges, no trans upgrades, and only my airbox and exhaust as upgrades?

phox_mulder

I think most if not all of us would recommend getting guages before even hooking up the comp.


phox

blackdiesel

yeah get guages. the whistling your hearing is the turbo. a k&n air filter, in my opinion and many others, is one the the worst air filters you can put on a diesel. you might look into a BHAF or a scotty or somthing along those lines

harleydnut

So will the bhaf filter hook right up to the K&N setup, cause I like the plastic elbo better than the stock hose with all the crinkles...also, does anyone have advise on my comp wiring question and what should be my max setting until i can get gauges..which brings up the question of gauges, what is the best for the buck and what gauges do I really need asap?

Gene007

I would say just run it on 1x1 and don't hold WOT for to long a period, Ok for short burst. After you get your gauges you'll see that the EGTs climb fairly quick. As far as what brand of gauges, I believe they all do a good job.

Gene007
WarWagon