Towing Build Questions
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Towing Build Questions
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I got the wife's approval to do a mild build on our truck. We tow a 4-horse gooseneck; I want to build it to tow a little better while maintaining rock-solid reliability. I currently have a Superchips D-Box (Edge EZ in disguise). Heavy on the gas, I can hit 1250 EGTS on steep grades. Here's my plan:
Use Geno's FP relocation kit
Rebuilding the tranny (TC and valve body) via Goerend
RV275 Injectors
J-Hook Turbo
Drop-In Filter (recommendations?)
Maybe 3.73 gears - 3.55 is too high IMO
I'm on the fence concerning exhaust/intakes. I've heard that the stock exhaust is sufficient, and a drop-in filter will give me as much benefit as a cold-air system at this power level. I'd really like to keep the EGTs down (wife sometimes forgets to ease off with high EGTS), but don't want to spend a bunch of money if I don't have to. Would it be worthwhile to do the power upgrades first, see how the EGTs work out, and add an intake and exhaust if necessary?
I got the wife's approval to do a mild build on our truck. We tow a 4-horse gooseneck; I want to build it to tow a little better while maintaining rock-solid reliability. I currently have a Superchips D-Box (Edge EZ in disguise). Heavy on the gas, I can hit 1250 EGTS on steep grades. Here's my plan:
Use Geno's FP relocation kit
Rebuilding the tranny (TC and valve body) via Goerend
RV275 Injectors
J-Hook Turbo
Drop-In Filter (recommendations?)
Maybe 3.73 gears - 3.55 is too high IMO
I'm on the fence concerning exhaust/intakes. I've heard that the stock exhaust is sufficient, and a drop-in filter will give me as much benefit as a cold-air system at this power level. I'd really like to keep the EGTs down (wife sometimes forgets to ease off with high EGTS), but don't want to spend a bunch of money if I don't have to. Would it be worthwhile to do the power upgrades first, see how the EGTs work out, and add an intake and exhaust if necessary?
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Look at the Vulcan LP relocation kit. Very nice & complete.
Get a new Exhaust 4" and a new Air intake. Stay away from K&N on these trucks. BHAF works good and is cheap. Look in the Tech section for part numbers.
Get a new Exhaust 4" and a new Air intake. Stay away from K&N on these trucks. BHAF works good and is cheap. Look in the Tech section for part numbers.
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I would go with a set of Rv275 injectors ( new set can be had for under $300)
and wouldn't go any bigger if you want to stay cool
4" exhaust and maybe a 14cm exhaust housing ,depending on your temps.
I don't know if I would touch the transmission unless its giving you problems other than PM stuff. The transmission is definitly a good idea, but it will be more costly than a turbo.
and do something to the fuel system, for sure a guage.
Your on the right track,
and wouldn't go any bigger if you want to stay cool
4" exhaust and maybe a 14cm exhaust housing ,depending on your temps.
I don't know if I would touch the transmission unless its giving you problems other than PM stuff. The transmission is definitly a good idea, but it will be more costly than a turbo.
and do something to the fuel system, for sure a guage.
Your on the right track,
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What's the benefit of the exhaust and exhaust housing (other than sound)?
As for the tranny, I hate the way it runs right now, and have gotten a quote of $2200 from Goerend for a rebuild with a TC, valve body, and a few other small upgrades. Seems general consensus is that the tranny isn't any good beyond a basic chip. I'm inclined to agree, because with just the chip it seems like it's stretching it's abilities.
As for the tranny, I hate the way it runs right now, and have gotten a quote of $2200 from Goerend for a rebuild with a TC, valve body, and a few other small upgrades. Seems general consensus is that the tranny isn't any good beyond a basic chip. I'm inclined to agree, because with just the chip it seems like it's stretching it's abilities.
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What's the benefit of the exhaust and exhaust housing (other than sound)?
As for the tranny, I hate the way it runs right now, and have gotten a quote of $2200 from Goerend for a rebuild with a TC, valve body, and a few other small upgrades. Seems general consensus is that the tranny isn't any good beyond a basic chip. I'm inclined to agree, because with just the chip it seems like it's stretching it's abilities.
As for the tranny, I hate the way it runs right now, and have gotten a quote of $2200 from Goerend for a rebuild with a TC, valve body, and a few other small upgrades. Seems general consensus is that the tranny isn't any good beyond a basic chip. I'm inclined to agree, because with just the chip it seems like it's stretching it's abilities.
Well by all means get er done.
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new axles will be costly, I know i have to switch back to the stock tire size when I pull hay back from missouri. find a smaller tire for towing will really help.
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So for a minute let's pretend I could talk the wife into a new turbo...
For a Piers HX35, an AFE stage 1, a 4" exhaust, and my chip, how big could I go on the injectors? Keep in mind that this is for towing, so I want to be able to put the pedal to the floor and leave it there for as long as it takes. Also, what kind of power could I expect out of that setup?
For a Piers HX35, an AFE stage 1, a 4" exhaust, and my chip, how big could I go on the injectors? Keep in mind that this is for towing, so I want to be able to put the pedal to the floor and leave it there for as long as it takes. Also, what kind of power could I expect out of that setup?
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