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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Sorry for the inconvenience but being new to this world I have a lot of questions so here goes. Bought a used 99 extended cab long box 4x4 about 2 years ago and want to start making some upgrades in power and performance. So far it is completely stock except for a Dynomax exhaust and rcently a new lift pump. Heard a lot of good about the Smarty programmer but wanted some advice as to the correct order of upgrades. Any advice is appreciated.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Newbee
Sorry for the inconvenience but being new to this world I have a lot of questions so here goes. Bought a used 99 extended cab long box 4x4 about 2 years ago and want to start making some upgrades in power and performance. So far it is completely stock except for a Dynomax exhaust and rcently a new lift pump. Heard a lot of good about the Smarty programmer but wanted some advice as to the correct order of upgrades. Any advice is appreciated.

#1, WELCOME to DTR, #2 get some GAUGES!!
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks! I bought an inexpensive FP guage when the LP dumped. I'm learning the hard way!! Looking for a pillar mounted set up that mathches the interior w/o painting. Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Thanks! I bought an inexpensive FP guage when the LP dumped. I'm learning the hard way!! Looking for a pillar mounted set up that mathches the interior w/o painting. Any suggestions?
You do have some options for the pillar, but start with the DTR shop first. They have some options
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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If you're running the auto, you'll need to put some work into it before going much further...a VB, at minimum....

- AFTER, of course, you have the FP gauge in...
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Newbee
Thanks! I bought an inexpensive FP guage when the LP dumped. I'm learning the hard way!! Looking for a pillar mounted set up that mathches the interior w/o painting. Any suggestions?
I would take a hard look at the Edge Juice if I were starting all over with gauges. You get all the guages plus a performance box.

Jim
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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Remember dont skimp on your gauges!!! You will regret it if you do. Yeah then I would start with the tranny if you have an auto. Torque convertor and VB. Then look at programmers! Welcome to the addiction
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Thanks for all the help. The addiction has started!!!
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Newbee
Sorry for the inconvenience but being new to this world I have a lot of questions so here goes. Bought a used 99 extended cab long box 4x4 about 2 years ago and want to start making some upgrades in power and performance. So far it is completely stock except for a Dynomax exhaust and rcently a new lift pump. Heard a lot of good about the Smarty programmer but wanted some advice as to the correct order of upgrades. Any advice is appreciated.
don't listen to these guys..... all you do is drive it. when problems happen then contact bart timothy (hi bart)
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