ok,, now that i'm a new cummins owner, i wanna make a list so i can look forward to bombing this thing i think i got the bug bad, since i've been playin with the box thats already on the truck
i know that gauges is a must so that is first on the list, what should come after that???
basically i wanna know what people would do if they had a truck to start over with
don't see many bombed diesels around my area... just diesels that thing their hot,(powerchokes) just wanna be one of those that puts them in their place,, in my dust!!
any and all ideas would be appreciated guys
thanks
COWBOY

 

i would adress the trans cause the power has got to go through that before it get to the ground if you know what i mean

and take your time enjoy each mod you do

 

How about:
Fuel lines and guages
timing box or Smarty
tranny or clutch
injectors and turbo

Actually I'm not sure where to put intake and exhaust in the list, but I'm pretty sure the rest is about right. Guages and fuel lines first to help prolong the life of the truck- mainly the vp44. Box before injectors for boost fooling. Get the power to the ground. Then it is time

 

Depends on how high your going with HP. Assuming 400+...
After gauges....
-Tranny first...your truck will thank you for it
-Fuel system upgrade... (lines & banjos will only get you to a little over 400 hp)...go FASS, RASP, Holley Blue, etc
-Smarty
-4" exhaust/Air intake
-Injectors
-Turbo upgrade
-Fueling Chip/box
-Head Gasket protection

Most poeple add power before system upgrades (tranny, exhaust, air) and end up having to drive carefully not to overload those other systems. That will work too...if your patient. If not, can cost more money in the end!

Good Luck!

RJ

 

Address the transmission, get a good one. Then upgrade the fuel system to supply the fuel needed without straining the VP44. After that, air in and out needs to be addressed. Once these things are done, the sky is the limit!!! 400, 500, 600 horsepower can be obtained with no ill effects to the truck. Good luck, get a home equity loan, and let the money roll. Once you start, it is a VERY slippery slope.

 

also got a quick question about wheel and tire combos, i got my tires balanced the other day and have a bent rim, was curious about costs on them, and sizes,, will 295's fit on factory rims?? how tall are they? will i need a leveling kit??
also wonderin if someones messed with kore suspensions??

 

295's will look awesome and they will fit on the stock rims. They might rub a tad though. A leveling will end the rubbing if they would rub.

 

295 will fit on your 8" factory wheels. You can go up to 315's but will get a little rubbing in full over turns!
295's are about 33"
Classified Section has factory AL wheels from time to time. Lots of other good buys for bombers just starting out!
Don't need a 2" leveling Kit...but they make a big difference in truck appearance!!

RJ