Hey guys,
First post... recently bought a nice clean 2001 QCSB 4x4 auto with 85k miles, 3.55 limited slip, 285/75/16 BFG T/As, American Racing Teflon coated alloy wheels, full SLT package, camper, towing packages, Ride Rites... the PO did what looks to be a good overall balanced job before I got it... 2.5" leveling kit, polished custom intake, the biggest AFE dry filter box I've seen, 4" exhaust, Bosch Stage II injectors, Edge EZ, FASS Titanium with the 2 micron updated nipple, Isspro EGT, Boost, Trans temp pillar gauges, BD billet shafts, 3-plate TC, billet flex plate, valve kit... it's a no-rust CA truck, I have a friend smogging it for free this year. Snug-Tite cap and a Thule roof rack on the cap. Nice 600W Alpine stereo... Bought the truck as a $20k package with a clean Lance camper included but too small for me, wife, kid and a fairly large and rowdy pit bull puppy, so sold the camper after two trips for $6k cash... how did I do truck-wise for $14k?
I've put on new tires/alignment, upgraded the front end with some Moog stuff where needed, EBT Green pads, new rotors and drums, Rancho 9000 shecks and steering stabilizer, had both pumpkins, tranny and motor refilled with good synth, flushed tranny and cooling system, adjusted valves, threw in a new air filter and fuel filters for both the Dodge and the FASS units... I use an additive with every tankful, and never let it get below half a tank.
My other question is- I'd like to get close to 400 HP with a simple game plan... any ideas how to get there? Looking to make it a faster DD and tow 10k+ camper frequently in the warmer months- we're in NorCal. My guess is it's making around 350-360 HP now, but what I don't know about Cummins diesels would fill a library... looking to learn- lots of great experience, info and tips looks like around this forum!
First post... recently bought a nice clean 2001 QCSB 4x4 auto with 85k miles, 3.55 limited slip, 285/75/16 BFG T/As, American Racing Teflon coated alloy wheels, full SLT package, camper, towing packages, Ride Rites... the PO did what looks to be a good overall balanced job before I got it... 2.5" leveling kit, polished custom intake, the biggest AFE dry filter box I've seen, 4" exhaust, Bosch Stage II injectors, Edge EZ, FASS Titanium with the 2 micron updated nipple, Isspro EGT, Boost, Trans temp pillar gauges, BD billet shafts, 3-plate TC, billet flex plate, valve kit... it's a no-rust CA truck, I have a friend smogging it for free this year. Snug-Tite cap and a Thule roof rack on the cap. Nice 600W Alpine stereo... Bought the truck as a $20k package with a clean Lance camper included but too small for me, wife, kid and a fairly large and rowdy pit bull puppy, so sold the camper after two trips for $6k cash... how did I do truck-wise for $14k?
I've put on new tires/alignment, upgraded the front end with some Moog stuff where needed, EBT Green pads, new rotors and drums, Rancho 9000 shecks and steering stabilizer, had both pumpkins, tranny and motor refilled with good synth, flushed tranny and cooling system, adjusted valves, threw in a new air filter and fuel filters for both the Dodge and the FASS units... I use an additive with every tankful, and never let it get below half a tank.
My other question is- I'd like to get close to 400 HP with a simple game plan... any ideas how to get there? Looking to make it a faster DD and tow 10k+ camper frequently in the warmer months- we're in NorCal. My guess is it's making around 350-360 HP now, but what I don't know about Cummins diesels would fill a library... looking to learn- lots of great experience, info and tips looks like around this forum!