09-17-2007, 10:52 PM
OK, I guess I need to quell the little rebellion now :-). I will, eventually, give this truck more power.
The first thing on my list is to fix a couple dumb little things and change all the fluids on the truck. Reliability is absolute number 1 on my list and before I start adding power, it will be in tip-top shape.
Once I have done that, I will put a less restrictive exhaust on it, a better designed intake, and a guage pod with trans temp, EGTs, and boost. Only after this will I consider increasing performance. In the meantime, I need to get a brake controller and learn more about the truck so I can do it right.
Fear not, I know the truck has loads of potential and I intend on using it, but not at even the remotest sacrifice of reliability. And yes, better fuel economy typically does occur when you open up the intake and exhaust with these, as well as more efficient tunes, which is why they are eventually on the list.
The first thing on my list is to fix a couple dumb little things and change all the fluids on the truck. Reliability is absolute number 1 on my list and before I start adding power, it will be in tip-top shape.
Once I have done that, I will put a less restrictive exhaust on it, a better designed intake, and a guage pod with trans temp, EGTs, and boost. Only after this will I consider increasing performance. In the meantime, I need to get a brake controller and learn more about the truck so I can do it right.
Fear not, I know the truck has loads of potential and I intend on using it, but not at even the remotest sacrifice of reliability. And yes, better fuel economy typically does occur when you open up the intake and exhaust with these, as well as more efficient tunes, which is why they are eventually on the list.