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Old 02-25-2007, 10:02 PM
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Bddl on a stock truck

I found a smoking deal on a downloader for my truck only problem cant afford the outlook with gauges yet i realize this is a very vague question but what setting do you think i can safely run til i get intake, exhuast, boost fooler, and gauges. dont pull over a 6k lb trailer but have 37s with stock gears
Old 02-25-2007, 10:06 PM
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Not sure on the BDDL. I am sure others willl chime in, but I would say not past the first setting before you get atleast a EGT gauge.
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I would not run it without gauges... it's too risky. IMHO
Buy it and don't put it on till you save up for gauges

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Old 02-25-2007, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 53 ******
I would not run it without gauges... it's too risky. IMHO
Buy it and don't put it on till you save up for gauges

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Couldn't have put it any better.. Get guages!! Immediately. Especially running 37's..

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yes make sure you get an egt gauge since you pull a trailer. It would help to know how hot your rig is getting. I have ran a triple dog and a power pup on stock trucks and have had no issues out of them
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the tow setting would be good with tires as big as you have to. I would say performance setting not hooked to anything. I wouldnt go higher than that if you dont want stuff broke.
Old 02-26-2007, 09:16 AM
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Yah, I think you did it backwards, get the gauges first cuz you just know you'll be tring the higher settings, just to see how what it's like and without a pyro gauge you risk damaging something.
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I agree with all these guys...at least invest into a pyro gauge to monitor EGTs just to be on the safe side. But if you're going to put it on without getting gauges, I really wouldnt try any setting besides the 1st one which is Tow/Economy...
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I did this same mod backwards as well. Almost 6months in fact b4 I got gages. Here's my 1st hand knowledge:



Extreme- Only rarely for playing around or doing a little racing *Be Very Carefull though and play at your own risk*

Performance- Good for everyday all day better performance unloaded (if you are sensible and don't dog it out!!!)

Tow- Hardley noticeble improvement over stock so I never used it but I'm sure it's ok for towing up to max GVRW
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If you need a more economical source for gauges look at this:

http://www.quadzillapower.com/products/recon.html

I promise you will not find a better value for gauges. It also has a lot of features. Check out the DTR store and other Quadzilla vendors for pricing you will probably be shocked!
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I think there's one of those in the classifieds too, lotsa good stuf there...
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Originally Posted by qzilla
If you need a more economical source for gauges look at this:

http://www.quadzillapower.com/products/recon.html

I promise you will not find a better value for gauges. It also has a lot of features. Check out the DTR store and other Quadzilla vendors for pricing you will probably be shocked!
I couldn't have said it better quad. Just got mine last week from Larry!! Very good guy to deal with.. and hands down the best monitor out there.. I had the bullydog outlook and have a buddy with the attitude and none compare. very easily read and good features even with the fuel pressure which I will be ordering from larry next week...

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I've got 2 pyro guages (one on the A-pilar and one with the Attitude) and I run the Edge Juice on level 5 nearly all the time and I've only seen it in the 1,300's once...maybe twice tops.

I personally think you'll be fine to run it for awhile w/o gauges if you drive sensible. I probably drive my truck like a granny compared to some of these guys, but I just like having a 7,000 lb. truck that accelerates as easily as a 2 liter turbo charged VW. I never thought it would be possible, but these trucks are amazing.
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