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Im thinking about accumulating these parts over the next year and im looking to build my truck to be reliable and powerful. i do not tow, just looking for a powerful streetable truck and a good daily driver. this is what im thinking of getting:

-mp8
-raptor 150 fuel pump
-add an inline 2 micron filter before the cp3
-boost guage (60psi)
-fuel pressure guage
-EGT guage
-arson III kit for my cp3
-Flux-2 injectors
-torque converter (still researching)
-valve body (still researching)

think i might keep the smarty jr. not sure if i will need the upgrade to a smarty senior.

what do you guys think?

bushusmarine

i am by no means an expert but to me it sounds like your gonna be having alot of fuel and not enough air. also just making sure a EGT gauge is in there somewhere.

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would the flux 2's be overkill for the stock turbo? maybe flux 1 would be more suited. was kinda hoping for bigger sticks. would it be possible to just upgrade my stock turbo to use a different compressor wheel for better boost?

XLR8R

I'd stick with F1.8s if you want to retain the stock HE351 - they'll help keep good fuel economy and enable you to hold on to the S-JR to meet your HP goal.

XLR8R

You have a good compressor wheel already, but if you want to drive around or tow with more than 450HP it's worth upgrading to an aftermarket turbo.

Spooler

Too big of sticks for a stock turbo. You will see a better gain upgrading the turbo first, then sticks if you need them. The tranny is a must, and don't skimp on it, VB, Flexplate, TC, Billet input shaft, upgraded anchor, and billet servo. For reliablity and a rail pressure gauge go with a Quad II, it has a RP sensor, and load it with the pressure only stack tune. The MP-8 is too easy to up the pressure too much in my opinion for a daily driver. What I have actually tows extremely well and I don't have sticks, yet.

Spooler

Oh yeah, be careful on which TC you pic. If you tow heavy you will want to get a looser converter then most. I took the advice and I like my TC very much.

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well i dont tow at all, so I guess this will be my determining factor for which TC i will get. ive heard good things about goerend TC's. im really just wanting to build a fast street truck. I thought about trading my truck in for a srt10, but realized i love my 4x4 and the mileage i get with bigger 33' wheels.

Im not totally against getting an upgraded turbo but I really didnt think it was necessary for my HP goals. I think flux 1 injectors would be plenty seeing as i wont have to do the arson III kit in order to feed them.

also what are flux 1.8? Ive never seen them for sale. only flux 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 injectors. no in betweens.

Spooler

Flux 1.8's are betwen Flux 1's and 2's.. You really don't need to update the CP3 until you get up to around a 1.8.

1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 etc....

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what are the hp differences? ive never seen these offering at the online retailers ive seen

Spooler

Not sure, ask one of the vendors. They will know.

User Name:

ill check it out. maybe my google skills are lacking. do you guys think i would be safe with just a TC and VB with the mentioned mods, or is a more drastic transmission upgrade needed?

Spooler

You would be O.K. but get a Flexplate with it for sure. The billet input for insurance. Talk with Dave Goerend. He will lead you in the right direction.

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ya Ive heard good things about goerend, i will be going to him for sure

rip 112

IMO if you are wanting to do extensive mods like you listed, I would sell the JR and get the SR. At that note I would also ditch the MP-8 option for the time being. The SR will support all you are planning to put to it. Daily driving pressure isn't the best, especially with an 04.5-07 truck. So its use could potentially be limited, if you decide to use it alot it can have a toll on your injectors, even upgraded ones.

You can always add pressure down the line, but also with a stock turbo you can potentially be getting toasty and the additional pressure can help or hurt.