Performance questions from Afghanistan (2004 5.9)
03-09-2008 | 09:14 PM
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I am currently deployed to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division, but I will be returning stateside in a few months (after being deployed for 15 months). I purchased a 2004 Dodge 2500 while I was over here, and now that I am returning I am trying to find some performance parts to boost the HP and overall performance. I have looked into Banks and I like what they have such as the Hoss Kit, but I don’t know if it is the best out there. I like that Banks boasts of lower smoke output (less wasted fuel), but as I said I don’t know if it is the best for the money. Being in the military I am trying to be tight with my money, but I would rather get something good now instead of wanting to upgrade later. If anyone could recommend what parts (exhaust, air-intake, programmer(s), ect) that would be the best I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again and if you need anymore info just let me know and I will get back to you.
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http://www.madselectronics.com/Smarty06.html
03-10-2008 | 04:54 AM
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How's it going? I know how, you are still there. I just got back after a year in there. I am stsioned at Bragg in the 82nd and have a 2004 model Cummins that I have and am still working on. When you get back look me up on the foums and I can show you what can be done with these things. There are lots of things to buy for them some great some good and some not so good. I have a lot os old parts that you might be able to use or you may want and if it is a 305/555 motor then we have the same model. The very first thing you should do is get guages and there are lots of options on that but they should be your first thing, then an intake and exhaust, then you are ready for progrsammers, boxes or downloaders or a combo of those. Take it easy and I am on block leave right now but look me up when you get back and we can work on your truck if you want.
03-10-2008 | 08:19 AM
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I also like the edge juice with attitude. Nice for a truck that doen't want to go to crazy in hp. Also do not like the A3k, I would go with something more like a 64 12 or 62 14. Only charger I like from ATS is the 5k and it is still a pain to put on.
03-10-2008 | 10:36 AM
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So gauges are something I did not really think about, but I think I am going to look at getting those first, what does everyone recommend? Like transmission temp, EGT, and boost? Also is the Smarty stackable and if so what should I stack it with if I was going to go that route? My Dad has an Edge programmer and he loves it but I would like to try something else, I am glad that I asked about Banks items, again thanks for the help.
03-10-2008 | 04:19 PM
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So gauges are something I did not really think about, but I think I am going to look at getting those first, what does everyone recommend? Like transmission temp, EGT, and boost? Also is the Smarty stackable and if so what should I stack it with if I was going to go that route? My Dad has an Edge programmer and he loves it but I would like to try something else, I am glad that I asked about Banks items, again thanks for the help.
03-11-2008 | 12:25 AM
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So gauges are something I did not really think about, but I think I am going to look at getting those first, what does everyone recommend? Like transmission temp, EGT, and boost? Also is the Smarty stackable and if so what should I stack it with if I was going to go that route? My Dad has an Edge programmer and he loves it but I would like to try something else, I am glad that I asked about Banks items, again thanks for the help.
The Smarty is stackable. The Smarty is acutally downloaded through the OBD II port, just like the factory or dealership uses to load software and check for problems. It works amazing for any truck from stock to fully modified. If you are going to stack I persoanlly don't like the Edge as much as I like the Quadzilla products. Those tuners work different and remain plugged into different sensors in the truck. The one good positive is that most adjust on the fly while the smarty does not. Using the Smarty as a base then adding an adjustable tuner is fine.
Four gauges a pyro (egt) is must, boost is nice to know. The more mods the more you want to monitor. If you get a Quadzilla or Edge you can get a digital monitor that will give you all the guages imagineable.
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