Basic Upgrades
07-05-2005, 05:23 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Alabama
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Basic Upgrades
I am looking for some basic upgrades for my CTD. Nothing to fancy (yet) or expensive, just to get a little hp and mileage. I usually do not pull a load but working at my stockyard I do haul some cattle around three or four times a month.
07-05-2005, 08:33 PM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Salem, Ohio
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Start with either a BHAF or a Scotty II air filter, and either straight pipe it or go with 4" exhaust. And get gauges, EGT, fuel pressure and boost. If it is an auto, get a tranny temp gauge as well. That will get you started down the slippery slope to BOMBing!! Good luck, once it starts it never goes away, even if you switch trucks down the road!
07-05-2005, 08:37 PM
#3
Going to a bigger injector usually helps both power and mileage. Something like the 275 injectors or something less than 100 HP increase. And then a box like the E-Z from Edge is nice too. And as mentioned, Gauges!! EGT, fuel pressure.
07-05-2005, 08:52 PM
#4
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Alabama
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for all the help. I have looked at the Scotty II but just installed a K&N so will it do for now? I know its not as good as Scotty but its brand new $$$. It is an automatic so how difficult should all the gauges be to install? I consider myself an average mechanic. Next, who seems to make the best injectors? Pretty easy install??Thanks again...... Tayloe08
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RDABIKE
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
6
06-13-2003 11:26 AM