for a 99 auto, is the j-hook an easyer install than a boost elbow? are the ratings the same?

 

I think that the j-hook is for autos and the boost elbow is for manuals. So if you have an auto the j-hook. It has something to di with the type of turbo that the truck has. The autos have a diffeerent turbo then the manuals.

 

The J-hook is for the HY-35 turbos which are on the 01 and 02 auto tracks. This is due to the line being metal on this turbo. A boost elbow is what you want to use on the HX-35. This turbo was used on the 98.5-00 trucks and the 01 and 02 manual tranny trucks.

 

yup, adam has it nailed. 99 auto youll have the same HX as the manual. grab you a boost elbow. not only is it easier, but its also a cleaner way of doing things IMO.

 

kind of a dumb question but does the boost elbow just increase boost and lower egt's. i am lookin for some cheap power would this be a good idea?

Thanks

 

Yes that is what it will do, only issue with not having a fueling box of some sort on your truck. The boost elbow will increase the boost amount but once it gets to 18lbs the truck will start to defuel. To get the full gaines of the boost elbow you will want to get some type of boost fooler or a fueling box that does the boost fooling.

I just read your profile and I see you have a Superchips programmer. I believe it does boost fooling so a boost elbow will be very beneficial in that case.

 

thanks for the info, but are you sure a superchip does boost fooling? i would kinda like to know for sure so i dont hurt anything does anyone know for sure.

thanks

 

i was going to cut the metal line on my turbo and use an extra electonic boost controller i have.i'm just not sure the edge ez will fool the map sensor

 

Yes, the Edge EZ does do boost fooling. The EZ I had came with a boost elbow.

 

I just read that it does. Had to check into it on the archieves here on the forum.

 

i have a van aaken with boost fooling in it and i only hit 19 psi with out an elbow, is that the stock wastgate setting?

 

with the smarty do you still need the j-hook? i am new to the cummins mods. i just got mine a couple of weeks ago and about to buy a smarty.

 

The Smarty does boost fooling, but yes you will need a j-hook for the HY-35 turbo on your truck. There is a lot of HX-35's floating around, that would be a good mod to start off with your truck.

 

thanks i will you do some more research on the j-hook, but that one picture i seen in a different thread looks like a regular turnbuckle. i guess to do that i am gonna neet a boost gauge.

 

I would recommend atleast EGT, Boost, and Fuel Pressure cauges. Its not needed but being your truck is aun auto I would get a Tranny Temp also. I mounted my Fuel Pressure in the cubby hole on the dash and I have the EGT, Tranny Temp, and Boost on the pillar.