NEED HELP WITH UPGRADES
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NEED HELP WITH UPGRADES
Ok, I have a 97' 3500 4x4 long bed with extended cab, auto. I have a TST #11 plate, Afe intake, 4" ss Hog exhaust, and 45,000 miles on the engine. I have stayed with this combination for awhile, but now am going to a ATS triple lock tc, transmission, valve body, and commander. The stock trans was just not capabile of any more power (actually i couldn't use what I had), but now I can play alittle. The truck gets used for longer trips, and i pull a 36' gooseneck (12-13K lbs.). I woud like to keep the truck drivabile and don't want to race, pull or anything like that, just have alittle more power, and I really like eating fords on up hill runs. I was thinking of going to a 3k kit, 370 injectors, and maybe a 16 sq cm housing? what i'd like to know is your oppinions, and any suggestions. Thanks
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Re:NEED HELP WITH UPGRADES
They 3k kit would do good for long hills. when you put the springs in put them a click or two past the stock ones. this will give you a few extra rpms to use on really steep hills. The 370's are good also. I say the PDR 370's are top notch. I like my set
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Re:NEED HELP WITH UPGRADES
i just put a set of 370's from PDR in my buddies truck last weekend!!!! that was the look on my face and his!! pretty awesome!!
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Re:NEED HELP WITH UPGRADES
Correct me if I'm wrong (and I know someone will!! ) but I think a 16cm turbo housing is a little much for what you've described for your application. Unless you're trying to push some serious air through the turbo, your stocker 12 should work fine for just a #11 plate (auto) and 370's. Sounds like you've got some breathing apparatus in place, so your EGT's should be fairly under control.
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