250hp what to do to build it up

81cvx16ss · 11-05-2009, 08:54 AM

well i got my knock figured out cracked piston up th skirt on #6. so i was going to replace injector tips but i'm not too sure which ones to get. these cummins are new to me and i don't know where to start for making power. the engine is all apart so nows a good time to beef it up. i don't want anything real crazy (well i do but i can't afford it) best bangfor the buck and something i can go off of in the future if i want.

***elephantrider*** · 11-05-2009, 08:59 AM

build a 3rd gen motor back to stock and your already over
250 hp.

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81cvx16ss · 11-05-2009, 05:32 PM

its an 03 3rd gen 250 stock. anybody? i would like to at least bring it up to a h.o or a bit better.

***Magic smoke*** · 11-05-2009, 05:34 PM

A programmer will take it to more than a standard h.o.

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right_on · 11-05-2009, 05:52 PM

Mine is a 250hp. Look at my sig. The truck is real reliable with this power. I'm wanting 90hp injectors.

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Dudge · 11-05-2009, 05:55 PM

The only difference in the 250hp and 305hp is the programming. If you buy a programmer (most of them anyway) take it up to the standard 305hp and then add their power on top of that. But if you have it torn down and you want to add a cam, that might not be a bad idea. Depending on what you want to do with it.

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81cvx16ss · 11-05-2009, 06:05 PM

its a driver and work truck pulling a skid steer and mini ex and the sled in the winter. i can be responsible on the pedal but it is nice to feel the power when you want it.i was going to add bigger tips as i need to replace the stock ones . is 90hp too big without changeing anything else or should i just put on 50's and and a programmer? or go stock tips and a programmer. i want to keep fuel mileage decent. thanks.

right_on · 11-05-2009, 06:13 PM

If your wanting to stay mild and continue to have your fuel mileage, i would get the 50hp, on the other hand if you ever planning on doing more to the truck in the future than you can run the 90hp nozzels with just a programmer, that way your right there in the middle.

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***tgibbs*** · 11-05-2009, 08:21 PM

90hp tips + programmer = high EGTS

unless you put a bigger turbo, but then you need a tranny to hold, and then you need a fuel pump to supply the cp3 and then you need . . . ..

Its a slippery slope, I say the 50s and a real light programmer if the stuff you are hauling is heavy. The cam shaft would be a perfect upgrade though with the motor all tore down. Pricey but the drop the EGTs and give some power.

11-05-2009, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
81cvx16ss Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wainfleet Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 81cvx16ss's Truck Pics	250hp what to do to build it up well i got my knock figured out cracked piston up th skirt on #6. so i was going to replace injector tips but i'm not too sure which ones to get. these cummins are new to me and i don't know where to start for making power. the engine is all apart so nows a good time to beef it up. i don't want anything real crazy (well i do but i can't afford it) best bangfor the buck and something i can go off of in the future if i want.

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11-05-2009, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
*elephantrider* lesbian at heart Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: double r tx Posts: 4,836 Thanks: 0 Thanked 58 Times in 52 Posts elephantrider's Truck Pics	build a 3rd gen motor back to stock and your already over 250 hp. __________________ jason 04.5 6sp qclb whiskey tango foxtrot, over

11-05-2009, 05:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
81cvx16ss Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wainfleet Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 81cvx16ss's Truck Pics	its an 03 3rd gen 250 stock. anybody? i would like to at least bring it up to a h.o or a bit better.

11-05-2009, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Magic smoke* Over Fueled and Budget Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chapin SC Posts: 847 Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts Magic smoke's Truck Pics	A programmer will take it to more than a standard h.o. __________________ Early 04 3500 drw quad cab-6speed SBC fast coolers - 4x4 -S&B -fass 150-expandit 5"- FTE resonator -SMARTY-autometer C2 full pillar gauges- di-pricol rpg-Dragonslayer cp3-64/71/14-PDI manifold -Wicked 125's - $2 rail cap.

11-05-2009, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
right_on Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 146 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts right_on's Truck Pics	Mine is a 250hp. Look at my sig. The truck is real reliable with this power. I'm wanting 90hp injectors. __________________ 2003 2500 4 Door 4x4 Laramie, Quadzilla Monster Air Intake, Pusher Intake Manifold, Quadzilla XZT 3 Setting 140hp Module, Boost Fooler, Siliencer Ring Out, Straight pipe With 5in Tip

11-05-2009, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dudge Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Dudge's Truck Pics	The only difference in the 250hp and 305hp is the programming. If you buy a programmer (most of them anyway) take it up to the standard 305hp and then add their power on top of that. But if you have it torn down and you want to add a cam, that might not be a bad idea. Depending on what you want to do with it. __________________ '03 Dodge 2500 - It's broken.

11-05-2009, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
81cvx16ss Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wainfleet Posts: 45 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 81cvx16ss's Truck Pics	its a driver and work truck pulling a skid steer and mini ex and the sled in the winter. i can be responsible on the pedal but it is nice to feel the power when you want it.i was going to add bigger tips as i need to replace the stock ones . is 90hp too big without changeing anything else or should i just put on 50's and and a programmer? or go stock tips and a programmer. i want to keep fuel mileage decent. thanks.

11-05-2009, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
right_on Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 146 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts right_on's Truck Pics	If your wanting to stay mild and continue to have your fuel mileage, i would get the 50hp, on the other hand if you ever planning on doing more to the truck in the future than you can run the 90hp nozzels with just a programmer, that way your right there in the middle. __________________ 2003 2500 4 Door 4x4 Laramie, Quadzilla Monster Air Intake, Pusher Intake Manifold, Quadzilla XZT 3 Setting 140hp Module, Boost Fooler, Siliencer Ring Out, Straight pipe With 5in Tip

11-05-2009, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
*tgibbs* Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts tgibbs's Truck Pics	90hp tips + programmer = high EGTS unless you put a bigger turbo, but then you need a tranny to hold, and then you need a fuel pump to supply the cp3 and then you need . . . .. Its a slippery slope, I say the 50s and a real light programmer if the stuff you are hauling is heavy. The cam shaft would be a perfect upgrade though with the motor all tore down. Pricey but the drop the EGTs and give some power.