Need help

M126 · 06-24-2007, 09:06 PM

Ok i have decided i want a 12 valve i know that for a fact. I like to work on motors and not deal with computers so i know the 12 valve is for me. But I need to decide if i want an auto or manual.

I want to do some upgrades to the truck and eventually looking to get some power out of it. I know i will have to do work on the trans. I know for the manual i will need a nice clutch to hook it up that will run me about what $1000. Now if i get an auto what exactly do i have to do to get that power to the ground. I cant see paying $6000 for a brand new billet tranny from goeroend

. Cause in about a year i am going to college. eventually probably looking at 400-500 hp. But that will be in a couple years

M126 · 06-25-2007, 07:09 PM

anyone?

come on there has to be somebody

tractorpuller · 06-27-2007, 07:03 PM

I have an auto in my 97. Its a love hate situation with me. I dont really like shifting gears all the time but my next truck will be a 6 speed. So take that as you will. If you dont mind shifting all the time go manual.

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97 extendedcab 4x4 auto;18*timing;SFS custom tuned afc custom ground plate;3k gsk; ISSPRO guages, 4" straight piped, bhaf, b&w gooseneck hitch, prodigy brake controller, kdp kia

cumminspower01 · 06-27-2007, 07:09 PM

i have a 97 12 valve and its manuel and ive got about $2200 in a duel disk clutch and a bigger input shaft! so either way your going to be spending money its all just about what your going to be using your truck for!

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97 2500 ctd regular cab, 5in exaust, timing 22*, injectors, no plate, .120 fuel lines, head studs, ringed block,HD valve springs, cam and dd clutch

Ruckuz · 06-28-2007, 07:39 AM

My auto with the torque converter and valve body seems to be doing alright for me so far.... only reason it was rebuilt a few months ago was because i roasted reverse backing up a trailer with the trailer brakes locked up. Im not making huge power, but it seems like it could handle more.

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1996 2500 4X4 Auto CC LB Banks Power Pack, Boost, Pyro & Oil Temp, 3k GSK, BHAF, #0 Plate Full Forward, Low Stall Triple Disc TC, TST Valve Body, Mystery Switch, Rancho RS9000's, MTX MZS1204'2/Alpine MRD M501, Viper Alarm & Remote Start, Dual 5" Grand Rock Turnouts, Rickson 19.5"s, and lots of stuff to make her look good.

06-24-2007, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
M126 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 9 M126's Truck Pics	Need help Ok i have decided i want a 12 valve i know that for a fact. I like to work on motors and not deal with computers so i know the 12 valve is for me. But I need to decide if i want an auto or manual. I want to do some upgrades to the truck and eventually looking to get some power out of it. I know i will have to do work on the trans. I know for the manual i will need a nice clutch to hook it up that will run me about what $1000. Now if i get an auto what exactly do i have to do to get that power to the ground. I cant see paying $6000 for a brand new billet tranny from goeroend . Cause in about a year i am going to college. eventually probably looking at 400-500 hp. But that will be in a couple years

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06-25-2007, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
M126 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 9 M126's Truck Pics	anyone? come on there has to be somebody

06-27-2007, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
tractorpuller Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 482 tractorpuller's Truck Pics	I have an auto in my 97. Its a love hate situation with me. I dont really like shifting gears all the time but my next truck will be a 6 speed. So take that as you will. If you dont mind shifting all the time go manual. __________________ 97 extendedcab 4x4 auto;18*timing;SFS custom tuned afc custom ground plate;3k gsk; ISSPRO guages, 4" straight piped, bhaf, b&w gooseneck hitch, prodigy brake controller, kdp kia

06-27-2007, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
cumminspower01 Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 51 cumminspower01's Truck Pics	i have a 97 12 valve and its manuel and ive got about $2200 in a duel disk clutch and a bigger input shaft! so either way your going to be spending money its all just about what your going to be using your truck for! __________________ 97 2500 ctd regular cab, 5in exaust, timing 22*, injectors, no plate, .120 fuel lines, head studs, ringed block,HD valve springs, cam and dd clutch

06-28-2007, 07:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ruckuz Super Duper Moderator & Ontario Chapter VP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario Posts: 1,204 Ruckuz's Truck Pics	My auto with the torque converter and valve body seems to be doing alright for me so far.... only reason it was rebuilt a few months ago was because i roasted reverse backing up a trailer with the trailer brakes locked up. Im not making huge power, but it seems like it could handle more. __________________ 1996 2500 4X4 Auto CC LB Banks Power Pack, Boost, Pyro & Oil Temp, 3k GSK, BHAF, #0 Plate Full Forward, Low Stall Triple Disc TC, TST Valve Body, Mystery Switch, Rancho RS9000's, MTX MZS1204'2/Alpine MRD M501, Viper Alarm & Remote Start, Dual 5" Grand Rock Turnouts, Rickson 19.5"s, and lots of stuff to make her look good.