building it right

[kydeerhunter]

ok so ive had my truck for about 3 years now and ive decided to stop putting money in how it looks and start putting it in how it runs..... but i need some help. i already have a 6' stack but was wondering about a couple other things to boost up my HP. i have been thinking about the edge w/ attitude system and a AEM workhorse intake. i am running 38' tires with a 6' lift other then that i have a stock 2001 cummins 4x4 ext cab. automatic. the only thing im afraid of is too much HP and destroying my tranny. ive herd that the 2nd gen trucks are notorious for it. anyways if you guys have any ideas or products that youve tryed let me know. thanks in advance.
also i thought about the banks high ram intake with the workhorse? would it help or just a waste of money? thanks

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2001 dodge 2500 4x4 ext cab, 6in tough country lift kit, 35in pro comp x-terrains, 6in single stack, workhorse intake. future mods include edge juice w/additude

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Last edited by kydeerhunter : 11-06-2009 at 06:43 PM.

[DavidRasch17]

fass or airdog my friend....first choice

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98.5 Blue 2500, 5speed, edge juice w/ attitude, BHAF,FASS150GPH,5 inch str8 pipe,halo projectors, tow mirrors, smoke switch, silencer ring MIA, 2rockford fosgate p2s in a custom fiberglass box, black interior, valair 12 1/4 500hp clutch.

[mjd91]

The Banks high ram would be a waste until you get way up in the hp range. Pretty much any extra power will kill the tranny (I'm surprised it's still good with the big tires).
The most important thing is an Airdog or Raptor lift pump. It will protect your $1000+ VP44 injection pump. I really like my AEM intake and the Juice is a good box.

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2000 short, 4x4, 6 speed, 12.25" DD Valair, S.O.VP44, AEM Brute Force HD, FBD 5" with 6" tip, ADRENALINE!!!, AirDog II 165, AutoMeter Cobalts, 35" Mud Grapplers on 18" Black XD Diesels

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Last edited by mjd91 : 11-06-2009 at 07:26 PM.

[puff11]

Originally Posted by DavidRasch17

fass or airdog my friend....first choice

Then worry about the hp numbers. If not then you will be buying a new vp44 every other week lol

But the juice is a good box for our trucks, but once you add the power, you will almost certainly destroy the tranny

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02 6spd dually, Fass, ARP, Hamilton,ATS, HTT, Haisley, ADR, Snow, Southbend.

[kydeerhunter]

ive already put one lift pump on it, so which is better? fass or airdog? also where is a good place to get one. what kind of upgrades could i do with the tranny to try to help out. i really want a 6 speed. anyone ever done the swap?

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2001 dodge 2500 4x4 ext cab, 6in tough country lift kit, 35in pro comp x-terrains, 6in single stack, workhorse intake. future mods include edge juice w/additude

[98whitelightnin]

There are quite a few members that have swapped for a 5 or 6 speed. I have had good luck with my fass but airdogs are excellent pumps too. You need to do a valve body and torque converter. Do you have a fuel pressure gauge, how much psi are you seeing at WOT?

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98 24v, 2500 sc, auto, 4x4, LO 359hp/744tq
03 2500 4d, 6speed, 4x4,
"Well oil beef hooked"

[mbottomly]

I have heard good things about the Banks high ram intake at least on the 3rd Gen. I plan on picking one up soon. The more air the better! That stock elbow is square square square.

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2006 5.9 Cummins H.O. 3500 4x4 dually, manual 6-speed w/manual transfer case

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Last edited by mbottomly : 11-06-2009 at 07:59 PM.

[kydeerhunter]

i had a fuel pressure guage and i think that i usually read either around 15 or 25 i dont remember. im currently deployed overseas and havent seen my truck for a while. i am going home soon and have some money to put into it.

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2001 dodge 2500 4x4 ext cab, 6in tough country lift kit, 35in pro comp x-terrains, 6in single stack, workhorse intake. future mods include edge juice w/additude

[CUMMINS_power]

i got most my stuff from Xtremediesel.com

i vote

-Airdog
-edge juice W/Att (that way you can keep an eye on everything also)


Tranny
-torque converter
-Valve body

that would be a good start. But after you start its hard to stop

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99,5"exh,7"tip,AD150,4gauges,Edge Comp,AFE Stage 2,CFM+,Silencer ring MIA,/torn down 2 nothing now. 22s 37s 6in lift.

[TURBOLVR]

Originally Posted by CUMMINS_power

i got most my stuff from Xtremediesel.com

i vote

-Airdog
-edge juice W/Att (that way you can keep an eye on everything also)


Tranny
-torque converter
-Valve body

that would be a good start. But after you start its hard to stop

He is already out of air with the HY turbo.

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'99 RAM 4x4 QC AFE T66/S480 twins, Quad ADR, +250 stix, TUNNEL RAM intake plate , FASS150, full 5" DUALS, BILLET AUTO from Northeast Performance ,

[98whitelightnin]

Originally Posted by kydeerhunter

i had a fuel pressure guage and i think that i usually read either around 15 or 25 i dont remember. im currently deployed overseas and havent seen my truck for a while. i am going home soon and have some money to put into it.

If you have 15 psi and it doesn drop below 10 at WOT then your fine. If you already have gauges I would get an edge comp instead of the juice. You can usually pick one up in the classifieds at the top of the page for around $350.

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98 24v, 2500 sc, auto, 4x4, LO 359hp/744tq
03 2500 4d, 6speed, 4x4,
"Well oil beef hooked"

[kydeerhunter]

i had a fuel pressure guage but i took it out when my fuel line busted on the guage. so what is better the airdog or fass or raptor and also am i gonna want the 100 or 150?

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2001 dodge 2500 4x4 ext cab, 6in tough country lift kit, 35in pro comp x-terrains, 6in single stack, workhorse intake. future mods include edge juice w/additude