Houma, LA here

[Jonathan Caro]

I just purchased an 06 2500 Mega Cab.

Been wanting a Diesel to put some go fast parts on, but wasn't going to get one because of the cost of fuel.

Then I went to replace my car with another high mileage car and they wanted $3000 over retail for an 06 Accord, so I figured I'd get rid of the car and truck and get what I really wanted while I could get a sweet deal.

Found my truck for $18900, I figured it's around $42,000 for a new one.

I'm not a big brand loyal guy, my first choice was actually a Duramax because of the extra power and 6 spd auto, but since I wanted to soup it up and convert it to WVO I went with the ultra reliable Cummins. I'm getting rid a 99 F150 and 98 Pontiac Sunfire if any of you might be looking. $1800 and $4500 repectfully.

Well any advice from you knowlegdable folks would be greatly apprecieted.

[Brentc]

Welcome to Cummins Forum from the Lake Charles area

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2007, 3500 , Smarty REVO, with a Leveling Kit, 2" rear Spacers, Rockstar with the 305 Nitto's, 4" Straight Pipe...
More to come with a little bit of

[DieselRookie]

First, let it breathe more. Turbo Back Exhaust and Cold Air Intake.

Auto or Manual?

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Grant <>< -2007- 5.9, 48RE, Leveled, 5" TBE, Amsoil CAI

[Jonathan Caro]

Oh, my first question, to change the injectors in the 06 Cummins, do you have to pull the heads, or are the the easy to change style. They say converting to WVO, you can expect to change your injectors after 100-125K miles. Good deal compared to how much money you save.

I've done some mechnic work on gas burners outside of the newer all electronic engines, but all I know about Diesels is from text books instead of hands on.

I want to add just about anything to the truck that saves fuel mileage and adds power. Anything that just adds power, or just adds mileage I probably won't mess with.

[Broke Down]

what's up neighbor? glad to see you here

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2000 4x4 3/4 ton ex cab lwb ATS converter,suncoast heavyduty rebuild kit,ATS valve body,copiolt and an edge EZ.
BEER WISHES HIS OL'LADY WAS NICE AS MINE

[Jonathan Caro]

oh, sorry, automatic

[Broke Down]

hey fill out your signature so we can see what you have.

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2000 4x4 3/4 ton ex cab lwb ATS converter,suncoast heavyduty rebuild kit,ATS valve body,copiolt and an edge EZ.
BEER WISHES HIS OL'LADY WAS NICE AS MINE

[DieselRookie]

I would beef up the tranny before adding power so it will hold. A TC & VB should suffice depending on how much power you want.

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Grant <>< -2007- 5.9, 48RE, Leveled, 5" TBE, Amsoil CAI

[Broke Down]

Originally Posted by DieselRookie

I would beef up the tranny before adding power so it will hold. A TC & VB should suffice depending on how much power you want.

yea the tranny would be the weakest link. also if you start adding more fuel you might want a better lift pump.

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2000 4x4 3/4 ton ex cab lwb ATS converter,suncoast heavyduty rebuild kit,ATS valve body,copiolt and an edge EZ.
BEER WISHES HIS OL'LADY WAS NICE AS MINE

[J-Mo]

from the baton rouge area

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Black 08 6.7 QC auto 4x4 sport, AFE stage2, PDI 5" TBE 6" tip, Edge Jucie/att./hot, mp-8, egr delete, 4.5 fabtech, dual bilstiens, thuren trackbar, fox stabilizer, 35"toyo mt's, 20" black rockstars, tint, bed cover, srt hood.....more on the way

[Jonathan Caro]

OK, that's a TC and VB, I know the science of how a diesel works, but not much about the add on parts.
Thank you for all of your replies.

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Right now I have2006 2500 MegaCab 5.9L Automatic. AFE Stage 2 & 5" Silverline Turboback.
I want to get I don't know what I'm getting next, give me ideas

[DieselRookie]

You may want to look into the Smarty (programmer) as well. Also, some mechanical gauges. That's what I prefer. The possibilities are endless

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Grant <>< -2007- 5.9, 48RE, Leveled, 5" TBE, Amsoil CAI