Performance Mods for 1999 bone stock......

hoodeleydoo · 09-08-2007, 12:08 PM

Can anyone give me some recommendations on what brand and model perfromance chip upgrades they have installed on their diesels? I have no knowledge about them.

I just got an absolutley stock 1999 3500 with 91000. It has the 3.whatever gears.

I would like more power when towing and better fuel economy when not towing. I'm not interested in going faster on the top speed- just more power. I think more power & torque on the lower end or mid range would be beneficial without sacrificing the existing top end.
Most importantly I do not want to reduce the life of the truck.
If anyone has any experience on the Perfromance chips I would very much appreciate any guidance. What you put on and if your happy or not. What additional mods you had to do to keep up with the extra power. How the truck acted and lasted. Anything would be appreciated.

THANKS!

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1999 3500 SLT long bed

sooter · 09-17-2007, 11:56 AM

edge comp is probably the best general "box"...not the highest hp or most aggressive, but very good nonetheless (especially with a drag update). an ez can be had for cheap...the problem becomes the transmission.

you have the auto? it's model # 47re with 4 speeds and lockup. they are a very mushy/shlushy feeling transmission from the factory and it hard to tell when it shifts for some people.

btw, where in NH are you from?
New England Turbo Diesel Power

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04 2500 CA/235 graphite QC shorty 4x4--Shortened willy's53 intake, 4" exhaust with 2nd gen manifold and stock turbo ...sounds really close to a 12v/24v exhaust than the farty 3rd gen exhaust

Gman-dodge · 09-27-2007, 09:44 PM

I have a superchip 98-02 i would sell you that helps pulling and upped my fuel milage. 270 and its yours PM me.

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2001 2500 ext cab SLT 5spd 4x4, Airaid Quickfit, autometer boost & EGT gauges, 4" straight pipe TB, 2" lift/w pro comp suspension ,edge comp, turbo silencer ring MIA, Dayton Timberline A/Ts on Eagle Alloys, Truck for Sale! 16k

Gman-dodge · 09-27-2007, 09:45 PM

It also doubles as a code reader and adjusts speedo for bigger tires(if you get any) seeing as its stock...

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2001 2500 ext cab SLT 5spd 4x4, Airaid Quickfit, autometer boost & EGT gauges, 4" straight pipe TB, 2" lift/w pro comp suspension ,edge comp, turbo silencer ring MIA, Dayton Timberline A/Ts on Eagle Alloys, Truck for Sale! 16k

09-08-2007, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
hoodeleydoo Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1 hoodeleydoo's Truck Pics	Performance Mods for 1999 bone stock...... Can anyone give me some recommendations on what brand and model perfromance chip upgrades they have installed on their diesels? I have no knowledge about them. I just got an absolutley stock 1999 3500 with 91000. It has the 3.whatever gears. I would like more power when towing and better fuel economy when not towing. I'm not interested in going faster on the top speed- just more power. I think more power & torque on the lower end or mid range would be beneficial without sacrificing the existing top end. Most importantly I do not want to reduce the life of the truck. If anyone has any experience on the Perfromance chips I would very much appreciate any guidance. What you put on and if your happy or not. What additional mods you had to do to keep up with the extra power. How the truck acted and lasted. Anything would be appreciated. THANKS! __________________ 1999 3500 SLT long bed

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09-17-2007, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
sooter Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: new hampster Posts: 293 sooter's Truck Pics	edge comp is probably the best general "box"...not the highest hp or most aggressive, but very good nonetheless (especially with a drag update). an ez can be had for cheap...the problem becomes the transmission. you have the auto? it's model # 47re with 4 speeds and lockup. they are a very mushy/shlushy feeling transmission from the factory and it hard to tell when it shifts for some people. btw, where in NH are you from? New England Turbo Diesel Power __________________ 04 2500 CA/235 graphite QC shorty 4x4--Shortened willy's53 intake, 4" exhaust with 2nd gen manifold and stock turbo ...sounds really close to a 12v/24v exhaust than the farty 3rd gen exhaust

09-27-2007, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gman-dodge Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 127 Gman-dodge's Truck Pics	I have a superchip 98-02 i would sell you that helps pulling and upped my fuel milage. 270 and its yours PM me. __________________ 2001 2500 ext cab SLT 5spd 4x4, Airaid Quickfit, autometer boost & EGT gauges, 4" straight pipe TB, 2" lift/w pro comp suspension ,edge comp, turbo silencer ring MIA, Dayton Timberline A/Ts on Eagle Alloys, Truck for Sale! 16k

09-27-2007, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gman-dodge Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 127 Gman-dodge's Truck Pics	It also doubles as a code reader and adjusts speedo for bigger tires(if you get any) seeing as its stock... __________________ 2001 2500 ext cab SLT 5spd 4x4, Airaid Quickfit, autometer boost & EGT gauges, 4" straight pipe TB, 2" lift/w pro comp suspension ,edge comp, turbo silencer ring MIA, Dayton Timberline A/Ts on Eagle Alloys, Truck for Sale! 16k