[OEFcummins]

hey guys newbie here. im currently in afghanistan for a year long deployment. before i left i bought a stock 2008 3500 QC SRW Laramie 4x4. Ive been reading all the post on the forums to try and get all the info i possibly could before posting anything. im lookin to get some good power out of the truck and maybe a little smoke nothing major. so far what i have in mind is the black maxx, afe CAI, black ops intake horn, full TBE (not sure which one yet), fuel rail shim kit, and possibly an air dog 150. with this set up i know the next step would be turbo and injectors but that will be later. how will the stock transmission (automatic) hold up to the full power setting on the maxx and should i get a TCC controller as well? any input, suggestions, or changes are greatly appreciated.

 

[ksseabrd]

Check with Rich at Glacier Diesel Power he can make you up a package deal. Very knowledgeable guy, super nice to deal with.


You are defiantly going to want TCM (tranny) tuning for your truck.

Either the MHP tune. (available now)

or the TCM tuning from H&S (coming soon)

A stock tranny (TCM) will hold it, but you have to very careful, and drive it correctly. Better to get some tuning for the TCM

 

[Rollin Smoke Diesel]

A lot of good info on this forum.

Sounds like you have a great gameplan going bro.

Be safe and God Bless

James
RSD

 

[bthanks]

A lot of good info on this forum.

Sounds like you have a great gameplan going bro.

Be safe and God Bless

James
RSD

This guy here knows his stuff also, ships fast and has great deals as well. :thumbsup:

 

[OEFcummins]

what power settings on the black maxx will my setup handle? should i get a wastegate as well?

 

[aceracer24]

should i get a wastegate as well?

Get one without question. It's better to have the security then have a problem later and constantly telling yourself "if only I had gotten a WG".

 

[OEFcummins]

is the maxx gonna smoke like crazy? i want to be able to drive around without leaving a smoke trail but if i happen to punch it get a little bit of smoke out of it. ive been reading up on the MPH tranmission tune. what are the opinions on it out there? does that make a tcc unnecessary?

 

[Krazeeun]

have fun out there! i've been home from KAF since May... whooo hoo!