I have been reading old posts for some time and my ultimate goal is an MPG build up for the lowest cost. (4” exhaust, pyro, Injectors, Plate, timing, set valves and air filter) So with that said I thought it was time to put up a post myself to try and clear some things up.
Please, please confirm, deny or add on to anything I say.
Injectors = There are a lot of places to get them and to have them rebuilt but from what I have read and researched the best bang for the Hp and Mpg buck is the Pensacola Diesel Inc. injectors.
Opinions?
I talked to Pensacola today and it was explained to me that they have a stock spray pattern (the angles of the spray pattern are right) but that they only have 4 holes.
Do stock injectors have 5 holes in them?
Also since I have a 97 manual that has a 215hp pump Pensacola told me that my end results would be
Stage 1: 40 to 60hp + 215hp = 255 to 275hp
Stage 2: 70 to 90hp + 215hp = 285 to 305hp
On the MPG side of things:
* 4” turbo back exhaust (I will be getting)
* Setting Valves (been 60K so it is time)
* Air Filter (Have a BHAF Baldwin #PA2820 that is going in)
Things in question:
* Injectors (I will be getting, but stage 1, 2 or from another maker?)
* Fuel Plate (if MPG is all I care about would it help and if so which one #10, 11 or 12?)
* Pyro (do I really need one?)
* Timing after it is all said and done 15 off TDC (Or would something else be better?)
Costs as of now:
exhaust from Jegs $299.99
JEGS Truck 4'' Aluminized Diesel Exhaust Systems - JEGS
Pyro with Thermocouple & harness included from Jegs $141.99
Auto Meter 2654 - Auto Meter Z-Series Gauges - JEGS
Fuel plate from Ebay? $100 or less
Injectors from Pensacola Diesel Inc. $204.00
Pensacola Diesel Inc. - DODGE/CUMMINS :: INJECTORS AND PERFORMANCE PARTS
Air filter from Local auto parts store $50 About
Total est. = $796 + mechanic bills
Because I would like to keep my costs down I don’t want to upgrade my clutch or take my trans out back and shoot it in the head if at all possible.
Edited: to fix stupid math mistake
Please, please confirm, deny or add on to anything I say.
Injectors = There are a lot of places to get them and to have them rebuilt but from what I have read and researched the best bang for the Hp and Mpg buck is the Pensacola Diesel Inc. injectors.
Opinions?
I talked to Pensacola today and it was explained to me that they have a stock spray pattern (the angles of the spray pattern are right) but that they only have 4 holes.
Do stock injectors have 5 holes in them?
Also since I have a 97 manual that has a 215hp pump Pensacola told me that my end results would be
Stage 1: 40 to 60hp + 215hp = 255 to 275hp
Stage 2: 70 to 90hp + 215hp = 285 to 305hp
On the MPG side of things:
* 4” turbo back exhaust (I will be getting)
* Setting Valves (been 60K so it is time)
* Air Filter (Have a BHAF Baldwin #PA2820 that is going in)
Things in question:
* Injectors (I will be getting, but stage 1, 2 or from another maker?)
* Fuel Plate (if MPG is all I care about would it help and if so which one #10, 11 or 12?)
* Pyro (do I really need one?)
* Timing after it is all said and done 15 off TDC (Or would something else be better?)
Costs as of now:
exhaust from Jegs $299.99
JEGS Truck 4'' Aluminized Diesel Exhaust Systems - JEGS
Pyro with Thermocouple & harness included from Jegs $141.99
Auto Meter 2654 - Auto Meter Z-Series Gauges - JEGS
Fuel plate from Ebay? $100 or less
Injectors from Pensacola Diesel Inc. $204.00
Pensacola Diesel Inc. - DODGE/CUMMINS :: INJECTORS AND PERFORMANCE PARTS
Air filter from Local auto parts store $50 About
Total est. = $796 + mechanic bills
Because I would like to keep my costs down I don’t want to upgrade my clutch or take my trans out back and shoot it in the head if at all possible.
Edited: to fix stupid math mistake