[01cumminstyler]

hi this is my first post i have just bought a 01 dodge cummins 2500 automatic completly stock
i would like to start putting some performance things on it but i dont really know what to do first i would like to put
llift pump
injectors
edge
intake
also should i do trans work first or is there anything i can do first
any info would be appreciated thanks

 

[armyguy]

i would get a airdog or fass on it since the stock lift pump are crap.. then get guages some some tranny work.. then with the go fast stuff, those parts are the weakest links on your truck.

 

[dennhop]

hi this is my first post i have just bought a 01 dodge cummins 2500 automatic completly stock
i would like to start putting some performance things on it but i dont really know what to do first i would like to put
llift pump
injectors
edge
intake
also should i do trans work first or is there anything i can do first
any info would be appreciated thanks

At least you have the first part right, lift pump. This is the order I would go with the truck if I were you, just to keep the truck alive.
Lift pump
gauges, I'd get 4, since you've got an auto...
fuel pressure
pyro
boost
tranny temp
tranny upgrades, at the minimum an aftermarket torque converter and valve body, but you may want to go more,
intake (look into the BHAF, it's a lot cheaper than a CAI, and works just as well)
exhaust (upgrade to a 4 in, your turbo will thank you)
programmer/box
injectors (you won't really be able to utilize the injectors as well without having a programmer on it)
and then the sky's the limit.
I wouldn't go much over 110's on the stock turbo, if even that. You've got the HY35, so your max boost is probably around 30 psi...not sure, but someone on here will correct me if I'm wrong. the HX35, which came with the manual trannys will boost up to about 35 psi safely.

 

[01cumminstyler]

thank yall very much i just got the truck a few days ago and wanted to make sure i do things right

 

[skalve85]

At least you have the first part right, lift pump. This is the order I would go with the truck if I were you, just to keep the truck alive.
Lift pump
gauges, I'd get 4, since you've got an auto...
fuel pressure
pyro
boost
tranny temp
tranny upgrades, at the minimum an aftermarket torque converter and valve body, but you may want to go more,
intake (look into the BHAF, it's a lot cheaper than a CAI, and works just as well)
exhaust (upgrade to a 4 in, your turbo will thank you)
programmer/box
injectors (you won't really be able to utilize the injectors as well without having a programmer on it)
and then the sky's the limit.
I wouldn't go much over 110's on the stock turbo, if even that. You've got the HY35, so your max boost is probably around 30 psi...not sure, but someone on here will correct me if I'm wrong. the HX35, which came with the manual trannys will boost up to about 35 psi safely.

:agree2: It's not fun to start with the boring stuff first but your wallet will thank you.

Oh and Welcome to the Forum!

 

[01cumminstyler]

yeah i know what you mean will i notice anything when i get an airdog or fass

 

[mjd91]

You won't notice anything with a Airdog. But like said get a good solid base before you throw performance stuff at it.
Airdog, gauges, intake, exhaust, and tranny mods.

 

[dennhop]

yeah i know what you mean will i notice anything when i get an airdog or fass

ditto...
Honestly, you probably won't notice much of anything until you get to the tranny upgrades, then it won't be so much in performance, as you'll feel the difference in the tranny. As far as noticing performance, you're not going to see a thing until you get a box. It sucks, because it seems like you're throwing money into the truck for nothing, but trust us, if you go with the steps that I said, you'll be a lot happier in the long run, since you won't be dumping money into repairs (and that gets expensive fast!). If you want to make it sound like you're getting performance, you can take the silencer ring out of your turbo...It won't do anything for performance at all, but it'll make your turbo sound louder...arty018:

 

[01cumminstyler]

thank yall so much for the info this is only my second truck and first diesel so i want to do things right ill get the airdog ordered and then start saving for trans upgradeds or if i can sell my other truck get a few things

 

[KKummins]

:agree2::agree2: with what everone else has stated already. Start with a good base and you won't have to ever look back. After getting a pump, tranny work, gauges, ect. you can start throwing whatever kind of hp numbers your money can buy at it. Or, if you don't want to install gauges, you can get a programmer that has built in guages, such as the Edge Juice w/ Attitude or Quad Arenaline. Both good boxes. Once you get a programmer, there are many ways to go from here... What are you using this truck for? What are you shooting for (what kind of hp)? All these are critical in what you should do from this point on. Just to give you an idea, many people get all stated above, and then simpy add a 62mm turbo and some 150hp injectors, and you could be over 500hp just like that!:shock: And you'll still get good mileage and reliability. To be honest, with these trucks, the sky is the limit.:S: