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Jimmy
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Re: Questions
Welcome.The first thing you need to do is learn how to use the "search" feature.The answer to most every question you have has already been answered.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24574&highlight=new+owner
Welcome.The first thing you need to do is learn how to use the "search" feature.The answer to most every question you have has already been answered.
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24574&highlight=new+owner
Proto X
New member
Re: Questions
OK I have read all of these and I want to do mods that I don't have to undo to put something else on. Like hotwiring the pump. Basically I want a list of parts that will help me obtain my goal. No hardwiring quick fix stuff. I would rather do it right the first time then have to do it over later.
OK I have read all of these and I want to do mods that I don't have to undo to put something else on. Like hotwiring the pump. Basically I want a list of parts that will help me obtain my goal. No hardwiring quick fix stuff. I would rather do it right the first time then have to do it over later.
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sy538
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blk00z28
Forced to by choice
Re: Questions
Hot wiring the pump isnt a quick fix. Its a normal mod on a stock truck.
What part of the 12's do you want? High, low, middle?
Upgrade the turbo, get a fuel pump, a boost valve, a tune and exhaust, you should hit 12's.
Then start saving money for the new tranny.
Proto X said:
Hot wiring the pump isnt a quick fix. Its a normal mod on a stock truck.
What part of the 12's do you want? High, low, middle?
Upgrade the turbo, get a fuel pump, a boost valve, a tune and exhaust, you should hit 12's.
Then start saving money for the new tranny.
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Do a tune-up , its extremely important on these trucks. You never know what the prev owner used, so its good to replace with the correct plugs, wires, cap/rotor.
Change fluids out, Dex III in the trans, same for transfer case. Put in a 160 thermostat. Hotwire the IC pump. Get laptop and buy datamaster and see how it runs. Put a walbro fuel pump in and an AFPR. Then if you have zero knock you can move forward with whatever mods you want to work towards your goal. You can stick with the stock turbo or upgrade to a Precision Turbo kit which includes the downpipe. You should be able to run 12's on a stock turbo, so thats up to you.
Also, its a good idea to check to see if any aftermarket chip was installed. The ecm is tucked up under the passenger side dash. You'll have to remove some of the plastic trim interior pieces to get at it.
Its best to find any existing problems that might have been left unaddressed by the previous owner, then once its running good start with your choice of mods.
If you have other questions, click on the pic in my sig and check out my website and email or call.
Do a tune-up , its extremely important on these trucks. You never know what the prev owner used, so its good to replace with the correct plugs, wires, cap/rotor.
Change fluids out, Dex III in the trans, same for transfer case. Put in a 160 thermostat. Hotwire the IC pump. Get laptop and buy datamaster and see how it runs. Put a walbro fuel pump in and an AFPR. Then if you have zero knock you can move forward with whatever mods you want to work towards your goal. You can stick with the stock turbo or upgrade to a Precision Turbo kit which includes the downpipe. You should be able to run 12's on a stock turbo, so thats up to you.
Also, its a good idea to check to see if any aftermarket chip was installed. The ecm is tucked up under the passenger side dash. You'll have to remove some of the plastic trim interior pieces to get at it.
Its best to find any existing problems that might have been left unaddressed by the previous owner, then once its running good start with your choice of mods.
If you have other questions, click on the pic in my sig and check out my website and email or call.
Tooky
Serious about performance
Re: Questions
Proto X welcome to SyTy! As a new owner, you have a lot of learning to do about these unusual trucks. Lots of good links have been provided here. IMO the key is to take your time and learn your vehicle and fix existing problems and then slowly modify it as you understand what is going on. That will give you the best results and the least money spent. The worst case scenario is someone who gets a new truck and wants to "run fast now" and blows a ton of money on a bunch of incompatible parts that basically strangle the truck in the 13s forever with a tuning mystery that nobody can solve..
I didnt get what you meant by "No hardwiring quick fix stuff." The IC pump hotwire is a "Free mod" that works. The tuneup advice Scott gave you is ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL so don't over look that.
Proto X welcome to SyTy! As a new owner, you have a lot of learning to do about these unusual trucks. Lots of good links have been provided here. IMO the key is to take your time and learn your vehicle and fix existing problems and then slowly modify it as you understand what is going on. That will give you the best results and the least money spent. The worst case scenario is someone who gets a new truck and wants to "run fast now" and blows a ton of money on a bunch of incompatible parts that basically strangle the truck in the 13s forever with a tuning mystery that nobody can solve..
I didnt get what you meant by "No hardwiring quick fix stuff." The IC pump hotwire is a "Free mod" that works. The tuneup advice Scott gave you is ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL so don't over look that.