Hey guys my boss has a turbo diesel truck and he would like me to help him make it go fast. The thing is that i have no idea on what these trucks responde good to. He was thinking of putting on a chip.

What do you guys think he should do?


Thanks,

Miguel

 

The first thing to do is do an open air intake on it. I would go with a Tymar style which can be made at home for $40 worth of parts from Napa or an AFE intake. After that have him get a turbo back exhaust kit. a 3.5" down pipe will help him keep the low end power, but it won't have quite as low an EGT as a 4". Though the EGT difference between the 2 isn't that big. I'll probably go to a 3.5" from my 4" at some point. From there back you'll want 4". Its up to him if he wants stainless steel or not. Theres not really that much price difference anymore, but if you live in an area with alot of road salts I'd go with SS. After he's got that he can do a chip. I'd go with a DP-Tuner (www.dp-tuner.com). Call Jody and tell him what you've got and what you want to do and he'll help you decide what programs would be best for you. He's got some economy programs that are going into the low 20s for mpgs. He's also got some pretty high hp ones as well. I'll be going with him and dumping all my Edge stuff soon hopefully. Depending what he thinks I'll probably end up with his 160hp program since I'll have a turbo to burn the fuel. Unfortunetly your boss won't so he's limited to the 120hp and lower. Above and beyond that he's talking some more serious money to get the power goodies like $2500+ injectors, $1600+ turbos, head studs, connecting rods, $2000 high pressure oil pumps, etc.

 

Also the FIRST thing to do is install gauges. exhaust gas temp is a must too keep the engine from turning into a giant moltan blob. If it is a slushbox, a tranny temp gauge is a must to keep that from turning into a moltan blob. Throw in a boost gauge to see what is goin on there too.

Adrianspeeder

 

I agree with both of the above posts.

 

DOH!!! I knew I was forgetting something. As Adrian said, the first thing should be gauges, then move into what I said.

 

Hey thanks guys i will let my boss know what you guys told me and i guess we'll go from there. Thanks again.

-Miguel

 

[QUOTE=powerstroke73]DOH!!! I knew I was forgetting something. As Adrian said, the first thing should be gauges, then move into what I said.[/QUOT

Tiz aight man! Where in Pennsyltucky are ya?

Adrianspeeder

 

Just down the road from you in Lancaster. You going to Carlisle next weekend? I think I'm going, but I'm debating between that and the truck/tractor pull at the buck.

 

I donno. Money is kinda short and I dont wanna be tempted. hahahah

Adrianspeeder

 

I think I'll probably be up there. If I can I'll probably also go on the dyno and see what this thing has got with the new VB in it.