Next Step??

[got-banks?]

I have a 2004 F-250 H-D edition. I have the Banks 6 Gun Package w/ Monster exhaust. I recently put on a volant ram air but seems like my temps jumped through the roof. I want to continue adding performance to my truck but where do I go from here, I dont want to add power in the proper order, is there a basic method on what should be added before something else. I have been told to get head studs early to save heart-ache. But am I at that point yet? Just wondering what are small upgrades I can do that go along way or are in conjunction with certain ones. Oh and what are your tips on the Volant, should I put the stock back on? Thanks in advance and hope this is the right forum for this.
Almost forgot, I just changed my transmission out and the dealer had to go around the Banks tuner, I was informed that there is a "piggy back" mode that it defaults to. My question is, do I need to have it re-tuned or what. I bought the truck with the Banks already on it, only thing is I didnt get the PDA. Any takes on that??

[HeavyAssault]

Do not get the Banks PDA. Scrap the 6-dud, get with Innovative Diesel for a tuned SCT. Check the coolant bottle area for white residue as this is an indication of puking. Monitor the bottle as you add power or make changes to the motor. Save up for studs as you can.

[lubbockguy1979]

Well said... The stock air filter system is a lot better quality and will support over 500hp. The volant will give you more noise but will give you very little in performance. They make power above the rpms the truck will see. I know a lot say to geyt studs. I don't think having them is a bad idea. if it were me I would get some gauges and a sct with custom tunes. The good it that it will give you just about all the power your going to get on the stock motor.