[99CrewPSD]

ok guys it is time for a few more mods to the truck.so far i have done the intake.and exhaust..the intake is just the napa style setup and the exhaust is a 4 inch stainless with magnaflow muffler.it is time for a chip/tuner and some gauges..


i can get the following items at a great deal so which do you recommend?This is my daily driver and i do very little towing with it.

Edge juice w/attitude
Edge Evo
Custom superchips chip(i have a friend who is a dealer)


and as far as gauges do i need all mechanical or electric?and does anyone have any sites that sell complete gauge kits with pods and all.


thanks in advance for any advice

 

[OptimusStroke]

Bob Riley at Dieselsite, I'd say he's currently the top dog on my list of great sponsors.
I've just recently heard he has some great gauge kits too.

Trav

 

[johnnieboy]

the first thing i would do is go here:

http://www.dieselpage.com/iss32.htm

and buy an isspro turbo temp monitor.

2. vandal alert
3. i would do the intank and pre-pump mod with racor pre pump filter
4. gauges
5. fumoto oil valve
6. regulator bypass by itp with ad injector in #8 with fuel cooler
7. ais intake
8. monster exhaust
9. tru-cool max with magnefine filter

just to get you started /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

johnnieboy

 

[Strictly Diesel]

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and as far as gauges do i need all mechanical or electric?and does anyone have any sites that sell complete gauge kits with pods and all.

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The Pyrometer and Trans Temp gauges are electric. Most boost gauges are mechanical unless you get into the more expensive stepper motor electric units.

Take a look HERE at our completely assembled gauge pillars if you're looking for a quick and easy install. Let me know of you have any questions.

 

[NCHornet]

I don't agree with Johnnie boy don't buy the TTM from isspro as you have to rewire half the truck to get it to work with your keyless entry. the TTM from SPDiesel is a much better unit!! However we all agree the first thing you need is a good set of guages. IMHO there are none better than the Isspro EV guages, they match our factory units perfectly especially at night. I have pics of them installed in my sig. I researched guages to death before buying and Isspro has far less problems than other makers. The best price and customer service came from www.kensperformancesolutions.com . Ken sells a complete set of all 3 guages with a-pillar and complete installation kit for under $300.00 delivered to your door. Tell Ken that Kevin said hello. He is a great guy to deal with. His installation kit has every wire and connector that you will need right down to the zip ties. Other places want $40.00+ for a kit like this. Ken's step by step instructions are very easy to follow and walk you through the install. If I can install them anybody can. I can email the directions to you, just PM me. After you have the guages in I would go straight to Jody Tipton. he is earning quite a following on this forum for his tunes and when I am ready he will do mine as well. I like to buy from folks that stand behind what they sell regardless of warranty periods, that is why folks like Ken, Greg Evans and Jody are great to deal with. Tell Jody what you are looking for and if he doesn't have something already tuned to meet your needs it will dop a custom tune for you. I hope this helps. If you need any help on the guage install just PM me and I will help you all I can.

 

[johnnieboy]

hey 99crew,

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I don't agree with Johnnie boy don't buy the TTM from isspro as you have to rewire half the truck to get it to work with your keyless entry

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this is true. on EARLY model 99-2003 powerstrokes the keyless entry will not work unless you rig a work around. on my 2002 the keyless works great. i have seen the work around here somewhere but i am nowhere near as good as larry in finding it for you nor do i have the inclination. i'm sure you can talk to the good folks at d.i.s. to get it. rewire half the truck? hardly.

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the TTM from SPDiesel is a much better unit!!

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first off you have to compare apples to apples. isspro makes a turbo temp monitor or ttm. sp diesel makes a "engine shutdown timer" it has nothing to do with the turbo nor does it monitor it. the isspro unit gets it's info from the pyro indirectly thru the egt gauge. it will automatically shutdown the engine when it reaches the factory set temp of 300 degrees or whatever temp "you" set it to. a small screwdriver is all that is needed to reset the temp.

going to alpine meadows this last winter it took 10 minutes for the temp to cool to 275 (the temp that i manually set once). i was amazed how long it took. it is a long hard pull up to the lodge though. if i had used the engine shutdown timer and used the 2-3 minutes recommended for winter on their site i would have been cooking my turbine.

for all the trouble of "rewiring half the truck" it is well worth the cost of 139.95. the ttm from isspro is an elegant solution to ensuring long life to your turbo. i have been using it for 3 years plus now "winter" and "summer" without a problem. at a cost of 119.99 for the engine shutdown timer it's a no brainer i'd spend the extra 20 bucks and get the ttm.

the engine timer is a shotgun approach. in most cases it will be fine. but as mentioned above in certain instances at best you will be sitting in your truck waiting or resetting the timer (i don't know what goes into resetting the timer) when you could be "skiing" or doing something else or at worst you could inadvertantly be causing damage to your turbo.

conversely in the summer they recommend 5-7 minutes. what if it doesn't take 5-7 minutes? at 2.69/gal diesel fuel is nothing i want to waste. with the ttm it runs just long enough to cool to the right temp no more no less.

johnnieboy /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[carnut57]

We have the complete Di-Pricol gauge sets with painted pillar mounts. Many guys these days are going with a Banks Six-Gun which gives you the EGTs and Boost pressures along with increased power and add a trans temp gauge to it. This is a very economical way to increase power and get guages all in one package. http://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/gauges

 

[99CrewPSD]

YAY!!!!


i have my gauges on the way....will be here friday and my chip will be re-programmed in the morning for my truck.i cant wait to feel the new power with the chip

 

[Fat Diesel]

Have you done the CCV Mod yet ? CLICK HERE.

 

[99CrewPSD]

havent yet...but i will next week


thanks

 

[imelmo]

What chip do you have and who is reprogramming it?

 

[redliners]

Ok again for us not so smart diesel guys

2. vandal alert ? ( turbo Timer ?)
3. i would do the intank and pre-pump mod with racor pre pump filter
? ( what do you mean pre-pump Mod how do I find out how to do that))
4. gauges
5. fumoto oil valve ( what is a fumoto valve and what does it do ?
6. regulator bypass by itp with ad injector in #8 with fuel cooler ( ok im feeling really really dum like i should know what this is also sorry ??))))
7. ais intake
8. monster exhaust
9. tru-cool max with magnefine filter

Sorry Guys for acting soooooo dumb but I I'm still learning and I read lot of these post trying to learn but it hard if dont know what they are .
Thanks again /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif