Stock vs Mods
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Stock vs Mods
My truck is basically stock. Never been chipped or anything like that. It had a 4 inch exhaust on it when I bought it. I want my truck to last for a long time. Would like to get at least 600k - 700k miles. Question is, will I need to mod it to achieve this?
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No, you don't need to mod it to make it last, only maintain it. The weak link on the factory motor is the airbox. They have been known to warp, get broken tabs, or leak. Keep a close eye on that and change to a different filter set up if there's any indication in my leak.
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as mentioned. maintaining is paramount.
and in that maintaining part things do wear out over time. when you go to fix them (like up pipes for example) you can upgrade and its not neceessary a mod. but not a bad thing to do type of thing.
and in that maintaining part things do wear out over time. when you go to fix them (like up pipes for example) you can upgrade and its not neceessary a mod. but not a bad thing to do type of thing.
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There are mods that aid longer life... like the Hutch mod, a better intake (like the AIS), fuel additive, synthetic oil (recommended for injectors and turbo), and I'm partial to the FRx to eliminate the dead-head. Opinions vary on the fuel additive, but even the dealership recommended fuel additive with cetane boost and lubrication (at a diesel maintenance class I attended) for this generation of truck. The basic rules - plenty of:
- Clean oil
- Clean fuel
- Clean air
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No, you don't need to mod it to make it last, only maintain it. The weak link on the factory motor is the airbox. They have been known to warp, get broken tabs, or leak. Keep a close eye on that and change to a different filter set up if there's any indication in my leak.
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There are mods that aid longer life... like the Hutch mod, a better intake (like the AIS), fuel additive, synthetic oil (recommended for injectors and turbo), and I'm partial to the FRx to eliminate the dead-head. Opinions vary on the fuel additive, but even the dealership recommended fuel additive with cetane boost and lubrication (at a diesel maintenance class I attended) for this generation of truck. The basic rules - plenty of:
- Clean oil
- Clean fuel
- Clean air
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From: Stevens Point, WI
I am all about stock but with mods to improve stock running/longevity like Tugly mentioned about the hutch mod.
I don't feel the need for more power, just take care of what I got.
I do maintenance more than anything. I have done injector O-rings, turbo pedestal o-rings, ICP o-rings, 50 cent mod, dead head fuel fix (FRx), and the like. I plan to do the in tank mods one of these summers as well.
I don't feel the need for more power, just take care of what I got.
I do maintenance more than anything. I have done injector O-rings, turbo pedestal o-rings, ICP o-rings, 50 cent mod, dead head fuel fix (FRx), and the like. I plan to do the in tank mods one of these summers as well.
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I prefer the AIS system, but it is much more costly.
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Just my .02.
Laughing Gas
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Is that your truck Neal? If so what type of batter cables do you have? I need a better set up.
Laughing Gas
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From: North Port, Florida
Check this out for the 6637 that Neal is talking about
Riffraff Diesel: RDP 6637 Filter Kit
and here is the AIS
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/me...Category_Code=
Riffraff Diesel: RDP 6637 Filter Kit
and here is the AIS
http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/me...Category_Code=
Laughing Gas
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Wow! My E99 doesnt have clamps like that, and mine look nowhere near that nice.
Post Fiend
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Those are stock cables and clamps for '02-'03 models. The earlier trucks were different.