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Apr 12, 2004 | 03:45 PM

2shabby

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I have a 2000 PSD 4x4 extra cab (Completely Stock except 285 tires). We towed our trailer for the first time and I have questions. The trailer weights about 8,000 to 9,000 lbs. I towed the trailer in overdrive (flat land) but sometimes it took forever to shift into overdrive. I towed the trailer around 60-62 MPH. When I would let off the gas it would shift up and then once it was in overdrive it was fine. Would a chip or programmer help me out. I definetly want more power. I was also going to put 4" exhaust on. Does anyone have any suggestions

Apr 12, 2004 | 03:51 PM

johnsdiesel

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If you're going to chip get gauges, intake, and full exhaust including downpipe first. The chip alone could raise temps quite a bit, especially when towing.

Apr 12, 2004 | 05:51 PM

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Thanks for the info. On my way home I passed a PSD and it sounded great. When he took off from the light the exhaust had a loud whistle to it. Is this from a 4" exhaust system or a chip? Does anyones truck have this sound?

Apr 12, 2004 | 06:06 PM

johnsdiesel

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That was probably from having no muffler. Without the muffler you can really hear the turbo, and with a 4" exhaust and an aftermarket downpipe it's even more noticeable.

Apr 12, 2004 | 06:07 PM

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Most likely straight piped - but any exhaust with a different muffler from stock will gain you a little more noise. I have my 4" turbo-back exhaust straight piped and it sounds great! A hot chip will make the truck have a different sound to it too - at least mine does.