Considering my first upgrade
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Considering my first upgrade
I'm considering my first mod to be Banks Stinger-Plus with the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner. Is anyone running this setup. It has good ratings. I want something which gives me more power and better fuel milage. I'm a little conserned with the 4 inch exaust but Banks says it's big enough.
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Originally Posted by Bolt
I'm considering my first mod to be Banks Stinger-Plus with the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner. Is anyone running this setup. It has good ratings. I want something which gives me more power and better fuel milage. I'm a little conserned with the 4 inch exaust but Banks says it's big enough.
Not to rain on your parade of anything.......but the first thing you should consider is a set of gauges. Without them in place......you run the risk of hurting something in your pursuit of performance. Just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by toyota hauler
what gauges would you install before getting any performance mods?
tranny temp(automatic trans), EGT and Pyrometer?
fuel pressure, oil pressure, volts, rear diff temp?
tranny temp(automatic trans), EGT and Pyrometer?
fuel pressure, oil pressure, volts, rear diff temp?
At least the Pyro.
If your towing.....then tranny temp is a must.
Boost is a nice addition to monitor performance.
I have one additional one.....the differential temp.
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Originally Posted by toyota hauler
were the gauges easy to install?
any write-ups or pics?
any write-ups or pics?
The instructions are very clear. At least in the case of the Autometer products. You shouldn't have any probems on the installation. The one thing that will hold you up for awhile is what type of pods do you want to mount them in. And that will be dependent on how many different gauges you decide to get. Just go to some of the sponsors here, they should have some examples to look at. Or you can just go to Autometer's website and check them out. The "A" pillar pod can hold any number of gauges up to three......although I have heard of a four....but haven't seen one personally. There are some that snap on to the top of the steering column. And there are some that mount either on top or under the dash. You've got some research to do. Other resources can be found by punching in "Autometer" into either Google or Yahoo. You can also search Ebay for gauges.....many vendors sell at good savings there. I hope this answers your question.
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http://dieselmanor.com
Check here for directions.....
Gauges are nice...The boost gauge tends to make you keep gasing it though....
I like to watch it climb
Check here for directions.....
Gauges are nice...The boost gauge tends to make you keep gasing it though....
I like to watch it climb
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Verry good point.
This kit does come with some gauges. I wonder if these are the type I need?
http://www.bankspower.com/System.cfm?appid=AF01&sysid=SF02
Stinger-Plus system
Includes: Lifetime Banks Ram-Air filter and service kit; Electronic OttoMind engine-calibration module; Quick-Turbo turbine housing with BigHead wastegate actuator; High-boost compressor wheel ('99.5 late - 2003 pickups); Stainless Monster T.O.P. turbine-outlet pipe with heat shielding; Stainless, 4" straight-through Monster muffler; Stainless, constant-diameter Monster exhaust with 4" tailpipe; Polished-stainless, 5" double-wall tailpipe tip with rolled edge; TransCommand transmission-management module (4R100 automatics); DynaFact pyrometer, boost gauge and 2-gauge mounting panel; Comprehensive Owner's Installation Manual (Exception: F450, F550 pickups utilize stainless, low-restriction Dynaflow muffler and 3.5" tailpipe with 4" tip) .
The selectible tuner displays fault and diagignostic messages when limits or errors occures.
This is part of the kit I am considering.
What do you think? Do I need any other gages?
This kit does come with some gauges. I wonder if these are the type I need?
http://www.bankspower.com/System.cfm?appid=AF01&sysid=SF02
Stinger-Plus system
Includes: Lifetime Banks Ram-Air filter and service kit; Electronic OttoMind engine-calibration module; Quick-Turbo turbine housing with BigHead wastegate actuator; High-boost compressor wheel ('99.5 late - 2003 pickups); Stainless Monster T.O.P. turbine-outlet pipe with heat shielding; Stainless, 4" straight-through Monster muffler; Stainless, constant-diameter Monster exhaust with 4" tailpipe; Polished-stainless, 5" double-wall tailpipe tip with rolled edge; TransCommand transmission-management module (4R100 automatics); DynaFact pyrometer, boost gauge and 2-gauge mounting panel; Comprehensive Owner's Installation Manual (Exception: F450, F550 pickups utilize stainless, low-restriction Dynaflow muffler and 3.5" tailpipe with 4" tip) .
The selectible tuner displays fault and diagignostic messages when limits or errors occures.
This is part of the kit I am considering.
What do you think? Do I need any other gages?
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No doubt the Banks equipment is decent quality but is way over priced for the perfromance it delivers. Your much better off dollar and performance wise if you purchase your upgrades seperately from vendors that specialize in each component.
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I see a flat K&N type air filter in that setup. Many engines have been dusted badly due to improper installation of that filter. Suggest substituting in a different filter. Napa 6637, tymer kit, Ford AIS, or a K&N round one. You'll get a lot more turbo noise in the cab with all those but the AIS.
Also you can assemble everything that you see in the kit from different vendors, end up with a larger exhaust, for less money from what I've heard.
Also you can assemble everything that you see in the kit from different vendors, end up with a larger exhaust, for less money from what I've heard.
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