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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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yes I know its a never ending question but I want to up the horses and I feel that I should beef up the drive train first.So I what to push 350/400rwhp,so here my question R@R the trans for a ATS,BTS or a toqure conv.and valvebody? and whats a good posi.for the 10.5s
 
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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my opionion go for a detroit or eaton brand locker or limited slip id go to Motive Gear Ring and Pinion
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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You could probably get by with adding a valve body, although a BTS would be better. Are you looking at getting a DP-Tuner? If so, talk to Jody about your concerns and he'll steer you in the right direction.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Being in Missouri, its not more than a 6-7 hour drive just south of the AR/MO border just off route 65, to Brians Truck Shop.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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You could probably get by with adding a valve body, although a BTS would be better. Are you looking at getting a DP-Tuner? If so, talk to Jody about your concerns and he'll steer you in the right direction.
Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
Being in Missouri, its not more than a 6-7 hour drive just south of the AR/MO border just off route 65, to Brians Truck Shop.
yes I would like to get a DP-tuner,just want stuff to hold up be hind it.

I am 41/2 to 5hrs from leadhill from were I live,but right now my wife and I have no.4 on the books for delv.on july 7 a BOY we have 3 grils(hard work pays off) so it will have to waite for later on this year.Thanks for the info.it always helps.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Congrats on the hard work, got 3 myself, enjoy your new addition to your family..
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Congrats on the hard work, got 3 myself, enjoy your new addition to your family..

I am down to this forum for this reason even if you don't have time to post much like me and not well nown here you still find nice people willing to help or wish you well.

thanks guys
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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For 350-400 rwhp you're going to need more than just a chip. You can squeak up to 350 hp on stock injectors if you add big oil. Or, you'll have to swap in some bigger injectors if you want to go over 350 hp. Neither are what you might consider cheap mods (couple grand each), especially with bundle-o-joy #4 on the way (congrats by the way!). A chip will get you to about 315 hp, give or take.

Also, the stock turbo won't like life at 350-400 hp either. So you'll need some air. Don't want you to forget that part.

It's good that you are getting other stuff ready for extra power. At least you won't have to deal with that stuff breaking later.

What are your goals? Do you want to race/pull/tow or just have some extra power for fun? Give us some more info and we can give you some more suggestions on where to go next!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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For 350-400 rwhp you're going to need more than just a chip. You can squeak up to 350 hp on stock injectors if you add big oil. Or, you'll have to swap in some bigger injectors if you want to go over 350 hp. Neither are what you might consider cheap mods (couple grand each), especially with bundle-o-joy #4 on the way (congrats by the way!). A chip will get you to about 315 hp, give or take.

Also, the stock turbo won't like life at 350-400 hp either. So you'll need some air. Don't want you to forget that part.

It's good that you are getting other stuff ready for extra power. At least you won't have to deal with that stuff breaking later.

What are your goals? Do you want to race/pull/tow or just have some extra power for fun? Give us some more info and we can give you some more suggestions on where to go next!
staying away from the drag strip,my friend whants me to get in on the pulling end(tired of hereing how great his durasack is) I do tow around 6k every now and then,would like a set up were I can go to the pulls and suprise that duracrap frontend foulding up peace of junk of my friends and still have a drive it back home with no prob. truck.So here goes what do I need in the eng. bay I am working on a reg. fuel return and fuel mods.lift pump and so on.
 
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