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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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I want a little more speed and torwue outt my rig. Hopefully if XMAS money adds up I will get a TS 6 Position Chip and guages. Until then I just wanna play a little. Gettin kinda addicted to bein able to spin the tires just by lauchin at a light. And opinions or suggestions a requested. Thanks guys and Meryy Xmas
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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you've got all the "el cheapo" mods done...lol skip the ts and buy a tw.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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i meant tw lol. i think im gonna hold off on the stage 2's till i get a better paying job
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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Get your DP and gauges....at least the DP.....I wish I had gotten stage 1's before my chip....I noticed a difference after my chip but the sticks cant keep up on the higher settings.....if you go 2's then you are definitely going to have to get more oil too.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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a new trans could be in the mix as well w/stage 2s
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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got that in the plans. i made a list to figure how much the truck will cost me in the end when it is complete. i fell through the floor when it came out to 33000
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ron86toy
Get your DP and gauges....at least the DP.....I wish I had gotten stage 1's before my chip....I noticed a difference after my chip but the sticks cant keep up on the higher settings.....if you go 2's then you are definitely going to have to get more oil too.
Yea, when you turn the chip on, it's like riding in my gasser!!!!!!!!

HAHAHAHA


Just remember TW can always re-flash your chip for you. =)
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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definate on a new trans with 2s if i goose mine in higher settings i can feel the trans slip BAD. If you can controle your self you will be ok. Only drove one day wiht tunes for my 2s but didnt have any issues with oil but i also told tony i have a stock pump and he burned accordingly
 
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