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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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I have a 97psd with a 5 spd. I need some feedback on some upgrades planned. Im thinking some stage 2 injectors a valair clutch, and a bigger turbo. I also want to get rid of my evo and get tw tuning. I use the truck for towing my 5th wheel and playing around. Do u guys have any suggestions or comments on how these upgrades will perform
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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well with those upgrades I would get exhaust, Intake and gauges if you don't have them already. With the Stage 2's I would get the TW tunes for sure. It will run a lot stronger with the 2's and TW tunes. You also might want to think about a 17* HPOP, not needed with the 2's, but will help out
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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a 17* is needed for the 180cc stage 2's, but not 160cc stage 2's.

i would say you have a lot to do before you start looking for sticks though.

like welk said, exhaust, especially a down pipe, intake (6637), intercooler to keep the EGTs down with those sticks and programming.

if you do things in the right order, things will turn out awesome, however if you skip steps it can get ugly.

Good Luck and welcome to the best ford site around.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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The stock clutch would give out before anything with all tha t power wouldn't it? how is tw for getting rid of the black smoke?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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oh yeah if you don't do anything to increase air, all you'll get is alot of smoke, but no much more power.

Black smoke does NOT equal power.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ringer97
The stock clutch would give out before anything with all tha t power wouldn't it? how is tw for getting rid of the black smoke?
If you are already blowing smoke then your fuel is somehow turned up and your not stock.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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Yeah i should have said what i have already guages, edge evo, tymar intake, 3.5 downpipe with 4' tail and shimmed fpr
 
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