got some $..what first?
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got some $..what first?
OK, I will have a little money soon thanks to "Uncle Sam" taking so darn much over the past year. I don't know exactly how much I'll have because I've got to pay off some good 'ol credit cards. But anyway, my first question is this: I have the stock 3.5 inch exhaust with no muffler. Would a 1/2 inch bigger exhaust really make much of a difference? What about a 5 incher? And also should this be my first big purchase other than my cheap/free mods listed in my sig? Keep in mind I have a poo Edge Evolution... Would I contact Jody now, or do the exhaust first, if I need an exhaust? I don't do much towing, so EGT's aren't a big concern. Also keep in mind that with a DP I would need guages and I don't know how much money I'll have to play with. Please chime in with any ideas you have such as HPOP X-over, etc (don't even know if I need this with an almost stock truck). I'm pretty new to this so I don't know in what order this stuff should be done, and the search engine on the site must be different than before, it makes searching complicated. Thanks in advance, and HAPPY STROKIN'!!
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I say you really need to install the gauges first before adding the DP Tuner. You could then get away without the exhaust for awhile, since you can monitor your EGTs and regulate them with the skinny pedal. You can see some pretty high EGT spikes with the performance tunes. Do the straight pipe on the 4'' or 5'', if you are wanting sound. 
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The first thing I would advise you to do is call your employer and have them to adjust your withholding schedule and quit giving uncle sam an interest free loan for a year! getting money back on taxes mean you paid them too much!
I would do the exhaust first, it is the foundation of everything else. Of course that would only be advisable if your credit cards are paid off and had some sort of savings.
I would do the exhaust first, it is the foundation of everything else. Of course that would only be advisable if your credit cards are paid off and had some sort of savings.
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The first thing I would advise you to do is call your employer and have them to adjust your withholding schedule and quit giving uncle sam an interest free loan for a year! getting money back on taxes mean you paid them too much!
I would do the exhaust first, it is the foundation of everything else. Of course that would only be advisable if your credit cards are paid off and had some sort of savings.
I would do the exhaust first, it is the foundation of everything else. Of course that would only be advisable if your credit cards are paid off and had some sort of savings.
Just kidding. Actually that is the best advice I've ever got from this site. It's good to hear someone tell me that it's wise to have a little cushion in the bank before I spend every dime I own on mods! The edge has a EGT probe but I've yet to install it. Should I just install the probe and then get the guages and DP later on down the road?
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Also the Edge has like 10 different parameters I can choose from: EGT, Boost PSI, Trans temp, Engine oil temp, etc. I can monitor 4 of these on the screen. Would that be sufficient to "keep an eye on things" or should I chuck it in the trash?
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I went ahead and got the DP with stock exhaust and no guages (for the time being). I don't tow anything really and I haven't touched the 120HP tune. Muffler delete is going in this weekend and then I start saving for the guages.
The 250 is also just a weekend warrior. My "Harley" so to speak.
The 250 is also just a weekend warrior. My "Harley" so to speak.
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Dave Ramsey, is that you?????? ha ha
So with the Edge monitoring those spots, trans, EGT, engine oil etc.... what are they not as accurate as a set of gauges?
So with the Edge monitoring those spots, trans, EGT, engine oil etc.... what are they not as accurate as a set of gauges?
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If you have money left over, look into a shift kit and maybe a tranny cooler. After watching your temps, you'll know weather a tranny cooler or upgraded exhaust will be the next step.