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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Ughh, PMS

Have been making my MOD list for the last few weeks knowing that I about had all the basic maintenance done on my new to me truck. Well, while eating my sandwich just now, I went and priced all the pieces parts and kits I want, sure doesn't take long to hit the $1500 mark, and I haven't even gotten to the tuner yet.....

That said, here is my plan, if someone sees anything I missed, or if it seems like the wrong order, please chime in.

First, I want to upgrade the tranny cooler, towing a 22 foot goose neck horse trailer with 6 horses and all the gear is a load.

Next, I want a wicked wheel and 6637 filter.

4 inch exaust comes next

Riffraffs 3 guage kit next

After that, want to do the CCV, FRx, and HPx

that should keep me broke for the next 5 or 6 months, then onto the next level

Thanks, Tom
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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I would throw in a trans kit of some kind, before you get tuner. It's much better to get it first and have the tunes setup to match than to do it after (like *I* did ). Other than that, looks like a sensible to-do list.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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I would get the Transgo HD2 and do the accumulator VB and line mod modifications. I did it (Joe knows all about it). Smooth install, and noticeable difference. My PHP will be here MONDAY!! CAN'T WAIT!!!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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good point

Didn't think about shift kits, maybe I will toss that in with the tranny cooler as a combined project, just get the transmission out of the way.

thanks, Tom
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Looks like your well on your way to a better and more efficiant running truck. Thats a nice start in mods, definetly do a trans kit or VB mentioned above before the tuner options..Have fun..
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by onelionhunter
Have been making my MOD list for the last few weeks knowing that I about had all the basic maintenance done on my new to me truck. Well, while eating my sandwich just now, I went and priced all the pieces parts and kits I want, sure doesn't take long to hit the $1500 mark, and I haven't even gotten to the tuner yet.....

That said, here is my plan, if someone sees anything I missed, or if it seems like the wrong order, please chime in.

First, I want to upgrade the tranny cooler, towing a 22 foot goose neck horse trailer with 6 horses and all the gear is a load.

Next, I want a wicked wheel and 6637 filter.

4 inch exaust comes next

Riffraffs 3 guage kit next

After that, want to do the CCV, FRx, and HPx

that should keep me broke for the next 5 or 6 months, then onto the next level

Thanks, Tom
6637 is easy and quick. might help with your EGT's getting some cooler air in there.
Clay has a 6637 kit with 45's and the filter for OBS and the NBS 7.3's
I got an OBS 45 coming from him.
The 45's are powder coated as well for durability.
The Isspro gauges I just got from clay are top notch.
isspro is made in Oregon as well. American made.
With a 4 inch exhaust, that will help with your EGT's also.

Duno about the trans cooler stuff. I wanted one, but I have a stickshift.
 
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