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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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Eric, it's not the filter I'm worried about it's the oil line... it has failed on so many people which in turn burns up the turbo among other things... I mean from what I have seen these systems have failed on 50% of the people who talk about them in any forum, that's all vehicles.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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If I didn't go with the supercharger I would have done the rear mounted turbo. I still think its work looking into.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Hmm good point Eric. I will look back into it thanks. I guess I will hold off on exhaust and gears then, Blown didn't you mention 3.55 gearing is better for turbo? Why is that?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by trucky
Blown didn't you mention 3.55 gearing is better for turbo? Why is that?
You decided you didn't want the turbo, so I didn't think it was that big of a deal. If you change your mind, 3.55 gears will surely benefit you up top. If you want to get out the hole harder 4.10s.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ericemery
turbos take some time to "spool up" so the higher gearing will allow a better top end pull. keeping your RPMs slight lower than a Low gear would. With a low gear like 4.10 you would spool up and have to shift, then take the time to spool again. having higher gears keeps you in the powerband longer.

 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Man, you guys weren't kidding about these wide tires throwing up dirt... my truck gets dirty instantly no matter where I go.... I didn't want to do this but I ordered fender flares to see if it helps. I think they look great on our trucks but they seem too off-roady for my look... Oh well had to do something. More pictures this weekend with the headers, shocks, brakes put in.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by trucky
Man, you guys weren't kidding about these wide tires throwing up dirt... my truck gets dirty instantly no matter where I go.... I didn't want to do this but I ordered fender flares to see if it helps. I think they look great on our trucks but they seem too off-roady for my look... Oh well had to do something. More pictures this weekend with the headers, shocks, brakes put in.
do you still have the spacers on the rear wheels? that would be your biggest culprit.. I ordered the rear molded mudflaps like the front ones and then that will be enough to keep 90% of the crap off the back quarter panel.. Cya Slick
 
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:01 PM
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I know my widened rear wheels are doing most of it but I really don't want to sacrifice my 'stance' for a cleaner truck. I will just have to see if the flares work out.
 
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