I like the idea, but I'm still a little confused as to the difference between this and the DIY's. How would you catagorize them?

Performance Chip Reviews

Exhaust Reviews

Tire Reviews

Gauge Reviews

Something like that?

 

yup, exactly. the DIY is the install aspect of it while the review is your opinions/data type information about the product or mod. there is not much need for a DIY writeup on a programmer install but the reviews of the different ones out there would be useful.

 

Gotcha !!

Yep ... go for it. The ONLY thing that we'll need to be conscience of though is not just giving visitors one line answers like "See the review section". I've been to other forums that constantly do that and it really irritates me. Help the cat out, and then guide him to the section but leave yourself open for further questions.

 

yup, I agree 100%, I'm the same way. nothing is more irritating than having someone tell you to use the search function as well... Most of us arent like that here and it's greatly appreciated by newbs...

 

also need to add what year vehicle it was installed onto, and also the actual ease of installation.

programmers would be very easy, however a written account on how easy the GUI is.

 

 

Perhaps a poll/evaluation of the write-up by the other members... a simple question of "did you find this helpful" and means to give suggestions or additions to the evaluation of the product being discussed. As long as long as product reviewsare handled in a mature and objective way I'm sure it would be a helpful tool to everyone who surfs the forum, usually not a problem with this group. All in all I think it'sa great idea, any organized brain-storming that can be read through efficiantly by folks with frequently answered questions is awesome.Nice work!!!

 

Steve, I was thinkning maybe we should include something about your overall impression on the mod. What do you think?

 

here's a couple I did a while back. maybe not all the info you were thinking about but... some can get an idea ??? I have a couple more somewhere.... I'll try to find them


I know a lot of guys don't care to spend a lot on them but, I really believe in "you get what you pay for" and people are in business for a reason.... not to give stuff away. These are GDP bars and they weren't very cheap but, they're built like a brick ...house.

Nothing against the Voodoo bars Wicked is selling but, welding bars or a bracket to the frames of our trucks isn't a good idea. The frames are paper thin and it wouldn't take much at all to blow through them with a torch or welder of some kind. This was brought up on another forum....

" The 3G frames are hydro-formed and its not recommended you weld to them. They have strict guidelines on where to even drill in them. Hydro-formed frames are like spring steel and will crack if not drilled properly"


They do unbelievably well. Where I live is nothing but whiny snake road. The truck now handles like a sports car through the turns. I also used to be able to spin the tires when barely stepping on it. Now, it takes a bit more go go juice to get them going. It well known that without weight in the back of our trucks you can get a lot of wheel hoop just cruising down the interstate. It made for a pretty jumpy ride. With the bars now installed... that's been complete eliminated.














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I picked this Spearco intercooler up at a price that couldn't be beat. It sat around for a while in my shop along with some other things waiting for me to find the time to get them done.

Anyway, the intercooler was very easy to get installed. I did have to improvise on some things. It has two mounting brackets that mount underneath it and bolt to the front bumper bolts. The flared metal on the bumper brackets prevented the bracket from sitting flush to the frame. A quick chop with the sawsall fixed that. They can't be pounded straight and do have to be cut off.

A word of advise to anyone getting ready to install one.... DO NOT tighten ANY screws until everything is hooked up. Adjustment need to be made up until the very last turn of a screw.

After a test drive my EGT's climb a bit slower now, I was seeing up to 42psi on the boost where now I don't get more than 38psi. That's ok since I'm running a stock turbo for now. My guess is that because of the increase volume of the intercoooler there's less pressure with cooler air which contributes to the lower EGT's and possibly helped with quick throttle response too. Once the bigger turbo is installed I think they'll compliment either other nicely.









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I've read up on a lot of by-pass filter over the last few weeks. I was real close to installing Pure Power stainless steel filter but, after seeing SO many disagreements when I posted asking about it, I decided to send it back. I may still go for it but, I'll give it some time on the market first.

I've used SS oil filters in my KTM for years and IMO, they work excellent. A lot of guys who responded to my post have been around diesels much longer than I so, I figured I should stick with a medium of filtration that's known to work on our diesels.

So, I went with the FS2500. I bought the filter without hoses and installed my own hoses. I also purchased the BK valve cover return cap. I have to say they way this thing is build, it could be the " black box " on an airplane. The bracket bolts to the block in the space in front of the fuel rail. The bracket is really built and as tough as the filter housing.

It has extra ports to make a double filter by-pass if you wanted. It also has a needle attachment to draw oil samples.

Most feel the cost for this filter is too much but, then so are a lot of things. My truck was too much so, if I need to spend some more to keep it on the road longer... why not. As a business owner myself, I understand businesses are in it to make money. They also want to cover their overhead otherwise what's the point of doing it. Sure, there are other options but, I feel this is a very quality product and worth the cost.







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Triton, if you could point me to the original threads, they could be the 1st on the list.... or make a new thread (cut & paste)