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Old 02-23-2008, 02:06 PM
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I have always felt that my truck is underpowered, but I had never driven another Cummins till today, so I didn't really have anything to compare mine to. Today I drove a 06 3500 megacab with a S&B intake and the superchips flashpaq, and that's it. Well I have the same two products on my megacab, plus a few extras, but let me tell you this one will absolutely blow mine off the road. It belongs to my Dad, so I know he hasn't done anything else that he's not telling me. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what my problem could be?????
The only real differences in our trucks is mine has 30Kmiles, and his has 42K that's it.

symptons: My truck feels slugish, no power
Any help, or info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.........
 
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Old 02-23-2008, 02:44 PM
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You might want to check the air and fuel filter.If they are clooged itwill not let it eat or breathe.
 
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Mine was driving sluggish, absolutely no low end,and it turned out to be a plugged cat. I don't think that would be your problem unless you can think of some reason yours might be clogged. The dealer put on a new turbo and lift pump before they discovered that the cat was clogged. I would do what olddoge said and check the fuel and air filter and make sure they are good.
 
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I'm gonna try changing the fuel filter tomorrow.
I don't think it'sa plugged cat (I have deleted it)
 
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Thanks for the advice. Changed the fuel filter, and she's screamin now
 
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I don't think it'sa plugged cat (I have deleted it)
I guess if I could read I would have realized that you put that in your signature.
 



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