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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Default Need help with motor upgrades 5.9 cummins

I have a lifted 2006, 5.9, 2500 long bed with 35's on it and I'm looking to do some motor upgrades! Looking to get better mileage because it is a daily driver. Can anyone make some suggestions for a programmer,intake and exhaust?
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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what year????
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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It is a 2006 and thanks for helping me!
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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afe makes good intakes, you already have a 4" exhaust, so just a muffler delete or a magnaflow straight through style muffler is a good choice and even a converter delete depending on howmuch noise you like, a smarty programmer on concervitive power levels have neted milage up in the 20's
 
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DT75,

I have a S&B cold air intake along with a Smarty Jr. So far, have been pleased with both.
 
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I have a bully dog and Super Stock drop in filter from AFE, and a home built cold air tube to bottom of bumper. Oh ya and a muffler delete, love the sound.
 
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aftermarket lift pump, gauges, smarty jr., intake
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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I appreciate the help guys!
 
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Read this, it will help: Suggested Upgrades
 
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own a Smarty Jr programmer and in fuel management mode w/o stupid driving I generally get at or above 20-21mpg on the hwy- running no more 75mph. Well work the investment
 
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