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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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what are some good, cheap upgrades i can do to my 96 2500 to improve power, soundand fuel economy, or even just tweaking stock stuff, i was thinking about a fuel plate, but not sure yet
 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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fuel plate, advancing the star wheel will give you more fuel so that will lower your mileage, going to a 4" exhaust, there are some timeing adjustments you can do, but I cant remember off the top of my head what they are and what happens with each extra degree. I know you can gain some mileage by advancing the timeing 1-2 degrees. also, have you tapped hte killer dowl pin, if not do a google search on it.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Not trying to Hi-Jack your thread or anything like that but I just bought a 2006 Mega Cummins and had to upgrade before my first payment was due. I got the Cat & Muffler Delete input with a 4in straight pipe, did a SuperChips FlashPaq, & an S&B Intake. Now that being said my gas mileage is looking pretty good, I will give you the updateonce I have gone thru the tank.

Just for the record I'm loving my truck so much more now, it's like a totally different truck. I also want to thank all of those (just to name a couple Drew/GodRamIt/Mayfair/and good ol' cumminalong with his messed up truck)that helped me with my decisions on the upgrades and what to look for.

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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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ORIGINAL: rudy_t2004
Just for the record I'm loving my truck so much more now, it's like a totally different truck. I also want to thank all of those (just to name a couple Drew/GodRamIt/Mayfair/and good ol' cumminalong with his messed up truck)that helped me with my decisions on the upgrades and what to look for.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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sometimes the only way to get to know the vehicle is to have it go FUBAR on you.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Not trying to Hi-Jack your thread I also want to thank all of those (just to name a couple Drew/GodRamIt/ ...[sm=hail.gif][sm=TY.gif]Mayfair [sm=hail.gif][sm=TY.gif]... /and good ol' cumminalong with his messed up truck)that helped me with my decisions on the upgrades and what to look for.

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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Hey cumminalong, I found your next ride...its pretty sweet

Don't worry its a truck and its a diesel

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/268681291.html
 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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I bet it doesn't evenHAVE a CEL!

I'd have to order that seperately, huh?

I wonder if I can get it installed by the dealer.

How much does a CEL go for anyway?......What are they, like $1237?

Where is that thing anyway? You don't think he'd trade me straight up do ya?

 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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The funny thing is that guy expects to get 4500 bucks for that thing.....LOL.... Santa Cruz, you just got to love the hippie town.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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For $4500, it damn well better have a CEL! I won't take it otherwise.
 
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