need a little advice

[whitemax03]

hey guys whats up well i hope that yall can help me out. i jus bought my first duramax and its my first diesel and i wnt to turn it up a little bt nt a whole lot. i was thinking jus a programmer, exhaust and a cold air intake will be planty enough for me im nt goin to be doin any competitions or raceing. my question is what the best setup for me to go wit as far as programmers and ect. is concerned. any info will be greatly appreciated. thanks

 

[wes06dmax]

PPE Standard Tuner
PPE Boost Valve
Just Straight Pipe The Stock Exhaust and put a 5 inch tip on it or 6 if you really want it loud
Banks, K & N, AFE cold air intakes works good
Hope This Helps :thumb:

 

[whitemax03]

thanks for the info. im really wanting a touch screen display programmer and i dnt think that the ppes have one and ive noticed that all ppe programer say i need to upgrade my tranny if i get one is that a must or jus a reconmendation. oh by the way nice looking truck u gt ther

 

[doogie]

EFI live programer, banks intake and exhaust. But do not get there programer it sucks efi live is way better. Trany not a must do but helps alot on the biger tunes

 

[fishsmith]

I would suggest either ppe programmer or efilive and a set of mechanical gauges instead of a display. Sometimes those displays won't show accurate readings. Trans will not have to be touched as long as you keep the power down. You can cut the stock air box and save some money there. I should have a ppe boost valve laying around somewhere.

 

[whitemax03]

yea im nt gna throw much horsepower to it as of rite now bt it may change in the future. im jus nt a big fan of the mechanical guages moounted in the truck anywer and im nt that good at wiring it all up thats y i was wanting the digitial display cause i could jus plug it up and ther it is. ima have to get a new intake cause the stock box was modified by the previous owner and i dnt like what they did to it. FISHSMITH what is a boost valve and wer exactly does it go and what does it do. wich ppe would yall suggest. the efilive is out for me cause i have no clue as how to tune a truck or even wer to begin.

 

[fishsmith]

http://www.pacificp.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_7&products_id=43

You put it in the line from your turbo to your wastegate and it just keeps the wastegate closed longer so you build more boost.

 

[ripmf666]

boost valve http://creaturesofthenightperformance.com/GM-Boost-Increase-Valve-P278004.aspx
Here is the tuners
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http://creaturesofthenightperforman...2-E-T-Xcelerator-LB7-LLY-LBZ-LMM-P274200.aspx

Get this intake for you
AFE 1150105 AFE Intake GM 01-04 1150105
*1150105*
$360.00

And this exhaust for you

Exhaust System- GM (17902) $379.00

Features and Benefits:
MagnaFlow’s PRO Performance diesel systems feature a 100% stainless steel muffler and mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing. Optional 5” tips are sold separately.

MagnaFlow PRO Performance Diesel Exhaust comes with a Lifetime Warranty, Dyno Tested And Proven To Make Power, Performance Gains In Horsepower And Torque, Great Sound- Has A Smooth; Deep Tone, Easy To Install, Mandrel-Bent. All Welded. Built To Last.

Additional Information
Material: 100% Stainless Steel
Tubing O.D. Size: 4in.
System Type: Turbo-Back
Tip O.D. Size:
Tip Quantity:
Single/Dual: Single
Exit Position: Rear Side Exit

 

[whitemax03]

thanks guys. im nt sure that i wnt to go down the road of the boost valve jus yet bt i mite in the future. ima jus stick to the basics for now.

 

[gnar13]

im right there in the same boat as you...and the boost valve is definitely one of the best bang-for-the-buck mods. i mean you can't go wrong with something thats 30 bux and proven