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[ThebigGids]

Baught my 01 duramax(First Diesel) two months ago with bad injectors. After doing research I spent the extra cash and went with Socal Diesel injectors(Big thanks to guy was worth the cash). I've now put 3k miles on the truck and I love it, except I want more power. :thumb: I plan on getting a 4" MBRP turboback exhaust, S&B CAI, and EFI LIVE with a DSP5 from Idaho rob. By next summer I hope to dig into the allison. Any advice/tips feel free! I know I have a ton to learn

 

[Darius6t9]

Go with the tranny first. That way you won't be out of a truck while your rebuilding the tranny from to much power.

 

[ThebigGids]

I dont plan on going to crazy until that happens. Correct me if I'm wrong but not to many guys have issues until they get into the 450-500whp range. Which I only plan to run maybe once or twice at 450whp this summer at the track. If I even work up the guts to try it

 

[MadMaxx61]

When you are at the track and want that .01 faster you will turn it up been there done that.

:welcome::welcome9:

 

[dirty-b]

I limped my trans long before 450hp. I'm guessing I was at 350 or 400 to the tires .

 

[dirty-b]

Oh ya, welcome to the site.:hug:

 

[Kat]

:hello: and :welcome5:

 

[emiller3]

:welcome8: and do the tranny first so that you will be able to enjoy your truck once the modding begins.

 

[baggedLB7]

I have been running Robs 150 tune for about six months and have only limped the trans once but that was when I was on the freeway and forgot I was on level 4 and did the dreeded 4th to 5th shift but on the other hand I take it pretty easy on my truck and have not tried level 5 yet.

 

[Pondsy]

I currently run Robs largest tune because that is where I get the best fuel mileage. I can be heavy on the throttle but try to be careful (4-5,5-6 shifts/rolling into the throttle rather than flooring it/lay off the launches) and the tranny has been fine for 70k miles (according to the ass meter - who knows what it looks like inside or how much time I have left). I do run a transgo jr. kit. You take it to the track even a couple of times and my guess is you'll have problems (unless you are lucky - unlike myself lol ).

Welcome and have fun!

 

[dirty-b]

I currently run Robs largest tune because that is where I get the best fuel mileage. I can be heavy on the throttle but try to be careful (4-5,5-6 shifts/rolling into the throttle rather than flooring it/lay off the launches) and the tranny has been fine for 70k miles (according to the ass meter - who knows what it looks like inside or how much time I have left). I do run a transgo jr. kit. You take it to the track even a couple of times and my guess is you'll have problems (unless you are lucky - unlike myself lol ).

Welcome and have fun!

Correct me if I'm wrong but won't your six speed will hold more HP than his five speed will stock. Plus you have a transgo Jr. That would be equal to a mildly built five speed.

 

[Pondsy]

I don't know about 6 speed being stronger than a 5 speed. I've never had a 5 speed. Would have to let the pros comment on that. I think (again really don't know) that he would need to install a full transgo rather than a Jr since he has the five speed alli if he wanted a little extra protection. The only issue I remember reading was he may have to drop the tranny for a full transgo unlike the 6 speeds.

 

[jaketbs]

Welcome, id say trans first I limped mine seemed like every other day when I had just banks in there cuz I bet ur like me and can't stay on the low levels for long.

 

[ThebigGids]

Well, guess I will have to do the tranny first. I just dont have the time right now to do it myself with summer being the busy season...

 

[Ryan T]

Well, guess I will have to do the tranny first. I just dont have the time right now to do it myself with summer being the busy season...

good choice.. u wont be disappointed..:thumb: your 500hp u say ud be happy with will probably turn into 600hp, then u will be safe....

 

[ThebigGids]

I havent looked into it at all. Any advice? I'm assuming a full rebuild, might as well. I already have my parts ordered I guess I just will delay the DSP5 haha. Any write ups on doing it yourself?