im not in to all that breakin expensive stuff i want it to last
Then leave it how it is. You can't make big power and expect things not to break.
im not in to all that breakin expensive stuff i want it to last
barely ever drive the truck only when race or a heavy load need pulled
X2:roflmao:I guess I'll be the one to say it...
Multiple guys have told you that you tuning could use some work. There is no reason at all that your truck shouldn't be doing 500+rwhp. A max effort EFI tune for an LLY is generally 500-540rwhp. Some guys have even seen 560 ish if your really pushing it and have a healthy fuel system. Maybe you should listen to these guys...
Also, you want more power but want to stay in the safe zone. Big power and reliability/longevity rarely go hand in hand. If you really turn the power up be prepared to break some shit. That is why most of the guys with big HP trucks have more than one. The play/race truck and the truck you drive when your other shit is broken.
I think I'd leave it right where it is. That's plenty of power for what you are doing with it and you shouldn't hurt it either. If you make big power with a stock engine truck you will hurt it period. It's as addicting as drugs and more expensive. If you make super big power with a built truck you will hurt it too. I have a 900+ hp truck that I turned down to the lowest setting and still cracked the exhaust housing on the top turbo, the 40/94. Currently trying to get it fixed and get to Topeka. It will run mid 10's but I'm going running the 11.90 class now because I's so damn tired of breaking it.
I'm even taking the big tunes out if it so I'm not tempted.
Theres no stopping once you start. My max effort tune from Nick=534hp - not for long though!
You need air upgrades IMO. Will it help the motor last By adding y-bridge and bigger IC tubes?? How about manifolds and up pipes? Is it true that adding HP with air mods is safer than adding HP with fuel mods??