alright guys selling a few things this week so i can buy more mods :woott: having a tough time deciding what would be best for my truck next. ill have about 200-300 to spend. i was maybe thinking a full EGR delete? or should i just save money and go with a blocker plate? and if i go that route what other "small" upgrade should i do with the left over money? thanks for the input!
what should be my next upgrade?
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I think a full egr delete would be a good idea. Or tuck that money away and save it for a built transmission.
im kinda thinking the full EGR delete would be a good route togo too..but there is no way i can save for a trans right now haha. i want to do all the supporting small mods. the ones that dont really add power now so i dont have to worry about them later. trans will come after small "preventive" mods are done and b4 the major mods get purchased.
Gauges aren't a bad idea for a tuned truck...
About $130 each, on average, and a pillar pod is about $60 iirc
Have you installed a lift pump yet...?
It's a bit more than you're looking to spend, but one of the most important mods I can think of when starting out, preserve those injectors and CP3:thumb:
Lift pumps go for about $550+
Then a full EGR delete is a good next step if you don't have to worry about emissions, a blocker plate is effective for guys needing to switch between being emissions compliant and hot rodder friendly.
EGR delete kits vary greatly in cost, anywhere from 350- over $1G, blocker plates are like $35
A TransGo Jr valve body kit is a really good idea for a tuned LBZ, they're pretty cheap, make the transmission shift better, IMHO...and add a little bit added security against clutch failure, a little bit...
TransGo Jr kits can be had for 100-150
I'm a fan of BT Dieselworks (Ben Tyler) lock up box....
Icr how much...I wanna say $550
Getting started on the front end parts isn't a bad idea...tie rods, idler pivot assembly, cognito braces (some hate em, some swear by em) or a center link brace
You could get started on a good set of shocks, like rancho 9000 adjustable, or QA1 adjustable shocks
275-450(set of two)
There's a ton you can do for a 300-700 price point....you gotta figure out what's most important, I think a lift pump is pretty important
About $130 each, on average, and a pillar pod is about $60 iirc
Have you installed a lift pump yet...?
It's a bit more than you're looking to spend, but one of the most important mods I can think of when starting out, preserve those injectors and CP3:thumb:
Lift pumps go for about $550+
Then a full EGR delete is a good next step if you don't have to worry about emissions, a blocker plate is effective for guys needing to switch between being emissions compliant and hot rodder friendly.
EGR delete kits vary greatly in cost, anywhere from 350- over $1G, blocker plates are like $35
A TransGo Jr valve body kit is a really good idea for a tuned LBZ, they're pretty cheap, make the transmission shift better, IMHO...and add a little bit added security against clutch failure, a little bit...
TransGo Jr kits can be had for 100-150
I'm a fan of BT Dieselworks (Ben Tyler) lock up box....
Icr how much...I wanna say $550
Getting started on the front end parts isn't a bad idea...tie rods, idler pivot assembly, cognito braces (some hate em, some swear by em) or a center link brace
You could get started on a good set of shocks, like rancho 9000 adjustable, or QA1 adjustable shocks
275-450(set of two)
There's a ton you can do for a 300-700 price point....you gotta figure out what's most important, I think a lift pump is pretty important
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Gauges aren't a bad idea for a tuned truck...
About $130 each, on average, and a pillar pod is about $60 iirc
Have you installed a lift pump yet...?
It's a bit more than you're looking to spend, but one of the most important mods I can think of when starting out, preserve those injectors and CP3:thumb:
Lift pumps go for about $550+
Then a full EGR delete is a good next step if you don't have to worry about emissions, a blocker plate is effective for guys needing to switch between being emissions compliant and hot rodder friendly.
EGR delete kits vary greatly in cost, anywhere from 350- over $1G, blocker plates are like $35
A TransGo Jr valve body kit is a really good idea for a tuned LBZ, they're pretty cheap, make the transmission shift better, IMHO...and add a little bit added security against clutch failure, a little bit...
TransGo Jr kits can be had for 100-150
I'm a fan of BT Dieselworks (Ben Tyler) lock up box....
Icr how much...I wanna say $550
Getting started on the front end parts isn't a bad idea...tie rods, idler pivot assembly, cognito braces (some hate em, some swear by em) or a center link brace
You could get started on a good set of shocks, like rancho 9000 adjustable, or QA1 adjustable shocks
275-450(set of two)
There's a ton you can do for a 300-700 price point....you gotta figure out what's most important, I think a lift pump is pretty important
thanks man! lots of good advice for sure. i may go the lift pump and blocker route and go full EGR delete later on. this isnt my first rodeo building a diesel but its my first duramax. got a little bit of thinking and planning to do!
Your welcome
Well with some experience already under your belt and this site as a guide, you should make quick work of your goals:thumb:
I've found The best way to search this forum is to use the advanced search function in the search bar, if you hadn't already figured that one out
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Have fun:happy2:
If you arent running any type of gauges then hands down spend your money on them and throw a blocker plate in the mix for now!