Broke Back Truck?

Sweet truck Scott! I'm with the masses on this one, time to start with the upgrades!!!

Well, I wasn't gonna touch the truck, at least not before towing with it and seeing how things go.


But, since I just towed the WRX to Hawthorne and back, and I've got some 1st hand experience with what the truck can do, I might be willing to chip it as long as the chip does what I'm looking for.

I got about 14 mpg on the trip going 65-75 mph most the way, it's not the 16-20 that people always exagerate about getting, but it is better than the WRX would have gotten if I had driven it. :lol: Plus diesel is about $0.40/gal cheaper than premium right now, so towing was definately cheaper than driving... not to mention about a billion times more comfortable.

The truck can really haul balls too... pulls the car/trailer like nothing was back there... the only difference is that you have to point your right toe a little more, and the turbo makes more noise. :cool: However, there were a few spots going up a long hill into a massive headwind where I found myself flooring it, and no longer accelerating. :(

Chris, what sort of options does Banks have for me? I'm looking to spend like $300 (give or take), I'd like something that can switch maps between fuel economy, towing, and emmissions maps. What I don't want is to turn my truck into a smoke beltching, 1/4 mile racing, tire roasting, shit-kicker truck... I just want some better fuel economy and the ability to boost things up a bit when I hit those long hills. And it needs to continue to pass smog w/ flying colors.

BTW, last week I ordered a gauge kit (boost, EGT, tranny temp) so those'll be installed late this week or early next week... I wouldn't want to start messing w/ the truck w/o at least some minimum gauges.

It happens. When we would tow MM's car up Cuesta grade with the enclosed trailer, we could only maintain about 35-40mph floored.

I have a SuperChips programmer with 2 different maps you can try out if you'd like.

Scott, I will find out for you, what you can look for in you're price range, But if Pat is willing to make a deal on this, It might be the way to go. Also, gauges are a great first mod. Diesels can run forever, but they can also eat themselves just a easily. Monitoring the vitals is important. Trans temp, and Exhaust temp should alert you to any potential problems. The Fords aren't so bad, but the older Cummins, I could never get used to waht sounds like rod bolts rattling in the oil pan. :eek:

Hrmm.... what's that entail? Just plugging into the OBD-II port or something?

Yep, just plug it in and follow the prompts.

Wow that's a cool truck. And I like the fact that it can rip cars in half if you feel like it. At the risk of much inflamation, is it an inline 6? And what is the towing capacity?

A little late, but here's a sweet trailer: http://www.advancemetalworking.com/

That is sweet but I'm affraid to look for the price. :eek:

I think the Dodge's have the inline 6 diesels.... the Ford's a 7.3L turbo diesel V8.

I have a Banks cardboard box thats about 2' tall and about 5' long (good for locking up the neighborhood punks in) and Banks Power fender decals, Ill take 250 for them....its worth it.....lol....actually dont know what the current prices are but the most comon mods are a Banks Monster Exhaust..(it is totally sweet sounding and really works), a OEM K&N replacement, and then usually comes the chip and new wastegate actuator. Im thinkin its pretty pricey, but ive driven them and oh what a difference....I totally roasted the tires in a Ford the other day, after exhaust and power tuner. Give Bob a call 775-782 1958....cya Louie

Also ask about the 6-gun tuner.