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I have never been one for breaking the law but I am tired of getting 12mpg in my 6.7 diesel. My friend put a dpf delete kit on his 6.7 and he gets 20mpg or more and sounds like a beast. I don't know if the warranty is worth the fuel cost over the life of the truck. anyone had any problems with their 6.7?

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7078015/cummins/2007-67-cummins-dpf-delete-kit/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7078015/cummins/2007-67-cummins-dpf-delete-kitMon, 13 Oct 2008 19:10:08 -0700<![CDATA[7.3l POWER STROKE HACK]]>7.3l POWER STROKE HACK
WHERE DO YOU GET THE RESISTOR TO DO THE HACKING WITH OR WHATS THE GUYS NUMBER SO I CAN GET THEM FROM HIM?

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7077130/in-the-magazine/73l-power-stroke-hack/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7077130/in-the-magazine/73l-power-stroke-hackMon, 13 Oct 2008 04:10:10 -0700<![CDATA[95 ford waste gate]]>95 ford waste gate
hey i am 18 years old i have a 95 power stroke.i was just wondering if any one knows if a waste gate should stick open when it gets cold.i know the 96 powerstroke will do it but mine doesnt seem to stick open.if u have an answer i would love to hear it.thanks

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7125551/power-stroke/95-ford-waste-gate/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7125551/power-stroke/95-ford-waste-gateMon, 13 Oct 2008 01:10:32 -0700<![CDATA[dead cummins need help!]]>dead cummins need help!
i started my truck the other day and walked away and it just shut off.Had hard time re-starting truck had no power and shut down again. Put new fuel pump on no change. hard start no power then shuts down. Truck is 90 D-250

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7124531/cummins/dead-cummins-need-help/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7124531/cummins/dead-cummins-need-helpSun, 12 Oct 2008 22:10:15 -0700<![CDATA[cummins boost or lack of.]]>cummins boost or lack of.
Hi out there.Has anyone run into this? I have a stock 06 ram 2500 55000 miles.I had hard starting issues the dealer loaded in a new program and this seems to be cured.But it seemed to have a little less power and lots of smoke when pushed hard.Now the real interesting part, I installed a boost gauge and have NONE.I checked the turbo,spins free,waste gate is closed,no leaks or holes in cooler or inlet lines.Also checked the gauge its ok.Anybody have any ideas?

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7123802/cummins/cummins-boost-or-lack-of/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7123802/cummins/cummins-boost-or-lack-ofSun, 12 Oct 2008 21:10:34 -0700<![CDATA[AMSOIL synthetics]]>AMSOIL synthetics
Hey, getting ready to do my first oil change to my Duramax. What is everyone;s thoughts/ experiences with amsoil synthetic motor oils and amsoil oil filters.?

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7123436/duramax/amsoil-synthetics/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7123436/duramax/amsoil-syntheticsSun, 12 Oct 2008 19:10:57 -0700<![CDATA[THROTLE POSITIONING SENSOR]]>THROTLE POSITIONING SENSOR
THOUGHT THIS WAS THE PROBLEM ON MY 99 2500 BOUGHT NEW ONE 480.00 LATER STILL HAVING PROBLEMS THE PEDAL WILL NOT BE RESPONSIVE JUST OUT OF NO WHERE YOU CEN LET THROTLE AND PUSH CLUTCH AND IT WILL GO FINE UNTIL NEXT TIME YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL DO THIS I NEED HELP IF ANYONE HAS COME ACROSS THIS PROBLEM

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7122569/cummins/throtle-positioning-sensor/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7122569/cummins/throtle-positioning-sensorSun, 12 Oct 2008 18:10:34 -0700<![CDATA[04 cummins where to start?]]>04 cummins where to start?
I have an 04 cummins, quad cab, short box, auto trans. It's my daily driver, pulls the 5th wheel on the weekend and I would like to eventually do the odd 1/4 mile run. I've put on 4in turbo back exhuast and a bd low fuel pressure light. Thinking about some electronics next, I can get the hypertech max energy or the diablo sport predator and the power puck for super cheap right now. I would like to know how much the stock trany will take and what to upgrade first. I was looking at valve bodies but a friend said that i can do the same thing with a TCS shift kit and it is way cheaper. When should I put in a torque converter, flex plate, billet input or other internals?

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7072279/cummins/04-cummins-where-to-start/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7072279/cummins/04-cummins-where-to-startSun, 12 Oct 2008 17:10:26 -0700<![CDATA[Nov 08 4x4 Drivetrain Spotter Guide - Some correction]]>Nov 08 4x4 Drivetrain Spotter Guide - Some correction
All, Good article! Couple of points / clarification to the guide. Page 165 Dodge Ram Rear Axle - Mag says Dana 70 in 2500, Dana 80 in 3500. True, with following correction, manual trans 2500 with the Cummins has the Dana 80, Auto has the Dana 70 My son's truck is a 97 2500 with NV4500 and the Dana 80, my truck is a 2002 2500 with 47Re and the Dana 70. Page 165 GM C/K Series K10, K20 - says 8.875 inch 12 bolt rear in 82 to 84 K10, correction is that some K10's came with 12 bolt rear up to 87. My K10 Silverado has the 12 bolt rear, with 3.73 and the 350 ci gas motor. Thanks, Coolhand :cool:

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7072198/in-the-magazine/nov-08-4x4-drivetrain-spotter-guide-some-correction/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7072198/in-the-magazine/nov-08-4x4-drivetrain-spotter-guide-some-correctionSun, 12 Oct 2008 13:10:55 -0700<![CDATA[i have a 2006 f-350 harley truck need help]]>i have a 2006 f-350 harley truck need help
got truck last year in oct it has been drove 4100 miles it had a edge chip and a roush exaust started smoking blue and white .it had 41735 on it when i got it i like the truck but the shop said that the exaust did'nt have a catalick converter so that was causing the prob one ford shop said egr was bad and changed but it still smoked the dealer where i got wants to put the stock exaust back on ,and said it is fine but then changed the trbo ,i just want a truck to tow a 40' toy hauler not a problam child i don't know what to do the dealer want's to scr@$#%^ me and give me back the truck my wife dose 'nt trust the truck so we told them we want new so can you tellme what truck will do the job best for me

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7121867/ford-69-73-idi/i-have-a-2006-f-350-harley-truck-need-help/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7121867/ford-69-73-idi/i-have-a-2006-f-350-harley-truck-need-helpSat, 11 Oct 2008 19:10:56 -0700<![CDATA[bypass oil filter for 7.3 turbo]]>bypass oil filter for 7.3 turbo
I want to add a bypass filter to my 2001 7.3 turbo powerstroke. I have a Frantz filter on the shelf and I'm wondering if I can use it for the engine as a bypass filter? How about one on the trans (automatic)? Where would I hook it up to? Thanks for your time. Roger

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7120199/power-stroke/bypass-oil-filter-for-73-turbo/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7120199/power-stroke/bypass-oil-filter-for-73-turboSat, 11 Oct 2008 02:10:23 -0700<![CDATA[CA-40 Scam Do Not Buy]]>CA-40 Scam Do Not Buy
:confused: Well I purchased CA-40 and it resulted in my gas car getting 6 miles per gallon less and pining when going up any hills it was supposed to add up to 10%. I will not even bother putting it in my diesel! Learn form my stupid mistake! Cheers Hear is the link: http://www.ca40g.com/home.php?xid=c2a937db82cf1b0950bdbd60966b2149

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7118582/economy-stories-tips/ca-40-scam-do-not-buy/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7118582/economy-stories-tips/ca-40-scam-do-not-buyFri, 10 Oct 2008 16:10:23 -0700<![CDATA[Any Modified 6.7L with no problems]]>Any Modified 6.7L with no problems
Well the time is coming for me to buy a truck I want a mega cab and a 5.9L..the only problem is they are getting hard to find..I can find like 20 local 6.7s...im thinking if I took of the DPF and did some minor preformance upgrades that I could get some pretty good MPG..also the 6 speed tranny seems to be better for mpg than the 4 speed...any one have any experience

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7065655/cummins/any-modified-67l-with-no-problems/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7065655/cummins/any-modified-67l-with-no-problemsFri, 10 Oct 2008 14:10:15 -0700<![CDATA[Find diesel prices from across the US]]>Find diesel prices from across the US
If you goto GasBuddy.com (http://www.gasbuddy.com) you can see what prices are like in your area. You can also submit prices as well. I used this on a vacation I took from Boise, ID to San Diego, CA .... and used it to find cheaper diesel while in southern California. It worked really well for me and saved me quite a bit at the pump, especially in San Diego. Kris

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7116074/economy-stories-tips/find-diesel-prices-from-across-the-us/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7116074/economy-stories-tips/find-diesel-prices-from-across-the-usFri, 10 Oct 2008 14:10:26 -0700<![CDATA[Liberty CRD Article]]>Liberty CRD Article
I recall reading an article in the Diesel Power Magazine sometime over the past six months on some modifications that I could perform on my 05 Liberty CRD. I can NOT seem to find that issue! Does anyone reacll reading the article? It mentioned the exhaust, a chip that is available and a K & N air system - all with part numbers. If anyone can steer me to the proper issue I would appreciate it. Thanks! S Peterson

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7064779/daimlerchrysler/liberty-crd-article/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7064779/daimlerchrysler/liberty-crd-articleFri, 10 Oct 2008 02:10:56 -0700<![CDATA[programmer advice]]>programmer advice
Ok I have a few mods going in soon and my dilemma is if I should keep my toque dog or go to the banks big hoss or stinger or if you guys think I should go to something different all together. enlighten me :confused: :)

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7063429/cummins/programmer-advice/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7063429/cummins/programmer-adviceFri, 10 Oct 2008 02:10:59 -0700<![CDATA[snugtop for chevy 2500 hd c/c swb]]>snugtop for chevy 2500 hd c/c swb
2007 classic 2500 hd 2wd c/c cab height shell black

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7063420/ride-of-the-month/snugtop-for-chevy-2500-hd-c-c-swb/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7063420/ride-of-the-month/snugtop-for-chevy-2500-hd-c-c-swbFri, 10 Oct 2008 02:10:31 -0700<![CDATA[I'm I the only DIESEL POWER member who has slow down loads ??]]>I'm I the only DIESEL POWER member who has slow down loads ??
EVERYTIME I post or change from one thread to another it take forever!!!! And it only happens in DIESEL POWER and not in any other web-site !! DIESEL POWER has to upgrade this problem, I might fall asleep in between post !!!

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7063210/cummins/im-i-the-only-diesel-power-member-who-has-slow-down-loads/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7063210/cummins/im-i-the-only-diesel-power-member-who-has-slow-down-loadsFri, 10 Oct 2008 01:10:00 -0700<![CDATA[Cummins wont start when it did died in the driveway]]>Cummins wont start when it did died in the driveway
i just bought a quadzilla module everythings fine, fast, good fuel mileage, then a rough idle, i took it off and sold it. a couple days later it wont crank when i try and start it up trying to leave work. it finally starts and when i get home it sorta almost dies i give it some fuel sounds fine a couple o seconds later it died and wont start back up. any suggestions, any help is greatly appreciated

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7062916/cummins/cummins-wont-start-when-it-did-died-in-the-driveway/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7062916/cummins/cummins-wont-start-when-it-did-died-in-the-drivewayFri, 10 Oct 2008 01:10:19 -0700<![CDATA[Hp and torque]]>Hp and torque
hey guys im just curious about how much power my truck is making. its an automatic 97 Dodge 2500 CTD with a #6 plate and a straight pipe. im about to add an intake also and im just wonderin if any of you guys would have an idea of my hp and torque ratings? with and without an intake. thanks

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7062898/cummins/hp-and-torque/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7062898/cummins/hp-and-torqueThu, 09 Oct 2008 21:10:41 -0700<![CDATA[Duramax Straight Pipe????]]>Duramax Straight Pipe????
HI There, I just got set up on this. Ive been reading diesel power mag for 2.5 years and just got my own 2006 duramax LLY about a month ago. I don't know much yet but was wondering if a turbo back straight pipe is legal in Pennsylvania on an 06. :confused:whats the best exhaust for good flow and that nice rich turbo diesel sound. Also i was wondering if anyone had advice on programmers IE: Edge Juice, Banks, Bully Dog, etc....? How can i get good mpg?? currently 15 city 19 hwy. thanks fellas

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7061878/duramax/duramax-straight-pipe/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7061878/duramax/duramax-straight-pipeThu, 09 Oct 2008 16:10:13 -0700<![CDATA[Does a Smokeless Diesel Defeat the Purpose?]]>Does a Smokeless Diesel Defeat the Purpose?
There are a lot of people saying the era of the "smokeless diesel" is upon us. Whether you're talking about heavy trucks, pickups, or cars, the newer diesels from the factory produce little to no visible smoke. What are the defining characteristics of a diesel to you? Is it more about the torque, pulling power, sound, or is it all about the smoke?

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7113458/the-oil-well/does-a-smokeless-diesel-defeat-the-purpose/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7113458/the-oil-well/does-a-smokeless-diesel-defeat-the-purposeThu, 09 Oct 2008 14:10:25 -0700<![CDATA[Timing new injector pump on engine that was robbed of old pump...]]>Timing new injector pump on engine that was robbed of old pump...
Could use some help on this one... I know the best way would be to remove front cover and start from scratch. Is there a way to know for sure that the timing marks are lined up without doing so? I have read that the gears adjacent to the slot where the pump tooth lands are permanantly died, but I can't tell by looking at the cam gear from the top slot. I know the engine is off time because the kid I got the rig from told me he didn't bother to line the timing marks up before he robbed the old pump off it. I am a mechanic and I have some experience with these engines, but I always make sure I set myself up for the next step by doing things like lining up timing marks before I remove injector pumps...Just didn't know if there is a trick out there. I suppose I could fish around with a pick and find the Y on the cam gear. Hope there is an easier way :confused: ...COOP

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7113143/ford-69-73-idi/timing-new-injector-pump-on-engine-that-was-robbed-of-old-pump/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7113143/ford-69-73-idi/timing-new-injector-pump-on-engine-that-was-robbed-of-old-pumpThu, 09 Oct 2008 04:10:15 -0700<![CDATA[5 inch downpipe]]>5 inch downpipe
02' cummins 25 motor, i got 5" now but i have a 4' downpipe. anyone know where i can get a 5" downpipe? unfortionatly no one around me makes one

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7058674/cummins/5-inch-downpipe/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7058674/cummins/5-inch-downpipeThu, 09 Oct 2008 03:10:30 -0700<![CDATA[06 2500 5.9 sputters after truck is tuned off]]>06 2500 5.9 sputters after truck is tuned off
what could cause this

]]>http://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7058368/cummins/06-2500-59-sputters-after-truck-is-tuned-off/index.htmlhttp://forums.dieselpowermag.com/70/7058368/cummins/06-2500-59-sputters-after-truck-is-tuned-off