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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Not a LS based car, but its a shiny new truck. Turbo back straight pipe and programmer to be ordered tomorrow. Such a nicer truck than my '06.





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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Right on! How's she pull? I've got a cummins and I love it so far.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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I can tell you stock vs. stock, it has way more power than the '06. I have driven it a total of about 10 miles thus far. Will know better this week. Eager to get all this DPF crap off of it.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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I had a 08 GMC Duramax and I miss it every time I tow something. Big Lift and big wheels and tires with a car trailer and car and the truck never sweat.

Good looking truck, you will not be disappointed.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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The dogs will love it!!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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The dogs won't see the inside of this for a long time. They can ride in the brown or white truck.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Let us know how the dpf and def delete works out I'm curious I'm wanting a new truck but didn't know about all this crap..
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Who is doing your delete(s) and what programmer are you using? I need to find a shop in dfw that'll do it
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Old May 16, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Wish it was mine, lol.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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I've read those trucks are rather quick off the showroom floor. Should be a fun ride after the tuning.
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Originally Posted by derrickman05
Who is doing your delete(s) and what programmer are you using? I need to find a shop in dfw that'll do it
This is what I am doing with a turbo back straight pipe exhaust. http://www.xtremediesel.com/handsper...axx109003.aspx

Very common programmer with good results. Turns off the EGR system, and DPF. Real world results of 3-4mpg increase. More importantly, get rid of the EGTS that wreak havoc on your turbo. DPF is horrible for longevity. You dont need a shop for the install of programmer or exhaust, its very straight forward. I opt to install the EGT probe, that would be the hardest part. You have to drill and tap one of the exhaust manifolds.

Ross, it moves pretty good for a stock truck. I would say about the same as my '06 on level 2 with edge juice and full exhaust.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Hey I just left rock and roll offroad in ftw and got a dpf delete, egr delete and h&s Minni. That dpf looks like its going to be cake. I'll let you know tomorrow
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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Good deal. My stuff is on order, should be here in a week or so.
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I have an H&S Mini Maxx in my Dodge. Good programming. Easy to use, update, etc.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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I drilled my exhaust just after the turbo so I could see heat difference from the turbo a well. Usually there is around a 300 degree drop but it saves the headache of drilling the manifold
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