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I'm a Non Motor Head Old Fart. My truck is described in the Sig Sec of this post. I currently tow a T/T of 8K. My CGVW is 16K (8K Truck & 8K Trailer) as per Dodge. I want to move up to towing 14K . What do I need to do, if anything? I have Boost, EGT, and Tranny Gauges. I have a Banks P/P and a S&B Cold Air Intake. :confused

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1. You need a fuel pressure gauge. Keep your fuel pressure above 10 PSI always2. Your going to need a upgraded fuel pump (FASS, AirDog or Raptor - You should do this upgrade regardless of horsepower upgrade or not!)3. You going to need a upgraded torque converter and valve body to keep the trans going. (You should do this upgrade regardless of horsepower upgrade or not!)4. Then you could add a enhancement box to gain few horse power to pull the load. (Edge, Smarty, Quadzilla, etc)

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Thanks. I have had my Lift Pump changed out with a FASS, at least I think it is a FASS. With the Banks Power Pack I should have the HP to pull the extra pounds. I will pursue a FP Guage and TC/VB Transmission upgrade. I have a local MotorHead that I trust to do me right. Thanks again.

Not to make you sound like a dog; but, "Good Boy"!!!!! You'll be glad you did this in the long run!!!! :thumbsup

In addition to what has been mentioned above, I would suggest adding a Mag-Hytec Double Deep #727-DD transmission oil pan and add the largest fan cooled second auxiliary transmission oil cooler in line with what you have on the system currently. http://www.mag-hytec.com/store/index.ph ... c424c21f97 You will also need a trans. filter with a deeper pickup neck on it. http://www.mag-hytec.com/store/index.ph ... c424c21f97 I would also add the Mag-Hytec differential covers which will double your differential oil capacity in addition to the cooling fin's added cooling on the aluminum covers. They look REAL nice too. http://www.mag-hytec.com/store/index.ph ... c424c21f97 http://www.mag-hytec.com/store/index.ph ... c424c21f97 They will make a HUGE difference in the operating temps of your axles and transmission. Be sure to verify which Dana axle you have so you get the correct diff. cover.

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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.