Tambs

I’m getting set to add some HP to my ‘01-2500 (vehicle details in my ‘Garage’), and I would greatly appreciate some suggestions about what might best fit my application in the way of injectors and a turbo. I use the truck for towing and hauling, and as a daily driver. I frequently am around 13,000 GVW when hauling, and sometimes close to 25,000 GCW when towing. I am not going to be pulling sleds or putting the truck on a track, and I’m not interested in high-RPM pulls. I very rarely hit 3000 RPM, and generally keep it below 2500. I am interested in a setup that spools quickly, has good mid range boost and power, has a decent top range, doesn’t smoke, and keeps EGT’s down. I recently put LT295/70 R17 wheels/tires on the truck, and with the 3.55 RAR that it has the truck is extremely long legged. When towing or hauling now I find I usually need to remain in 5th gear, and only use 6th on the flat with a tailwind. Or running downhill. (Anyone have an old US Gear 2-speed auxiliary transmission laying about that they no longer want?) What would you recommend in the way of a turbo and injectors for my application? I’m not wanting to step up to a compound turbo setup at present although that might be the ideal solution. Maybe down the road. I’ve pretty much decided to go with ARP 425 head studs and a Valair dual disk ‘quiet’ organic clutch, but I’m open to suggestions on those as well if you think something else is better/more appropriate. 625 head studs are outside my budget though. I’m a bit behind the 8-ball, but I would like to figure out some solutions so I can get some or all of the necessary items ordered during the Black Friday sales currently underway. Thanks for the advice! Haven’t figured out yet how to edit my signature, so here’s the details of my truck... 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 QCLB 4x4 NV5600, Camper Special, Class V Hitch, BD Steering Brace, Loadmaster F&R Anti-Sway Bars, Airlift 5000 Air Suspension, (Purchased but not yet installed: AEM Brute Force Intake with BHAF, Smarty S-03, MBRP 4”, Pacbrake Inline EB, Viair Dual 425C OBA Compressors w/8 Gallon Receiver Tank, Autometer Spek Pro Boost, EGT, Fuel Pressure, Transmission Temp Gauges w/Triple Gauge A-Pillar Pod, FASS Titanium Signature 165, Single Steering Column Gauge Pod). Need to purchase: Injectors (75-100?), Turbo, Head Studs, Dual Disc Clutch.

Thanks, I sure will take a look. 500 is a bit higher than I was targeting, but I would guess that that range is probably close to the same budget as my 425 to 475 goal anyway? I put the details of my truck in the Garage section, as I’ve yet to find the page to add it to my sig. I’ve already picked up a Smarty S-03, but haven’t used it yet. Just getting started with modding a vehicle. Lots to learn!

Hello to all, I’ve been lurking a while but finally signed up so I can join in on discussions and ask some questions. Bought my ‘01 2500 new in the spring of 2000, and have only put 89K on it. Thankfully I didn’t have to drive it to work, so that’s why the miles are low. The engine is bone stock, but I’ve started procuring a few items to coax a few more ponies out of it. None have been installed yet. Gauges are probably going on this weekend. Would like to target the 425-475hp range, and I’m looking forward to soliciting your ideas for how to best go about hitting that goal. Happy Thanksgiving to all!