2000 3500 no power,sucks fuel like it's free

[OmahaGen2]

On 5/24/2019 at 8:00 AM, Mopar1973Man said:

 

Not really. 12 MPG is something you should see towing 8,000 pound trailer.

 

Sorry for not getting this on here sooner..Only excuse:  I'm a roofer, we had hail come through, been extremely busy.

 

Here is what I know:  Gears should be 4:10 (based on codes), I have a Smarty tuner set on 2, injectors I have zero clue, Automatic with Gear Vendor overdrive that I use every chance I can.  I did add a S+B cold air intake & a Banks intake with the down tube, I changed out all battery/power & negative cables & cleaned up all grounds (I believe it was 7 total including the post under the battery box that had 13 corroded ground wires connected to one terminal it.)  Installed a new Carter lift pump (temporary until I change the entire system.  Wheels: I am running 2018 OEM 18", and let's see removed the BD exhaust brake was rusted shut, but I have it operating now & will reinstall.  Let's see I removed the 3 piece driveshaft & carrier bearing & installed a one piece driveshaft..

 

Transmission gasket/flush, 4 KYB gas adjust shocks (which I like, but I'm, thinking the front coils need replaced) 

When I have time .S-.belt, water pump, belt tensioner, etc

 

Blow by:  Have tried the kettle test (no bounce at all) I had a local shop check it out when I first brought it home, said it needed nothing (I won't go there for now) 

I now have my gauges Fuel, EGT & boost. & will have them in over the next 2 weeks.

 

I have a 10K bumper pull camper have only pulled 3 times campground & back (within a 100 mile radious) & I use it for work as of right now.

I do not beat it at all, I did take it up to Black Hills last year & On the return trip I pulled a aluminum trailer with 2 motorcycles on it. I ran 80+ for about 600 miles & averaged out to 15.6 MPG

 

My first Diesel & I want to add the this site as well as Mopar man helping other forum sites with info, I did it all myself & want to continue to do so.  Big Thank you! 

Miles currently are 76K

Ok with all that said, I am thinking it is time to change out the injectors as I suspect they are original.  I am after 3 things, Mileage, Dependability & next winters paint job.  

Any suggestions on what injectors I should try?  I will probably have the old ones tested. 

 

PS: this was only a test pic for getting the vinyl lettering done

[Evan]

Truck looks good.

If truck really has less than 100k I thi k I'd sujest a quad programmer first. If truck had 200k I'd say I injectors first.

That's a good looking truck

 

Mopar man has helped out the dodge guys alot. Many have helped him to.

[Russ Roth]

20 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

 

Still the same method. Just spreading small amount by all. 

https://mopar1973man.com/subscriptions/

 

 

I reupped again but not sure how much that helps if it goes for the site.  I would send a check directly if I could.

[Mopar1973Man]

5 hours ago, Russ Roth said:

I reupped again but not sure how much that helps if it goes for the site.

 

Yes it all goes to the site. I only get a cut of what left over after bills are paid. If the income is low I lose a paycheck or its really skinny like April of $20 for the month. 

 

5 hours ago, Russ Roth said:

I would send a check directly if I could.

 

Check cost me a 250 mile round trip to the bank to process. No longer have a local bank. Then I need to transfer the funds from my personal account to M73M Paypal account.

 

When you use the debit card. I don't have to drive 250 miles to a bank and back and then I don't have to transfer funds. Its directly deposited in the Paypal account. Much easy for the bookkeeper to keep up with. 

[OmahaGen2]

9 hours ago, Evan said:

Truck looks good.

If truck really has less than 100k I thi k I'd sujest a quad programmer first. If truck had 200k I'd say I injectors first.

That's a good looking truck

 

Mopar man has helped out the dodge guys alot. Many have helped him to.

Thank you.  All indicators I have including title check/car fax & seriously looking it over for tell-tale signs before buying the mileage is accurate. So you think I should change it from a Smarty3 tuner to a Quad (I  assume you mean quadzilla)  ?

Everything I read about Tuners Smarty3 was the choice for best and/or practical mpg, etc. (Until I bought it & had it installed then I found 2 respected opinions mentioning the Quadzilla as a possible better choice.  

My list is so long now of wanted maintenance & upgrades.  Dowel, electrical interference (converter lock), transfer case support (supposedly a mount that fits GM will work in a direct fit), cooling system bypass, transducer etc for the Tranny  and on & on.

[Mopar1973Man]

Smarty S-03 is very limited tuner. No adjustable timing or fuel maps for larger injectors. It was design around a stock injectors. Quadzilla has full fuel table control and timing control to fit your fuel system. Like Smarty S-03 limits to 19° BTDC for timings for most settings. Like Quadzilla and 7 x 0.010 @ 320 Bar injectors I run 24° BTDC timing which cannot be done on Smarty S-03.

 

 

 

Edited June 21, 2019 by Mopar1973Man