pkorrupted03 Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Hello, I have a 02 Ram 2500 with the cummins H.O. 6 speed RWD. I have done the BHAF mod, free flowing 4" exhaust with glasspack, and I just got a superchips max microtuner (got it for a steal). Would my truck be a good candidate for a boost fooler? From what I have seen and researched this would be a good next modification for my truck. Just wondering if this would be safe and effective? I have heard this would gain 10-50 hp depending on mods so I'm huessing mine would be in the 10-15hp range but maybe up to 40-50lbs-tq. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogan Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 If you're planning on going >25psi (not sure off-hand what the exact number is before the CEL is triggered), then you'll need some sort of 'boost fooling' device.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Mopar1973Man Posted September 2, 2012 Owner Share Posted September 2, 2012 SuperChips should be a boost fooler anyways like a Smarty. So there is no need for a boost fooler. But you'll need to get a adjustable boost elbow so you can increase the boost of the turbo (This is for manual truck with a HX35W Turbo). If you got a HY35W Turbo (Automatic) then you would use a J Hook to control the wastegate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyv Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Ok, now I'm a bit confused. I have an auto and a boost fooler. I made a boost elbow and put it in place of the existing elbow. I turned my set screw almost all the way in and now I can hit 25psi. I was only able to hit 17 without the elbow. I was under the impression that the boost elbow is all I/we needed. It reduces pressure thus preventing the waste gate from opening or opening early. So I'm not sure what the J hook is used for? How is the standard different from the auto turbo? I thought we all had that turbo pressure line going to the waste gate?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogan Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Ok, now I'm a bit confused. I have an auto and a boost fooler. I made a boost elbow and put it in place of the existing elbow. I turned my set screw almost all the way in and now I can hit 25psi. I was only able to hit 17 without the elbow. I was under the impression that the boost elbow is all I/we needed. It reduces pressure thus preventing the waste gate from opening or opening early. So I'm not sure what the J hook is used for? How is the standard different from the auto turbo? I thought we all had that turbo pressure line going to the waste gate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The manual trucks have an HX35W. The auto trucks have a smaller, less efficient HY35. The J-Hook is used to hold the wastegate closed, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNFAK Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Not all autos had the hy35. Think 2001-2002 . You need to check what turbo you have on truck from the ID plate Hy use a jhook Hx use a elbow If you already had an elbow likely you have a hx35 That's probably why confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasteck Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yup. 98.5 to 2000 all had the HX. HY was on the '01-'02 autos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyv Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Thanks everyone for clearing that up!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbeek Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 ? What is a J Hook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasteck Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 ? What is a J Hook? For the HY35. http://www.puredieselpower.com/catalog/0102-dodge-59l-cummins-automatics-jhook-turbo-boost-increaser-p-13054.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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