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Old 01-21-2012, 04:21 PM   #31
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Let us know how the fuel mileage is after they are all purged and you've logged some miles?

How is the smoke? Not too bad in the stock setting?
No smoke to speak of, in any of the settings so far. I'll be play'n with it all during a 5r tow, in about a week.. though.
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Old 01-21-2012, 06:38 PM   #32
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I would be gettin the smoke tune for mine hehe. Where did you get all yer stuff and was it a "kit"?
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Old 01-21-2012, 07:45 PM   #33
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I would be gettin the smoke tune for mine hehe. Where did you get all yer stuff and was it a "kit"?
To each his/her own on the Smoke tune. I'm a Non-Smoker (in that regard)

Got everthing from Stricktly Diesel.. a SDD site sponcor

Not a "Kit" so to speak, but everthing engine parts/tuner wise, was custom matched.. to suit for my (towing) needs.

Dennis, @ Strictly Diesel is a Strait Shooter.. Very knowledgeable PSD wise.. Knows his stuff. I had acouple'a questions after the install.. Service & Support after Sale.... was Superb.
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I've been told by at least 3 different people that do tuning, that more power and economy can be had from single shots.
So how was you experience with single shots in your '99? Did these claims prove true for your truck?
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To each his/her own on the Smoke tune. I'm a Non-Smoker (in that regard)

Got everthing from Stricktly Diesel.. a SDD site sponcor

Not a "Kit" so to speak, but everthing engine parts/tuner wise, was custom matched.. to suit for my (towing) needs.

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I will def keep that in mind when I start my build up of my injectors. Thanks for the info Joe! Figure your fuel mileage yet??
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I will def keep that in mind when I start my build up of my injectors. Thanks for the info Joe! Figure your fuel mileage yet??
I topped it off last week, I'll do it again next week before we take off for the Coast.. do a Daily driver MPG check.. but from what I'm Eyeball'n from just the fuel gauge= miles driven.. I think i'm seeing a bit of a gain.. IF, I could 'jus control my foot a bit better

This 'ol 2K is more Fun'r to drive.. than ever
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That's just the way it is Dave, had to get old and retire before we could
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