Tell me what you think about this combo.

[eljefe]

So Im thinkin about puttin gauges(egt, boost, tranny temp) along with an mbrp turbo back 4 inch exhaust, an intake and a dp-tuner on my 95 stroker. Does this sound like a reliable combination? Can I put exhaust and intake on pre-tune and run ok? and last, any experience with cold starts? temperatures nearing 0 but not often?

Last is this a better idea than going with a banks kit? I know this site tends to lean away from banks, but I just want to make sure my truck stays reliable. thanks!

[ABOBB]

I'd say that sounds like a good combo.. as long as you do it in that order. Make sure you have gauges before you add a tuner or chip.

Also, yes, you can add the intake and exhaust without a chip. You will see some small gains just from doing that.

Banks has good products.. they also have high prices. That's just my take.

[7.3pôw뮧†rôkè §rt10ëà†êr]

Sounds Like A plan Morris!

[97stroker_roalin_coal]

Originally Posted by eljefe

So Im thinkin about puttin gauges(egt, boost, tranny temp) along with an mbrp turbo back 4 inch exhaust, an intake and a dp-tuner on my 95 stroker. Does this sound like a reliable combination? Can I put exhaust and intake on pre-tune and run ok? and last, any experience with cold starts? temperatures nearing 0 but not often?

Last is this a better idea than going with a banks kit? I know this site tends to lean away from banks, but I just want to make sure my truck stays reliable. thanks!

in the older body styles like your you cant fit a 4'' dp unless you got like a 3'' body lift but a 3'' dp is the biggest you can get. your truck will stay very reliable with an intake chip and exhaust just keep your foot out of it

[MrJohnWayne]

Sounds like a good plan to me. 97 is right about the 4" downpipe. Won't fit unless you modify the firewall or do a body lift.

[Glasseater]

yeah that sounds pretty good, injectors'll really liven up that truck!!

[Logan]

Originally Posted by eljefe

So Im thinkin about puttin gauges(egt, boost, tranny temp) along with an mbrp turbo back 4 inch exhaust, an intake and a dp-tuner on my 95 stroker. Does this sound like a reliable combination? Can I put exhaust and intake on pre-tune and run ok? and last, any experience with cold starts? temperatures nearing 0 but not often?

Last is this a better idea than going with a banks kit? I know this site tends to lean away from banks, but I just want to make sure my truck stays reliable. thanks!

That sounds like what I would do if it were my truck

[DirtyDiesel]

definatly wanna get a boost gauge and see wat boost ur gonna be pushin... i know from personal experience that the stock OBS turbo doesnt like much over 30psi and its easy to get that outa one trust me

[eljefe]

Interesting...whats the best way to control boost levels? new waste gate actuator? and does any one have any experience with mbrp exhaust? they make a turbo back that goes from a 3" downpipe and then expands to 4 inch to the rear of the truck.

[DirtyDiesel]

The OBS trucks dont have wastegates on them