Chip Recomendation for 01 Dodge with 24 Valve Cummins

Bill Ringer · 11-13-2010, 01:09 PM

Chris,

I have the same motor in my truck. No chip- I took a different approach, installed the Bosch "RV Motorhome" injectors. They are good for 40 HP. At the same time I added a boost fooler so the ecm would not cut the fuel back when the boost goes above the limit (19.5 #?). I picked up more than 10% mileage towing. Now it makes 28-29# of boost. The RV injectors are not expensive. I paid less than $300. I like them because it idles smoother and without the trailer I can let the clutch out in 2nd without touching the accelerator. Mine has the 6 spd. plus a 4" exhaust. With the stock injectors it would stumble. Visually you can see that these injectors have more and smaller holes. With my truck & 40' trailer completely loaded it weighs 20,500# and I could get 10.5 MPG. It even hit 11 once.
I added an Edge EZ recently and had it on the economy setting. It added good power but really did not improve the mileage. Now with fuel over $3 again I am back to just the boost fooler. I also have an EGT installed before the turbo. Those are always a good idea when you modify your truck. It doesn't take too many modifications to push the exhaust temp over 1200 and that is when the damage starts (some say 1300, I'm conservative).
I get my information from the Turbo Diesel Register magazine & website. Check them out. For $35 a year you get the magazine and can post and search their boards and it's well worth it. There is a lot of reliable information there.
Good luck
Bill Ringer

11-13-2010, 01:09 PM	#11
Bill Ringer Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 107 Likes: 34 Liked 140 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Chip Recomendation for 01 Dodge with 24 Valve Cummins Chris, I have the same motor in my truck. No chip- I took a different approach, installed the Bosch "RV Motorhome" injectors. They are good for 40 HP. At the same time I added a boost fooler so the ecm would not cut the fuel back when the boost goes above the limit (19.5 #?). I picked up more than 10% mileage towing. Now it makes 28-29# of boost. The RV injectors are not expensive. I paid less than $300. I like them because it idles smoother and without the trailer I can let the clutch out in 2nd without touching the accelerator. Mine has the 6 spd. plus a 4" exhaust. With the stock injectors it would stumble. Visually you can see that these injectors have more and smaller holes. With my truck & 40' trailer completely loaded it weighs 20,500# and I could get 10.5 MPG. It even hit 11 once. I added an Edge EZ recently and had it on the economy setting. It added good power but really did not improve the mileage. Now with fuel over $3 again I am back to just the boost fooler. I also have an EGT installed before the turbo. Those are always a good idea when you modify your truck. It doesn't take too many modifications to push the exhaust temp over 1200 and that is when the damage starts (some say 1300, I'm conservative). I get my information from the Turbo Diesel Register magazine & website. Check them out. For $35 a year you get the magazine and can post and search their boards and it's well worth it. There is a lot of reliable information there. Good luck Bill Ringer