So ole JJ stopped by a truck options store in J'ville yesterday looking for some accessories for the beast, err I mean truck. The owner had just purchased a 2005 Silverado 2500 4x4 cc D/A, less than 100 miles on it. Nice truck! He didn't stock accessories, just performance stuff, boxes, nurf bars, etc. So we started talking mods.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley23.gif


He already purchased the edje/juice, huge tires and rims, and new exhaust for his truck. He had no idea he would have to recalibrate for the larger tires (JJ was looking smart!). He then offered to sell me the edje/juice for $650, not a bad price, but I told him I was only looking for a simple tow tune. He told me I would still have to upgrade the exhaust even with a tow tune. I disagreed. Was he trying to sell me something I didn't need? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif It gets more interesting!


The truck salesman told him the reason some guys were overheating their LLY's was because they weren't keeping the tranny coolers clean. You know that peaked JJ's curiosity, then he mentions the cooler is under the truck behind the gas tank and gets lots of dirt on it. That did it, I said show me. Dang if there isn't a black box behind the gas tank, JJ didn't know wtf it was so I couldn't slam him on that. What is that black box? However, this moron didn't know there was a tranny cooler in front of the stack. So I popped the hood on his truck and ran the lines down for him. Could have sworn I heard his testacles tucking themselves up deep inside! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley5.gif The thrill of victory!


He then tells me I can install the edje/juice, run it at level 5, and never hurt the Allison. "My buddy races his with all kinds of mods and has never hurt it!" I mentioned that the Allison can slip in 1st and 5th gears given too much torque, he countered "but the edge won't allow that to happen", OK that was a draw! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley18.gif


I mentioned the DP forum and the intel on the site, he countered with I like to talk to somebody "personally" that knows what they are talking about. I'm thinking, so would I! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif


This guy's shop has been in business for years, he is selling sh_t to guys that he has no idea how it works, maybe ole JJ needs to open another business? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley24.gif This makes 2 truck options businesses I have either used or been to that don't know their a$$e$ from their elbows! Took me three trips to get my brush guard installed properly, they ordered in boards for a cc versus ext cab, couldn't even get the right mud flaps! Uh oh, Mama JJ ain't going to be happen I'm getting the itch to start another business! Will advise. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif


I've been cruising and posting on DP for a few months now and am always impressed at the extent of technical knowledge and cooperation displayed by the members. You guys have no idea how dangerous you have made ole JJ with the knowledge you've imparted upon me. I am very comfortable talking with dealer techs, service managers and others when it comes to my truck. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif I know I've been "easy prey" for these morons in the past, not so easy in the future! Thanks. JJ http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gif

Guy's definitely a lightweight and ought to practice what he preaches about "talking to somebody" before he goes off half-cocked. Or better yet - you know better and are getting the straight poop here on the Place and let him continue to bump around in the darkness of his own ignorance. The Edge has defuel on slip, but slip has to occur before it can react and defuel so you're damaging the tranny AND losing performance - good plan! BTW, the black box back by the fuel tank is the return fuel cooler, sorta why it's in the fuel lines and back by the fuel tank!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gif


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16133&a (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16133&PN=1) mp;PN=1Edited by: Idle_Chatter

I just may stop back by there and talk about the black box. JJ http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif

Guy's definitely a lightweight and ought to practice what he preaches about "talking to somebody" before he goes off half-cocked. Or better yet - you know better and are getting the straight poop here on the Place and let him continue to bump around in the darkness of his own ignorance. The Edge has defuel on slip, but slip has to occur before it can react and defuel so you're damaging the tranny AND losing performance - good plan! BTW, the black box back by the fuel tank is the return fuel cooler, sorta why it's in the fuel lines and back by the fuel tank!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gif


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16133&a (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16133&PN=1) mp;a mp;PN=1





U don't know if he got the HD Z-71 package w/ the dual tranny coolers and that's why he hasn't slipped the alli in level 5 http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif


It's fun playing stupid some times, then u really learn what is out there.

JJ I am with you let's open JJ's Performance Shop.I'll move to FLA.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gifTo
dang cold here in MN. My brother-in-law lives in FLA. I am not much of
a mechanic but from what I learn on here it's amazing. As I have
been waiting for my truck I have been talking to my salesman who I have
bought five trucks from now. I'm telling him about all the stuff I have
been learning about diesels.He has had a few interested buyers call me
and I tell them to go to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diesel Place</span>
and all there questions can be answered. Thanks to all who put this
site together, you are making us all able to weed out the guys who <span style="font-weight: bold;">think</span> they know.



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I don't know either but I am learning


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JJ I am with you let's open JJ's Performance Shop.I'll move to FLA.


Based upon the mods you have done to your truck already you just might be the right guy to! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif I really am amazed at how inept some of these places are. I forgot to mention on my original post that I bought a set of simulators for my dually. You have to change out the plastic caps that hold the middle insert on with the longer caps that come with them, turns out they decided it wasn't necessary. Mama JJ was towing the 5ver and the right rear cap and simulator came off the truck. I was behind her in my Ranger and barely missed hitting it myself.


I'm with you on the intel we gain on the DP. These guys are out-frickin-standing! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif JJ