4HUN
01-28-2005, 09:51 PM
First let me say I am fairly new to this site. I registered when I bought my truck a year ago and visit from time to time. I own a 2004 GMC SLT 3500 Crew Cab Dually with the LB7 Duramax/ Allison. I love the truck and have put 33k trouble free miles on over the last 12 months. I tow a 20' car hauler and a 21' Wakeboard boat on a regular basis (almost 50% of the trucks road time).
Now what I need help with..... First, let me say I have spent alot of time looking through the forums and I still dont feel confident in what I want to do. I hope to exlpain what I want and hear opininions of what I should do next. I would love to just use the search option, but frankly I just dont understand some of the terms everyone is using frequently on here.
I recently purchased a Bullydog Propane injection kit, A-pillar gauge pod, pyrometer, and boost gauges. The reason I bought these items first is because I got a deal from a guy who was hard up for some cash. The best thing is all these items are brand new and never even taken out of the box.
My first questions concerning the propane injection........... A buddy of mine will be doing the install for me. He has never done this but spent some time on the phone today picking peoples' brains. He is a mechanic for a living so I do trust him with this. Anyways, the directions do not give enough detail for where to mount the "propane valve". It really looks like there is no place to put if for a clean install. I was wandering if anyone had any pics that would show where this thing gets mounted under the hood. Also, I think I decided on using BBQ grill tanks mounted inside a toolbox in the back of the truck. I am thinking of using 2 connected together and keeping a spare in there for if I run out. From what I have read and who I have talked to, I think this will be the best way for me. Does anyone have any negatives why I wouldnt want to do this?
I took my truck to the track last weekend to run it stock. I ran a 17.1 @ 77mph. I only ran only once and am pretty confident I would have gotten into the 16.9's if I were to run again. I have a goal of mid 14's with this truck. I am thinking of getting a programmer with an exhaust/ intake. I am kind of looking for opinions on what I should do next. The only thing for sure is what I have already, the Propane injectino. Also could this truck be capable of mid 14's without any tranny upgrades? Would this be considered stacking? Any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Shawn
SPV1JR@hotmail.com
Now what I need help with..... First, let me say I have spent alot of time looking through the forums and I still dont feel confident in what I want to do. I hope to exlpain what I want and hear opininions of what I should do next. I would love to just use the search option, but frankly I just dont understand some of the terms everyone is using frequently on here.
I recently purchased a Bullydog Propane injection kit, A-pillar gauge pod, pyrometer, and boost gauges. The reason I bought these items first is because I got a deal from a guy who was hard up for some cash. The best thing is all these items are brand new and never even taken out of the box.
My first questions concerning the propane injection........... A buddy of mine will be doing the install for me. He has never done this but spent some time on the phone today picking peoples' brains. He is a mechanic for a living so I do trust him with this. Anyways, the directions do not give enough detail for where to mount the "propane valve". It really looks like there is no place to put if for a clean install. I was wandering if anyone had any pics that would show where this thing gets mounted under the hood. Also, I think I decided on using BBQ grill tanks mounted inside a toolbox in the back of the truck. I am thinking of using 2 connected together and keeping a spare in there for if I run out. From what I have read and who I have talked to, I think this will be the best way for me. Does anyone have any negatives why I wouldnt want to do this?
I took my truck to the track last weekend to run it stock. I ran a 17.1 @ 77mph. I only ran only once and am pretty confident I would have gotten into the 16.9's if I were to run again. I have a goal of mid 14's with this truck. I am thinking of getting a programmer with an exhaust/ intake. I am kind of looking for opinions on what I should do next. The only thing for sure is what I have already, the Propane injectino. Also could this truck be capable of mid 14's without any tranny upgrades? Would this be considered stacking? Any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Shawn
SPV1JR@hotmail.com