jim_bo
05-15-2005, 10:14 PM
OK... I am an absolute diesel newby. Maybe you guys can help me. I have a new, stock chevy 2500 duramax. I get about 14 - 15 miles/gallon around town (boy, that's disappointing). Towing my 32' fifth wheel I get about 8 or so.
I was talking with some guys this weekend about mods. I understand that a high flow intake is a must. Is there a kit to do this with? I am interested in reliability above all.
Next, I understand I need to open the exhaust. Do I need to go to a muffler shop or is there a kit for this? What about the catalytic converter?
Finally, the chip. What kind is recommended? I am not really interested in burning my tires down in a fog of white smoke, but I am very interested in some better gas milage. Also, if I get a chip (or the intake or exhaust work) how will that affect the warranty? Is there a chip that is warranty legal? I do not want to affect the warranty at all.
Any help is appreciated.
Jimbo
I was talking with some guys this weekend about mods. I understand that a high flow intake is a must. Is there a kit to do this with? I am interested in reliability above all.
Next, I understand I need to open the exhaust. Do I need to go to a muffler shop or is there a kit for this? What about the catalytic converter?
Finally, the chip. What kind is recommended? I am not really interested in burning my tires down in a fog of white smoke, but I am very interested in some better gas milage. Also, if I get a chip (or the intake or exhaust work) how will that affect the warranty? Is there a chip that is warranty legal? I do not want to affect the warranty at all.
Any help is appreciated.
Jimbo