Dodge
We started with a 2004 Dodge 2500 truck with a 5.9L Cummins stock engine and paired it up with three quality aftermarket companies. For the intake we went with S&B Filters, for the tuner we choose Bully Dog and for the exhaust we selected FlowMaster. For the install work we took the Cummins to PowerTech Diesel in Idaho Falls, Idaho because this is a shop we’ve been working with for years and we trust they’ll always get the job done right. Formerly known as Powerlabs Diesel, PowerTech Diesel shop owner Brent Willsey is always willing to work us in on short notice when needed.
Technician Clint Beehler was assigned to do the installs, but before getting started we ran the Dodge on the dyno to get our base numbers. The stock truck sat at 332.1 horsepower and 609.8 lbs./ft of torque.
The first step was to cut out the old pipe before installing the 4-inch FlowMaster exhaust.
With a few swipes with the sawzall and the unbolting of a few clamps, Beehler quickly had it out. And because the FlowMaster rides a little higher than the stock version, we instantly liked the improvement.
Next step was to add the S&B intake. The longevity of its products has made these intakes a popular option for truck owners, especially for common rail trucks. According to S&B, its cold air intake kits flow 48.2 percent better than stock and still stop 99.81 percent of the dirt.
For the tuner, we went with the Bully Dog GT based on it reputation in the diesel industry. Being able to instantly adjust your power using its multi-function monitor was just one of the reasons we knew this would be a great fit for our Dodge.
The Triple Dog Gauge Tuner, or GT, is four products in one: a vehicle engine tuner, monitor, gauge and diagnostic device all in a single unit. The GT dramatically improves the utility of your truck by increasing horsepower, improving fuel economy and providing a comprehensive set of monitoring features and diagnostic functions.