Frequently Asked Questions

The simplest and most effective way to improve the performance is to reprogram the computer, also known as the Primary Control Module (PCM), on your truck with a tuner. There are several companies that offer tuners with a choice of power levels to choose from that range from fuel economy settings to serious performance increases. A tuner is quick and easy to install. The tuner keeps a backup copy of your stock program and you can go back to the stock program if you choose.

For Ford and GM trucks, the Edge Evolution CS or CTS is a good option for a tuner. It comes with a monitor so you can monitor your exhaust gas temperature, turbo boost and trany temperature and set limits. For Dodge trucks, the Smarty tuner offers many nice choices for performance levels. Any performance enhancements are complemented by a cold air intake system and a performance exhaust system. This can be done by replacing the stock air filter with a AFE cold air intake system and replacing the stock muffler with a 4" AERO performance muffler.

Our recommendations and our products will meet constant load test or snap idle testing emission standards.  We do not make alterations that would cause your engine to smoke and violate emission standards.

Automatic transmissions in today’s diesel trucks are capable of handling performance increases of about 20% or in most cases up to 60 hp. Horsepower increases of more than 60 hp may require transmission modifications. GM trucks with the Allison transmission have the ability for the computer to learn the power of your engine and your driving habits and adjust accordingly. It is recommended that you not be changing the power settings on your computer module to frequently. The computer needs to relearn each time a condition changes and transmission damage can occur if the power level in increased before the computer has had the opportunity to relearn. For Dodge trucks equipped with an automatic transmission a BD performance torque converter and valve body installed makes a nice enhancement. The torque converter should be matched to the horsepower of your engine. Increasing the horsepower of the engine will increase the slippage of your torque converter. A BD performance torque converter will reduce the slippage and transfer the torque of your engine to the rear wheels. The valve body increases the pressures on your clutch packs for better holding with the higher torque from the engine. Ford trucks the pressures are increased by plugging in a Trany Controller into your wiring harness.

Generally speaking, no.  Turning up the fuel may cause the engine to smoke and violate emission standards.  On some engines there are performance options which will improve the performance of your engine without violating emission standards.  These options may include such things as improving the way your engine breaths by altering the air intake or exhaust system, improved turbocharger housing design, and altering the timing and torque curve of the fuel pump.