What is the most cost and performance effective sequence of adding performance components?
Diesel upgrades have become a very personalized arena and everybody has an opinion about the best methods and products to use to improve the performance of their vehicle. There are many issues that can affect an individual’s choices regarding the order in which modifications should be done, including: budget, performance improvement, impact on fuel economy, and even the make of the vehicle. Generally speaking, a Ram-Air intake is a good first modification to make because it is relatively low cost, is easy to install and will give a moderate improvement in fuel economy and power. Improving airflow into the engine is logically followed by a free-flowing Monster Exhaust to allow the air out of the engine. After these two modifications, a Six-Gun tuner is the next logical step; increases in airflow mean that fuel can now be safely added to the engine for dramatic power increases. Those who are serious about achieving the maximum potential from their engine should next consider an intercool
