This is the "Ultimate Tow Rig" project that will be featured in Mountain Mod Mania 9. Picked up the new 2011 Mega at Larry Miller in SLC and the first thing I did was take it to Precision Body Line, the guys with Precision Bodyline: MegaCab LongBed Conversions in North Salt Lake and had them put a real bed on the ultimate truck! You can only get a 6' bed on MegaCabs and these guys cut and lengthen the frame and install an 8' bed, now this is a TRUCK!
Next up: PowerLabs in Idaho Falls will be putting in a much needed tune up in this truck! H&S is providing the tuner and hopefully we can pick up some horsepower and mileage....stay tuned!
Took the truck into PowerLabs Diesel in Idaho Falls on Wednesday for a much needed tune up! POWERLABS DIESEL
We first ran the 1/4 mile stock and it ran like a 18.73 if I remember right, then we dyno'd it and it made 345HP stock. First up the H&S MiniMax tuner. H&S Performance - Diesel Performance Tuners, DPF Delete kits, EGR delete kits, and Accessories
This bumped the HP to 405 with all the emission stuff in place a nice 60HP gain!
We then put the truck on the hoist, removed the turbo down pipe, DPF and catalytic converter and installed a test pipe (this is for off road use only!)
While the truck was in the air we installed some really cool Amp-Research electric steps. Official AMP Research PowerStep, BedStep, Bed X-Tender
And we also installed a new Titan Fuel tank with a 52 gallon capacity. Large Capacity Replacement Fuel Tanks for Diesel Pickup Trucks ~ TITAN Diesel Fuel Tanks: The leader in Aftermarket Fuel Tanks
To make sure we can feed the Cummins we also installed an Air Dog II fuel pump. AirDog - Diesel Fuel Air Separator / Separation and Filtration System For Diesel Engines, Raptor Fuel Pumps, Pureflow
This pump filters out harmful debris and takes the air and water out of the fuel for better performance and mileage!
Back on the dyno, the truck made 484HP and we then ran the 1/4 mile over 2 seconds quicker!
On my run down to Powerlabs, I got just 14MPG at 75MPH and on the return trip the truck pulled 17MPG! I also double checked the trucks mileage indicator to see if it matched my hand calculated number and it did!
Thanks to Brent, Josh and Bryce for a job well done!
We plan on putting a high flow intake, SnowPerformance methanol injection and a few other goodies to boost the power to over 500HP!
Here's some pics!
wow.. sweet build so far. somebodys dropped some coin.. lol hey on the long bed conversion how does that work with altering the frame title wise? rebuild title or special vehicle title or does it even change..
I just called the guys that did the conversion and it does NOT alter the title or warranty. It sure is nice to have a long box plus a mega cab!
The longer wheelbase is really nice for towing and is way more stable on icy roads!
Doc
how did you get the atv tie downs from superclamps? the website says they are coming soon (last time I checked)? Gotta say the truck boss deck and atv tie downs are pretty sweet...truck is ok too..
Owning a GMC I didnt know Dodge didnt build a 4 door long box. Have always had long boxes. Wish Dodge would build an extended cab again I might start looking at 'em as extended cabs have always worked out for me without the extra length.
I'm suprised to see NO safety glasses or vise during drilling...I've seen and treated a LOT of shop accidents with guys/gals doing the same thing....
Safety FIRST!!
But I do like the concept.
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