One of the first questions that new owners ask is, "Where should I spend my money to make my truck faster?" Here's the first recipe, for those people who want to spend about $1000 and get into the 12's. If you want even more performance, try Recipe #2.

  1. Fuel pump (Walbro 242 / BBK) - $108.00
  2. Fuel pressure regulator (KB, ATR, ANS, etc...) - $100.00
  3. STG Ultimate Chip (needs 3 bar map sensor) - $375.00
  4. Aux IC (Hayden cooler from Pep Boys) - $110.00
  5. IC pump (Jabsco, Johnson or Sure Flo from Campers Choice) - $110/$53.00
  6. Exhaust (ATR) - $395.00
  7. Air filter (K&N in box or on end of tube) - $35.00
  8. Thermostat (160 degree) - $10.00
  9. Manual IC pump switch - $5.00. On the fire wall above the distributor are two relays. The one on the right controls the intercooler pump and the yellow wire triggers the pump. Place a switch between the yellow wire and ground to turn the pump on.
  10. Torque converter clutch switch - $5.00. Place a switch between pins A and F of the ALDL connector.
  11. Intercooler 3/4" heater hose conversion - $10.00
  12. Good scan tool, such as DataMaster or Diacom.
  13. Full recent tune up.


If you want to improve on the performance of this, a turbo swap, such as a 20G, is necessary.

Want more performance? Try Recipe #2.