Everything posted by Mopar1973Man
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Weird issue with brake pedal feel and PS pump
This could be an ABS function kicking in quickly. So if the brakes are dragging a bit on one side then there would be a possible offset of left to right speed signals. Which the ABS might be jumping and bumping the electric pump to offset the left to right pressures to keep even braking. I would break down the calipers and inspect them. It's possible the pistons are caked with brake fluid and binding up. With the seals out the piston should fall to the bottom of the cylinder without being pushed. If they are hanging the pistons are caked with brake fluid. You can replace the pistons or just lightly sand them with fine grit sandpaper to get them back to size.
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compound set up
You might not need the 200HP injectors after the re-gear you'll gain power after you re-gear the axles.
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Exhaust system info
Mopar1973Man replied to Tittle Diesel Performance's topic in 2nd Generation Dodge 24 Valve PowertrainI'm running a 4-inch Diamond Eye Exhaust with the muffler. When you get on the throttle she still talks. But cruising she is near quiet as a church mouse. I hear my turbo spooling more than the exhaust.
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Weird issue with brake pedal feel and PS pump
Another great example of the impact of larger tires and leverage forces it takes to overcome bigger wheels. Since work is going to show up as heat this one reason I don't have these issues with heat and fluid breakdown since I ditched the 265's long ago and dropped to 235's. Now here soon I'll be dropping the 235's (31.7") for 245's (30.5") reducing the leverage forces even more.
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Newbie; Big Motor Tuning; Black Smoke Questions
I keep seeing that 62/68/12 combo which I fell would be a much better match than my current 60/60/12. Since I'm always on a limited and tight budget it makes it tough to jump into a fresh turbo. So I guess I can dream about it. Basically in a nutshell. 62/68/12 62mm compressor wheel diameter. 68mm turbine wheel diameter. 12cm2 exhaust housing. There is much more than that being the exducer and the inducer sizes of the wheels. But in a quickie that what the 3 numbers mean.
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Newbie; Big Motor Tuning; Black Smoke Questions
Damn, my dream turbo...
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AC not cold
I bought my setup from NAPA about 8 years ago. I'm going to need to replace my manifold gauges they are just physically beat up. Taken way too many drops, falls, and abuse over the years. My vacuum pump is still going today and does an excellent job.
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Weird issue with brake pedal feel and PS pump
@Haggar that was a wonderful explanation of the power steering system...Could I get you to post this in the 2nd Gen articles, please!?
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Power lost intermetant
The wild part is I've seen this truck in person twice now. Once to install his first VP44 and the second time to just have dinner as they passed through Idaho. @IBMobile is a very talented man and got some wonderful ideas for these trucks. (Psst...) we are currently working on another secret squirrel project for these trucks too...
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Hi, I'm Rogan
Such a ... Some things never change...
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Power lost intermetant
Might still take a look at his design. He's got a floor switch for holding lockup for deceleration for exhaust brake use and self cancelling if you touch the brakes this way you never coming to a stop locked up. Like I said his design is well beyond the simple mystery switch.
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Newbie; Big Motor Tuning; Black Smoke Questions
This is why I focus on the drags and loss of tires and ratio because these can impact the range that your RPM's fall in. Then with @Me78569 and his comment they kind of go hand in hand with each other.
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Newbie; Big Motor Tuning; Black Smoke Questions
Oh come on now...
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Newbie; Big Motor Tuning; Black Smoke Questions
Might not be into fast, but this combo put lots of stress on the transmissions and driveline. Very inefficient typically lowers the MPG's Drops your final ratio down 3.42 to the ground which not efficient for our trucks. Somewhere around 3.73 is optimal. To get things straighten out you would have to either consider regearing to 3.73 or ditch the tires. I've done my study work on this... https://mopar1973man.com/topic/14325-new-tire-size-found-235s-to-245s/
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Newbie; Big Motor Tuning; Black Smoke Questions
I remember talking to @trreed about his setup and he's got to do some really strange fuel mapping to make large injectors driveable on his rig. The 7 x 0.010 injector and smaller turbo seems to be a crowd favorite and powerful combo. I'm close at 7. 0.0085 and HX35/40 hybrid (60/60/12) and can tear the tire lose in 4th. Instead of looking to build big power I look at reducing drag so now I've got big power without the huge amounts of drag.
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Time for a turbo rebuild.
That right there is caused by a failing air filter. Turbo rebuild is super easy. Cost about $50 bucks for the kit from DAP. I rebuilt my HX35/40 before installing the turbo. Thanks to @CSM for the hand me down turbo.
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Power lost intermetant
If you wanting to do mystery switch I suggest that you talk to @IBMobile on his lock up switch it works way better than these hacked switches you see out there.
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Newbie; Big Motor Tuning; Black Smoke Questions
I've got to ask what sized tires are you running? Final gear ratio to the ground makes a huge impact on spool up and smoke control.
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compound set up
I said the same thing... He needs to regear the truck or ditch the 37" tires.
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New Tire Size found 235's to 245's
Matter of fact that is my next move. I've got to get fresh rubber on my Cummins and the RV. I've also got a quick ratio steering box also. Hopefully by next weekend ill have the tires. This also prove optimal final ratio is near 3.73. This also prove that oversize tire look cool but make for way too low of a final ratio unless you already have 4.10 or high axle gears already.
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Best toe-in setting?
Hmmm. Strange its always the ones with oversized tires and leveling kits that have to manufacture new geometry for the front axle.
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AC not cold
12oz cans only with just Freon. Do not buy the quickie cans they have stop leak and oil.
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AC not cold
Might see the green dye in the draining water.
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Like the Key was turned off at 80 mph
Loss of power to ECM. Loss of power to the injectors. But I would expect a error code with that.
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GDP Tuning EZGDPM EZ Lynk Monitor
Nope never seen it... Maybe @Quadzilla Power would know something about it?