BioRam 2500

I disagree on the point that fuel economy comes at the expense of TQ and HP - especially when considering turbo charged diesels. My opinion is that our engines give us MPG based on how much fuel is burned to do exactly so much work (BSFC - break specific fuel consumption?). If we increase the power output by advancing the timing (or better atomization of fuel via injector upgrades, or more complete combustion process via 2cycle oil or propane or water/methanol injection) and thus increrase efficiency we have improved in both worlds MPG and TQ/HP, and possibly even lowered certain emmisions. I agree that burning less fuel is better for the earth. Don't get me started on the MPG loss caused by DPF's and the additional CO2 released by the aditional fuel consumption. Not to sidetrack the conversation, I think I read an article in Diesel World Magazine about a midwestern state university (Nebraska?) opperating expiramental turbo diesel engine that ran on biodiesel and during certain peramiters (full load/full boost) it also injected E85 ethanol dirrectly into the intake ports in a similar manner to modern fuel injected cars. The result was a big increase in power and almost no emmissions because the combustion cycle was so complete. Interesting.

ProWelder, can you PM me a cost for one of these devices including shipping to zip 59412? Mike,"Edge Comp on 5x5" and this IAT fooler (with the high idle fooler) sounds like a plan to me. I'm supprised the aftermarket tuner companies (Edge, Bully Dog, Superchips etc.) never got into this kind of stuff. They obviously aren't getting the most performance/efficiency out of their products if they aren't addressing IAT and it's effects on the timing curve.

Thanks for the warm reception.

Hello all.I just wanted to start a thread to say hi. I'm a loyal Diesel fan, and own a 99 Ram (see signature) and a 2001 VWJetta TDI with injectors, exhaust, chip etc. You just can't compare gas engines to the power and fuel economy that turbo diesel engines make especially when you slightly modify them. Not to mention the posability of making your own fuel (biodiesel) and supporting a soybean farmer right here in the USA. While i'm here introducing myself, is there anyone in the Great Falls, MT area with a Smarty that would want to let me borrow it long enough to download a tune and then remove the tune (leaving behind all of the factory computer upgrades like cold weather high idle)? There could be a beverage of choice in the deal. Thanks, David

FWIW, Mine's not very bright. I mounted it on the top of my steering column. It stands out bright and obvious at night, but in the day it won't catch your eye.

I put in a BD low pressure warning light (like this one http://www.xtremediesel.com/bd-powerlowfuelpressurealarmlightkitred.aspx ) when I installed my Air Dog 100, and I wish I had spent the extra money on a fuel pressure guage. I've had several issues, that I might not have had if I had a Fuel pressure guage. The AirDog is kind of exposed outside of the driver's side frame rail under the truck, and when I drive in the snow or slush, sometimes the ice buildup on the connection will conduct enough electricity to ground out the hot wire and trip the light. Also, the light only comes on when it's too late to do anything about it. I had my fuel filters gell up at -20 F, and I wasn't able to see the pressure dropping like you would see on a guage. All I knew was it had too little pressure to feed my VP44. My next purchase will be a fuel pressure guage and a three guage "A Pillar pod" (and relocate my boost and EGT guages). My three cents is to go with a guage.

Thanks. The high idle fooler link really has all of the info I need to build one of these. I'd still be interested in buying one. Am I right to think this works best when used at the same time as using my Edge Comp box (on 4)?

I don't have the cold weather High Idle thing downloaded into my ECM (anyone want to lend me their Smarty for the download?). Will the ECT fooler setup work with out the download? Also, is a forum member making these and selling them already (Prowelder)? I'd be interested in buying one. If not, what are the specifics on making one of these for myself (Mopar or Cummins part numbers for the plugs, what kind of switch, resistor size, wiring diagram etc.) It's probably here somewhere, but a link posted in this thread would help guys know how to make them. I'm looking forward to the increased 2 or 3 MPG. $4.07 per gallon is rediculious.

Greetings all, I've been ghosting for quite a while, and following a lot of Mopar Man's advice (2cycle oil, Frantz bypass oil filter, BHAF, Home made cold weather front - diamond plate aluminum, Air Dog 100 instalation, etc.) I had to join up, because this conversation is just too interesting to stay out. Here's what I'm thinking I'll do. I'd like to wire in a 2 pole (on/off) switch and a resistor (2K ohm?). With the switch in the off position there would be infinate resistance (for starting the truck to allow the intake heater grids to cycle), and in the on position there would be 2K ohms resistance telling the engine the IAT is nice and toasty. Does this sound like it would work? Or, do I need something a bit more complicated - 3 position switch (no resistance, infinate resistance, and 2K ohms)? Thanks.