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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) turbo housings

    Sorry I did not make my self clear. My question is I think I can get enough fuel with the #11 plate and 330 injectors but am a little cocernrd about EGTs pulling long hills. I now see about 1000 deg. @2000 rpm and 20to 22 PSI in 4th gear. if I install the 330 injectors and maybe move the plate...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) turbo housings

    Please educate me on turbo housing sizes? is bigger better? I am running a #11 plate at the stock position and am going to install 330 injectors. I pull 2100lbs and will upgrade turo to a hyred H35 but must keep exhaust brake. THANKS
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission more on brakes

    Just a little more on brakes. I have a 97 4x4 that I use to tow a fifthwheel that weighs about 14K. I think I am easy on brakes as the front pads have extremely long life. I do use the exhaust brake extensively. My problem is , FRONT ROTOR WARPAGE!. It seems the rear brakes do very little in...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) oil leak

    thanks the kdp was the external fix and was done by a very reliable mech. in BC . I guess 104K of hard pulling has worn on the seal. I will let it go until the driveway spot gets a little larger, then geton it.
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) oil leak

    Just noticed oil that appears to be coming from the front main seal. How difficult to change seals? What possibility oil may be coming from recent kdp correction?:)
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    Shiftless in Seattle

    Help, I just arrived in Fall city WA. without 5th gear. can somebody direct me to the best NV4500 man. I would like to get the standard trans. upgrade, so am not thinking the Dodge boys. Will probably upgrade the clutch while I am at it, 83000 with 14000lb. trailer may be pretty close to the...
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    TST 11 performance question

    TST performance Thanks for the input. I am still learning this stuff! I neglected to include that I am also running a KandN filter and 4 inch exhaust from the turbo back without the cat. and straightthrough muffler. does this put the temps I see in the right neighborhood?.
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    TST 11 performance question

    Question? I am running a #11 PLATE AND AFC KIT IN MY 97 5 SPEED. IT seems to work real good, But I am wondering if I am getting the designed performance. Boost pegs out a 32 pound gauge. max temp. is about 900 degrees Pre Turbo, in 4th gear, pulling hard uphill with a 14000 trailer in tow...
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    BX-100 safty products brake system

    Has anyone had experience with the BX100 brake systems. they appear to be an accumulator or dampener put in the brake system between the master cylinder and the proportioning valve. the salesman says they increase rear braking by sensing surges in the system. I cannot get with this line of...
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    coolant relpacement

    :mad: well i did the deed. the syphon trick works! after syphoning out the anti-freeze, then diluting it and bringing the temp. up four times and syphoning four more times it appeared clean enough to put in the flush stuff. after five more times up to temp. and draining, i put in the nine...
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    coolant relpacement

    I TRYED PULLING AND TURNING . IT WONT MOVE OUT NO WAY NO HOW. ANY OTHER IDIAS? THANKS JIM H.
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    coolant relpacement

    THANKS A LOT I WAS WNDERING IF THAT IS HOW IT WAS SUPPOSED TO WORK ,BUT A LITTLE RELUCTANT TO TYR . JIM
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    coolant relpacement

    OK will somebody please tell me how to drain the radiator! THE PETCOCK ON THE LOWER LEFT IS INOPERTIVE WHEN TURNED 1/4 TURN AND I AM AFRAID IT WILL BREAK IF FORCED FURTHER. THANKS
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    properly tune motor

    Would somebody please explain the term properly tuned engine to me. my truck is a 97 club cab w/ 5speed , exh. brk. k&n and amsoil throughtout. I am planning to buy another trailer and max out on GCVW. where should I go from here to handle 18-20k> thanks
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    2500 4x4 gvwr

    OK guys I guess if I have learned anything from my first enquirey, it is to give complete information and pertinant info. My truck is a `97 club cab 4x4 with 356 gears. The way I read the book the the gross combined weight of the truck and trailer can be 16000lbs. and a 4x2 can be 18000 lbs...
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