Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 3k Gsk

[kkriz]

I have done a few mods like a TST #6 plate and 4" turbo back exhaust. The throttle response and accelaration are great until about 2400 rpm, when it seems to defuel. Would I benefit from a 3K spring kit? My truck is not a hot rod but I would like it to run a little better. Just can't seem to leave well enough alone! any advice would be a great help.

 

[53 Willys]

You will be very pleased with a 3K GSk. The 3k is one of the best improvements I've made. It alowed my engine to run up with my then stock TC. There is alot more over 2400

Ed

 

[Rams-n-Hogs]

Like 53 Willys said. Truck doesn't feel like it's workin' at 70+ mph any more. Just wants to keep on goin'. Best improvement I've made, too. So far.



Jim

 

[BGDUMMY]

Can't go wrong with it, No Way!!!!!!!

 

[Bandit1]

i run out of rpm's (<3200) before i fun out of power, at least in 3 rd gear. it is nice being able to drive 65mph without even using OD. definately a must have.

 

[JIM S.]

what they all said!!

Jim

 

[Wally]

just installed a # 10 plate and 3K gov springs I can tell already going to be really hard on the TIRES springs are a PITA to install but really worth the couple of hours involved

 

[Got Smoke?]

The 3K GSK was the first in depth BOMB I did to my truck.



Granted it took me a few hours it was well worth the learning experience. I too was running outta RPM's @ 2200, and when pulling a trailer with 3. 55 gears and 33" tires if somebody was in front of me I was constantly shifting gears.



I LOVE my GSK. Wouldn't be without it now. Its great being able to wind out gears a little more before having to shift.



In fact I'm installing a 3K GSK in a friends truck this Saturday along with a TST plate, and now that I have a pry bar ground to the space on that retainer nut it will be a very easy project.

 

[kkriz]

Really appreciate the response, have ordered 3K kit from Piers. Will post once I get it in and let you all know how it works!

 

[bighammer]

Now the question is: Thru the top (AFC) or thru the side plug. :-{}

 

[Turbo Thom]

Wally:::::::: What was the hard part? I never found it.







bighammer... ... ... . There's only one way, through the side. I really found it to be really easy.



. . PT. .

 

[JohnE]

Governor springs are easy to install.

I've tried both methods and prefer the side port.



I did mine with the stock fuel plate. I loved the RPM gain, but I could still feel there was more potential.

Advanced the timing and while that helped the upper rpm it really dogged in the low to mid range.

I installed a #4 plate (developed for the "automatic" pumps with governor springs) and that really woke it up. I followed Piers' guidelines and installed the AFC housing only 2/3 forward to help control smoke.



The latest trend is to install a #10 along with governor springs as it defuels more in the upper rpm range to keep a better check on EGTs. One way to get a used #10 is when someone sells a Banks plate.



<b>A MUST have with governor springs is an EGT. </b>

Kris I see you're covered, but that is caution for the other readers. You can get into serious EGT troubles with an uprated plate combined with higher rpm. I have my #4 plate fully back and still hit 1600&deg;F pre-turbo with 3,500 rpm.



Have fun and rotate those tires a bit more frequent

 

[Wally]

not that it was HARD but in comparison to fuel plate way more involved and access was not the best !! just really need to pay close attention

 

[Keith1]

anyone have a link to some instructions on how to install them

 

[bighammer]

Not sure, but I think there are instructions on Piers' website.