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look who's talking kurt you need one of those stronger receivers too!!!1

 

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Originally posted by Brandon:
look who's talking kurt you need one of those stronger receivers too!!!1

Did EVERYONE see That! #ad
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Atleast it hasn't been released on video YET!! #ad

 

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Kurt it was cool to see what kind of abuse my truck could take, since ours are identical i didn't have to do it to mine... ... .....
Tahnks

B. .

ps lets get you hooked up with the spa gauges from Nowell's performance diesel, instead of the autometers... ... .....

[This message has been edited by Brandon (edited 11-08-2000). ]

 

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Originally posted by BHORNERIS:
Pine Sap

Before I hooked up my EZ I did some 5th gear 1500 to 3000rpm runs to establish a base line. I installed the EZ Box and cut 2. 5 sec from the base line. You signiture does not indicate the type of transmission you have, auto, 5 speed or ETH six speed.

I have an auto-transmission, helps when i chew gum #ad
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I guess what I'm trying to discern is... does this module warrant 6 bills worth of difference on a stock rig?

thanks for the reply... I'll keep read'n a bit more since I'm a newbie!



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2001. 5, QC, 2500, 2wd, auto, 3. 54, 4 disc, long-bed, all the stuff, heated leather, patriot blue over silver, stock4now!

a real "country cadilac"

 

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Brandon... . LOL...

P. S. It will take even more abuse #ad

 

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Here is another plus or two for the EZ.
Changed the pin setting to the second setting and it pretty much cured the smoke problem. (If you do not like smoke. ) The transition to extra fueling is very smooth.
Another plus of the second setting is on snowy or slick roads. Extra power on slick roads does not help and I think it is going to be a long winter. #ad
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Ron R 01 Ram 2500 Quad Cab,4X4, 5 - speed 3. 54, LSD,
VA at 50%

[This message has been edited by Ron R (edited 11-11-2000). ]

 

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One of the things thats the EZ box does is give you a nice zip or Surge of power (Early). Mine comes in at 1500 rpm and continues through 3000 rpm. . It doesn't really fall off until 3200.

It can be a little Tricky like RON R mentioned... on slick roads or even getting on Freeway onramps like in calif. <font color = blue>After installing the EZ Box and 275's <font color = yellow>I could no longer be Agressive on the throttle in third gear when going around a curve even on dry asphalt. <font color = orange>
The Torque comes on Kwikly and will kick the rear out #ad
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It's Fun to "Cruise Around" with lots of Cummins Torque without ever pushing the accelerator down more than 1 1/2". <font color = black>

On slick roads it does help to change the setting. . The Rush of power is Delayed or softens a little.

I glad I live where it rains twice a year if I'm Lucky #ad


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"Have you driven OVER a phord lately"
2001 2500 BRT WHT SPORT QUADCAB 4X4 ETH 3. 54LSD TRLR CMPR PKG ALL OPT XCPT LTHR



[This message has been edited by KWIKKURT (edited 11-12-2000). ]

 

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Back to the top !!! I received my EZ box last week from HVAC, Thanks again Nowel for the great customer service !!!. I finally got the chance today to do the install. I only had 10 minutes to test so far and then it was off to the bus stop and the end of testing but all I can say is WOW !!! The boost comes up real fast and the power is incredible. My highest boost reading so far, again with very limited testing and no real load on the engine, has been 28 psi and the egt's are lower than stock. I was very happy with the stock power before the install, now I am smiles ear to ear. Hopefully, tomorrow will be dry and I'll get a chance to take a few spins up our steeper grades, 17% and 25%, then I'll post those results. I can say this really did awake the sleeping giant.

Scott W.


White 2001. 5 3500 ETH/DEE 4X4 Quad cab SLT,tow package and camper prep,Husky liners front and rear,DiPricol pyro and boost gauges,Mopar tonneau,Lund bug shield,PM tractor utility back up lights,Penda bed mat and blow by bottle is bye bye !!!
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[This message has been edited by Bigsaint (edited 11-13-2000). ]

 

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Am I reading these posts right? Seems to me what I'm seeing is that if your running a stock truck with a automatic and your empty 99 percent of the time the VA is a better choice over the EZ for fuel milage and cruising in the 1900 to 2100 rpm range. I just want a small power upgrade but the choice is becoming very difficult.

Jerry

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1999, 2500 QC 4X4, Driftwood,Auto, Stock, Cab High Shell, Tow Package, Camper Package.

 

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No the VA is not a better choice for cruising and or mileage. First you would have to add a boost mod to be the same as the EZ then figure in the extra cost of the VA and boost mod and see how much better milage you will have to get to make if cash flow for the same time period.
Brant

 

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Originally posted by bpete:
No the VA is not a better choice for cruising and or mileage. First you would have to add a boost mod to be the same as the EZ then figure in the extra cost of the VA and boost mod and see how much better milage you will have to get to make if cash flow for the same time period.
Brant

The posts I read from Charliep does not seem to support this. Granted the EZ may be a better choice for power, responce and price. However if the number one goal is mpg for a stock engine with the added benifit of a small increase in power the the VA seems to be the choice. Price difference is not that much and if I'm saving $4 per tank of fuel with a 1. 5 to 2 mpg gain then in little less than a year I have paid for the VA. This is my third diesel and I bought it not only for the strength but the high mpg that goes with the power. DC seems to have taken a little of both away and I want the mpg back. So again it seems that if 99 percent of your driving is unloaded , on the freeway at 1900 to 2000 rpm with a automatic transmission then the VA is the better choice. I've seen two different posts from Charliep that his mpg unloaded actually dropped with the EZ but was on par with the VA when loaded. The only difference between the two is cost and more power with the EZ. Never mind the boost mod as it is moot when talking about mpg only. Explain to me where I'm wrong, or right if thats the case. I'm just trying to make the best choice for the application I desire.

Jerry



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1999, 2500 QC 4X4, Driftwood,Auto, Stock, Cab High Shell, Tow Package, Camper Package.

 

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Gere are my numbers from the Dyno run at Vegas.


Stock HP 211. 2

EZ Edge 247. 1

Stock Tq Max 468 2200 RPM

EZ Tq Max 627 1800

Largest HP increase 1800 RPM Stock 130 EZ 215


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Barry Horner
Lake Forest
Orange County, Ca

2001, SLT+, ETH, 6 speed, White quad cab, short bed, Sport, 2wd , 3:54 anti spin, Camper Special with trailer tow, 16x8 Forged Aluminum with 265x75 tires, Fog lights, Audio controls steering wheel mounted, AM/FM cassette with CD, Travel Convenience group, Keyless entry with remote, Leather agate heated seats. Line-X bed liner. ARE LS 2 tonneau cover. Pillar mount boost and EGT. EDGE EZ and soon to come McLeod clutch.

 

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Jerry/Gohon, if the priority is mileage then I suggest you install a set of 275 injectors. Less money and typically a 1-1. 5 mpg improvement.

 

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Where does the PE hook up? Does it leave a trace on the ECM?,and last, does it put extra strain on the fuel pump?
Big A

 

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Originally posted by Big A:
Where does the PE hook up? Does it leave a trace on the ECM?,and last, does it put extra strain on the fuel pump?
Big A

<font color=blue>I'll show you the PE when I come out there where it hooks up. I might even have an extra harness if ya wanted to put it on... . not sure of weather or timeframe. Also will let whoever wants to try out my EZ box. Just have to make sure I have the connections for the different map sensor is all. I'll call Taylor soon and ask for some.

Any of the fueling boxes you add put more load on the pump. You tap the injection pump wire and change the signal to it.


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Gohon,

If mileage is the only concern, then cost is a large issue, and other factors must be included into the sinerio. How long will you keep the ram and what type of driving do you do (city, commutes, long trips, etc... )?

How many miles would you have to drive and get 4 mpg better than a 360 V8 to cover the added cost of the diesel engine? With knowing that then how many miles will you have to drive getting 1-1. 5 mpg increase with a fueling mod to cover its cost?

Don't get me wrong I love my diesel and think everyone should have two and I agree that the older rams seem to get better mileage (ie 94 reg cab 2x4 avg. mpg 26. 7).
But if you don't tow and are unhappy with mileage then why add power if power is not you goal? Possibly cleaning up the exterior in some way would net more mpg.

In short, I am a little confused as to your goal and expectations and if you want cheap power then HVAC is correct about the 275s.

Brant

 

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Originally posted by bpete:
Gohon,

If mileage is the only concern, then cost is a large issue, and other factors must be included into the sinerio. How long will you keep the ram and what type of driving do you do (city, commutes, long trips, etc... )?

How many miles would you have to drive and get 4 mpg better than a 360 V8 to cover the added cost of the diesel engine? With knowing that then how many miles will you have to drive getting 1-1. 5 mpg increase with a fueling mod to cover its cost?

Don't get me wrong I love my diesel and think everyone should have two and I agree that the older rams seem to get better mileage (ie 94 reg cab 2x4 avg. mpg 26. 7).
But if you don't tow and are unhappy with mileage then why add power if power is not you goal? Possibly cleaning up the exterior in some way would net more mpg.

In short, I am a little confused as to your goal and expectations and if you want cheap power then HVAC is correct about the 275s.

Brant

Well first of let me say that I wasn't trying to throw any rocks here or start a arguement, just make a decision. First thing is I never said I never tow anything, I do tow a 2200 pound boat at times. Second thing is I never said I did not need the power at times, just made a round trip to California and back with so much in the back I was sitting on the overloads so hard I had to adjust the headlights down. Last but not least, I'm not looking for more power, I like my truck just fine in it's stock form. I'm simply looking to increase the mpg and if a little more power is thrown in so much the better. As to how long I will keep the truck, I intend to see if Cummins reputation for 400,000 miles before overhaul on these engines is true or not. I suspect there are a lot of readers out there that enjoy their stock trucks and have no intrest in the bomb bug but would like to have a little improvement in the mpg area but it seems that most mods are at the cost of mpg, how ever small they may be. The only posts I've seen on the board that made a claim of mpg increase with a stock truck and one single mod was from the addition of the VA. I could be wrong, certainly have been before.

Jerry


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1999, 2500 QC 4X4, Driftwood,Auto, Stock, Cab High Shell, Tow Package, Camper Package.

[This message has been edited by Gohon (edited 11-24-2000). ]

 

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Since you want the pump to last mucho miles then the 275s will not increase the load on the pump. The mileage increase that I have seen from the mods that I have done in the past have been under heavy loads where the motor didn't have to strain and labor to get up to speed. My driving habits vary to much from tank to tank for me to give acurate (sp) info so I don't offer any. If you still would like the VA the classifieds have a few.

Brant