Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Best Plate for 3K GSK

[Dave Remillard]

I have a 95 auto (see sig). Just wondering if any of you have opinions on which plate would be the best combination to go with the 3K GSK. Mark @ TST suggested a different plate other than the #5 would be better. Just wondering if any of you have experimented enough to form an opinion of your own.

 

[John L]

no-strokin-

My truck didn't like the Tst #6 plate with the 3k gsk. I had a very touchy throttle at about 1800 rpm. I tried adjusting the springs but the problem wouldn't go away (went higher or lower in the rpm range). Since then I install the Tst #4 plate and I'm not sure why but the problem went away.



John

 

[Reb.B]

okay, i'm gonna get blasted for this, but if u want a good plate with the 3K GSK go with a #10 plate. Yes a #10 plate, even on a 180 hp pump. Several reasons, more HP, usually don't have to adjust govener arm because of the catch groove design, adjust the plate for heat and still have majority of HP. The #4 and 0 plate can be too radical at times. If u want a good upgrade that works great use a #10.

 

[dcasselberry]

Reb. B is right on target here..... I'm going with the #10 and the 3k GSK, and this advice came from Piers Diesel Research. The folks at Piers definitely know what they're talking about, and i'm following their advice, even though I had originally planned to go with the #8 plate.

 

[Reb.B]

Sorry, i can't take the credit here, Peirs told me this, ... i then installed the #10 plate on several trucks since and have had nothing but excellant luck.

 

[The patriot]

Oh great, I have a #11 sitting on the shelf here.

Eric

 

[Got Smoke?]

As soon as I get my clutch in I'm ordering my #10!! Oo.

 

[Dave Remillard]

RebB.

I have read on different occasions about the #10 plate, but for what ever reason was lead to believe that it was not designed for the 160 h. p. pump as I have. The underlying message here is to perhaps call Piers or Al at Piers shop and ask. Thanks for the replies. By the way, I'm going to be lazy and not do a search, but can anyone quote the expected H. P. and Torque of a #10. Thanks

 

[Reb.B]

thats what i thought too, but with the 3k gsk the 10 plate is more HP and is more adjustable and user friendly. U can not use the torque and HP numbers from a 215 hp and a 10 plate and figure that the 160 will make the same HP. Your best bet would be to Call, talk to, and order from Piers, ... 1-866-888-9396. I'm not sure about whether a 4 plate or a 10 would be your best bet on a 160 pump. You actually might need a little more Hp on the 160. The 4 plate will do that. On the 180 pumps the 4 can be too radical, this may be a different case on the 160 pump. Take your questions to the Master, . . he'll set u straight!

 

[Jim Fulmer]

On the 180 pumps the 4 can be too radical



I've got one out of fuel



Call Piers... ... .



Jim

 

[Got Smoke?]

Re: RebB.

Originally posted by no-strokin

but can anyone quote the expected H. P. and Torque of a #10. Thanks

What I have seen from people who have dynoed you can expect a few less than the quoted 330HP/750TQ on TST's site.



When I say "a few" I mean less than 10 below the quoted # on each side! Oo.

 

[Bandit1]

i am getting ready to trade my #5 for a #0 plate. need more power!!

 

[Jim Fulmer]

I had a #4 plate . 050 back... yes back from center, 191's and 370's with a HX-35/16 and made 378/832 or a Dynojet.



Jim

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by Bandit1

i am getting ready to trade my #5 for a #0 plate. need more power!!

Cummnzpwr has one if his membership has expired here he's also a member of www.dieseltruckresource.com

 

[Dave Remillard]

I did as suggested by Reb. B and contacted Piers. His suggestion was also to go with the #10 instead of the #5. I'll be calling Mark @ TST to make the trade. For $50. 00 it's worth it. Thanks for the ideas.

 

[Koa Man]

Do I understand all this correctly, that the #10 is better with the 3K GSK for BOTH autos and sticks? And it doesn't matter whether you have the 160, 180 or 215hp pump? If so, I would be willing to give the #10 a try.

 

[Dave Remillard]

Koa Man

What I have learned from this is that with the 3K GSK, the choice of plates need to be considered. After speaking with Pier's, a #10 is the better choice with a 3K GSK, however I see you have 370's, so I'm not sure how that effects the choice if any. I followed the suggestion from others and called Piers. Your needs can be better determind if you call him. As far as size of pump goes, I suspect the HP and torque generated by any given plate will be somewhat different because of the differences in the pump. I'm fairly certain that with upgrades in injectors and DV's plays into the equations also.