Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Bombing a 12 valve

[jjohn]

Ok guys,

I've been spreading the illness... . I let a New co-worker drive my truck (24 valve) now he's hooked.



He has a nice 97 100% stock, 5 speed. I suggest Join TDR first then call LaserBob (gave him your card) after that...



1)Gauges

2) exhaust (at least a straight threw muffler)

3) AFE PG7

4) Clutch



Because he tows 11K in Colorado I don't know what to recommend to him on the torque plate and 12v injectors. Let her rip boys.



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[JoshPeters]

10 Plate

Injectors

Fire ring the head/block

Twins





Injectors... I like my 370's but towing heavy in the Mountians... they might be a bit smokey and hot. Then again... they will be ok with twins... when you are getting enough air. I figure it's always a circle. Have fuel... you need air... have air... you need fuel... . To much fuel is to hot... ... then it's no fun cause you have to back out of it.



Josh

 

[The patriot]

#10 plate, GSK. Anything more and it will need a cluch first.

After the cluch look at 370's and maybe some exhaust help.

Piers has a nice setup on sale right now. 4" stainless exhaust system, 3K GSK and plate for $599. 00.

Eric

 

[mlockner]

jj, Laser Bob can take care of this guy, pump work and all. He will be one happy dude.

Are you going to Truck Fest this year at Bandimere next week-end? If so Bob and I will see you there.

Mike L

 

[jjohn]

Originally posted by mlockner

jj, Laser Bob can take care of this guy, pump work and all. He will be one happy dude.

Are you going to Truck Fest this year at Bandimere next week-end? If so Bob and I will see you there.

Mike L

Now I know how you felt when you corrupted me Mike!



I'm trying to hook him up with Bob. He sure was Grinning.



I'm planning on Bandimere, you bet!

JJ



Thanks for the input Josh & Eric.

 

[SMorneau]

Of course gauges first, pyro in the manifold.



Then I'd get a plate from some place that will swap it out and start with a #11 and no GSK. Everyone who does a GSK seems to end up with a 10 plate. But I would start without one and see what the gauges told me at the altitudes you drive. I had a little more smoke than I liked with the #10 and I'm only a few hundred ft above sea level. But the 3rd-4th gap is a killer and that might make you want a GSK.



Follow that with a clutch.



I would also keep my stock injectors until I was done with the plates. Plates are cheaper and the 215 injectors aren't bad.



Don't forget one of the best mods ever, the DSS.



And join a local group you'll get to hang out with nice people like Josh.

 

[AMcKee]

dont forget about the KDP

 

[SHamilton651]

Originally posted by mlockner

jj, Laser Bob can take care of this guy, pump work and all. He will be one happy dude.

Are you going to Truck Fest this year at Bandimere next week-end? If so Bob and I will see you there.

Mike L

I agree Mike,give good old Bob a call and he will be happy to hook him up.

Not that I have a certain prefrence.

See ya at Truck fest next weekend.

Scott

 

[jjohn]

He has already talked with Bob and working on a plan!

Hows it going Scott, Farm truck Boy!

 

[mlockner]

Scott, you better bring a helmet if you are gonna race. You need one if you run faster than 13. 99 and your truck should do that. Mine did a 14. 2 last year and I got the new transmission and water/meth this year so I hope to do better. Will see you there.

There should be a lot of fast diesel pick-ups there this year. This should be fun.

 

[Neibe]

He started with the same setup as me all he needs is a #12 slid it forward til it is . 040 from full forward and it will pull anything he wants. I pull about 10,000 the stock clutch would slip in 4th if I was gettin on it. I just replaced the clutch with a SBC only cause the pilot bushing seized up it had 140,000 miles on it when that happened. Gauges are a must. At least he is starting with the right number of valves.