Bombing complete,,,but will accept recommendations?

[Jim Nunn]

Today, I installed my boost module and wastegate turnbuckle, and achieved 35 pounds of boost, plus or minus. It's a challenge to keep up with the road and the 11 gages on my Ram. I saw the transmission temp for the first time get off the 140 bottom peg. My guess is that the torque converter was really grabbing that oil, and it went to about 160 degrees or so. About this point the transmission should be able to fully enjoy the benefits of the torque converter/valve body shift changes, etc... that is my guess.
EGT's seemed to be somewhat lower, even though they never were too high. The former 900's post turbo are about 600-800 now. Performance boost was mainly felt on accelerations from about 70 to 110, and I have yet to hold down the pedal for additional speed (another 5 or so).

My biggest question is about the boost. Since my ram was not smoking before, it must have been burning all the fuel UP! Now, with additional boost, where is the power coming from duh?????

Thanks for all your help and suggestions, we may be finished. (there my be propane in my future, and a governor fooler) This weekend I plan to go to St Louis for dyno testing.


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James L Nunn
2001 Flame Red Quadcab 2500 2wd, Diablo Power Puck, K&N, 4" exhaust, BD 275 injectors, DTT TC & VB, brite lite, Viper Remote start, Turbo life saver timer, Practical Solutions boost module, Wastegate turnbuckled off

 

[Diesel Freak]

wow, these bombs sound very familiar... . once you get your truck dyno'd post the results..... I have got to know if my 280/290 hp estimate is close.
-Cliff

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2001 ETH-DEE, Diablo Power Puck, Bosch 275's, Practical Solutions Boost Module and Elbow, LFT Silencer Ring Eliminator, K&N, Straight Piped http://www.mudrunner.sites.cc