Governor kit (Feel the Power!)

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Well, one more "Atta Boy!" for Piers and BD. I've finally gotten around to installing Piers' governor kit on my '97 and have only good things to report. I know that this has been covered quite well on the forum in the past and what I have to report is by no means new nor or are the results, however, I felt it was my obligation to share my experience as I have with other products.
The install is slightly more complicated (actually just more time consuming) than changing a fuel-plate. The most difficult part of the install was modifying a cheap, slotted screwdriver to remove the governor spring retainer nut. Other than that it was a snap... had to clean the potato chip crumbs from the springs though, apparently Piers had them rolling around in his desk drawer with his lunch. With all the modifications and products I have purchased from several vendors over the past 3 1/2 years (which are many more than I would like to admit), this one ranks at the very top. I have set the spring tension to govern at 3500 rpm and have noticed a crisper response in the low end in comparison to stock. I now can pull to slightly above 3200 with no defueling which is what I have always wanted. I have no concerns over who rolls up next to me at the stop light--I'm ready to lock and load. With all of the other BD (Piers inspired) products I now feel and know that I'm a major contender. The next item on my list of products is to replace my Centerforce clutch for a better one. Piers, I'm waiting! Once I resolve the clutch issue and purchase a 4" BD exhaust brake, I'll have no reason to de-tune my truck as I did for my last vacation. I can't imagine Piers has anything else up his sleeve, but with two sets of injectors, two turbo housings, a stock turbo, stock clutch, three fuel plates, BD exhaust brake, and a few other items laying on my shelves in the shop, it shows that I have been wrong before. In closing, all I can say is "Two thumbs up!"
If anyone would like any further information, please feel free to e-mail. I will be more than happy to respond.

 

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If yore shelves look like a parts store devoted to one model of vehicle... . you might be a BOMBneck!

---DBR--one man's dusty shelf stuff could be another man's treasure--- inventory it, post it on the 'site here, and maybe some of us will "take'm off yer hands"-- then you'll have more shelfspace to repeat the process in a year or two #ad


BOMBology is becoming a serious thing, now that I've "inhaled"... . is this governor spring the same as the AFC spring, or two items entirely?--- Been missing the addn'l takeoff "snappiness" that I got when the "star wheel" was adjusted to the "dump truck" setting, but was a little embarrassed when that nice lady's whole car disappeared into my "trail marker" #ad
, so I cranked it back a bit... . gotta go see that crack dealer in Henderson (can't BOMB to 500+ w/a slushbox, but seriously curious what that feels like)


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BOMBed 98. 4 1B7KF23D4WJxxxxxx-- BD's #5 plate and x-honed injectors--BD Brake and the associated transmission bomb goodies (except for TC,currently). . many homemade non-power accessories... big hole and old Scotty Air system(will eventually get Psychotty cannon, I suspect) camper shell, Warn front receiver, G159Unisteels on Rickson 19. 5's. . CD player is bone stock, so are the seats. PrimeLoc, also remote spin-on filter for the auto trans... Pyro Boost and Trans temp from Isspro,
Westin nerf rails(black),
bent welding rod to hang celphone on dashboard...

 

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The AFC and Governor spring kit are two different animals all together. The AFC spring kit controls the rate at which fuel is delivered in relationship to the boost level. You can go to the link for more info on the AFC spring Kit at https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum1/HTML/000985.html As for the governor kit from Piers, I would e-mail him as to what the governor actually does other than limit the rpm. From the results I have observed, there is more occurring than just limiting the upper rpm.

 

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Let's hear a big round of applause for Piers. The governor kit just brought the engine to life. Wow, what a change. Third gear is now a serious passing gear. when combined with the other mods I've made it makes a perfect combo for what I use the truck for.

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95 2500,std cab,4x4,auto by Dunrite,TST #4,AFC spring kit,Pier's gov spring kit, timing @ 15*, 215 injectors, Walker muff, 3. 54,Diprocol gauges in cupholder slot, K&N,Optima reds, Valentine One radar deflector,Diamond utility bed, custom 52 gal aux tank under bed.

 

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Where in the Injector pump is the spring located?

How tough of a job is it?

 

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Hemi, I sent you a photo of a governor for the P7100 pump via e-mail. The install is very simple, it is far more time consuming than difficult. The governor is located just below the fuel-plate, you'll see it on the photo I sent you. There is no AFC housing on the governor in the picture I sent you, but the fuel plate is easily identifiable. The spring kit, as many before me have stated, is a great addition to the overall scheme (horsepower) of things.

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97 SLT 2500, 5sp, 3:54, 285/16, US Gear Under-drive, BD Hx40-16cm, BD 370 injectors, TST #10 plate, BD full 4" exhaust, Centerforce Clutch, and a few other items!

 

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Can someone post a pic here or send me a schematic please,I must perform this mod,I ha
te it when my pumpstarts to defuel at 2500. Thank you

 

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Contact Vic at BD 1-800-887-5030 & he will snail mail or e-mail anybody who wants to look at the instructions for the kit. They are not hard to install & no special tools are required.

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Piers

 

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#ad
I told you DBR it's like Canadian magic!!!

 

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Bpine #ad
You sure did hit it right on the head with the spring kit! I pulled my boat today and things worked fine, 48 lbs boost and a slipping Centerforce. Being able to pull up to 3500 in 1st and 2nd getting into traffic is very nice, after that I seldom go above 2900/3000 in the higher gears towing. Egts were fine, but then again I was on flats and never had to stay long into the power. I'm not convinced yet that I can use the #10 plate for towing in the mountains, but that's a different subject. The Spring Kit does work!!!!

 

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I almost fainted when BD said $250 bananas for the Gov spring kt.

I passed on it for now.

It it worth the $$?



[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 09-19-2000). ]

 

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Did they quote in Canadian funds?

 

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No DBR US dollars #ad


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Bill R
94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust, Autometer Pyro, Boost & Water temp gauges, Bosch 215 HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7 º, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit, Scotty Air, Bully Dog Propane Injection, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Optima Red Tops, Geno`s Exhaust Blanket,Espar Heater (won it!), Synthetic lubes throughout.

 

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Hemi-Dart, All I can say from my experience is that the spring kit was well worth the cash outlay. The ability to adjust your RPM is great. I like being able to run my rpms above the 24 valvers and Powerstrokes. By reading your signature your truck is no weakling and I can only imagine that the spring kit would be a nice enhancement to your overall setup. I don't want to sound like a commercial for BD, but the spring kit ranks right behind the BD fuel-plate and 370 injectors and ties with the hx/40. Maybe some-one can get a group purchase going on the spring kits. I can guarantee that your truck will take on a whole new attitude with the spring kit. #ad

 

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Hey people, BD has heard your comments!

After some serious grovelling by Piers and Vic, Brian has looked at costs and agreed to
drop the price of the Governor Spring Kit.

The reason the price was set at $250 US was to pay for the engineering and R&D. The demand has increased so the powers at BD have decided to reduce the price to an affordable $199 US.

The new price is now set and you can call BD at 800-887-5030 and ask for Wayne, Piers, or Vic.

We will see about a group purchase if the need arises.

See you at Dyno Days #ad


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Real BOMBers never get speeding tickets. . just a lot of warnings!

 

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Thanks DBR,

If its worth the $$, I will get it.

TDCanuk, I shouldn`t have posted the price I was quoted But I guess it helped everybody interested. #ad





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Bill R
94 2500 SLT 4x4 5 Speed, 3. 54 LS, JRE 4" exhaust, Autometer Pyro, Boost & Water temp gauges, Bosch 215 HP injectors, Timing @ 14. 7 º, JRE Stage III #4 plate 270/675, AFC spring kit, Scotty Air, Bully Dog Propane Injection, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Optima Red Tops, Geno`s Exhaust Blanket,Espar Heater (won it!), Synthetic lubes throughout.

 

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HEMI dart,

It is definately worth the bucks. Third gear is now a serious passing gear.

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95 2500,std cab,4x4,auto by Dunrite,TST #4,AFC spring kit,Pier's gov spring kit, timing @ 15*, 215 injectors, Walker muff, 3. 54,Diprocol gauges in cupholder slot, K&N,Optima reds, Valentine One radar deflector,Diamond utility bed, custom 52 gal aux tank under bed.

 

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Duke, Did you put the kit in yourself?
DBR says its not that hard.

 

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Hemi Dart,

No, we were camping in BC so I stopped by BD to have the timing set and had the spring kit installed at the same time. As an added bonus I got a ride in Pier's truck.

When they broke the nut loose on the pump to set the timing, the lock washer behind the nut was broken and half of it ended up in the timing case. that produced a lot of wringing of hands and more than a few " oh sh**s".

The truck now pulls hard to 70 in third gear. Don't leave home without it.

Duke

 

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Ordered my kit yesterday-shipped next day air-will install sat-anybody already install this have any tips?

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1996-3500 tst #5 plate, K&N air filter,4" exhaust,bigger injectors,b&m trans pan,Amsoil all around,temp gauges out the wazzo,much trans work,double tow 33' 5th wheel and 12' trailer w/motorcycle(Honda Valkyarie Interstate)Also have 1999-2500-stock.