How do I hook this EZ up with my PE??

[Chad Sheets]

Just got my EZ... Lokks easy (like the pun) to install. I was wanting to know how to deal with the boost map sensor?

Do I simply take a the new EZ male and female map sensor and plug it in line with the already existing PE map sensor that also has to be plugged in? Seems like alot of clutter coming out of that boost sensor.

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[Arcticat]

I wouldn't think you would want to plug it in line with the PE, because the whole idea of the boost module in the PE is to fool the Dodge side of things into thinking everything is still stock, IE the voltage coming out of the PE FEMALE MAP plug is less than what is going into it's MALE end. Thus, the EZ won't be doing it's job correctly because it relys on a real boost number to tell it when to do it's thing. Or maybe it doesn't matter since the EZ does it's thing when you reach twenty psi at the lowest setting. Either way I'm sure I read somewhere that you need a different EZ if you already have a PE. Did you get that version?

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[Chad Sheets]

If there are 2 different ones, then I hope I have the right one. I got it direct from Brett at the Edge, and we talked about my PE, so he knows what I have. I like your thought process on the map sensor. That makes perfect sense to me. I will wait to see what everyone says before I put it in tomorrow.

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[Bigsaint]

Chad... I got the straight scoop from Brett at Edge a while ago, it goes like this... PE into block (map sensor location), EZ into PE and then stock Map plug into EZ. Brett stated that this would allow the PE to see full boost. These directions were for a 2001. 5 ETH, I am guessing that yours would be the same. Semper Fi !!!

Scott W.

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[JR2]

Well I hooked mine up exactly the other way... EZ into block, Edge into EZ, truck into EZ... ... . HVAC told me to do it this way. Maybe I have it wrong... but it sure feels right... . goes like like a bat out of hell..... Maybe when I get home next week I will change it around and see what happens... Maybe I will have more fun.
This could possibly be why some guys dyno the EZ at 30 hp and some see 50..... just a thought... .

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[This message has been edited by JR2 (edited 01-26-2001). ]

 

[RobbyRam]

I have the 'PE-EZ' on my Y2K 3500, and now it now seems to have less power than it had when it was new #ad
Is that possible?
Anyway, I do not really care if I totally ruin my stock Automatic transmission, I just want more power, however, my PE EZ, while pretty neat, isn't near enough to satisfy my desires! Example: My '96 RAM 318 Gasser would still blow my current Y2K Diesel away. I'm wanting to install 275 RV injectors, but Treeman says the combination of the EZ + 275's was really unnoticeable at low end RPM's(hence, I think treeman wasted some money).

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[Chad Sheets]

You got something wrong I guess? Granted I had DDI's when I put my PE in, but it made a difference. You should be feeling a difference in lev 3 for sure regardless of injectors.

 

[Chad Sheets]

Do you have a PE (Power Edge) or an EZ? The PE is the box with 3 lights on front and a button. The EZ is just a black box that mounts under the hood with a wire harness coming out of it.

If you just have the EZ, then perhaps you need to make sure that jumper wire is on the maximum fuel setting.

 

[TREEMAN]

Bob
I must of not made myself clear ,what i meant was,I did not notice much difference with the 275,s alone,EZ disconnected. But there definitely was a improvement with the combo,when i first installed them ,but that is a distant memory now ,so untill I dyno the truck,I wont be able to compare the numbers. Reading your other post regarding the VB,& TC, i,d wait untill you install that ,then you can go with some more radical upgrades. My upgrades are about all i want right now with the stock transmission. Still having fun with it though. Ian

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[Chad Sheets]

How does a modified Bill K. converter and VB handle the extra power compared to the stock ones?

 

[Bill Kondolay]

I have my eze plugged into the PE box and PE box into the block. The more power you make the less power you transfer. It is difficult to explain. The best way i can think of is this, its that feeling you get when your tc goes into lockup. You know the one im talking about , where the truck feels like a rocket. With a stock tc, that feeling increases with power. Basically what is happening is with a stock tc , the tc is absorbing the hp and turning it into heat.

This is the main reason why mystery switches are found in so many Dodge Ram Trucks , to get them into lockup ASAP.
Unfortunately that is also the reason most automatics fail, because of the mystery switches and lockup devices.

That is why standard guys generally report better results than the automatic guys with stock tc's, they are able to transfer nmore of their power changes to the ground.

Bill Kondolay
Diesel Transmission Technology

 

[Bigsaint]

Chad... did you hook the EZ up yet and if so, any first impressions ?

Scott W.

 

[Chad Sheets]

Yes it is hooked up. I have not had the chance to realy drive it too much however. We got a dusting of snow yesterday and some ice today so no radical driving test.

Its hard to tell small improvements especialy when you have no way to turn it on/off to compare as you go down the road. I do believe the engine sounds a little quieter, which means the timing advance part is working. As for the additional power, I will have to wait and see.

Going to order a converter and valve body next week. Cant wait for the fun of installing that. I understand its quite the challenge. Yippy.

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[Chad Sheets]

Took it for a short spin today and I believe there is a difference, but hard to tell. Looks like more ice for the road in the morning. Might have to wait until July to try this stuff out!

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2000 2500 Red Sport quad cab, 4x4, K&N, DDI's, straight piped, boost, pyro and fuel pressure gages, Hot Power Edge, EZ box, mean looking set of 33. 5" tires, Snap On diamond tool box, Marine Corps window sticker, Semper Fi!

1972 340 Cuda'. Original tripple Black, 340 car w/air. Good clean car, super stock springs, Weld Prostars, shaker hood, strong 340 with a 727/4000 stahl, 4. 56... . Bombs away!
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[This message has been edited by Chad Sheets (edited 01-28-2001). ]

 

[Fred Swanson]

Well I can give some input here. Order of upgrades and impressions.
EZ on Stock truck, made a big improvement in low end power.
275 injectors, even more low end, and more upper power.
I tow about 6000 lbs, and with just the EZ, I could feel major TC inefficiency. With the injectors, forget it. It was too much for the transmission. Even in lockup, if you give it too much pedal, it would easily slip the TC.

Empty, and nail it from a dead stop, and it'll light up the rear end easily.

Now with the DTT VB and TC, completely different animal. Empty, power is there at any speed. Dead stop, it'll flat out take off. It doesn't smoke the rear like before, but that's because the motor can't spin-up like before, and boost comes on smoother. This is a GOOD thing, believe me, it is much more fun to drive. Perfect for regular driving and towing. Hot-rodding is a different story.
Towing with this setup, it'll get moving quicker, and get to speed quicker. Passing and such is easier, and you can get carried away passing people on any road. Before you'd think about passing, now you roll on the pedal and go, and it's moving fast.
What's next, the PE. This will take care of the hot-rodding needs.



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