Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Need to wake up the 160HP pump?

[JHenry]

Is there a link that will describe the plates. Why would a #10 need a GSK but not for a #5. It seem the 5 would add more power than a 10.



Also I would like more of my power to be lower and mid range not at WOT.

You really need to call TST and talk with the tech support guys. There is no single answer to your question. Everyone has a different approach and a different goal. I wanted power to push snow and pull heavy loads. TST told me the #10 needed more revs, hence the gov. spring kit, which allows more revs. The #5 plate gives you the power without all the revs. Cummins engines are known for being at their best around 1700-2000 rpms. Why not utilize the power at that point? It seems like it should be easier on the engine, especially if you don't want wot power.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Fordiesel69,



Your 160HP auto truck has the "little" engine damper. The '94 5 speed truck 'big' the 215 damper. It may be a good idea to upgrade to the 215 HP damper. It's a direct bolt-on and is substantially larger & heavier than the 160 HP one. If you can spring for the Fluidampr, do it. If not, a 215 HP damper can be bought on Ebag or from Cummins. With the extra HP you'll be adding, it may be a good idea to up-grade the damper.

 

[Fordiesel69]

Fordiesel69,



Your 160HP auto truck has the "little" engine damper. The '94 5 speed truck 'big' the 215 damper. It may be a good idea to upgrade to the 215 HP damper. It's a direct bolt-on and is substantially larger & heavier than the 160 HP one. If you can spring for the Fluidampr, do it. If not, a 215 HP damper can be bought on Ebag or from Cummins. With the extra HP you'll be adding, it may be a good idea to up-grade the damper.

What is it and where is it located? Are you talking about the crankshaft dampener or often called a harmonic balancer?

 

[Ahopper]

i belive he is taliking about the harmonic balancer.



i dont belive there is any need for a larger exaust untill you get a bigger turbo. the outlet of your turbo is a 3inch. i didnt notice a difference between my 3inch stait pipe and my 5inch because the turbo outlet is the same. just take out the resrtictions along the exaust. where i noticed a difference was when i took out my catalatic converter. if your county requires it like mine does, buy a four inch kitty and just convert it to 3 inch. or do what i did and just cut it open take out the honey comb and weld it back together. i passed like that without a problem.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

What is it and where is it located? Are you talking about the crankshaft dampener or often called a harmonic balancer?

I meant the Harmonic Balancer or Engine Damper. Here is the scan from TDR issue 18 that tells about the damper upgrade on the '94, 160 HP auto trucks:



Getting aggravated w/ the scan. This is the text portion:



I know a lot of us have been pursuing the quest for more power. While finding the additional power is no problem for those who know where to look, there may be an area that is being overlooked by the "shadetree" hot rodders.



Cummins supplies several different size vibration dampers for the various horsepower ratings offered on the B5. 9 engine. To increase the engine's power output and not address the additional strain on the crankshaft could be a mistake which is easily remedied for a very reasonable cost.



If you are working from a stock 215hp, you are probably in good shape. The area of concern would apply to those who are starting with a 160hp engine and increasing the horsepower to the 215hp range and up. The part number for the 215hp vibration damper is (Cummins) 3924435. Notice considerable more material on the 215hp damper to absorb the stronger power impulses and torque which is delivered by the higher output engine.



Changing dampers is straight forward. It required a 15mm socket and ratchet for removal and a torque wrench for the installation. Since the damper is not keyed, no special orientation is required. Simply loosen the tension on the serpentine belt, remove the belt, then remove the four 15mm bolts on the damper. When reinstalling the new damper, be sure to move the tachometer sensor to allow for the installation of the larger damper. Install the new damper using the same 15mm bolts and torque to 100ft. lbs. using a "cross tightening" pattern. Position the tachometer sensor about . 050 from the surface of the new damper and tighten. 92 ft lbs on the bolts. Reinstall the belt.



The process takes less than thirty minutes and is certainly cheap insurance for your crankshaft.



Scott Daigleish

El Segundo, CA

 

[Fordiesel69]

Wow, I never would have thought of it. Thanks for the tip. Any place other than the dealer have these?

 

[JAmos]

Try the local semi truck dealer. Peterbilt works great for me. I just take my cummins engine number in, and they pull up anything on the engine. If ya need to get a part from a different application, just use the number on the engine from the other application.



Jordan

 

[Mr. Ken]

Are there any problems to changing this dampner without adding power? Is it a waste of money if no additional fuel is added? or will it be better to use the 215hp dampner under all situations? Seems like such a simple thing to do, and I had not read about it before. One more time, thanks again, Ken

 

[hereismylife]

Did you guys ever think of a fluidampner? I was told it has a 1,000,000 mile warrentyOo. .