Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) next plate question...

[STripp]

Ok, sounds like the #11 plate I put in my truck isn't giving me the power I want, so I an now considering changing to another plate. I currently have a DTT valvebody and Torque converter (89% I think. ) can anybody give me the approximate power numbers for a TST #4 plate? Will it work with stock injectors? Also, will my stock -35 turbo be sufficient or will I need to go with an HX 40? I have an HX-40 that came off of an 8. 3 CTD that needs to be rebuilt (Bearings shot). My plans were to put the HX-40 compressor wheel and housing on my HX-35. Has anyone done this?? From what I understand, the shaft is the same for the 35 and 40, which means that I should be able to just put the hx40 compressor on my hx35 shaft. (my HX-35 bearings were replaced recently and it is tight as a drum, and the 8. 3 housing will not fit on my manifold. ) I have read lots of threads on the benifits of the Piers hybrids and plan to go to twins in the future, but am not ready to take that leap yet.

 

[ndurbin]

A #4 plate should put you over 225 hp at the wheels. But thats just a WAG and probably a lil low.



Your going to run the risk of snapping the shaft on your turbo putting the 40 compressor wheel on there.



Nathan

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

You need to get the turbo assembly balanced if you change the wheel.

The #11 is not very strong in the automatic 180 hp pump, around 220 or 230 hp at best. A #5 or #4 should push it over 270 hp at the wheels.

 

[chrleb1]

Or you can go the fun way. Grind your plate flat (make it a 0), run it full forward, and get a power adjuster. This will allow you to add as much fuel your pump will let you, or cut it back close to stock. Its a fun little tool.

 

[K5IP]

Ive got a TST#6 I just took out because my clutch won't handle it. Maybe we should trade!

Rog