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Hello all, we have a 92 auto 4x4 (160/400) that we are BOMBing,

& I just wanted to see what kind of rear wheel HP/TQ gains should be expected with the following upgrades:



Banks Techni-Cooler

Banks 3. 5" exhaust (down pipe-tail pipe)

Piers 12cm housing

POD's

(with no adjustments to the inj. pump)



also adding tach, boost, pyro, & trans temp gauges

Mag-Hytec trans, front diff, & rear diff covers



Thanks,

Zac



Also how do you (can you) adjust max rpm on the VE pump
 
Here's what I have:



PW injectors

Timing changed

3 inch straight pipe, with smashed tailpipe fixed

12CM wastegated housing

pump turned up a little both for fuel and rpm (2750 - 2800)



I have 217 RWHP, and unless you go to high elevations, no smoke of any consequence.



There are some others on the b oard who have POD's and other combinations... maybe they can post their results.







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zjones,



I'd guess at around a 55 HP increase with most of that coming from the POD injectors. More if you work the pump a bit.



zjones, its only my opinion but I think the golden rules are:

1) keep baseling readings for starting point

2) keep readings of EACH adjustment/results

3) start easy on each change and drive it after each one.



The governed speed (high idle) can be adjusted.

Before you do any adjusting, take the truck out for a test drive and check the following:

- Pick a gear, say 2nd, then open it up WOT. Watch the tach as you rev up and pay attention to the RPM and the exact point at which you start to "feel" the truck "fall off". Hold it at WOT and watch were the RPM basically stops. You need to note those 2 readings for reference.

The governed speed (high idle) can be adjusted as noted above. Just below and in front of the AFC housing is a long screw. If you slowly open the throttle manually, you'll see a plate near the front of the pump, that moves back toward the firewall. That stop plate hits the front end of the governor screw.

The back end (firewall end) is covered with a metal cap that can be pryed off with some tongue wiggling and a screw driver.

Under that cap is a long screw with 2 locknuts, I think they are 10mm.

Loosen the locknuts, turn the screw CC 2 turns, (CC when looking at the screw from the firewall end, facing toward the radiator)

Start with 2 full turns, tighten the locknuts and test drive, watching for the same things I mentioned.



I have a personal (opinion) limit of around 3,000 RPM. Currently I'm topped out at around 2,750 RPM. Piers' opinion is that 3,000 is safe to run without any real worries if all else is in good shape.

As to the pump itself, it can be tweaked safely if you keep your BOMBING URGES under some control... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:



My personal rules to go by:

- ALWAYS keep before/after results/readings

- ALWAYS watch EGT's

- Make modest adjustemnts (one at a time) and test drive

- Get a "pre-mod" dyno run in if you can



Larger injectors usually require a pump timing increase to help make the most of those injectors. ( they also reduce stress on the pump as an added bonus) It is reasonably inexpensive. . It takes a good shop about 1 hour to do + or -.

If the very precise "spill port timing" is used it takes longer and is far more accurate, and more expensive.



Keep a close eye on your EGT's at the high, upper end since your going to the 12cm housing. There is a slight chance of higher EGT's if you're towing, carrying heavy at highway speeds and working it hard. Remember, 1,200*F - 1,250*F is the max safe upper end. At around 1,350*F you've got 1 minute out of 5, at 1500*F you've got 30 seconds to Chernobyl (as Piers put it to me)



Well thats it... hope that helps with your question(s) and future BOMBINB :D :D



Good luck.



Bob.
 
Thanks for the replies.

All the products I listed should be here Mon/Tue & will be installed

some time this week. I will post our results.

BushWakr this truck is not used for towing, which is why the 12cm

housing (PDR recomended). How hard are the EGT's to control with the 12cm & what type of boost psi should I have for POD's.



Also is there any way you could explain the "spill port timing".

(this is my fathers truck who was a heavy line mech. for over 13

years (he was considered by GM to be one of the best nationwide :rolleyes: :p ) & has rebuilt inj. pumps before so all we will need is instructions. )



Also he was a diehard chevy man till he bought this truck new in 92, now he will own no other. :cool: hmm or should that be settle for no other!!:p
 
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Since Wentland Diesel put my pump in I've never run against the governor - don't know why. Today coming out of Arlingtom OR I decided to give her h#$$ in 4th just to see what kind of RPM's she will turn - 2800rpm's, 75 mph, and 950 on the egt guage - pre turbo. :D

Still have not got her on a dyno. I need to do that and soon.

Happy trails

Bob
 
zjones,



There was an awesome post some time ago on just this topic.

I did a search for "spill port timing" and found some good posts on the subject. I'm going to post the links to one in particular that may help.

I did not find the one particular instructional post I was thinking of, so maybe you could do some searching for it.

I can't remember if it was done by Joe Donnelly, or Ted Jannety, or what to be honest.

Anyway, here are a couple links that may be of help... .



http://216.235.147.117/forums/showt...ill+port+timing



http://216.235.147.117/forums/showt...ill+port+timing



http://216.235.147.117/forums/showt...ill+port+timing



Hope this gets you started at least...



Bob.



ps: if you use spill port timing your measurements will be in mm lift, not degrees advance. I THINK 1. 5mm is around 15* advance.
 
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