Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) What plate next?

[mgause]

Bombing disease continues. Now that my #8 plate is all the way forward and full DTT transmission is in (along with 4in exh, light AFC spring, BHAF..... ) I've become a little too used to the power and I need more! The question is how much more plate is prudent without a turbo upgrade and/or injectors. Any thoughts/opinions?

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Get gauges. Let the egt be your guide.

 

[JohnE]

Governor Spring Kit (GSK) and either a #10 or #4 plate and timing to 16°.



As Joe cautioned let your right foot and pyro determine the limits. I can roast it with a #4 plate.

 

[Forrest]

Order up a late xmas pkg from PDR ... PDR HX40 & a plate with a real low #. Oo.

 

[mgause]

Already have the EGT/boost etc gauges and have room to spare on EGT. Presently have to load engine at altitude (i. e. , 6000 ft) pretty hard to hit 1100. Here at sea level rarely get to 900 degrees. What is the hp/torque of the #4 plate?

 

[JohnE]

#4 gives about 300 rwhp and 725 ft-lbs torque.

 

[wsmalley]

Pull the plate, get some 4k governer springs, timing to around 18*, then maybe some 370 injectors to fill out the delivery for all the fuel the you'll have. Then you'll be setOo.