Hehehe...all the way to the finish line. ;)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of David A
Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 9:13 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: WooHoo!! Billet TB Installed
ok Bernd...but u know,i already get 23mpg on the hwy...beat that buddy!
>From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: RE: WooHoo!! Billet TB Installed
>Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2000 19:40:05 -0600
>
>Almost forgot...
>
>I'll be watching the MPG as well between the trips to see if it changes.
>(Fuel will be refilled after each 75-100miles to get an accurate reading.)
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Bernd D. Ratsch
>Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 7:36 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: WooHoo!! Billet TB Installed
>
>
>
>Ok...so i'm a "gleaming" a little bit. I received the Billet Throttle Body
>from Bruce today and I have to say...that's one NICE piece of equipment.
>The installation went almost without a hitch (sorry Bruce, I had to change
>out the throttle cable post) and she fired right up (Yup...reset the
>compooter as well).
>
>I haven't had a good chance to really "Get on it" due to the rain, but she
>does idle much smoother and the pickup is almost instantaneous. (Hey
>Bruce...I love what you did with the IAC port...very clever.)
>
>Once this rain lets up a bit, i'll see if I can't get in a G-Tech run...if
>not, I have a small strip that I can clock myself by using the existing
>land
>markers at start/finish points under WOT.
>
>Here's the plans:
>
>(1) Drive the truck for about 75-100miles
>(2) Dyno runs with Billet TB
>(3) Install old (stock) V8 TB, Reset Computer, drive for 75-100 miles
>(4) Dyno check again
>(5) Install old Magnum Performance V6 TB (SuperBore 250), Reset Computer,
>drive for 75-100 miles
>(6) Dyno check again
>(7) Install Billet TB one more time , Reset Computer, drive for 75-100
>miles
>(8) Dyno check for the last time for a results comparison
>
>All of these runs will be done with Chevron Super Unleaded, one can of NOS
>Octane booster, and the 9# Powerdyne Pulley. This will take about 2-3
>weeks
>for completion so don't ask me before hand about the results.
>
>Tony (QuickD)...if you want to send me one of your V6 TB's I can do a few
>V6
>TB Dyno runs as well...I have a stock V6 TB readily available and will only
>run it against the MP and Stock V6 TB.
>
>- Bernd
>
>
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