> That is low for an MP PCM. MP has done some drastic programming
> to get CARB and EPA approval. On the '97 CA version MP PCM (CARB
> approved), they not only backed timing across the board compared to
> the '96 MP PCM but at each shift point, they retarded timing to 7 degrees.
Yeah thats what I was thinking. hes going to call the Mopar tech line(LOL)
aand see what they say.
>
> >I'm going by the O2 voltage, its about .90 at WOT
>
> .90 is pretty rich according to Ron Zimmer. I will usually record a peak
.92
> in 1st and 2nd at WOT and .90 in third.
>
> >I guess I should explain that better.its nice and snappy,and runs fine,
just
> >seems to lack midrange torque,and doesn't seem to start making good power
> >till about 3500 or so.
>
> Except for his stock tb, his mods (mainly cam, also MPI ... I don't know
which
> cam he has ... I have the MP Magnum R/T cam) will raise his power curve.
> Just for your reference (again noting I have 5.2), my peak torque is at
> 4300 rpm
> (cam, MPI, Leach headers). At WOT, I have to have third gear start around
> 3900-4000 rpm (means I have to shift out of second at 5300-5400 and this
> is with a Transgo kit) or I will be out or my power band (costs me 2/10s
> everytime).
>
> Last Saturday at the track, I met and talked with an owner of a 2000 R/T
> CC. He has some mods but the main one for performance was the MP
> PCM. He ran 14.8x on street tires. I think your friend's R/T and his
mods
> are pretty much in the ballpark with his 14.2s. Our weight is a real
killer.
Yeah I guess they ARE heavy I just thought with all thias stuff it would be
high 13s.You might even see him at the track,(your in the TO area are you
not??) its stickered up some from our dealer,Belleville Dodge, and its
Yellow.Guys name is Kevin
Dave St.Louis
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98 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. 5.9L {14.82@91}
89 LEBARON GTC Conv. Intercooled 2.5 {14.13@95}
88 SHADOW ES Intercooled 16V DOHC 2.2 {11.95@122}
89 SPIRIT ES
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