Attn: Tom Slick, was Re: Found the prob, truck is screamin'

From: Mark Kuzia (flyboy01@mediaone.net)
Date: Sat Jul 28 2001 - 20:02:08 EDT


I think you should check yours too. It sort sounds like your problem.

Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)

----- Original Message -----
From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2001 1:04 AM
Subject: DML: Found the prob, truck is screamin'

> Hey Everyone,
>
> I think I've finally solved the problem with my engine after the
cam
> install.
>
> First, I'd like to officially thank all you guys for your help
(yes,
> even Mark K.)
> I couldn't have done it without your advice and troubleshooting.
>
> It was the black plastic unit that looks like a disc that I assume
controls
> the opening and closing of the EGR valve. It has a vacuum line from the
> manifold and to the EGR valve, the line to the EGR valve had a blockoff on
it
> (since I got rid of the EGR valve). Anyway I looked at the underside of
the
> unit and it had been melted by something. So I took a gamble and filled
the
> melted area (wich I assumed might be causing loss of vacuum) with RTV red.
I
> noticed the difference pretty quickly and it keeps pulling stronger as the
> computer readjusts.
> The engine is now a total screamer now. Pulls strong to about 5800-5900
> RPM. I can tell it is starving for air though. I think I'm gonna make the
M1
> manifold my next project (along with heads).
> I'm also gonna try swapping back in the 24# injectors to see if they
work
> better now.
> Has anyone come up with a good way of installing the MP 4bbl TB? Or
is
> there a way of flowing more air though modifying the 2bbl TB (currently
> running a 52mm).
>
> What kind of heads do you guys recommend I go with? Any suggestions on
> who to have do the work? I notice some places have 3 angle valve jobs and
> some have 5 angle, what is the difference?
>
>
> John S
>
> 95 cc 5.2 auto, transgo shift kit, HE stage II TB and intake,
HE
> 1418 cam, 1.6 Roller rockers, MSD digi6+, MSD HVC coil & 8.5 wires, Hp cap
+
> rotor, MP PCM, DT headers, Gibson exhaust (3" from headers back, no cat),
180
> stat, autolite 3923's, progear DR timing chain, auburn LSD, 4.10 gears,
> superior axles, K&N X-stream filter system, MP valve covers
>
>
>



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