just to let you guys know, i installed the stock intake last night and still
had the vibration. so it's either always been there and i never looked for
it and therefore didnt notice it. or, it's all the extra airflow from the
TB, which in one sense is cool since it's obviously flowing more.
either way, i am keeping both the Z-tube and the new TB. i bought some stuff
last night to make a little vortex wing (or whatever it should be called)
inside the tube so i might get to that this weekend. and even if it doesnt
completely fix it, i'll not worry about it...
thanks to all who offered suggestions!
-adam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 12:04 AM
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Help!! Get rid of the Z-tube??
>
> The vibration is not due to the intake or throttle body...but rather a
> resonance from the intake plenum. If you look at the factory airbox (on
> the TB)...you'll notice a resonance chamber (or two depending on year)
> which cut the noise to a minimum (if not completely).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 6:03 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Help!! Get rid of the Z-tube??
>
>
>
> I have no problems with a K&N FIPK but then I have an F&B TB instead of
> a Fastman. I don't know what the differences are but I know there's no
> vibration. The only time I've ever had a vibration problem was one of
> my headers being too close to the transmission case.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of crm
> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 11:38 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Help!! Get rid of the Z-tube??
>
>
>
> hey guys, i have quite a quandry on my hands. i am having the gas pedal
> vibration problem that some seem to get after installing an intake and
> new/ported TB. it's serious enough to where i know it should be fixed,
> but i am not sure how i wanna fix it.
>
> i feel fairly confident that the problem can be resolved by going back
> to the stock airhat that has the resonator on it, but that would mean
> getitng rid of my Z-tube. the dyno doesnt lie, and i know it helped out
> in the power. but, i know i want to keep the Fastman TB, so that means
> finding a fix somewhere else.
>
> Dan (the Fastman) suggested putting a little piece of sheet metal in the
> Z-tube perpendicular to the TB butterfly to help create some turbulence
> and help cancel/dampen the harmonics to where the vibration lessens.
> however, he said he cant guarantee that it would completely resolve the
> vibration. his idea was similar to what Bernd posted a while back.
>
> my other options would be to send back the Z-tube and exchange it for a
> Stage II. or, i could go back to the stock setup with a drop-in K&N,
> minus that oddly directed airhorn and a larger opening in the front of
> the airbox.
>
> so help me out PLZ! i wanna make the best decision that will produce the
> most power while at the same time getting rid of the vibration. i only
> have a couple days left to my 30 days on the Z-tube and i'm definitely
> keeping the TB. any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> -adam
>
>
>
>
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