Thanks Larry, that's perfect.
-- Canuck -------------------------------------------- Y2K 4.7L 2wd 5spd http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Vyikam1jjgNN6<LarryH1019@aol.com> wrote in message news:8a.1b80bc01.2a68e2d1@aol.com... > > Canuck, > > Do my best to answer your questions: > > 1. KB installed in 98 5.2 Dak. Sport, 4x4, 5 spd. > 2. Generally pleased, not sure I would do again. > 3. Cost was around $5k which included professional install at local speed > shop. > 4. Have had lean burn "bump" when it goes from vacuum to boost. Was > helped a > lot with the KB "Big Gulp" option, 180 degree thermostat, and > Hypertech > Module. Also am on my third belt even though I tend to keep rpm's in > lower > ranges. > 5. Boost starts around 1K RPM. > 6. Lost about 1 to 1.5 MPG > 7. Kit was used and was missing the upgraded intake manifold gasket needed > to > control rupture from the boost. > 8. Only other mods. are Gibson single exhaust and Hurst shifter. > 9. PCM has not been touched. SC comes with its own computer called an > "Optimizer. > 10. Can only run 92/93 octane. > 11. Has not been dyno'd or raced. > 12. Depends on expectations. I think it is better for the 5.2/5.9 due to hp > and > torque being lower in rpm range. Also is much better on auto as there > is less > rpm drop when gears changed. > > The quality of the KB equipment is pretty high but not as sure they have > complete handle on their computer programing for the DCM products. Also a > lot of people, including myself, have experienced less that satisfactory > responses from service rep's. If you self install expect the first response > to any question/problem to be "it was not installed correctly". Do recommend > the "Big Gulp" option, if they still sell it. It gets you a larger TB, > larger intake tubes, smaller pulley, more agressive programing for > "Optimizer", 160 degree thermostat, etc. > > Hope this helps some. >
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