Yes it is, and those little BBs you hear are big fat hammers hitting the
tops of the pistons. Soon you will have pitted pistons or none at all....
:-(
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 B1LLYW@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 5:09 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: Pinging ?!?
In a message dated 9/3/02 8:06:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
got-speed@cox.net
writes:
<< Can someone tell me what pinging sounds like ??
We just installed a hypertech in a buddys QC 5.9
It was made for a 5.9 (I'm not sure if it was R/T specific tho, just said
5.9 Dodge)
And under full throttle it sounds like someone is popping popcorn under the
hood or BB's rattling in a jar. Is this detonation ? FWIW - The truck does
have alot better midrange.
>>
Yes Virginia, that's pinging. 1) run 93 octane or 94 if you can get it 2)
Hypertech probably recommends a lower temp thermostat 180' most likely,
possibly 160' 3) install a set of Autolite 3923 plugs 4) throw in a bottle
of
water wetter for good measure
Bill White - http://www.moparforme.com
'02 Dakota QC 4x4, SLT +, 4.7, 5 spd, 3.92's, a few toys
'80 Ram D150, 4x2, 400, 727, 3.55 9.25 Sure Grip
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