Re: RE: Re: MP PCM...Hard #'s?

From: Tony Cellana (acellan1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Wed Mar 31 2004 - 17:49:04 EST


Not saying it isn't worth it. Just in the order of mods (at least in a
OBD-II) that it should be near the top, but not necessarily at the top of
the list ;-)

TonyC

-----Original Message-----
From: RayB <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 5:24 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: MP PCM...Hard #'s?

>
>Uh, Tony, he has a '92 so forget about higher shift points (it's hydraulic)
>or speed governor. :-) When I got my MP PCM all I had was a 180
>thermostat, a gibson muffler and underdrive pulleys. Back to back testing
>at the track showed the MP PCM to be .17 quicker in the quarter and 1.5 mph
>faster. For Travis, that translates to about 2 car lengths in the quarter
>over stock. It was worth the money.
>
>RayB
>'92 Dakota Sport
>http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Tony
>> Cellana
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 4:30 PM
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: DML: Re: MP PCM...Hard #'s?
>>
>>
>>
>> IMO the PCM works best with other mods. Without them, you won't see much
>> improvement. And then therte is the extra 20 cents or so per gallon
since
>> the timing is bumped and premium is almost always needed.
>>
>> A MP PCM will get you more timing, higher shift points, a/c cutout at
WOT,
>> higher rev limit, remove speed governor. That's about it.
>>
>> TonyC
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Travis Bailey <dusterrt@msn.com>
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>> Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 3:51 PM
>> Subject: DML: MP PCM...Hard #'s?
>>
>>
>> >
>> >Not looking to start a debate here about computers and such, but I'm
>> >thinking about ordering the MP computer for my truck, but before I drop
>> $230
>> >on one, does anyone have actual hard numbers on the improvements they
say
>> >(dyno, track times, etc)? Good/bad experiences? This is going on a
>> >basically stock truck, eventually I'd like to add a couple goodies like
a
>> >TB, mild cam, rockers, and what not but don't have them as of right
>> >now..thanks,
>> >
>> >Travis
>> >'92 Dak 5.2 4x4
>> >
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