Re: Vorteched the R/T tonight!!!- questions

From: Daniel Colucci (djcolucci@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sat Aug 01 1998 - 18:50:07 EDT


It was pinging last night. Maybe it was running a little hot or the stock
computer wasn't doing its job. I'm going to install a 180 degree thremo
and then take it out for some full throttle runs. I haven't done that yet.

Dan

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> From: Kabuki2@aol.com
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Vorteched the R/T tonight!!!- questions
> Date: Saturday, August 01, 1998 11:41 AM
>
> In a message dated 98-08-01 09:56:48 EDT, you write:
>
> << Vortech has a fuel management unit that comes with the kit. It is
> connected to the manifold to sense boost and adjusts the fuel flow
> accordingly. The supercharger has a definite whine at idle but with the
> under hood mat you can barely hear it in the cab. I haven't had it on
long
> enough to determine my detonation situation. Like I said, I have
installed
> a Boost Master which is supposed to dial back the timing under boost. I
> will also install a 180 thermostat.
>
> Dan. >>
>
> If your R/T's timing curve is anything like the Ram's, with the stock
pulley
> (5-6 psi, right?) you shouldn't need any boost retard as long as you run
good
> gas and it's not too hot out .. I doubt it'd ping when it's hot out
either
> with the stock pulley, but I've never tried ..
>
> ttyl
> Patrick



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