RE: R/T SBEC (Computer) Rag session

From: Bridges, Bruce (bbridges@alarismed.com)
Date: Mon Feb 22 1999 - 11:00:26 EST


DML,
I get the feeling most of these aftermarket computer guys are struggling and
confused... JET told me my R/T has a knock sensor (it doesnt), Hennessy
thinks JET is made by Superchips and will turn your check engine light on
(it doesnt), and Mopar seems to forget what year it is (Im beginning to
relate to that one)... Speed brains seems interesting, but Im not that fond
of the idea of using a mass air flow sensor in my truck (kinda obvious and
has its own issues), and Hypertech doesnt seem to know what a Mopar
is...Arent there any game computer science guys out there that would like to
take on a reverse engineering project?? Great senior thesis with real cash
at the end!!
BKB

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Short [mailto:ashort@flash.net]
Sent: Friday, February 19, 1999 12:01 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: R/T SBEC (Computer) Update

O26ON4@aol.com wrote:
>
> FWIW,
> I spoke with Mopar today and they said 5 months before release. I asked is
> this from an official source and he said he's not sure, that's what
they're
> telling him, whoever "they" are.
>
> Also, I spoke with Jim Bell of Kenne-Bell about his optimizer ($600) and
was
> somewhat disappointed. They only change timing and fuel curve, no tranny
shift
> points, TC lockup point, or speed limiter increase. I can go to Hennessey
here
> in Houston and they'll change any aspect my heart desires for $800. He
spoke
> about the Jet Power Module, after I mentioned I had one, and asked if my
> engine light was coming on and I said as a matter of fact yes, twice, and
that
> I just sent it off for warranty for the second time. He said it'll never
work
> because the OBD II recognizes the manner in which it's altering the
parameters
> as a problem. He went on to say that Superchips made the part for Jet. I
find
> that hard to believe, which also left me with a little less faith in what
he'd
> said up to that point.
>
> Steve in Houston
FYI, I've been running a JET II since about 1,500 mi. 13,000mi. and
going stronger than ever. No check engine light, or any type of failure
for that matter.
That Hennessy Co. has been on my mind, I know they are into MOPAR
Performance. I've seen plenty of their Vipers at the track. The price
doesn't really seem too outrageous if I could get a custom burn like
that. I also would be interested in a Speedbrain type of comp that is
laptop adjustable, and changeable. A couple hours on a dyno, and
lookout. Alan S.



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