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Old May 25, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I just realized I have had my blower on since 05 and have not changed out the intercooler coolant.
What are the odds it needs a chemical flush cleaning? Its got 40k miles on it with a 50/50 mix. It looks fine in the reservoir.
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Old May 25, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by therock
I just realized I have had my blower on since 05 and have not changed out the intercooler coolant.
What are the odds it needs a chemical flush cleaning? Its got 40k miles on it with a 50/50 mix. It looks fine in the reservoir.
Leave it be.....its just fine
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Old May 25, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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what does he know? Upgrade to the TVS and you'll get that flush without too much extra work
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Sometimes I have to jiggle the handle.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeGyver
Sometimes I have to jiggle the handle.
I thought that was to get it to stop flushing.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
what does he know? Upgrade to the TVS and you'll get that flush without too much extra work
Would love to upgrade but I cannot find a comparrison between the latest maggies and my old 112.
I have been out of touch since they came out but cannot get a spreadsheet type of whats better. Magnuson's webb site or catalog really sucks. It's nice and technical but I guess I need a little clarification on the gains.
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Well you can take it from me the upgrade is worth while!
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Old May 28, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Well you can take it from me the upgrade is worth while!
Well maybe you can tell me what I would be in for? Is there some info somewhere that could give me a comparison?

Which TVS for my application? See my sig for my trucks setup. I will be going to 3.73's this winter.

I have an 05 and I believe its a return-less fuel system. So could I skip the fuel pump thing? It's supposed to be the 8.1 marine unit delivered with the 112.

Inter cooler exchanger? Keep mine in place and shave a little cost there?

Tensioner and idlers? Would I be using the same?

So other than just lifting off the 112 and plopping on a TVS whats involved?

And last, expected power differences? I now run 7psi. How would it behave differently compared to my 112 in normal and WOT driving. Cost?
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you have 8.1 marine injectors not fuel pump. Pretty sure you just boosted the voltage up no the stock pump...not sure if the TVS requires a bigger fuel pump or not
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Old May 28, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
you have 8.1 marine injectors not fuel pump. Pretty sure you just boosted the voltage up no the stock pump...not sure if the TVS requires a bigger fuel pump or not
My kit came with a better fuel pump and I was led to believe it was for a 8.1 also. I have the stock pump in my garage. I got the kit new from tony at Underpressure. Anyone know if he is still around?
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