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Old 07-14-2014, 10:57 AM
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I think the traction issues for us ( I don't hook up for **** either ) is just the amount of extra torque these DI engines are making. Since I put the converter in mine it won't hook up until 3rd. And tried to spin the tires at 70+. I think sticky tires are what we are going to have I go to. Ofcourse those could cause wheel hop which will be prevented by the bars.
How do you like the convertor? I know it was probably a night and day difference. Was it worth the money?
Old 07-14-2014, 01:07 PM
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I would like for it to be a little looser to be real honest, it's tight as hell as is.

I didn't notice a huge difference, but my *** meter never does.
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I'm ready. I think the Caltracs may actually help. Let's see if I can get a least a .5 ET improvement. Weather may cooperate too, with a bit cooler temps.
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I'm kinda ready. Lol I don't think I will ever be satisfied.
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Originally Posted by Noah Burns
I think the traction issues for us ( I don't hook up for **** either ) is just the amount of extra torque these DI engines are making. Since I put the converter in mine it won't hook up until 3rd. And tried to spin the tires at 70+. I think sticky tires are what we are going to have I go to. Ofcourse those could cause wheel hop which will be prevented by the bars.
Could be weight transfer issues as well. What is the front/back split on the new trucks? More front heavy? I have a feeling it has to do with weight distribution or suspension geometry more than power. However, I could be wrong. Does the hp and tq come on sooner with the DI engines?
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much sooner... these engines are so much torkier way down low than the 2008 5.3 that I had it isn't even funny.
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Well **** me running. >:

I've been running around trying to keep a low tank and got caught well away from an E85 pump so I shoved 5 gals of E10 on top of 3 gals of E85.

I'll fillup Friday on E85 Friday. Not sure if I'm going now or waiting till next weekend.
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that's why you fill a 5 gallon jug with E85 and carry it with you!
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Dammit! Now it's thrown a P219A DTC.

I think the hoses I used for my MIT have hardened and are leaking. I'm going to check my catch can fittings and re-install the factory airbox and see if that fixes it.

Going the long way back and forth to work tomorrow and then filling up with E85.
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I filled up with E85 so fuel content shouldn't be an issue, but I'll be running with almost a full tank again.

Cleared code and it's fine so far. I'll leave my MIT intake in place and just carry my factory box in case I run into a problem.

Still planning on going. Wish I could run now with temps where they are.


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