This can also be accomplished by using a software tool to re-program the CKPS and CPS offset. You can do it that way vs. elongating the holes in the bell housing. The problem with hole elongation is that it is not a very accurate way to time and, if they are not parallel, the sensor will sit cock-eyed in the hole vs. sitting perpendicular as it's supposed to. Too much of an offset leads to the rest of the EFI system being out of whack. The injector pulse width changes, the coil pulse changes etc.
How I go about getting to that sensor in the rear is to simply reach around the head or valve cover. I use a 3/8 in drive coupled to a U-joint. Once they are loose, remove both by hand.
Upon inserting the sensor, one needs to be aware of one thing and that is, when inserting this sensor into the rubber seal, those seals have a tendency of being pushed inside the bell housing. To prevent that from happening, apply a small amount of mineral oil to both sensor and seal. Do not apply oil to the face of the sensor. This makes sliding it in very easy. Remember to torque it to OEM spec. If it's not torqued down, it will come loose and start bobbling around which throws the timing way off.
As to the question regarding the face of the sensor being smooth or having grooves: A new one is smooth but, it is supposed to "settle in". This will leave two very slight depressions in the face of the sensor. Unless the sensor is not made to spec or, someone sold you the wrong one, the length is to be exactly the same as the OEM sensor so that the gap remains to OEM specs.
__________________
96 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD, Hughes Fi Airgap, Custom Al -6AN billet fuel rails, Bosch FIs, JBA headers/ JBA perf. exhaust, F&B TB, Summit- -6AN fuel supply lines, Magnaflow hi flow CAT, Pulstar plugs, Moroso Ultra 40s, SCT, MSD coilpack, Volant CAI / Kenwood Excelon XVT 819 DVD, Alpine PDX 4150, Kenwood KAC-X10D, Boston Acoustics, single 10.
This mod seems to be a rather risky one pending who is doing this mod, could be an "ok" mod or one that could create alot of troubles to someone who is a little less mechanically advanced?? Guess unless someone who says that there is a real difference in power gains or mileage i can't justify doing this mod.
You're better off buying a tuner. Like a Super Chips, you can get them off ebay for a descent price sometimes. Of course if yours in a 95, like your name implies, your sh-t outta luck.
You're better off buying a tuner. Like a Super Chips, you can get them off ebay for a descent price sometimes. Of course if yours in a 95, like your name implies, your sh-t outta luck.
New to me here but, quick question: are the OBD I models NOT programmable?
__________________
96 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD, Hughes Fi Airgap, Custom Al -6AN billet fuel rails, Bosch FIs, JBA headers/ JBA perf. exhaust, F&B TB, Summit- -6AN fuel supply lines, Magnaflow hi flow CAT, Pulstar plugs, Moroso Ultra 40s, SCT, MSD coilpack, Volant CAI / Kenwood Excelon XVT 819 DVD, Alpine PDX 4150, Kenwood KAC-X10D, Boston Acoustics, single 10.
you can get a b&g (i think thats the name) flash, or mopar pcm......alabama ram says some guy tuned his 95 pcm, but i dunno
I was talking to a guy with a Jeep today and he claims that more can be done with the older ones than the new ones as they allow more parameter changes vs. the newer ones where, there are fewer parameters that are adjustable. Whether that is true or not, I have no idea.
__________________
96 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD, Hughes Fi Airgap, Custom Al -6AN billet fuel rails, Bosch FIs, JBA headers/ JBA perf. exhaust, F&B TB, Summit- -6AN fuel supply lines, Magnaflow hi flow CAT, Pulstar plugs, Moroso Ultra 40s, SCT, MSD coilpack, Volant CAI / Kenwood Excelon XVT 819 DVD, Alpine PDX 4150, Kenwood KAC-X10D, Boston Acoustics, single 10.
Last edited by cmckenna; 10-29-2009 at 02:33 AM.
Reason: typo
Thanks aimforsquirrels for answering my question and as for as my Ram being an OBD1 i am just fine with it. Spending the money on a aftermarket PCM isn't no worse then spending the money on a tuner, not that i really looked into the tuners either tho.. no need to for me. As far as everthing else is pretty much the same i believe?
