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Old 07-05-2007, 01:41 PM
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Is this power wire the same for all engines? V6-V8. I have got to get better than 18 mpg but if I spend $300 on mods to get 2 mpg more how far would I have to drive to save the investment in mods?
 
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Old 07-05-2007, 02:48 PM
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What did you use to connect it to the IAT? looks like 22-18 gauge quick disconnets is that right?
 
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Old 07-05-2007, 03:59 PM
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Oh yea it works
 
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how much of a differance did it make? worth it?
 
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Well I normally cant really tell when I add something to a vehicle...like my CAI and removing the muffler...but I felt this. Is it worth 3.02 from Radio Shack....
 
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Old 07-05-2007, 04:28 PM
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ok so i get this from radio shack

What's needed is a resistor (4.7k ohm 1/2 watt minimum according to the other post) and the ability to wire it in on the IAT sensor line (Intake Air Temperature).
and do i just splice it in?
 
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Old 07-05-2007, 04:50 PM
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you can or use spade conectors shaved down to fit the plugs and make a harness
 
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Old 07-05-2007, 04:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: Night_Runner

ok so i get this from radio shack

What's needed is a resistor (4.7k ohm 1/2 watt minimum according to the other post) and the ability to wire it in on the IAT sensor line (Intake Air Temperature).
and do i just splice it in?
You got 'er[sm=icon_ladiesman.gif]
 
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Old 07-05-2007, 06:22 PM
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All I'm saying is that these engines are designed to perform within the specifications of the manufacturer. All you are doing with the mods is freeing up power that was already there in the first place. If you think that you can get 300 Hp out of the 4.7L without doing major mods you are crazy. I'll admit I have not put my truck on a dyno to see what itcan do.Who knows maybe I'm wrong I'm no expert. After talking to people who know a lot about engines the power wire isn't worth it to me. After reading the post by virused that convinced me not to do it. And with gas prices at or above $3.00 per gallon in my area why would you want to add something that may require you to use premium gas. But hey we can sit here and argue this stuff all night long. This is my opinion based on what I hear and read. So lets just agree that we disagree and leave it at that. Isn't this what forums were made for.
 


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