smooth
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Well, I've finished timing my truck and absolutely love how much better the truck performs with the moose pump. My setup is a 94 van IDI in my 92 Centurion 4-door Bronco with a pre-sidewinder banks turbo kit (non-wastegated), 4 inch exhaust after the down pipe, no muffler, mandrel bend over the axle to a 6 inch tip.
With my old IP, I would have 0 boost while cruising, and would only get 3-4 when accelerating while cruising. If I stuffed my foot through the firewall, I could get close to 9 lbs of boost, and my EGT's were never a risk.
With the moose pump, I now have a pound or two while cruising, JUMPS up to 5-7 lbs while accelerating and I top out at 10-11 lbs. I actually got a little more boost (12) with the pump a little more advanced (10 BFTC), but the driveability was better bringing the timing down to 9 BTDC. She smoked more at 10, but at 9 it's not too bad running around town unless I really get into it, and even then it's not the black fog that it was at 10 (I'm guessing I'm getting better use out of the fuel at 9).
The biggest improvement I have seen is that I have more boost across the RPM range, not just top end. She pulls a lot better now, starts better and doesn't struggle near as much going up hills (ones that would require downshifting no longer do). EGT's are higher, but I haven't gotten over 1050 no matter how hard I try. If I was towing and in some bad hills, it might be a concern, but for what I use it for, I don't think I'll ever be in danger.
No idea on MPG as 1. this isn't my daily driver, so it won't be until I need it for my next long trip before I can get a good reading and 2. I can't keep my foot out of it right now.
I have an electric pump installed, that I need to plumb which I'm sure can only help. But for now, I am very happy with my purchase!
Special thanks to Mel for a great product that delivers and to Gary (icanfixall) for his timing meter rental program - it was very easy, had everything I needed and he was available several times while I figured out what I needed to do.
MoMo
With my old IP, I would have 0 boost while cruising, and would only get 3-4 when accelerating while cruising. If I stuffed my foot through the firewall, I could get close to 9 lbs of boost, and my EGT's were never a risk.
With the moose pump, I now have a pound or two while cruising, JUMPS up to 5-7 lbs while accelerating and I top out at 10-11 lbs. I actually got a little more boost (12) with the pump a little more advanced (10 BFTC), but the driveability was better bringing the timing down to 9 BTDC. She smoked more at 10, but at 9 it's not too bad running around town unless I really get into it, and even then it's not the black fog that it was at 10 (I'm guessing I'm getting better use out of the fuel at 9).
The biggest improvement I have seen is that I have more boost across the RPM range, not just top end. She pulls a lot better now, starts better and doesn't struggle near as much going up hills (ones that would require downshifting no longer do). EGT's are higher, but I haven't gotten over 1050 no matter how hard I try. If I was towing and in some bad hills, it might be a concern, but for what I use it for, I don't think I'll ever be in danger.
No idea on MPG as 1. this isn't my daily driver, so it won't be until I need it for my next long trip before I can get a good reading and 2. I can't keep my foot out of it right now.
I have an electric pump installed, that I need to plumb which I'm sure can only help. But for now, I am very happy with my purchase!
Special thanks to Mel for a great product that delivers and to Gary (icanfixall) for his timing meter rental program - it was very easy, had everything I needed and he was available several times while I figured out what I needed to do.
MoMo
A Moose Pump and a properly timed engine makes such a dramatic change one could easily think a differant engine was installed. These engines are a known torque monster and coupled with a Moose Pump they will haul the beans nicely. Enjoy the new ride and thanks for the compliments about the timing rental program....
What a terrible waste.. But I'm getting soooo lazy these days... Seems to be getting worse too...
