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Rob W.
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2002
22:22:54
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Hi,
I've just purchased and ordered some mods for my truck and was wondering what to expect and any advice on "resetting the PCM" after the mods are installed
I have a 98 Dak 2wd Reg Cab w/ 318(5.2), am waiting arrival of a K&n fipk kit, Gibson headers, Gibson 3" cat back Single side out, and MSD 8.5mm wires.
Will the 3" catback work, or should I have ordered the 2 1/2"? Will there be excess heat under the hood that I should watch for? (I saw something about "glowing" headers)
What are the best spark plugs to get? and their proper gapping?
And.....Should I reset the computer after all is installed?, If so, how?
Thanks in Advance,
Rob W.
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kota on 20s
GenIII
9/11/2002
22:33:26
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3" is cool.
get autolight 3923's gapped at .35-.40
to reset the pcm, just disconnect the battery, and turn the key to the "on" position for about 10 seconds...or you can unplugg the 3 plugs on the pcm
-Eric
Injection is nice, but i'd rather be blown.
5.2L, 5speed. Powerdyne SC, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, MSD 6BTM, ciramic JBA headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson
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Rob W.
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2002
23:13:31
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So I do need to reset the PCM? Will I still see gains without resetting or will I be lean?
Thanks,
Rob
Cool truck BTW, Did it start out as a "sport"?
If so did you paint your bumper or get a different cover?
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Rob W.
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2002
23:27:09
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After I turn the ignition switch to "on" with the battery disconnected. Do I then hook the battery back up, start the truck and ........???
should I wait for any length of time or for the temp to reach any deg. before doing anything else?
Thanks again,
Rob
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kota on 20s
GenIII
9/12/2002
02:36:02
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yes when adding any performance parts, it is recomended to reset the pcm.
nothing bad will happen if you dont, but i have been told that you will get more performance out of the vehicle if you do.
after hooking up the battery, i start it and usually let it idle for about a minute or so. i have heard after resetting the pcm, not to step on the gas for a little while because the pcm has to learn the TPS (throttle postion sensor) voltage. plus it dosent hurt anything to let it idle for a while.
BTW, yeah, my truck started life as a sport. ugly black bumper and all. i just painted the bumper along with the mirrors, handles and roof rails.
-Eric
Injection is nice, but i'd rather be blown.
5.2L, 5speed. Powerdyne SC, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, MSD 6BTM, ciramic JBA headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson
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