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MARK KASTEN
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4/15/2003
00:33:32

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I have a 97 5.2l 5spd, what do you think of your powerdyne superchargers? worth it or not? pros/cons.
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4/15/2003
01:00:08

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i have a 98 5.2 5speed, and here are the pro's and cons.

PRO- its verry easy to install
PRO- its cheap
CON- its cheap because it dosent come with everything you should have.

if you ONLY want to run the 6# pulley it comes with, you will need at the verry least a ignition that will allow you to retard the timing. most PD users, including myself, are using the MSD 6BTM

i would also recomend getting a aluminum type of airhat. at 6# i blew up 2 of the stock plastic POS that PD expects you to use.

there are a lot of little things that i didnt like about the kit when i bought it, but i have taken care of each issue, and im verry happy with it.

i got mine used for a good price and i can say, if you can find a good used one, buy it. if you are buying a new one, go with a vortech. by the time you buy eveything for the PD, you would have spent the same amout on the better blower (vortech)

if you are planning on running 9#+ of boost, let me know, and ill tell you what else you will need

~Eric
Single cam, non-VTEC

Lew360
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4/15/2003
01:33:09

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I agree with Eric. I work at a speed shop so I got a real good deal on a new one. You will need a MSD BTM or other that pulls timing, some autolite 3923s and an airhat of some kind. If you get the ATI hat your going to need a 1 inch spacer to clear the linkage. Also make sure you have taken care of the bellypan gasket, if you haven't you will real soon after install. Either get the M-1 or a billet pan with the updated gaskets.

'99 DA RC R/T, Gibson Headers and Cat-back, MSD 6a, BTM, IAT adjuster, Powerdyne Supercharger, M-1 4/2, Mopar PCM



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4/15/2003
01:49:25

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good point on the bellypan gasket.

just curious, but what mods do you have done?

~Eric
Single cam, non-VTEC

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4/15/2003
02:24:48

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Besides what's listed, I have FMS 24lb. injectors, A ported T-body 50mm, 180 T-stat, and that's it. I do have a by-pass valve and a large Kirban Filter on the blower. Here are some pics.

http://dodgetrucks.org/cgi-bin/index.pl?cat=500&user=358&thumb=1

Have to cut and paste. I'm not too good with the links.
'99 DA RC R/T, Gibson Headers and Cat-back, MSD 6a, BTM, IAT adjuster, Powerdyne Supercharger, M-1 4/2, Mopar PCM



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4/15/2003
04:49:00

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Lew,

I noticed that you have an IAT adjuster, what do you think? Does it really work? I ask because I purchased one over a year ago and never installed it. The adjuster is still in the plastic, but with everything that happened with Speedtweaks, I don't want to waste my time with it if it's junk.

Eli



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4/15/2003
14:20:01

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deep dak ill buy that adjuster from you if you dont want it. email me at shipper4@cox.net



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4/15/2003
14:52:27

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here is something if anyone needs an aluminum airhat...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2411426575&category=33742

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4/15/2003
16:21:13

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where was that when i needed one? heh

~Eric
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4/15/2003
16:31:31

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Eric, you are running a 9lb pulley?

2000 4.7 CC auto, clear corners, Magnaflow catback, Kenne Bell s/c.

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4/15/2003
16:45:34

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i just put the 11# pulley on

~Eric
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4/15/2003
16:51:18

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How are you doing that on socal premium (91)? Do you know someplace to get 93 or 94, are you holding out on me? =)

2000 4.7 CC auto, clear corners, Magnaflow catback, Kenne Bell s/c.

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4/15/2003
16:56:53

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no, im running 91 octain. i put the pulley on, and the belt was slipping, and i was only seeing 7#'s
so this moring, i modified my auxilary tencioner that i built, and it took care of my problem.

i got 9-10#'s at about 4700rpm, on the test drive. i was pulling 2degrees of timing per 1# of boost, and i couldnt hear any detonation.

im going to the 1/8 track on thursday night, and will see how much timing i can pull out of it.

~Eric
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4/15/2003
17:26:55

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sorry eric, i just put it up for sale...

dont have to get a "speed ring" for this one

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4/15/2003
18:26:18

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Eric,

Just remember not all detonation is audible to our ears, just cause you can't hear it doesn't mean it's not happening. Ever thought about getting a knock sensor or two (one of each side) with an auto retard feature?
I've been thinking about one for the my future NX system. I think I saw one advertised on Hughes' website. Too bad our trucks (5.2&5.9)don't come with one from the factor, most cars & trucks do these days. I think the 4.7s come with one sensor and the HO 4.7s come with two.

Eli



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4/15/2003
19:59:47

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Greg, i know someone who wants your airhat. e-mail me at kotaondubs@aol.com or turn on your AIM and talk to me fool! hehe

~Eric
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4/15/2003
20:27:42

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sorry man,i dont have aim anymore ( i should get it )

email me at greg@dakotatrucks.com



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