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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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derate power in winter?

I have an #8 plate full foward and the AFC should I move it back to stock for the winter or leave it alone?
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Never thought of down tuning for the winter.
Why?
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Icey roads....

A valet switch would help, especially in a bombed truck..
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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I guess my line of thought is that it would be better for the engine
and also in bad weather, or maybe it was a brief moment of insanity. who knows! I have to go feed the penguins now.
how would I put a valet switch in my truck?
thanks,
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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I never turned down mine when i lived in montana and i had no problems.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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i lived in virgina beach for a 3 years, never remembered the winter roads to be a hazard. saw it snow once and that was only 3"s
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 01:54 PM
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I just keep turning mine up
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Leave the plate alone, the fuel pirates turn it down for you (with number one)
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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I wold purchase a valet switch if you are concerned abot winter driving with the HP you have.
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