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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Some Tuning Help

Ok, I've read many, many threads on tuning. Thought I might have it down, but doesn't seem that I have.

I've just given my truck some much needed TLC.

Installed 3K GSK
#8 Fuel Plate approximately in the middle, Housing slid full fwd
KDP Fix
New OFV
Pulled & cleaned all injectors
Changed Fuel Filter & Oil/Filter
New Hubs, Rotors, Calipers & Pads

It accelerates/shifts much better than before. I've adjusted the Star Wheel and I'm getting a black puff out the back but no steady black smoke (don't want it).
It still seems a bit lethargic, but better than before.

What would you suggest now?

Thanks in advance for the help.
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Get some gauges and slide the plate forward some more if you would like more power. Of course with that comes upgrades to the auto or clutch, or hope for the best.

FWIW, I decided to just pull the plate a few years ago. It hazes a bit at full throttle but I don't need to do that very often, and even still it doesn't black out traffic behind me or anything.
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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What controls smoke at 1/4 throttle at 30mph locked in 3rd? For some reason mine smokes like a tire fire at that speed when pulling a load up a hill, even stained my fathers bluewater boat
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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the adjustment of the wheel controls when boost ads fuel....if your at 1/4 throttle with a load....and getting to much fuel you need to back off the wheel. By doing so, you ll delay the added fuel of boost. In extreme situations changing the springs is helpful. The down side is that power falls off when you go too far and it feels flat. You need to find the transion area that works for how you drive and what you pull and everything from terrain , gear ratio, tire size, trans, weight, even air temp has inputs, so dont expect yours to be the same as anyone elses neccessarily.

The same result can be achieved by backing off the screw...in the housing but your changing the entire fuel curve at that point....which will effect it everywhere.
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