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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Got Mystery To Solve Here

My truck is being moody and I can't figure out why. Sometimes it feels like I got an anchor dragging and the truck feels like a dog. When this happens it still builds boost, RPM's and holds 14 pounds of fuel pressure but no smoke at all even with the Comp on 5 x 5. When it's not being being moody everything is the same except for smoke, on 5 x 5 you can't see the cars behind you and it feels like a rocket launching. Even with the Comp turned down to normal settings I still get some smoke when it's runnin good. It feels like it's defueling early but the RPM's are consitant. I have checked for pressure leaks and fixed what I found, this was a bad elbow from Comp so they sent me a new one. It will build up to 30 pounds of boost. Even Scooby Doo and Shaggy couldn't solve this one.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Could be the EDGE box flakin' out.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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Had that issue once already and sent it back to them a couple of months ago for updating. The update did make a huge difference in performance. I'd like to think it's not still the box but an option I guess.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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I'm waiting for the $$s & the "All-Clear" on the Smarty for the '99s to replace my Comp.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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sounds like either the box or the VP is taking a dump. Unhook the box (I know it won't be much fun to drive) and see if it is more consistent on power. If it still does it, I'd look for a VP.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Just put a new Blue Chip IP in less than 2000mi ago. Truck still has all it's low end power, it pulls heavy pretty regular. Shovelhead, I'm with you on the Smarty but I want to add it to the Comp instead of replacing it.
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