Hello all

I put a #11 plate (and guages), and 4" exhuast, in my 96 5 speed a few years ago and havent done anything else since. Also have no idea what is now available for the 12v motors, havent kept up at all.
I want more low end, if I trade the 11 for a 10 will I get a noticeable improvement in off-idle low end? Turbo is stock.
Also the engine would turn about 3200 on the tach when stock, after 11 was put in it barely hits over 3000.
"Then" I planned on upgrading clutch to Con-o, a #10, a PDR type "improved" stock compressor with a 14cm housing, and around 13-14 timing. Is this still reasonable? Better and/or newer things out now?
Pros/cons?

Thanks for opinions

Eric

 

16* timing, 100 plate, OFE clutch, and loosen up the AFC

 

i would go with an ofe a 10 plate 3k springs and the pdr. at least 16* timing. with that turbo you could run the plate slightly forward from stock. the clutch will hold. and look out cuz now your putting to the ground more than the new truck are claiming at the crank

 

Slide the AFC forward, adjust the starwheel and preload, and set timing to 16 degrees, and look to make sure the governor lever is hitting the plate, and not going under it. Also, slide the plate forward in very small increments till it suits your needs. Also, consider an AFC spring. The lighter longer spring, makes it come onto the plate that much quicker and harder.

Or do the above with a #10.

There is alot of adjustment to get it to pull harder on the bottom end.

On the clutch, skip the Con O 12 inch replacement, and go straight to the 13 inch conversion Con OFE.

 

Talked with Peter at SBC, he recommended the 13.25 conversion if you are planning any upgrades over the stock outputs..

I agree with the pump adjustments, the profile of the #10 gives you way more aggressive fueling in the 1700 Rpm range. With the AFC spring kit and other adjustments you have it come on as hard as you want with more moderate upper RPM fuel reduction..