Report on Quad Group Buy [Archive] - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums

: Report on Quad Group Buy


bybycop
09-22-2003, 08:42 PM
Dont know if anyone else has recieved their stealth or not but it kicks a_ _ !!!! I was about to go postal when the mail man (sorry,"mail person")http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif showed up 3 hours later than usual. But about 10 min after signing for the package and give him a hughttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Hug.gif I was up and running. I have only used the 70hp and it screaches my 325's going into second. Im giddy for the next 3 levels!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif I will report as I try each one, just wanted to drop a quick post before I go looking for some rice burners, I mean for a drive!


Any way, I want everyone to report on their quad and how everything went with the transaction.


Wanna give a thanks to the guys at Quad and especially to Van!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif


Thanks,


Mikehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gifEdited by: bybycop

hdmax
09-22-2003, 08:48 PM
What about me? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif I told you it was sweethttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

bybycop
09-22-2003, 08:52 PM
HDMAX I do owe you a great bighttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Hug.gif!!! I will admit that you were the deciding factor in that decision! Thanks for your advise and posted stats! I cant believe that I could leave someone so important out of the picture! Im sorry!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif


How long do you think I should drive in the 70hp setting to break it in. I only have 3000 mi on my truck.


Thanks,


Mikehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

luvthesmellofdiesel
09-23-2003, 01:31 PM
Van said mine went in the mail today. Can't wait...


Thanks,


Tim

bybycop
09-23-2003, 01:42 PM
K, Tried the 90 hp setting and boy does it light them up! I cant tell you how much fun it is. I also started a savings acount yesturday for a new set of tires.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif Highly recomend everyone doing so. Im going to play with the tire resize feature today and check it with the GPS.


Tim, good luck. You should get it by the weekend wont ya?





Mike

hdmax
09-23-2003, 05:24 PM
mike; what GPS do you have? I just picked up the earthmate gps yesterday. it seems to worl pretty good for a hundred bucks. I will be trying it with Rand Mcnally street finder, I do not care for DeLorme.





I would say drive a few hundred miles on each setting if you can. And don't baby it all the time, or it will not help working up the ladder of power.

HDLD
09-24-2003, 08:07 PM
Got mine today. Have only used level 1 (70HP) so far. Went for a short drive after I got it at work (truck had just been driven 55 miles) and could notice a difference but didn't think it was all that great.


On the way home, went WOT at about 50mph and it really woke up! Almost seemed to be surging ahead at times. Backed off at 100mph and took it easy for remainder of the drive except for one other burst.


The power is definately there more quickly, even in level 1. Doesn't seem quite as linear as stock but not really concerned about that.


Shipping was the best I've ever seen to Canada.


So where do I buy Z rated tires with load range E? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gif

GMC-2002-Dmax
09-24-2003, 08:18 PM
Got mine today. Have only used level 1 (70HP) so far. Went for a short drive after I got it at work (truck had just been driven 55 miles) and could notice a difference but didn't think it was all that great.


On the way home, went WOT at about 50mph and it really woke up! Almost seemed to be surging ahead at times. Backed off at 100mph and took it easy for remainder of the drive except for one other burst.


The power is definately there more quickly, even in level 1. Doesn't seem quite as linear as stock but not really concerned about that.


Shipping was the best I've ever seen to Canada.


So where do I buy Z rated tires with load range E? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gif














I would give the truck time to adjust to the new power.


Update us in a few hundred miles, I'll bet you'll be surprised.


Thttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gifNY


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif http://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif http://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

duq03
09-24-2003, 09:36 PM
I received my stealth yesterday and have put approx 300 miles on.


First, let me say that this is in my work truck, a 3500 dually with an enclosed utility body loaded with tools. I'm not looking to race or break any land speed records, just to improve responsiveness of the go pedal, (all work and no play...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif ), as well as retain day to day drivability. That said:


I plugged in and set the tune to the 110hp level, started the truck and found a perfect stock-like idle, as smooth and quiet as before the tune. I drove a day with the truck which consisted of approx 40 miles backroad/city and 120 miles hwy. Throttle response is fantastic! There's a big improvement in the low end, and it pulls hard to redline. On the hwy the cruise works perfectly and it seems to effortlessly maintain speed on uphill grades. I am very pleased and have noticed no negative aspects. I currently have no pyrometer but plan on installing one to monitor temps.


I briefly tried the 70 and 90 tunes today. Both seemed to lack the low end responsiveness of the 110 (although the 90 felt close). I plan on running the 70 until I get my pyro installed then keeping the 110 tune in semi-permanently.


About the group buy:


This was a great deal and I'd like to say Van has earned a repeat customer. I received the Quad in 2 days, It was packed well and contained invoices, decals and return policy, Very professional.


My .02

Minn-Kota
09-24-2003, 11:13 PM
You guys are making me jealous. I sent my money order on Sat and still waiting. Should have had paypal I guess but I'll just have to wait patiently.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wacko.gifEdited by: Minn-Kota

Stizo
09-25-2003, 02:03 AM
Picked up my box today from the post office after missing the mail lady yesterday http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Shocked.gif. Threw it on the 70 hp setting (I have the 110hp box) right away. Definitely noticed the difference right away. The tach seemed to go buck wild through the gears. Really didn't help that when I was doing this there was concrete rubble flying around in the bed.


Don't know how smart this was for the first day having the chip but couldn't resist taking it to the track. I live 10 minutes from Englishtown Raceway Park in NJ so what the h . Went with my girlfriend http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif with the VW TDI. Safe to say we were the only diesels there.


Don't make fun of my times because this was my first time. Run motorcycles before but never cars. Left the line with no boost and got 15.92 @ 85.60 mph w/ a 2.44s 60'. That was with the 70 hp tune. Next run I got talked into running the 90 hp. Ran a 16.48 @ 86.77 mph w/ a 2.93 60' http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Disapprove.gif. Left with 1200 rpm, truck started hopping, let off peddle, it was terrible.


Had a lot of fun. I can see how people get addicted to this. Prob be back next week.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


Big thanks to Mike and Van!


Oh yeah. Have to tow a 7,000lb trailer tomorrow. Is it safe to use 40 hp setting (No gauges yet)? Couple of nice long grades on the pull. Think I saw a post that said temps would be no prob.

HDLD
09-25-2003, 09:52 PM
About 150 miles on mine so far. Fully warmed up, entering highway from onramp, 3 lanes. Right was clear, center had a vehicle up ahead and a RAM coming up and left was clear. About 1/2 throttle at entry. Noticed RAM was speeding up to close the gap in the middle lane instead of moving over. Went WOT (Level 1, 70 HP, limiter disabled) and moved right over (very safely) and into the fast lane. Only then did he move over, proceeding to ram up my A** but a few seconds later it was over when he hit his governor. I let off at 110mph.


Traffic later allowed him to catch up but he always stayed way back. Sheesh. If it's that easy to get a little respect then so be it!


I have noticed one thing. Don't know if it is a tuning anomoly or something that will settle down in time. At 2500RPM there is a very marked cyclical surging for a couple of seconds, on and off. Doesn't go away. It's a very steady pattern. You can hear it in the exhaust as well. As if you are adding some pedal but the RPM indicator isn't showing any change. About 2550 RPM IIRC.


Too chicken to try any other levels without guages.


Also looking into a Suncoast Stage II while the clutch packs are still pristine.

GMC-2002-Dmax
09-25-2003, 09:55 PM
About 150 miles on mine so far. Fully warmed up, entering highway from onramp, 3 lanes. Right was clear, center had a vehicle up ahead and a RAM coming up and left was clear. About 1/2 throttle at entry. Noticed RAM was speeding up to close the gap in the middle lane instead of moving over. Went WOT (Level 1, 70 HP, limiter disabled) and moved right over (very safely) and into the fast lane. Only then did he move over, proceeding to ram up my A** but a few seconds later it was over when he hit his governor. I let off at 110mph.


Traffic later allowed him to catch up but he always stayed way back. Sheesh. If it's that easy to get a little respect then so be it!


I have noticed one thing. Don't know if it is a tuning anomoly or something that will settle down in time. At 2500RPM there is a very marked cyclical surging for a couple of seconds, on and off. Doesn't go away. It's a very steady pattern. You can hear it in the exhaust as well. As if you are adding some pedal but the RPM indicator isn't showing any change. About 2550 RPM IIRC.


Too chicken to try any other levels without guages.


Also looking into a Suncoast Stage II while the clutch packs are still pristine.











Sounds like Fish Bite to me............


Maybe Quad can explain it.........I will leave it to him.


Thttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gifNY

Minn-Kota
09-25-2003, 10:05 PM
QUOTE=GMC-2002-Dmax]


Sounds like Fish Bite to me............


Maybe Quad can explain it.........I will leave it to him.


Thttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gifNY








what are you saying by Fish Bite?Edited by: Minn-Kota

GMC-2002-Dmax
09-25-2003, 10:28 PM
Minn-Kota,


Fish Bite was a common occurance with the first Edge Juice modules for the Duramax. Some trucks experienced it while others did not.


As far as I know it feels like a Fish nibbling on a line, hence the phrase "FISH BITE".


I never experienced it personally on my truck, but Mackin or others here that Beta tested the Juice can tell ya stories.


I would not worry about it, it could be a learning curve for your truck, hard to say..............


Keep us informed , just enjoy the power. Don't let your face freeze with that big grin either.


Good Luck .


Thttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gifNY

Minn-Kota
09-25-2003, 10:44 PM
Ah. I see. First I've heard of that.


I don't have the programmer yet, but it's enroute I'm told and getting ancy. Edited by: Minn-Kota

HDLD
09-25-2003, 11:06 PM
From what I know of fish bite, it's like a fish nibbling but with no sounds. With mine, at 2500rpm (which of course is where the pilot injection cuts out) I can hear it in the engine and the exhaust. The pattern is like it is surging, then normal, then surging again, etc. It's not cutting out. I would interpret this to almost be like the opposite of fish bite, but that's just my guess.


This was right after taking it to 110mph. Not sure if that's related but it didn't go away during periodic testing over the next 20 miles or so. It was there on the way home as well but more subtle. I had been taking it easy on the way home.


Since new, 11 months ago, I have only filled at 2 stations, both with Sunoco Gold Diesel and I believe both are relatively high volume. Fuel filter was last changed about 8k mi. ago IIRC.


Anyway, will keep a fuel filter handy just in case and in the meantime continue monitoring. If it's tune related with no harm, then I'm not concerned as I don't normally drive above 2-2200.Edited by: HDLD

Minn-Kota
09-29-2003, 11:04 PM
Finally, the mailman has brought my new toy. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


Had some difficulty getting it to download the power program until I figured out that when it says turn the key to "on", it means "run" and not the first position forward. duh.


Recal'd the speedo for my 265's and verified with GPS and got it fine tuned.


Tried the 50, 70, and 90 tunes. Haven't ventured over the century mark yet. Awaiting gauges that should be arriving mid-week. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif Probably even shouldn't be running the 70 without them to be on the safe side, but had to try it a little and all I can say is wow.


First tuner I've had and never rode in a diesel that had any sort of add-on so I was quite pleased. Moves out like a SOB from 30-80. Can hear the tires gripping all the way and begging for mercy. Seems to go pretty good after it hits 3rd and then put the hammer down with 80mph coming up quick. The 1-2 and 2-3 shifts are a little harsh yet. Hopefully some Alli education will smooth those out a little so I don't feel so tentative getting on it from stop or slower speeds. Bangs pretty hard.


As it is my first tuner, is it normal for these higher than stock tunes to cause the engine to "rattle" more? Sounds like rattlesnake under the hood when under slight to moderate acceleration. Seems almost like a gasser knocking in sound. Little rougher sounding than the factory tune under accel. I'm assuming this is due to some timing and/or the added fuel. Normal?? Virgin power user here, give me some guidance!


Anyway, it is so far so good and pleased as punch. Hope to get some gauges in this week as well as get some more miles on to smooth out the shifting a little.





Thanks to the GP organizer and vendor! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gifEdited by: Minn-Kota

luvthesmellofdiesel
09-30-2003, 12:49 PM
Got my Stealth 135 box Thursday and tried it out over the weekend.


I have not tried the 135 setting, but I have used the other 3 (70, 90, & 110). I don't care for the 70 or 90 settings (so far). They don't seem to do much until about 1800rpm and then the throttle didn't feel linear anymore. Keep in mind I have the ZF6 tranny and the Allison.


In the 110 setting, a whole different story! I like it! It's like a whole different truck all the way from idle at 700. Went to lunch yesterday with some of my buds, and they asked me what I did to my truck since it would easily put you back in your seat with the go-pedal. Now if I only dared to try the 135 setting...


I don't have gauges, and I wasn't originally planning on getting them since I don't want to alert the stealer to an aftermarket box (what other reason would anyone add gauges they would ask?), but I am thinking I had better do it before I melt the turbine. I also have stock exhaust but at least it's early '02 w/o EGR and no cat in the path. I don't pull anything generally, just back and forth to work and West Texas/New Mexico highway driving once a month or so...


The thing that really bothers me about adding gauges is the drilling of the hole in the exhaust manifold. That just seems prone to problems to me. Is there any other method to get a fairly accurate EGT reading w/o doing this? How does the ECM monitor EGT's? Or doesn't it?


I like the Stealth box and I would recommend it to anyone who has a stock truck who wants more power.


Thank you Mike for putting the group buy together. Thank you Van for a great product at a great price.


Thanks,
Tim

mndmax
09-30-2003, 02:02 PM
I've had mine for a few days. I can honestly say that everything Minn-Kota said is true for me.( even the key to run thinghttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wink.gif) All in all i'm happy. I don't have gauges and haven't tried anything more than the lowest setting but I like what I've felt so far,

a64pilot
09-30-2003, 02:24 PM
luvthesmellofdiesel,


To my knowledge there hasn't been any problems with drilling the exh. manifold. Hoot I believe has very good directions on how to do so. It can be installed in the pipe as well if you want to, but your EGT #'s may be a little different due to mounting location. The ECM dosen't monitor EGT, hence the need for gauges. Why have them? For the same reason I wanted a voltmeter and oil pressure gauges as well as tranny temp and coolant temp gauges. I was running a SPA DG-111 stock for a long time.

hoot
09-30-2003, 02:36 PM
Don't even hesitate about drilling the hole. I was one of the first ones to do it. After I was done my nerves settled down and it ended up anti-climactic.

My original thermocouple has been in there for almost two years. No problems whatsoever.

If you know how to tap a pipe thread, it's a piece of cake. If you don't, we can teach you.

I haven't had the time but I want to put an article in the Do it Yourself Forum on tapping the exhaust manifold.

Minn-Kota
09-30-2003, 05:33 PM
Hoot-


A DIY on that would be great although I have read most of what you and others have done in many different threads and posts. All the info gathered and arranged in one place would really be nice.


I'm a little leary on drilling while the manifold is still in place though. I just can't get over the fact that there may be fragments blown through the turbo. No concrete evidence has been shown to say that some filings won't hurt or will hurt, but I'd rather not take the chance.


Another question I had was on the hole in the firewall. How big did you go with that to fit the pyro and boost lines through? What did you use to drill the hole? Getting up on top of the engine will be a bugger to get back there to get that hole drilled. Always careful about leaning or kneeling on the hoses or lines since there is so much plastic under the hood these days.


The UPS tracking said my gauges should be arriving today. The gauge pod should be coming sometime soon as well but I'd like to get started on the wiring and drilling in the mean time. Should be fun!

luvthesmellofdiesel
09-30-2003, 05:49 PM
Thanks for the comments regarding drilling the manifold for the pyro sensor. I suspect I'll have to do it sometime, probably sooner than later running on the 110 setting w/o them. Am I going to hurt my turbo?


I don't have any problem drilling a hole and tapping it, I am concerned about how much material (thickness) the manifold wall has to have enough threads to hold the sensor. I guess it's thick enough. I am also concerned about getting shavings into the turbo but I don't want to remove the manifold either. Post turbo sounds bad too from everything I have read.


For stuff like this, I generally have the Murphy's Law syndrome it seems. For instance, it took me way too long to install the pre-OEM CAT setup and I don't see how anyone could do it without lowering the fuel tank to the ground. Getting the GM quick-disconnects off was a real bugger.


So, what gauge set to buy? Are there any comparison threads out there? (Sorry I haven't looked much). I prefer analog gauges and they need to look and illuminate like the stock dash. I think I like the pillar mounted analog gauges I have seen. Which ones are best?


Thanks,


Tim

Minn-Kota
09-30-2003, 06:48 PM
UPS man came and delivered a pair of ISSPRO gauges from JK and an A-pillar pod mount from Autometer this afternoon! Now where to start...... I'm a little curious as how to mount the overlay on the OEM pillar. Says to drill four holes in the corners. corners of what!?!? I guess I'll figure it out. Should also paint it too since it came in black and my dash is graphite.. so much to do.Edited by: Minn-Kota

Maverick
09-30-2003, 07:42 PM
The graphite is so close to the black pod, I didn't waste my time with paint. No one would ever know unless you told them.


http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/551338/10798598.jpg


My 2500HD on the other hand has the light gray interior. I will be painting this one.

bybycop
09-30-2003, 08:16 PM
Hey guys, its been a while since I have been at the computer. Enjoyed reading everyone's posts. Glad to see everyone is happy with the buy! I have loved the extra power. I finnally tried the 135hp for about half a day and it scared me s_ _ t less! It was way to much fun turning everyones heads though. With out gauges I dont feel comfortable running it full time either. So far the 90 hp setting feels just right?


I do have to pull some fuses and tinker with the quad cause of my on star though. So far thats the only complaint. Anyone else haveing similar problems?


Has anyone tried their quad on the highway? Whats settings and what mpg were you getting. I just got 17.5 mpg doing 75mph in the 90 hp setting empty? Wish i knew what my temps were though.


Thanks,


Mikehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

Maverick
09-30-2003, 09:00 PM
Temps will be OK even up to 135. Driving empty you could never hold it to the boards long enough to hurt anything. Its towing heavy and pulling hills that you have to watch those EGT's.

Minn-Kota
09-30-2003, 10:46 PM
The A-pillar is lighter than the dash in my truck (graphite upholstery). Don't know why they changed from all graphite. Light headliner too which has been discussed before. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Disapprove.gif


Anyway, I've just fitted the overlay to the factory cover and drilled the holes. Mounted the gauges and test fitted to the A-pillar.


No room for wires after the overlay is put in place so larger holes have to be drilled in the factory cover to fit the wires down to the dash. Kind of a pain. They use those plastic push screws to connect the overlay to the factory cover and I can see that those will be a problem if I ever have to take it apart again. Hopefully I won't have too anytime soon. I will probably find some paint before I do the final attachment.





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Question.gif


What does everyone use for a "T" in the boost line and where would someone find that item? I gather most are tapping into the wastegate hose?


I also need a drill and tap size. It's an Isspro pyro if anyone has some info on that it would be appreciated.


Any easy place to tap into a 12V source? How about the dimmer/light wire? Just tap the light switch directly?


Well, I hope I haven't asked too many questions. Have a feeling many will be adding gauges with all these Stealths that were purchased so everyone should benefit by this.


Hoot had a post somewhere on this forum that had a good description of adding the pyro. For the life of me I can't find it or remember what thread it was in.


Thanks for any responses and being patient. Edited by: Minn-Kota

HDLD
09-30-2003, 10:52 PM
After reading some of these posts this evening, I volunteered to go get groceries and notched up the tune from 70 to 110HP.


Also filled up at a new spot that has a premium diesel offering although I'd be surprised if it was really high volume.


Wasn't till after I filled up that I got a chance to exceed 2500 rpm where I had been experiencing fishbite or anti-fishbite as I call it. Anyway, as others have said, the low down power is much more apparent on this setting and on my first run above 2500, didn't notice any fishbite. It does seem a little more linear on this setting as others have noted and there is also bit more engine noise but I didn't find it annoying.


Gave it a little too much gas (not on purpose) at a traffic light and heard my tires for the first time ever, chirped through 2nd as well. This was not WOT, not even close IIRC. I think it left a wad of black smoke behind but it was dark so could also have been some hot air as outside air temps were about 45°F at the time.


I'll have to put the tune back to 70 to see if the fill up affected the fishbite or it was the setting. It will be hard to go back...

Maverick
09-30-2003, 11:12 PM
Get 12+ at the IGN1 fuse and lights at the ILLUM fuse......both are in the drivers side fuse panel. The lights will dim with your dash lights. There are lots of different types of fuse taps out there. Check NAPA. Thats where I got my mini fuse taps.


I will look at my tap and see what size it is tomorrow. I know it was a NPT thread.

hoot
10-01-2003, 05:46 AM
Right now all I have are these pictures. You can get a good idea where to drill.

Pics (http://onramp.uscom.com/%7Ehoot/cars/duramax/gmc/egt/)

Don't worry about the chips. The manifold is soft cast iron, drill and tap with the engine running and they will all blow out the hole as they break loose. You can actually hold your hand in front of the hole and not get burnt. It's plenty thick... about 3/16 or so.

If somehow a small chip gets by, the turbo is spinning a slow speed at idle. I don't think it will hurt a thing. I'm sure there is some safety designed into the impellor for carbon particles and such.

Tap size depends on the thermocouple your gauge came with. I'll post more later this morning.

Edited by: hoot

jorge
10-01-2003, 07:28 AM
Where do you get the stealth?

Maverick
10-01-2003, 08:12 PM
http://www.quadzillapower.com


OR


www.kennedydiesel.com (http://www.kennedydiesel.com)

GMC-2002-Dmax
10-01-2003, 08:19 PM
Where do you get the stealth?


We have an Authorized Vendors Forum here vendors forum (http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=266&PN=1) I would suggest looking there.


There was a recent group buy for one as well GP for Quad Tuner (http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=290&PN=1)


Perhaps for those that missed out another one could be organized if the interest is there.


You are welcome to set-up another.


I am sure some missed out and would like to get one.


Thttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gifNY

HDLD
10-01-2003, 08:20 PM
The Quad Group Buy was through Van. He can be reached at:


dieselperformance@mail.ev1.net (dieselperformance@mail.ev1.net)

Stizo
10-01-2003, 10:29 PM
Towed with the 40 hp program over the weekend. Didn't really notice too much of a difference until I started to hit some steeper grades. Couple hills I'd normally drop down to 4th, now it held 5th. Nice.


Tried the 110hp today! Painted a couple black lines 20 ft long on a back road! Can you guy spin tires without the brake? Seems I have to get the boost up a bit.


Yeah, I gotta read up more on the gauge installs. Think I am going with an Autometer boost and pyro. Never even tapped a thread before but figure my father can offer insight since he started life as a machinest.

Minn-Kota
10-02-2003, 12:24 AM
Made some headway installing the gauges tonight. Took me a while to round up all the parts I needed, but now it's full speed ahead.


Got the pillar mounted with the gauges wired and routed under the dash. Punched a hole in the firewall and ran the boost and pyro wires. I removed the inner fender liner and located a spot to drill the pyro hole. After looking at Hoot's pictures the manifold is slightly different on the '03s, but enough flat area is there to put a hole.


I'd like to find some of those fuse taps to tap into the IGN and dimmer circuits easily. What fuse IS for the dimmer/dash lights?? I can't seem to find anything on the fuse panel diagram that would fit the description.


Should be done tomorrow after work if I can find that fuse. Can't wait!


Thanks!Edited by: Minn-Kota

bybycop
10-02-2003, 12:41 PM
Minn-Kito,


Hey you better be takin pics for me so I can see how it went. I did notice that our 03s are a little different than Hoots. His pics are really helpful though. Have you been rompin on it yet? or you just waitin for the guages?


Mikehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

Minn-Kota
10-02-2003, 12:57 PM
Haven't been taking any pictures. Don't know why, I guess just been busy trying to get it done. Not much else to show that Hoot and others already have. If there is anything you need a picture of, let me know and I'll do my best to get that to you.


The truck hasn't moved from the garage since Tuesday (got the Quad Monday evening), so I haven't played much with it except for a few laps around town and outlaying areas. It's been impressive in the short time I've driven it, and haven't even tried the 110HP setting yet. The gauges came Tuesday so the truck has been under construction since then. Could probably drive it, but would rather just leave it and all the tools scattered all over my garage floor. lol. Been taking my time and trying to do it right.


If everything goes well after work, it should be completed tonight. Just have to drill/tap and wire in the gauge lights and pryo amplifier box. Oh, and then put all the rest of the truck back together again which shouldn't take too long.


Word of caution....That metal clip that holds the A-pillar cover on is a POS!!! You'll see what I mean the first time you try to put the cover back on unless you have better luck than I did.Edited by: Minn-Kota

Minn-Kota
10-02-2003, 10:47 PM
Well, got the pyro installed and everything ready to go but the gauge lights. Not sure where to tap it. Left the 12V wire fairly long until I figure out where to wire it so I just held it in the cigarette lighter socket and took a drive!


Boost and EGT's work good. Stealth doesn't seem to heat up too bad. Threw the 110HP setting in and drove around a bit. Found a stretch of highway that I could mess around and whoa! Nothing like shredding tires through two gears! Roll into it from a stop and when the boost comes up the tires start spinning, shifts into second and continues to burn'm down. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif With one hand in the cig lighter and the other holding the wheel, I did happen to notice about ~1100°F or slightly more. Lots going on and didn't have time to get a good reading. lol. Fun, fun, fun.

bybycop
10-25-2003, 05:14 PM
Hey everyone! Boy its been a long time since I have been on here. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the stealth. I definately love mine. Any good news or screamin deals lately? Whats everyone been up to?





Mikehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif