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Old 01-17-2010, 09:37 PM
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first gauges then depending on how much power youre gonna be wanting, new clutch
 
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Old 01-18-2010, 10:45 AM
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ya it it the stock clutch but its going out so im bout to replace it and it has gauges pyro,boost,im wanting quite a bit of a power increase .how much of a gain will i see with the 100 ?
 
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my vote is for a 0 or no plate
 
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well what could possibly go wrong with my truck if i done the 0 plate ? and round about how much power will i gain hp& trq
also the video i watched on youtube shows that they used a chisel to break a certain bolt will i have to do this if i make my own plate ?
 

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Originally Posted by wesley
also the video i watched on youtube shows that they used a chisel to break a certain bolt will i have to do this if i make my own plate ?
Only if you have a virgin truck and no one has tampered with the AFC housing
 
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Old 01-18-2010, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wesley
well what could possibly go wrong with my truck if i done the 0 plate ? and round about how much power will i gain hp& trq
also the video i watched on youtube shows that they used a chisel to break a certain bolt will i have to do this if i make my own plate ?
It depends on how far foward you put your 0 plate. Your stock clutch is not gonna like any aggressive plate FF, and with no air flow inprovements your EGT's will be high. I would search AFC mods and learn how to tune that first. Then make a 0 plate and set it where you ( and your truck) are happy with it.
 
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Only if you have a virgin truck and no one has tampered with the AFC housing
it is a virgin truck but where can i get the replacement bolt ? and also j/w why is it that it has to be chiseled off?
 
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the bolt is supposed to be tamper proof from factory so someone cant get in there and screw stuff up. take the chiesl and pound a slot in it so you can back it out with a slot screwdriver if you dont fubar the screw up you can put it back in
 
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Originally Posted by 96blackcloud
the bolt is supposed to be tamper proof from factory so someone cant get in there and screw stuff up. take the chiesl and pound a slot in it so you can back it out with a slot screwdriver if you dont fubar the screw up you can put it back in
yes, Dodge didnt want people making performance mods while still under warranty.

You can also use a Dremel or die grinder to cut a slot or you can hammer in a torx bit and screw it out. These can be a bugger so be patient.

I am not sure what the threads are but you can get a replacement bolt or screw - it will be metric. I want to say its 4 mm X 1.5 but Im not certain.
 
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Old 01-18-2010, 02:29 PM
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ok i like the torx bit idea alot better than useing a chisel on a crucial part also if i make my own 100 or 0 plate where or how far forward should i slide it before i puy it back on or is it just kind of a play with it till its what i want?
 


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