Fuel Plates
Diesel Bomber
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From: Havre mt
i ended up using the 4k springs in mine they dont require the valve springs but you dont want to exceed 3200RPM without them i ran stock springs with my 4k kit for about a year but as soon as i put my exhaust brake on i upgaded to 60lb valve springs
FormerVendor
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From: Fayetteville AR
I think 4Ks pull harder that 3Ks but I only ran 3s for about a week in my 97. As for 60lb springs I was back and forth on it I decided that I wanted them in there if I ever had a runaway or if ever tried my luck at a truck pulling I was worried that I might break something and the engine would free rev. The way I figured it was valve springs are cheap engines aren’t.
As for 3Ks in autos I have heard that people say that because a stock autos should shift well before 3K however if you plan to do anything in the 100mph+ range , have a built trans that shifts later to maximize the gear or plan on doing any type of competition then 4ks are a must.
As for 3Ks in autos I have heard that people say that because a stock autos should shift well before 3K however if you plan to do anything in the 100mph+ range , have a built trans that shifts later to maximize the gear or plan on doing any type of competition then 4ks are a must.
Last edited by xzaq103; Sep 10, 2008 at 02:57 PM.
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timing questions?
TST Products originated the modified fuel pate - theres also more info here:
94-98 Dodge Ram TST Power Kit with Video
This is now considered to be just a guide. There lots of people grinding their own custom plates and getting them from other sources.
Bumping the timing will give you a very marginal bump in hp - but, more importantly it will make the truck run better. You should be somewhere between 15-17 degrees.
For some extra performance you should look into a 3k or 4k Governor Spring Kit.
Also, have a look at this:
https://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9l-1...-12-valve.html
94-98 Dodge Ram TST Power Kit with Video
This is now considered to be just a guide. There lots of people grinding their own custom plates and getting them from other sources.
Bumping the timing will give you a very marginal bump in hp - but, more importantly it will make the truck run better. You should be somewhere between 15-17 degrees.
For some extra performance you should look into a 3k or 4k Governor Spring Kit.
Also, have a look at this:
https://www.dieselbombers.com/5-9l-1...-12-valve.html
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i was wondering how to adjust the timing in my 95 12 valve? you said between 15 17?
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From: North of You
Hi Mike - welcome 
I am talking about injector pump timing and not engine timing.
You will need some special tools to do the job. Heres the basic procedure:
TSB 18-10-94 Rev. A
That being said, have to repaired your KDP (Killer Dowel Pin)??
If you start a thread under 12V drivetrain - Im sure many people will chime in.
I am talking about injector pump timing and not engine timing.
You will need some special tools to do the job. Heres the basic procedure:
TSB 18-10-94 Rev. A
That being said, have to repaired your KDP (Killer Dowel Pin)??
If you start a thread under 12V drivetrain - Im sure many people will chime in.
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