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good job bud.....thanks for the nice write up with pics.....this will help many in diesel land:tu:
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Your opinion on using a test light versus a multimeter?
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Originally Posted by RAWilliams
(Post 460879)
Your opinion on using a test light versus a multimeter?
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don't even own a test light!
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Thanks for the write up very nice pictures.:tu:
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What is the stealth plate good for? Just a better connection between you (chip) and pump or does it help the pump by itself?
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Someone correct me if i am wrong but when the trucks were new this item could be removed prior to going in for warranty service at the dealer and put the old cover back on and they never know.
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Extra Turn
Originally Posted by RAWilliams
(Post 460875)
I installed a Stealth Plate onto my VP44 over the weekend. I found the instructions straight forward, but did do a couple things differently.
So first and foremost, remove the APPS assembly, and there is your VP44 http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2010/dscf0055qo.jpg Remove the 5 screws with the supplied bit. http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5090/dscf0056n.jpg Install the Stealth plate, and as they say, tighten the 5 screws "snugly" http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8827/dscf0057w.jpg This is where I did things a little different. The "destructions" say to use a test light to check for power at the Stealth Plate's probe. I never, EVER use a test light on ANY computer circuits. I believe they are for tail lights and such. I used my multi meter to see when power is tapped into, then added my extra half turn. http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6671/dscf0059a.jpg Snipped the supplied probe from the Edge off, and soldered on eye-lit and heat shrink over the eye-lit and wire protector. http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1082/dscf0061.jpg In my opinion, I believe every tapped VP44 should have one of these. No pre-twisting wires to install onto the outside wires of the VP44, and no doubt of a proper connection. |
Originally Posted by Fiveseven
(Post 472717)
What do you mean by adding an extra turn?
To ensure proper penetration..... |
The instructions say after power is located on the tapping pin to give an extra half turn on the screw. As is was said above, for proper penetration and connection.
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i might have misread something but i recall reading that the stealth plate actually increases HP and TQ. is this true?
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It allows for the connection to be made at the VP44 from a performance product that adds fuel/timing, such as and Edge Juice. Without a fueling box, as in a superchip reprogrammer, "tapping" is not required. A stealth plate is a cleaner way to "tap" the pump without damaging any wires.
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Thanks for the info. :tu: Im just about to do it on my truck.
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Thank You very much!:c:
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Excellent pics :tu:
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Originally Posted by RAWilliams
(Post 460879)
Your opinion on using a test light versus a multimeter?
In germany the mechanic is now called mechatronic. It shows where the trend goes: mechanic+electronic Even the cheapest multimeter will be better than a damage caused by the very low internal resistance of a "test light". It should be a standard item in everyones toolbox. A Multimeter has a very high internal resistance compared with the to be tested parts, protecting them from expensive damage- but, avoid to measure amerage in automotive applications. Either the amperage is way to high for your multimeter (eg: do not try to measure amperage on a battery, starter or alternator or you can damage a lot of things. Those applications do need an amp clamp! |
So who makes these stealth plates and where does a person find one before I do this install of the zilla adr?
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BD makes them :tu:
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