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Old Sep 20, 2024 | 01:02 AM
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Well got another short drive in and with no tunes it runs great and little to no smoke I honestly don’t think I’m going to worry about tunes for a while. I’d really like to get everything in tip top shape first need to order some headlights and finish fixing doors up. And definitely need new mirrors and lots of little things.

 
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Old Sep 22, 2024 | 03:38 PM
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Well so far I’ve put about 75 miles on it not really run it to hard but on completely stock tune it runs pretty darn good. Little to no smoke need to order new egt probe for my guage old one messed up removing from other manifold.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 10:30 AM
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Shake down drives are always nerve racking, if you have done 75mi I would say you are fine.

I forget you had the evap out, I cleaned mine still in the case. Pain in backside!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2024 | 01:07 PM
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So far it seems pretty good still need to finish building intake and modifying filler neck for vent but I’m pretty pleased. After that stuff next on list is completely tare doors apart and finish repairing everything.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2024 | 10:09 PM
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Well the more I drive the truck the more I am super pleased with its performance. Even for no tuning at all it hardly blows any smoke at all.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2024 | 10:27 AM
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Well question for you guys that have some more information on a e4od than me I’ve noticed that the 1-2 shift is very delayed once it’s in a gear it’s fine but. But try to make the shift is a slight delay if I let out for a second it will shift. I’m figuring it’s time for a built trans but this one holds gear fine just like it’s not sure when to shift from 1st to second.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2024 | 11:53 AM
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Turn the key on but don't start the engine, and within 10 seconds slowly depress the accelerator to wide open throttle and release, then turn the key off. Do this 2 more times.

then see if shifts improve
 
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Old Sep 26, 2024 | 12:02 PM
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Will do thanks
 
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That made the difference definitely learned something new there thanks for information and help.
 
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First time some one tried and replied it worked in under an hour.


 
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Definitely helps that I work and co own our own shop had a moment and went and tried it.
 
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What injectors are in it?

I drive mine around w stock tuning and 205/30s. Scoots nice like that, felt like my old 'hot street' tune but no smoke.

Swear I read here Rosewood said with that size and stock tuning was driving like a 90/30. Something about the pulsewidth and injection window.
 
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250/100 rosewood injectors is what’s in it.
 
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I’m actually kinda curious now what 250/100 actually would figure to with stock tuning.
 
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