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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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the idm mod

does anyone run this mod or have run this mod in there psd could you tell me what you think pros/cons can you run this mod with a chip is it a good idea bad idea and how hard is it to mod the idm
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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Can't help with that one.
I just know that if moisture gets in the IDM, it fries itself and they ain't cheap.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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i can get you the instructions to do it if you want. are you good at soldering and resistors and that kind of thing? this is not something you want to mess up those idm's are $$$. let me know.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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What does the IDM mod do specifically?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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hey I wouldn't mind knowing either
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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What does the IDM mod do specifically?
more voltage to the injectors...



here you go. be sure to check out the joe servo page too. i think i got another link laying around let me look.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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i have a spare one that i want to play with but it is from a 95 does it make a difference (the year)
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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sorry my truck i a 1997
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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nope all idms are the same. except the the 110's(van) and 120's(sd) they just give more volts but same exact thing.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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so should i do it
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:09 AM
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If its s spare and ya don't mind if it its ruined if things don't go right go for it! Let us know how it goes.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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I would like to do it too so be sure to post with your results...thanks, Jeremy
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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Mod is worth approx 20Hp and 40ftlbs tork.
Motor runs smoother and starts better with mod

Mod invented by Joe Servo

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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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thanks guys i am going to do it when i get a free second to my self i will re post my results when i do it
 
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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thanks a million,
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