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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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smoke help!

How can i make my 97 powerstroke smoke without spending any money is it possible?
 
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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No. It takes fuel. Fuel takes money. Wish I had a better answer man.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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smoke is power and power cost $$$$$$$$$. sorry man I have the same problem with mine.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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Pile up some leaves in the bed and pour some used motor oil on them. Then ignite said pile with fire. Free instant smoke! Also, smoking is bad, mmkay.

Sorry to be such a smart ***, but you sort of asked for it.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by audimaster
Sorry to be such a smart ***, but you sort of asked for it.
I disagree. That's a question on alot of newcomers minds. I thought it was valid.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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I agree with duck, you don't know until you ask. The only stupid question, is the one that you have, but don't ask it. Remember, we all had to start somewhere, and helping each other out is what we are here for....Right??? Don't go scaring the new people off, we need them.
I'm not bashing you audimaster, just trying to make sure that the new guys know that they are welcome to post any question that they have.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Come on guys the 10k mod cost less than $1. I havent done it myself but it does add fuel and a few hp. That and the idm mod if you are confident in your work. I know he said "without spending any money" but I have a couple bucks he can have and go spend at radio shack. Also the eot mod advances the timing with a resistor.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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My apologies to emain879, this forum, duck and plow. I was just joking, no intentions to scare the new guy. The question in general about any motor smoking is still kind of funny to me. It was indeed a legit question being that we all know what hes talking about. I hope I didn't come off to harsh as in it was a bad question.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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It's all good brother, no harm, no foul.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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No problem, audimaster, I knew that you were having fun, but someone new to the forum, that has not seen some of our post (pimp names, etc.) may take it the wrong way. I have seen some old mechanics (with their old sense of humor) poke fun at new guys in a shop until they quit or someone that came in to ask for advice and loose a customer.

So with new guys or gals you have to be careful until they get used to us and understand that we may pick at someone and have some fun, but they are welcome and we will try our best to help them.

And audimaster, YOU are an important part of this forum to!!!!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Well said Plow.
 
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