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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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IDM mod?

I know our stock IDM's are 100v, but I have heard you can make it 140v by soldering a few things. Has anyone done this or have a link on how to do it?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Kevin, do a search for IDM mod there are several good ones with pictures and good instructions.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Its called the Joe Servo mod and its very tricky. I'd call Bean up at BDP and order one from him. 140v mod unit runs about $100

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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10 4, thank you!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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Only $100? About 6 months ago I looked into buying a used stock one and modding it myself but I couldn't find one for less than about $150 used. So I didn't get it.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Only $100? About 6 months ago I looked into buying a used stock one and modding it myself but I couldn't find one for less than about $150 used. So I didn't get it.
Its an exchange with bean's. Your only paying for the mod. They send you a modded IDM and you send them your working IDM. I would imagine there is a hefty core charge your are given back to ensure you return your working IDM
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Yes Tim, core is $200

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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I just did mine a couple days ago....a lot easier than you think it is. I practiced soldering on som junk boards I had for a week or so prior
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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ron could tell any diff?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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You'll not notice it like you would expect to but you can tell....

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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I'm gonna try it this weekend, I'll take pics along the way and post em up. I only wanna risk it tho if there really is a difference, could you tell a big difference Ron?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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people claim better idle and throttle response. i would assume there is a gain in hp and torque. technicly there would have to be since you are supplying more voltage to the injector. how much? i couldnt tell you
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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It seemed to start much easier on just the GP's in this 10 deg weather....we have had a coat of snow since I put it back in so I could not tell you seat of the pants dyno test yet. We are getting hit with another storm tonight...so I would not be able to tell you anytime soon. But for the price of the resistor and 20 minutes labor the easier start is worth it
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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your getting the storm we are as i am on the other side of the lake if your in lower mi
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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you guys get all the snow.... quit hogging it all!!!!
 
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