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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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dumb question maybe!!

what affect would the kickdown rod have on driveability and peformace on my rig. my rod wasn't reconnected after the new intake and carb were installed. thank you for the responses on this one....
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Uh, not much - just a TON of difference considering your truck won't down shift and let the motor rev...............
 
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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brother that's the way that i was feeling whn i asked that question!!!! I kinda figured that was one reason why it sucked so much gas. now it's running rich another issue to deal with but thanks!
 
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