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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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BTS is in!!!!

Well, installed my BTS and 6.0 31 row Trans cooler. Was a long day, definitely wanted to make sure everything was done right and go back over everything to make sure i didnt forget anything. The Transcooler was being a pain, but we got it. Wish i would have done this a long time ago, but nonetheless, happy it is finally done. One mod down, a few more to go. Next up, Hybrid Injectors.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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Congrats!! man, I wish I could have ridden with you before, then right after. I'd love to know exactly what everyone means when the says it's a totally different truck. Congrats & enjoy!!
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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Brendan it feels like you did a power mod when you get a BTS. there is no more play from off the gas to on it. it flows so much smoother and when you dial up the power on your chip there is no more struggling feeling in the driveline. it just straight up goes. its worth every penny.....
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by indyF-350psd
Brendan it feels like you did a power mod when you get a BTS. there is no more play from off the gas to on it. it flows so much smoother and when you dial up the power on your chip there is no more struggling feeling in the driveline. it just straight up goes. its worth every penny.....
good to know! Very descriptive & exactly what I was looking for in a response. Now I just need to start having the pennies flow back in, instead of just out...
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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Congrats Ken. Only thing is, you need to give us more detail on how it is working for you. Come on man.

I don't think I can't wait much longer to get a BTS. It's killing me.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Congrat Ken, do it right, do it once, thats the way I'll go when its time, BTS or J. Wood
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by indyF-350psd
Brendan it feels like you did a power mod when you get a BTS. there is no more play from off the gas to on it. it flows so much smoother and when you dial up the power on your chip there is no more struggling feeling in the driveline. it just straight up goes. its worth every penny.....
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good to know! Very descriptive & exactly what I was looking for in a response. Now I just need to start having the pennies flow back in, instead of just out...
I agree great description!!

When my time comes it will be a BTS for sure. Maybe sooner if the pennies start coming in as well Brendan.


Congrats Ken it must be a great feeling to know that you have a bullet proof tranny under your truck.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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You know the feeling when you install your DP for the first time? That's what it feels like. Just night and day - plain and simple.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Thats exactly right Chris. The power is there, no more hard shifts, the shifts are nice and smooth, and it just feels like the power gets right to the ground. No more delayed shifts(never slipped), just like any HP mod, day and night difference.

Thanks guys, u will love this trans, you cant go wrong. I went back and forth between a JW or a BTS, and finally decided on a BTS because of the BTS dealer here in town, i am not looking back on my decision. it definitely lives up to everything that everyone hypes it up to be
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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WOW!!! I want one.That and lead hill is only about 5 hrs from my house.

Someday maybe,like you guys said,I need more pennies.Like a truck load.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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by the way, anyone know how to adjust the GEar Selector indicator? The indicator isnt quite on the the gear it should be. When in drive, the indicator is closer to Neutral.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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that is down on the trans where the shifter cable hooks up. you have to un clip the little yellow tab then slide it where you want it.

what i did what put the truck in N then went down and un hooked it. then had someone hold the lever in the cab right on N and then i hooked it back up.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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Congrats Ken. You've been busy here lately.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PwerStroke99
by the way, anyone know how to adjust the GEar Selector indicator? The indicator isnt quite on the the gear it should be. When in drive, the indicator is closer to Neutral.
If you take off the fuse panel cover under your steering wheel, there is a small black adjustment wheel. I'll try to get a pic for you... i know I have one SOMEWHERE on this computer... ugh. Fedora & bullwhip; check! Here I go..
 
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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thanks guys. I will check under the dash. seems that would be the easier way to go
 
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