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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-31-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
Re: more power from your diesel engine

I expected to get worse fuel economy, and i have no scientific way to explain it, but i actually got better fuel economy after i turned up the hp on my bus. This wasn't just a short term test, but a...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-31-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
Re: more power from your diesel engine

i took her out west for another 5K mile roadtrip. My fuel economy was significantly higher this year than in any previous year. I don't remember what the final numbers were, but above 8 mpg. I had...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-21-2007, 12:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
Re: more power from your diesel engine

someone was looking for this link.....i finally found it!

just an update on the bus:

everything seems to be just fine after lots and lots of miles. I'm getting ready to take her out to nevada...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-23-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
that's the site i got my instructions from...very...

that's the site i got my instructions from...very informative
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-23-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
i have turned up the fuel delivery rate, and...

i have turned up the fuel delivery rate, and tightened the governor springs. I'm very pleased with both mods. I don't have a skoolie dyno, but i can feel in the seat of my pants significantly more...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-20-2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
Turning up the fuel delivery rate does not affect...

Turning up the fuel delivery rate does not affect idle speed, it will however make black smoke come out your exhaust when you step on the throttle until the turbo spools up. You can move the "star...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-20-2006, 03:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
you have that crazy pancake cummins? is it the...

you have that crazy pancake cummins? is it the 220?

I've seen lots of data on the cummins 5.9 pump. it's nearly identical to the newer dt360/466 pumps, but have yet to see anything on the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-20-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
I stole the text here from another website, but i...

I stole the text here from another website, but i think he also stole it from yet another site....

https://www.geocities.com/kaufmanns@sbcglobal.net/lowbukdieselperformance.html

I added photos,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-20-2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
i think the most important time to let your...

i think the most important time to let your engine idle for a couple minutes for a cool down is when you pull into a rest area along the highway. (i'm not opposed to just leaving my bus running for...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-12-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
i bought most of the items to complete the...

i bought most of the items to complete the propane injection system. I spent lots of time reading about propane, it sounds safe enough. When used in moderation it can produce improved fuel economy...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-11-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
it's literally as easy as turning a screw. ...

it's literally as easy as turning a screw.

Use a allen wrench to remove a plug in the top of hte injector pump
use a deep well socket to loosen a jamb nut
back the screw out for more power...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-10-2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
i looked at some DT466/AT545 buses for sale...

i looked at some DT466/AT545 buses for sale locally last year.

I have the DT360/AT545, a lot less HP than my engines older brother (the dt466). I don't know how much power my engine is...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-08-2006, 06:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
Yesterday i turned up the IP...see above post,...

Yesterday i turned up the IP...see above post, today i'm planning something far more exciting....

anyone ever play with propane injection?

after installing the pyrometer i am plannning a...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-07-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
Today i finally turned up the hp on my DT360. ...

Today i finally turned up the hp on my DT360.

WOW!!!

if i were to do it again, it would be about a 15 minute project, however being the first time it took about an hour.

I only drove about...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-25-2005, 05:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
for anyone with a bosh inline injector pump like...

for anyone with a bosh inline injector pump like the ones found on the DT, cummins 5.9 idi, and ford/new holland brazilian motors here are a couple links to making more hp
...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-18-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 72,275
Posted By lapeer20m
more power from your diesel engine

I'm really kind of opposed to "turning up" the power on your engine. Everyone knows that more power = less reliability and durability.

I was looking at the DT 466 engines the other day, and found...
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