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  3. Possible new DD.

    in Off-Topic/General

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    wow I didn't realize those mustangs were 415hp and still getting 27+ highway

     

    I still like the camaro but can't let myself pull the trigger because of the mpg...

     

    Tough call going Ford but hey... when it breaks you can always try and sell it.

  8. overheating in chicago traffic popping fuses

    in General SS

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    Got it working again! Heard back from PCM4Less and the 30amp fuses were for the ls1 camaro fans. My truck uses the bigger 34" truck fans that require 40amp fuses..which they are including with their new harnesses to avoid this issue.

     

    I also noticed an occasional voltage drop at idle. So I may upgrade to a larger alternater sooner than later... Mine is only a year old if anyone is looking. Sell my standard oem to help fund the upgrade!

  11. overheating in chicago traffic popping fuses

    in General SS

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    I had simular problems with my HPM E-Fans not working and blowing fuses. The problem turned out to be a bad connection in the quick disconnection between the fans and the fuse blocks,relays. I replaced the quick disconection with new one and there back to working again. I hope this will help you out.

    So you replaced all connections? fuse holders, connectors at the fans, and at the relays? sounds like an entire new harness?

     

    Still haven't had time to check for voltage drop before the fuses blow. I've got an email out to PCMforLess too.

  12. overheating in chicago traffic popping fuses

    in General SS

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    Pcmforless did the tune and I don't have a copy or way to read it off the truck.

     

    I'll have to put a meter on it and check the voltage drop. Maybe I've had the problem all along but am just now noticing it in hot packed traffic.

     

    Ground connection looks clean. I'll look into it more when I check fuses again tonight after work.

  13. overheating in chicago traffic popping fuses

    in General SS

    Posted · Edited by tayldss (see edit history)

    Replaced the blown fuses last night and they were blown again when I got to work this morning.

     

    I found a few new relays here at work. I'm trying new fuses (again), one new relay, and the other original. Hoping maybe it's a relay problem.

     

    My alternator was replaced a few months before efans came into mind so I've got the standard amperage... you think the higher amperage alt made the difference?

     

    What settings are there for the patch? I had the fan patch added at my last tune but that was before I had the efans installed...

  15. overheating in chicago traffic popping fuses

    in General SS

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    Ive upgraded to efans a while ago and now I'm sitting on the side of the road waiting for the truck to cool down.

     

    Using the harness from pcmforless and fans from an 05 silverado, I've popped both 30amp fuses.

     

    Having only a paper clip, I McGyver'd the new "fuses" and both fans worked...until the paperclips smoked and melted the plugs. Back to overheating.

     

    Normally been running near 210... Doesn't take more than a couple minutes at a long light and its up near the red.

     

    I was going to sleep at home tonight but now am looking into hotels.

     

    Any ideas what could be causing the fuses to blow? I wouldn't expect oem fans to draw 30amp so could both relays be bad?? If so, does anyone know where to get replacement relays for the pcmforless efan harnesses?

  17. Maybe a hint of hope for a new special truck offering

    in The Automotive Industry

    Posted

    That would be nice to see. They have been hinting at more "halo" trucks all the time but nothing has yet happened.

     

    Chevy Had the ZR2 concept, and GMC had the All Terrain HD concept, both would be great off roading beasts to match the Raptor. Of course a SS version would be nice to see as well but it better thave a 500+ 7.0 or a Supercharged 6.2L

    I would LOVE to see a 7.0 or supercharged 6.2L option... i've dreamed about romping my truck with a 7.0 swap

  22. truck is sick and needs some sss.com lovin

    in General SS

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    Yep looked into it more lastnight and found a few spark plug wires arcing to my longtubes. Looked into it it even further and found misfires on 1, 3, 4, AND 7. Luckily we run 8 under the hood eh :jester:

     

    New plugs and wires on this morning and the truck is back running great.

     

    Next is brakes front/rear and hopefully the right wheel bearing holds together a bit longer... the month of May has been a moneypit so far.

     

    Thanks to all for the help

  24. Whos Got The Highest Mileage Ss?

    in Off-Topic/General

    Posted · Edited by tayldss (see edit history)

    216,xxx miles now after I bought it Feb'09 with 79k.

     

    I've replaced both front wheel bearings twice, misc suspension parts, oil cooler lines, and had the top of motor torn down to get at the broken exhaust manifold bolts when I put on my longtubes. Only other big expense was transfer case at 200k. Now the speakers are getting old and buttons are falling off the Bose radio.

     

    The rest was maintenance/fluids/belts.

     

     

    ...might be throwing new wires/plugs at it again soon now it's running like crap



  25. truck is sick and needs some sss.com lovin

    in General SS

    Posted

    I drove through the automated carwash. Done it a million times. Buddy of mine mentioned hood seal could be leaking onto the coil pack? He's had that happen and went through 4 coil packs in 6 months before figuring it out..but he's a Ford guy...

     

    Not sure when I last put new plugs and wires but I know its been done before. Might have been 60k+ miles ago

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