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Last week, Brown Santa sent me some goodies....



Some Autometer gauges to round out the rest I needed. Some electrical connection goodies to do some re-wiring, H1 re-centers and a Dynamic EFI fully tunable ECU.

Today, a set of TNA's motor mounts arrived.

 
dirtroadoutlaw said:
So, Michael, you have the 40k BTU model of the Summit heaters, right? I would like to know how hard it blows on its high setting from your prospective. Just mapping out what do do when I get one because I plan on using only two of the three available speeds.... I think.
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dirtroadoutlaw said:
I might need the smaller one like Paul's. Dang!
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I was thinking about this question a bit more today as I was driving into work in my comfy warm K5. Feel like maybe I should be more detailed to help you with your decision.

The Summit Racing/Maradyne heater controls don't control the heat temperature, it controls the air movement speed. So when I say when my truck gets up to operating temperature, Ive hardly ever switched passed the low setting is based on the temperature of the engine coolant (obviously).

I have the Windstar dual electric fan in my rig with each fan to kick on at different temps and a 3 way toggle switch on each fan (temp control/off/manual on). With this I can sort of control the heat temp based on how may fans I have on temp switch or manual (which is never in the winter time). So, currently I have one fan (normally 185* - fan on) in the "off" toggle position and the other fan that kicks on at 200* in the temp control "on" position. So, it can get nice and warm in the truck. I can control temperature by kicking on the 185* fan or cracking the wing window. I personally like being nice and warm in the winter time....spent too many times in the wood-line freezing my ass off to not take advantage of keeping it nice and warm.

If your rig is still on the clutch fan with a normal operating temperature of 210* +/-, it would be nice and toasty similar to my rig.

Hope that helps clarify how/why I hardly take my setting off the "low" position.
 
heavyleft said:
I was thinking about this question a bit more today as I was driving into work in my comfy warm K5. Feel like maybe I should be more detailed to help you with your decision.

The Summit Racing/Maradyne heater controls don't control the heat temperature, it controls the air movement speed. So when I say when my truck gets up to operating temperature, Ive hardly ever switched passed the low setting is based on the temperature of the engine coolant (obviously).

I have the Windstar dual electric fan in my rig with each fan to kick on at different temps and a 3 way toggle switch on each fan (temp control/off/manual on). With this I can sort of control the heat temp based on how may fans I have on temp switch or manual (which is never in the winter time). So, currently I have one fan (normally 185* - fan on) in the "off" toggle position and the other fan that kicks on at 200* in the temp control "on" position. So, it can get nice and warm in the truck. I can control temperature by kicking on the 185* fan or cracking the wing window. I personally like being nice and warm in the winter time....spent too many times in the wood-line freezing my ass off to not take advantage of keeping it nice and warm.

If your rig is still on the clutch fan with a normal operating temperature of 210* +/-, it would be nice and toasty similar to my rig.

Hope that helps clarify how/why I hardly take my setting off the "low" position.
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Thanks, brah. That's the thing with those; no mixing with cool air. One thing that I have in my favor though is the use of the manual fresh-air vents on the kicks because I have a non-AC truck.

Thanks for bringing it up again because I've been thinking about it too. I still can't make my mind up on size. I may do the 40k like yours just because of that laziness/tube door combo and full-vert.
 
dirtroadoutlaw said:
Thanks, brah. That's the thing with those; no mixing with cool air. One thing that I have in my favor though is the use of the manual fresh-air vents on the kicks because I have a non-AC truck.

Thanks for bringing it up again because I've been thinking about it too. I still can't make my mind up on size. I may do the 40k like yours just because of that laziness/tube door combo and full-vert.
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These heaters may not have the luxury of temperature control, but with all the options to add cooler air (windows/wing window/top down/rolled up), I love my Summit/Maradyne heater....works great for my intent and use.
 
Yeah, yeah....Im actually off for the next four days (four day weekend) because my Team won the Battalion Thanksgiving football tourney last Wednesday, so I plan to put the time to good use. :thumb: .....after my hearing appointment tomorrow morning...huh?
 
heavyleft said:
Yeah, yeah....Im actually off for the next four days (four day weekend) because my Team won the Battalion Thanksgiving football tourney last Wednesday, so I plan to put the time to good use. :thumb: .....after my hearing appointment tomorrow morning...huh?
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Lucky sumbuck!:waytogo:
 
heavyleft said:
Last week, Brown Santa sent me some goodies....



Some Autometer gauges to round out the rest I needed. Some electrical connection goodies to do some re-wiring, H1 re-centers and a Dynamic EFI fully tunable ECU.
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Installed the Dynamic EFI EBL Flash ECU this morning. No pics of install cause it was window licking easy. Hadn't started my rig in 2 days so when I started it, I expected the typical 1200-ish rpm warm up high idle but to my surprise, it started at 600-700 rpms. It sounded so smooth. Only had time to test drive around the block this morning but the throttle response is noticeable and the power band is smoother and stronger. Hope to make some mpg gains but wont know till the next fill up or two. Also looking forward to playing with the programmability of this unit and also the using the lean cruise option.

Also found a good deal on a NP205 locally so I went out and picked that up this afternoon. Slowly building parts list for a doubler.

 
heavyleft said:
Installed the Dynamic EFI EBL Flash ECU this morning. No pics of install cause it was window licking easy. Hadn't started my rig in 2 days so when I started it, I expected the typical 1200-ish rpm warm up high idle but to my surprise, it started at 600-700 rpms. It sounded so smooth. Only had time to test drive around the block this morning but the throttle response is noticeable and the power band is smoother and stronger. Hope to make some mpg gains but wont know till the next fill up or two. Also looking forward to playing with the programmability of this unit and also the using the lean cruise option.

Also found a good deal on a NP205 locally so I went out and picked that up this afternoon. Slowly building parts list for a doubler.

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Knew you wouldn't be long getting a 205! I'm interested in the TBI improvements.
 
Got busy last weekend to post up but I got my receiver installed in the Tuffy Security center console. Pretty straight forward.



Yesterday, UPS dropped off these from ORD via Alcan.......



Front springs, 6" of lift with center pin moved forward 1". I know what Im doing this weekend!!! Just waiting on a delivery from Kert and I'll be busy for the winter vacation.
 
Got the springs installed today.

The obvious difference from old vs. new....



And this is how she is sitting with the weight back on the springs.

 
It rides good also. Would like to feel the difference of these Alcans versus your 52s next time we link up for some wheeling.
 
heavyleft said:
It rides good also. Would like to feel the difference of these Alcans versus your 52s next time we link up for some wheeling.
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I'd be curious too. Mine ride great but I configured the packs myself out of multiple sets. I need to drive on my rear ones a bit more before I could make an accurate comment on those.

I just deleted the overloads in favor of a couple more leaves back in September... before the last TC destruction. Hope the Christmas bonus is a good one!
 
DIY4X Dash

Well, received a box from Kert today. Xmas leave starts this weekend, off for two weeks so its on like Donkey Kong come Saturday!

 
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