bigrigr
Real trks hv 3 pdls
Good to know zookie400, how long did it take you start to finish?
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Zookie400
I WANNA GO FAST
took me about 20 minutes of working time, but really it took me about 2 hours because i had potato chips and a chopper magazine 
the hardest part was getting the cover off (the flat aluminum sheet metal part). i found a small pocket screwdriver could start lifting it at a corner, and then i could just grab under it with a small flathead and pry away. i used a heat gun and got the seam toasty to soften up the sealer, it helped a little.
one thing i should add, the resistor you are replacing is VERY small, the pictures make it a more inviting procedure than it really is. a very small tipped soldering iron would be desired....i left mine at home and the one i have at work is rather large. i ended up using a small awl and heating cherry it with a torch, worked great but the small iron would have been much easier. also, a set of mini needle nose pliers, or tweezers is NECESSARY for holding the new resistor, damn thing is so small i must have dropped it 100 times before i got it right!
the hardest part was getting the cover off (the flat aluminum sheet metal part). i found a small pocket screwdriver could start lifting it at a corner, and then i could just grab under it with a small flathead and pry away. i used a heat gun and got the seam toasty to soften up the sealer, it helped a little.
one thing i should add, the resistor you are replacing is VERY small, the pictures make it a more inviting procedure than it really is. a very small tipped soldering iron would be desired....i left mine at home and the one i have at work is rather large. i ended up using a small awl and heating cherry it with a torch, worked great but the small iron would have been much easier. also, a set of mini needle nose pliers, or tweezers is NECESSARY for holding the new resistor, damn thing is so small i must have dropped it 100 times before i got it right!
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hawkdriver
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but really it took me about 2 hours because i had potato chips and a chopper magazine
Tail_Gunner
CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech.
took me about 20 minutes of working time, but really it took me about 2 hours because i had potato chips and a chopper magazine
I sure hope you used an air hose to blow the crumbs outta the IDM before you put the cover back on.
trackspeeder
Stone Crusher
I sure hope you used an air hose to blow the crumbs outta the IDM before you put the cover back on.
The crumbs are good for another 50 hp.
Zookie400
I WANNA GO FAST
The crumbs are good for another 50 hp.
SHHHHHHHHH dont tell them my secret!
the oil time releases out of the potato for a steady dose of anti corrosion
bigrigr
Real trks hv 3 pdls
All good to know, I'm just wondering though, if potato chips are good for 50 horse, what about doritos-especially the hot ones? Not as much anti-corrosion protection, but they should make up for it with heat! Please respond quickly, as I'm headed to wally-world soon. Just wanna make sure I get the right ones. 
early 99 stroker
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if you dont want to do the mod but want to have it..Beans has a great deal on a moded IDM...
Beans Diesel Performance - 7.3 Power Stroke IDM Modification (Powered by CubeCart)
Beans Diesel Performance - 7.3 Power Stroke IDM Modification (Powered by CubeCart)
Zookie400
I WANNA GO FAST
All good to know, I'm just wondering though, if potato chips are good for 50 horse, what about doritos-especially the hot ones? Not as much anti-corrosion protection, but they should make up for it with heat! Please respond quickly, as I'm headed to wally-world soon. Just wanna make sure I get the right ones.
yes they will work, but if you plan on running BIO you need to get the "all natural" line of doritos for maximum environmental friendliness.
did we kill this thread yet?
Zookie400
I WANNA GO FAST
i know 2 people running beans idms, and they have been perfect, trouble free for over 3 years now.
