I think I may need to DETUNE my truck (just a bit) to SAVE on my clutch wear.

Just had a guy move the AFC full forward and block off the Waste gate. The mid-range Torque is UNREAL now!

Unfortunately, my clutch doesn't think this is too funny! I can control the slippage by easing back on the loud pedal, but what FUN is that ??

The only time it really slips bad is when I'm cruising down the highway (65-70MPH) and then I PUNCH the pedal.

A new clutch is in the planning stages ($$$), but in the meantime, I'd like to take some muscle (Torque) back out of the engine to SAVE on what's left of my clutch.

Should I simple slid the AFC back towards the firewall a tad or what ???

 

you don't have to use that entire 853 ft./lbs. that you have......stay outta the skinny pedal

 

moderate the go pedal and your boost (20-25psi max maybe less) until you get a real clutch

 

If you need mechanical intervention, slide the plate back about 0.010" at a time until you get the power level you want and don't mess with the AFC position so much.

 

853lbs was BEFORE the AFC was moved Full Forward and the Waste gate was blocked off!

 

Roger that. That's what I've resorted to.

It's a difficult transition when you're going for Maximum accelleration and MINIMAL clutch slippage at the same time.

The Turbo Boost comes on BIG TIME now and it's hard to hold the Horses back at the same time!

 

Roger that.

I'll give that a shot until I get a better clutch.

 

Pull back the AFC and/or tighten up the starwheel.

 

Ok.

Tightening up the starwheel should reduce smoking (at WOT) as well right ?

 

If it limits your total rack travel, yes. If it is past the plate at full boost, then you will have to pull the plate back to get rid of the smoke.

 

Get yourself a Valair or SouthBend

 

^^^^^^ Agreed Valair