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its great to have a site with so many insiteful and helpful members so my first ? is directed toward my vin , i have seen the posts on the standard 1gdct18z1po1xxx but mine is 1gdct18z 5 po10582 i am curious why i have just one number off
 
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white on white sorry cant figure out how to post pic
72500 miles basicly stock, mint interior ,near zero rust
every once in a while under heavy acceration it drops off and kicks the check engine light on, whats that all about ,it just got fresh cap rotor plugs and wires
 
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too many toys said:

72500 miles basicly stock, mint interior ,near zero rust
every once in a while under heavy acceration it drops off and kicks the check engine light on whats that all about ,it just got fresh cap rotor plugs and wires
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IF YOU HAVE A 1/4 tank or less DO NOT GET ON IT HARD, as major engine damage will follow.:tup:
 
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I know it has a chip in it but i dont know whos or what it is (and where is it located in the truck) this is my first late model speed vehicle computers in these are new teritory as my other toys are a 8 sec drag radial 70 nova and a 10 sec tubbed 69 prostreet pickup both from the carb family :D
 
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Re: another newby

runnin a full tank
is there a recomended scanning tool for this or just any gm scanner will do and where could i go to find what any codes mean
 
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computer is behind glove box. you have to take the passanger kickpanel and dash undercover off to get to it. One 6mm screw holds it up there. its a pain to get it out and back in sometimes. There should be an access door on the ecu. the chip is behind it. as long as its not a KB chip you should be ok.
 
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checked codes and gjb was dead right code 31 wastgate overboost , so how and where do i adjust to correct

I was going through my stuff i got with my truck and there was a chip that i thought was the stocker til i took the cover off and read the name on it its called PITBULL , the sticker onthe cover says applied technology from fair play SC the phone # does not work anyone have any ideas or thoughts on the chip before i stick it in?
 
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first check all the vac. lines. You could make the wastegate rod longer to give less boost I think. I know theres a set point out rods should be at but I cant remember right now. do a search on "overboost" and do some reading.
 
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the truck still has the stock chip in it

I was going through my stuff i got with my truck and there was a chip that i thought was the stocker til i took the cover off and read the name on it its called PITBULL , the sticker onthe cover says applied technology from fair play SC the phone # does not work anyone have any ideas or thoughts on the chip before i stick it in?[/QUOTE]
 
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Here's a quick way to check if your wastegate is sticking shut.Disconnect the rod from the flapper and see it you can move the flapper easily.If not,you need to free it up.
use some high temp grease on it.Do a search for wastegate rod adjustment to make sure it is the right length.
 
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coud be worse. I am seeing 26lbs of boost right now!! The best thing to do is to remove the inner fender. and check the rod like the guys said. Is the cat still on the truck.?
what the # on the pitbull chip. should say sy137a or something like that. That will tell the type of chip it is. Most pitbull chips are mild and do minor changes.
 
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Re: another newby

flowmasters use baffles to change the sound of the exhaust. The baffles cause back pressure. you want a good flowing exhaust. The funny thing is a better flowing exhaust is more prone to overboost.
 
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