The kd4crs/Power Hungry/Gotts Mod (revisited - and with pictures) - Page 14

***Power Hungry*** · #**131** Tue, March 3rd, 2009, 09:53 AM

Once, I accidentally dropped a wrench across the batter terminals. It sparked and popped for a second till it welded to the terminals and literally meted the end of the wrench off, along with the battery terminals. It doesn't take much to melt lead.

Scared the begeezus out of me. Just luck the battery didn't explode (which I've had happen before, too). Nasty stuff...

***88Racing*** · #**132** Tue, March 3rd, 2009, 10:23 AM

Whenever I work on batteries I use a clean rag or shop towel and cover the opposite terminal. Cheap insurance! I also use plastic coated wrenches but rag works the best!

Depending on what vehicle you are working on, watch out and understand mfgs tsb and/or service proceedures on batteries. Some of the newer vehicles won't start until a code is entered into the radio or via a scan tool, after working on the battery.
Also follow Bill's post #131 in this thread.
Lars

***Jackpine*** · #**133** Tue, March 3rd, 2009, 10:45 AM

That's a great tip about covering the other terminal, Lars!

Interesting about no-start conditions in some vehicles.

- Jack

***Power Hungry*** · #**134** Tue, March 3rd, 2009, 10:46 AM

I always use a fender cover now. Covers the battery and keeps the truck from getting scratched. It's a win-win!

lynn2437 · #**135** Tue, March 3rd, 2009, 07:33 PM

Well, I cleaned my throttle body, went with a k&n and did the intake mod all in the same day so for me I did notice quite an improvment. Now I need something else to keep me busy with my truck without spending alot of money! I heard about the TPS mod/adjustment, any thoughts?

-Lynn

Buckeyes903 · #**136** Thu, March 5th, 2009, 01:00 PM

Quick question about the mod. :idea: I did this mod about 3 weeks ago, but I never un-hooked the negative terminal to reset the computer.

By now has the computer learned to run with the extra air, or would it be in my best interest to reset the computer?

Thanks for any help!

***Power Hungry*** · #**137** Thu, March 5th, 2009, 01:11 PM

Don't bother with the battery. There's really no reason to mess with it when doing the snorkel mod. All that's really happening is that the modest restriction is being alleviated allowing a little more flow at higher RPM. However, this mod DOES NOT AFFECT the Mass Airflow Sensor and doesn't significantly change AFR like a CAI does. The MAF sensor still accurately reflects the airflow into the engine and the computer handles everything from there.

Buckeyes903 · #**138** Thu, March 5th, 2009, 01:31 PM

Sounds good to me.

jimmyv13 · #**139** Thu, March 5th, 2009, 11:43 PM

Would this need to be noted on a Gryphon order form?

***Power Hungry*** · #**140** Thu, March 5th, 2009, 11:52 PM

You could... Always nice to know what's on the truck. I don't think it's absolutely necessary, though.