i noticed my engine runs a touch smoother when its fully warm now with the 203, i have had it in for about 5,000 miles now. the cabin heat is much appreciated at times!
i have done this, you will notice power gains on a stock truck. if you already have a chip you are adding a nominal amount of power so the increase wont be felt.
new england seven threes has a meet in northford on the 2th of feb.
they dont have a site up yet but you can get info from the CT chapter forum on FTE.
to what degree your popping noise is, i do not know and cannot tell via internet forum. with that being said, yes the tie-rods on our trucks have an engineered "rotation" in them, it can be seen if you have someone shake the wheel with the truck parked. it does not make a SIGNIFICANT noise...
there are definitely tires available for those rims, they are probably not listed anywhere so you would need to call. places tend to advertise or list the most common sizes only.
while in 2x4, crawl under and try to turn the front driveshaft by hand. if it turns freely you need to get those hubs to lock. i like the warn manual replacements for the auto hubs.
after you check that: with the hubs free, put it in 4x4 and the shaft should be locked. i bet your problem is...
ase T certified (biggest waste of time and money IMO)
design, build and maintain race atv's as well as motorcycles and sleds.
the majority of my diesel repair knowledge is with mercedes light duty garbage
i will build on this a little more..........
the common rail fuel system is your savior when it comes to gasoline in the mix. the rail pressure is so high (anywhere from 2000-25+000psi) that it creates a LOT of heat. diesel fuel can handle the heat, gasoline cannot.
when the super heated...