Just finished the IDM modification. It wasn't too bad to do. The cover was sealed on really really well so it was a pain to remove. I used a Radio Shack butane soldering iron to remove the old resistor and install the new one. The size of the soldering iron didnt seem to be much of a problem like I had read it might be. The only problem was heating both ends of the old resistor at the same time in order to remove it. Check out my webshots for some photos.
All in all the modification did seem to work. There is a very slight notice in increase of power and like everyone else says, it does run smoother. Its not as noticable though as the 10k mod but I think that it's a worth while modification for just 10 cents. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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1997 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4 Cali truck - IDM mod (check my webshots), 10k mod, DIY 1C Kit 160cc single shots, fully modified fuel system all electric, seperate pumps with WMO system and tube-in-tube inline heater, typical pillar guages, no cat, no muffler, no ebpv, moded ccv
No need to heat old resistor I just snaped it in half, then installed the new one. My 97 has the 100idm and also is a splitshot motor (cali) like yours, but is in a van and the mod is well worth it!!!
Anyone have a link to instructions? I checked the tips and tricks and did a few searches with no luck.
Dave / Believer45
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'95 F250 ext cab long bed, PSD, 5 speed manual, two wheel drive, 3.55 gears, LUK clutch conversion, 450 lb homemade REAR BUMPER, homemade open element AIR FILTER, aluminum bed cap. With me in the cab (285#) and full of fuel weighs 6,580 lbs (steer 3420 drive 3160)
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1997 F-350 Crew Cab 4x4 Cali truck - IDM mod (check my webshots), 10k mod, DIY 1C Kit 160cc single shots, fully modified fuel system all electric, seperate pumps with WMO system and tube-in-tube inline heater, typical pillar guages, no cat, no muffler, no ebpv, moded ccv
I just recieved my copy of DIESELPOWER and there is a good write up about the IDM mod it even has pictures. after reading it I'm thinking I'll do it myself. I'm adding it to the list of other things to do
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1996 F-350,CC,LB, Rebuilt Tranny,Billet Trq conv,shift kit, AFE Stage 2 intake, 3' dp, 4''Diamondeye exh with flow through muffler, 35"BFG's,no lift,new engine wiring harness,new fuel heater(dealer fixed due to a short before I found this site,knowing what I know now I would have just unplugged it),new glow plugs at about 145,000 mi,balljoints,bearings,rotors,all new steering linkage,GPR,powersteering pump,steering wheel bearings,IDM mod,rebuilt turbo and gutted EBPV and pedestal,just over 175,000 mi,
I just recieved my copy of DIESELPOWER and there is a good write up about the IDM mod it even has pictures. after reading it I'm thinking I'll do it myself. I'm adding it to the list of other things to do
its a pretty easy do it yourself mod if you are comfortable with a soldering iron....its not as hard as alot of folks make it sound...just get the right parts, and make sure you dont splash alot of waste around while your in there...Joe sure did make this popular and did alot of research on it, and I think its worth the time, should result in better throttle response at the minimum...
I just recieved my copy of DIESELPOWER and there is a good write up about the IDM mod it even has pictures. after reading it I'm thinking I'll do it myself. I'm adding it to the list of other things to do
Jose
Are you looking for the magazine or just the IDM article? Rusty (Rtxcoon) in the post above yours was the one who did the mod for the magazine. Try sending him a PM and see if he can send you the info.
Jose
Are you looking for the magazine or just the IDM article? Rusty (Rtxcoon) in the post above yours was the one who did the mod for the magazine. Try sending him a PM and see if he can send you the info.
Thanks Rodney, I just wanted the article. I will PM to Rusty.
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