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Originally Posted by Christ
You mean tuning the LDA pump to make the power by itself, then just staying out of the pedal when I don't need to use it, right?
Seems like the easiest option, for sure. Really, I'd rather not use propane, because using it effectively mans retarding the injection timing, which I can't really do dynamically. Ok, that's a lie, but it involves a high pressure fuel pump and some electronics.... PITA.
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Either way, with the LDA or an optimized NA pump. Since you have the discipline to control yourself, you could make the engine more powerful without spewing smoke and melting the thing down. It's the better option.
I guess what I am saying is make the thing run strong, and drive like a good owner/operator trucker.
One more story: Bruce Mallinson over at Pittsburgh Power builds high powered Class 8 diesels and thinks a lot like us. He made his name building up the old, mechanical Cummins NTC and KTA engines to ridiculous power levels while improving the mileage and overall driving ease for the owner ops. These old engines put out 800 to over 1000hp in 80k trucks while being 1-2 mpg better loaded. No need to keep dropping gears in the hills, wearing yourself out because there's 2800-3600 ft/lbs of torque to play with. No electronics, no chemicals, no black smoke. His electronic engines are even stronger.