AFC Spring Kit Or Not...That is the ?

AFC Spring Kit Or Not...That is the ?

04-12-2005, 09:25 PM

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Dave M

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AFC Spring Kit Or Not...That is the ?

I just ordered my new intercooler boots from Piers Diesel and thought I'd get the AFC spring kit too. I have a Piers #10 plate and 3K GSK on the bench waiting to get installed. First I want to adjust valves, check timing and replace fuel overflow valve before adding the BOMBs. I plan on going for 300-350 Hp max, occasional towing a 4 horse stock trailer (with 2 horses). I live in mountains at 3,000 feet and will travel to sea level and back when towing.

Heres my question...Will I benefit from installing the AFC spring kit? What negative effects could I get? Wait a minute..OK..thats 2 questions?

After I ordered the kit, the guy at Piers told me I didn't need it if I'm under 400 HP. Well, now that I have it should I go ahead and install or return the AFC kit? What do you BOMBing experts think?

As my sig shows, I have a 97 215 pump...mostly stock...except for AFE Stage 1 intake and 4 inch exhaust. Wasn't thinking about DV's or bigger injectors (at least not yet

). May replace the 12cm housing and turbo if EGT's go too high.

Let me have it fellows! What are the opinions out there?

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