I think that would give the opposite result.

I see pressure line from overboost solenoid, I'll give it a try tomarrow morning. If its not raining.

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Sorry, that's what I meant. If you remove the pressure line it will read no boost and will give you minimum fuel. I think you would have to actually remove it to test it.

The complete ALDA needs to be removed off the IP, not just the boost line.

gonna try it on the 350 motor? Should be an even better 0-60 time. Please report back.

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PLease oh please can you give me some pictures?

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So what's the scoop with the open hole on top of the IP?

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No hole. The shaft coming out the IP has it's own seal.

I don't know if you remember this forcedinduction but a few weeks ago you gave me some advise on this very subject. I was under the impression that removing the guts of the alda , reinstalling it , and hooking back up the lines was what I was supposed to do . Is this right? Or was I supposed to leave it off altogether and plug the line running to it?

I'll second that!!! PLEASE post some pic's so I can have some idea what I'm looking for!!

No worries my boy. The max fuel is not governed by the ALDA.........the ALDA only restricts fuel below max boost. You can do the same thing by not pressing your right foot all the way down. Once you get full boost, the ALDA provides full fuel.......by removing the ALDA, you provide full fuel.......or not.

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http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=160793&highlight=ALDA

You can do one of two things.

1: Remove the ALDA, disassemble, remove the guts, reinstall the empty ALDA and block the boost line.
2: Remove the ALDA, block the boost line and leave the ALDA off.

Reinstalling the empty ALDA can work as a dust cover to keep the bare metal shaft clean and/or to keep a stock look.

Thanks Brian - I'll be searching my motor tomorrow to see if I can spot it! I wonder if it's situated any differently on the 3.5L... I'll see if I can locate it and I'll post my findings.

One more thing - what the heck does 'ALDA' stand for??? Is it English or German???

Automatische LadeDruck Anreicherung
Literal translation: Automatic Load Printing Enrichment

Should we start calling it an ALPE?