I have a '99 V-6. It seems that most folks recommend going with a 2 1/2"
single pipe. If I am not mistaken the truck already has 2 1/2" pipe. What
will I gain by changing the pipes and muffler out rather than just the
muffler?
Thanks, Cal Hyer
----- Original Message -----
From: <Quiktruk99@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2000 3:04 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: V8 cat-back..Attn: Quiktruk99
> I think the dual 2.5" set-up I put on gave me a little more low end, as it
> launches better now. Highway passing seems to have lost a little oomph, my
> guess is that's where the 3" single comes into it's own. I switched mainly
> for the looks (love those dual smoke trails on cold mornings!), so I guess
> it's whatever you want more: launch power or highway power. I used the JC
> Whitney duals for the cost savings over Gibson ($175 vs $240), but I can
tell
> you the Gibson is a MUCH easier install! Both use a perforated tube
design,
> but the Whitneys really growl, almost Flowmaster-like! Gibson will be a
> little quieter ( I had the Gibson duals on my 97 V6), both are 2.5" pipes,
so
> it's up to you. BTW, I'll be updating my page soon with pics of the duals,
> traction bars, and Roll-Top cover.
>
>
> Kevin / NJ
> 99 Black Sport+ CC(no decals) / 318 auto 2wd / 3:92 SG
> OEM wheel flares / 1.5"& 2" drop / Dunlop GT Qualifiers
> F&B Stage1 / MSD 6a(plugs@.050") / Mallory 8mm Prowires / Echlin cap &
rotor
> K & N Gen II FIPK / 180 HD t-stat / Flex-a-lite dual 12" fans( spring of
'00)
> JC Whitney split-rear exit cat-back / Hooker tips / Lakewood traction bars
> Pace Edwards Roll-Top / Bedrug / Pop Lock
> African rosewood interior kit / Wet Okole seat covers
> Kenwood 140w stereo w/6 cd changer / silver DML stickers
> visit my truck at: <A
HREF="http://members.aol.com/quiktruk99/DARKDODGE.html">
> THE DARK DODGE</A>
>
>
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