Re: JBA Headers/Large Stock Manifolds

From: dakman@freewwweb.com
Date: Sun May 07 2000 - 23:44:49 EDT


The 2 1/8 Manifolds are only a V8 advantage. The size of the V6
Manifolds didn't get smaller on the newer models. Sorry! V8s only. D

Kyle Kozubal wrote:
>
> Has anyone installed JBA's headers on a GenII V6 Dakota? If so, were there
> any gains/loses? I am kind of interested in them, but I do not want to lose
> ANY low end grunt/power. I am looking to gain some low end/mid RPM ranged
> power, and could care less about "how hard they pull" in the upper/high RPM
> band.
>
> If these headers so not work for what I want or do not add power where I
> want them to, then I 'may' try another route, which maybe a really cheap
> mod(if I can find them at a junk yard). I recently read an article(and tore
> it out actually...shhh, dont tell NTB!) about swapping exhaust manifolds in
> the June issue of Sport Truck. This article was dedicated to "A Guide To
> Used Dodge Dakota Pickups". This article did have some interesting facts
> about Dakotas in general. They listed a good section, titled "Potential
> Problem Areas", which was also interesting.
>
> In this article, they said to install large-diameter 1992 exhaust manifolds
> on 1993 and newer Magnum engines. The claim the swap "should be worth about
> 10 hp." The article states, "1992 and early 1993 factory Magnum cast iron
> manifolds are larger than later manifolds. The 1992 manifolds are 2 18"
> inside diameter, and the newer models are 1 7/8" inside diameter. The
> casting numbers for the 1992 exhaust manifolds are 53006617(driver's side)
> and 53006618(passenger's side). The corresponding Y-Pipe must be used with
> these manifolds."
>
> I wonder what month my 1993 Dakota was made in......hmmmm.
> I am just not sure if this applies to V6 or V8 Dakotas, as the article did
> not state it. I am going to check the casting numbers on my Dak and see what
> I find out tomorrow. Thanks for any and all input/info.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6



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