If you want more top end power you could change the cam, the heavier
rods and springs allow more revs(safely) but don't add power, the
rockers add about 15-20 hps.
Dr. Pat
"Wisotzkey, Rich" wrote:
>
> Brian,
> Install a set of heavy-wall (like .080) pushrods, and stronger valve
> springs. You could get by with this, but while you are at it you could
> install a set of roller rockers also, which will help cut down on friction
> and wear.
> Rich
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: McDaniel, Brian (Getronics) [mailto:McDaniB@bp.com]
> Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 2:57 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: Stock Y-pipe Vs. JBA Y-pipe
>
> since you mentioned top end vs. low end... how to I go about getting a
> little more top end???
>
> > ----------
> > From: Wisotzkey, Rich[SMTP:Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 1:03 PM
> > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > Subject: RE: DML: RE: Stock Y-pipe Vs. JBA Y-pipe
> >
> > I think the Mopar's have better low end, and the JBA's have better top
> > end.
> > Not totally certain though. My selection of the JBA's was simple. I
> > wanted
> > a quality header I could bolt on in the garage, that didn't require
> > cutting/welding, and preserve the ability to return the truck to stock
> > without additional expense. I am completely satisfied with the JBA
> > headers,
> > but the y-pipe was another story. :'B
> > Rich
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: McDaniel, Brian (Getronics) [mailto:McDaniB@bp.com]
> > Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 12:28 PM
> > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > Subject: RE: DML: RE: Stock Y-pipe Vs. JBA Y-pipe
> >
> >
> > I agree... If I had the choice again, I would go with Mopar or Edelbrock.
> > I
> > have heard that the performance numbers are better on the others too!!
> > Any
> > thoughts on that??
> >
> > Brian
> >
> > > ----------
> > > From: Wisotzkey, Rich[SMTP:Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com]
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 11:16 AM
> > > To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> > > Subject: RE: DML: RE: Stock Y-pipe Vs. JBA Y-pipe
> > >
> > > Sam,
> > > I didn't plan on a y-pipe in the beginning. Actually, when I bought my
> > > headers, JBA didn't have a y-pipe. I had trouble with the ceramic
> > coating
> > > on my headers. They have been recoated twice so far. Since I did have
> > > this
> > > trouble, JBA offered me the y-pipe if I was interested at cost to make
> > up
> > > for the coating trouble. The coating problems were not JBA's. It was
> > the
> > > company that performed the coating.
> > >
> > > You know how it works, "Hind sight is always 20/20." :'B If I'd only
> > > known
> > > where the road was going...
> > > Rich
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Sam Parthemer [mailto:rtdkota@yahoo.com]
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 11:36 AM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Stock Y-pipe Vs. JBA Y-pipe
> > >
> > >
> > > But if you ran Mopar Headers, they have a complete setup
> > > w/Y pipe, even for the NV3500 manual trans. I should know,
> > > I had a set on my '95 w/NV3500!
> > >
> > > Sam '00 RT
> > >
> > > --- "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com> wrote:
> > > > Fermin,
> > > > If you're running a manual tranny, forget about the
> > > > y-pipe. IT WON'T FIT
> > > > !!! Not without cutting and welding. I've been there;
> > > > trust me, it isn't
> > > > worth it.
> > > > Rich - Ashburn, VA
> > > > '96 318 CC 5-speed w/modified JBA y-pipe
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Fermin Lizalde Jr. [mailto:roachmotel69@home.com]
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:29 PM
> > > > To: Dakota Mail List
> > > > Subject: DML: Stock Y-pipe Vs. JBA Y-pipe
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone know if there is a greater benefit from
> > > > having the Y-pipe from
> > > > JBA over the stock one? I'm ordering their headers and
> > > > was wondering if
> > > > their Y-pipe is worth the $154.99 (U.S.). According to
> > > > www.truckperformance.com the pipes are 2" in diameter.
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > Fermin Lizalde Jr.
> > > > roachmotel69@home.com
> > >
> > >
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