TIM - I just put true duels on my 94 318. 0 to 60 was 7.2 = now 6.3 I
have 2 1/4 pipes and mufflers running off 2 1/8 92 Magnum manifolds. I
don't think true duals are a waste of money = Worth every penny. DW
The Hawbaker's wrote:
>
> ok.... To go with my original question... (the one that got all this started
> :-)) Would it be of any benefit to have true duels over the y pipe. I have a
> shop that was going to install the headers and run them back into 2
> removable cats (test pipes put behind the seat for later installation
> hehehhe) then into 2 flows and out behind the rear wheels. I will be doing
> the K&N at the same time. Then a little later going with the TB. Is this
> overkill? Or would I expect the same performance using the Y pipe? Just
> curios so I dont drop alot of money into something that will not be
> beneficial. That and I like the sound of true duels better. :-)
>
> Tim Hawbaker
> Chambersburg, PA
> shelbycsx@innernet.net
> 87 & 88 CSX's both #133 (both 4 sale)- looks like both are sold.....
> 99 Neon R/T coupe (4 sale in a month or two)
> 98 Grand Caravan ES
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 8:50 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Exhaust backpressure (TECH!)
>
> >
> > (1) Modified Throttle Body (Flometrics)
> > (2) 3" Pipe from the cat on back. (through a 3" IN/OUT) muffler of course)
> > (3) Mopar Headers with Y-Pipe
> >
> > Performance Shop: Austin Performance (Lamar and Braker)
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of John Bell
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 7:40 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Exhaust backpressure (TECH!)
> >
> >
> > ""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
> > news:GGEILDJAAAEBOABJIJLLCEBCFJAA.bernd@texas.net...
> > >
> > > They told me that the system I have may be a little but too much for the
> > V6
> > > on bottom end. It actually improved it with the 10psi boost from my
> > > Powerdyne.
> > >
> > > - Bernd
> >
> > Cool... what would you recommend re: exhaust for a 5.9 n/a which had a
> > throttle body / intake upgrade
> > (like, say, a QuickD or similar setup) and nothing else? Would getting a
> > custom Y-pipe in addition help
> > things any? The reason I am asking:
> >
> > I plan on going with the standard throttle body / intake / cat-back
> routine
> > for my truck, and am curious
> > as to what combination would be best for a decent (25+ rwhp plus whatever
> > torque) increase. I am
> > looking for a balanced solution, nothing too trick, as the only other mods
> I
> > have in mind are an ignition
> > upgrade and synthetic lubricants. Please keep in mind that I drive a 4x4
> QC
> > (for fit/routing etc.).
> >
> > Just want to let 'er breathe. Oh, and if anyone knows of a decent
> > performance shop in Austin TX
> > that is friendly to Daks, please let me know.
> >
> > Thx in advance.
> > --
> > John Bell - '00 QC 5.9 46RE 4x4 NV242 3.92LSD SLT+ *my baby*
> >
> >
> >
> >
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