Re: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Exhaust backpressure (TECH!)

From: dwmagnum (dwmagnum@interlynx.net)
Date: Thu Mar 22 2001 - 00:27:10 EST


BERND. My 02 sensor is right on top in the middle of an X joining the
duals together. Works real fine DW

"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> O2 sensor locations and OBD version have something to do with the exhaust
> configuration though.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of dwmagnum
> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 9:49 PM
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Exhaust backpressure (TECH!)
>
> 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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