I do plan on modifying the motor (318 v8), but nothing extreme. Head
porting/polishing, headers, custom cam, intake upgrade, etc. The goal is
to build a street friendly daily driver that has plenty of balls when I
feel like taking out some aggression. I would like to stay away from loud
exhaust (that's what my no-cat, header-equipped 360 Dak is for) and go with
something that has a low rumble. I really do not keep up with exhaust
brands (while I am familiar with names) and their advances. Therefore, any
help would be appreciated. Thanks.
David
> [Original Message]
> From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: 7/1/01 7:03:54 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: pre-97 exhaust
>
> I think my Gibson is great but I have many mods to go with it. When I
> originally put it on (with headers) Ilost serious low end torque but had
> noticable power increase above 2900 RPM. I got some of the torque back
with a
> ported TB and better air filter system (K&N X-stream). I am putting a
ported
> intake and 24# injectors on tomorrow along with cam and roller rockers
(1.6:1
> ratio) all of which should help give me back the torque.
>
> Most guys I talk to say that if you are not planning serious mods it is
> better to go with a baffled muffler system (like flowmasters). The other
> thing about the Gibson is that it is loud even with a cat. I am now
running
> without a cat after having a highflow cat (catgo). I actually seemed to
pick
> up low end when I removed the cat but it is WAY loud now.
>
> John S
>
> 95 cc 318 auto, transgo shift kit, HE stage II TB and intake, HE 1418
cam,
> 1.6 Roller rockers, MSD digi6+, MSD HVC coil & 8.5 wires, Hp cap + rotor,
MP
> PCM, DT headers, Gibson exhaust (3" from headers back, no cat), 180 stat,
> autolite 3923's, progear DR timing chain, 24# FMS injectors, auburn LSD,
4.10
> gears, superior axles
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