Doug, I have a good y pipe in the shop off my 99 5.2 5spd. If you decide you
need it let me know off list
Gregg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Myers" <dougmyers@starpower.net>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 9:49 PM
Subject: DML: cat converter #3 just bit the dust!
> On my way home tonite, I noticed a loud ticking noise coming from my
> exhaust. When I pulled in my driveway, I heard a very bad exhaust leak,
and
> the unmistakable sound of the converter rattling. This is
> unbelievable!!!!!!! The truck only has 38,000 miles on it!!!!!
>
> I do know that the truck is running lean, and that it has been running
> lean ever since I installed the MP headers 26,000 miles ago. Now, thanks
to
> the headers, I just ate my 3rd cat converter, and to top it off I've got
two
> burnt exhaust valves in my passenger side cylinder head!
>
> So what should I do? Ditch the headers and go back to manifolds? If
so,
> anyone got a stock y-pipe in good shape? Or should I just sell the truck?
>
> --
> Doug Myers
> -------------
> '99 Dakota RC/SB 5.2L/5-speed/3.92SG
> K&N Gen II, B&F Billet TB, Hughes Stage 1 Intake, 180 T-stat,
> MP cam, MP headers, MP catback, MP plug wires, Accel Supercoil,
> Custom Computer by Ron Zimmer, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
>
>
>
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