While i think it will be an improvement over stock, don't expect as much
improvement initaially as you would get with the 50mm. However, when you do
get more parts, the 52mm will begin to outperform the 50. I just bought the
50 a few months ago, and have plans for heads and an M1 in the fall.. at
which point in am going to have to get rid of my 50 and buy a 52. If I had
known this, i would have bought the 52 to start with.
-Nelson C.
http://www.rtdakota.com
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From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
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Anthony_Gonatas@ars.aon.com
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 9:52 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Need Help!
Would the stock R/T exhaust system not handle the extra air? Will a 52mm TB
hurt
my Hp until I install some heads? I'm guessing here, but should I be looking
forward to 10 extra hp from the TB on a stock engine?
bernd@texas.net on 07/19/2001 05:54:20 AM
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Subject: Re: DML: Need Help!
Look at the long term modifications and the throttle body is your best bet.
Make sure you have a decent muffler or cat-back system to handle the extra
air
coming in though.
50mm works well but would recommend the 52mm if you're going to be
installing
the custom heads and larger valves.
- Bernd
> What should be my first real bolt-on? I own a 2001 R/T with 4900miles
>
> The 5.9 currently has a 180T-Stat with some 3923 Autolites! Dyno around
224hp
> 327.6tq @ the wheels with 4000k on the clock! Tested on a Dyno Jet.
>
>
> Ok I've been thinking if I should purchase a F&B TB? Should I get a 50mm
or
the
> 52mm? I would like to install a M1 and some 2.02 R/T heads down the
road.
> Would the 52mm be too big until I install the
> heads and the M1? Dyno testing only showed a 2hp increase with no intake
system
> on. So I still don't see a great restriction at the moment with the
stock
> air box.
>
> Would a set of $50 wires be worth it? IAT Adjuster? $200-300 Cold intake
> system? I heard an intake system acts like a ram air and it should
make
> more hp than nothing on the TB, is this true?
> $200 Jet Chip? Headers? Muffler? Is an R/T exhaust system restrictive? I
think
> it's not, I can hear hints of popping while decelerating on the
highway
> just like any free flow system would do.
> Also at the Dyno I got a few comments on the loudness of the stock exhaust
and
> how did dodge get that passed noise emissions! LOL!
>
> Any Suggestions?
>
> Thanks, Anthony
>
>
>
>
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