The exhaust that comes on the R/T is a decent cat-back (Gibson IIRC). Definitely
start with the TB and a K&N filter in the stock airbox (or a cold-air intake to
replace the box).
Anthony_Gonatas@ars.aon.com wrote:
> 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
>
> Please respond to dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> cc: (bcc: Anthony Gonatas/KS/ARS/US/AON)
>
> 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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