Re: Need Help!

From: David Medeiros (orange383@earthlink.net)
Date: Sat Jul 21 2001 - 03:36:26 EDT


How exactly does a raped ape run?

David

> [Original Message]
> From: Kevin <ksmith@korea.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: 7/19/01 2:42:27 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Need Help!
>
> I run the Holley 52mm throttle body on my 318, and it runs like a raped
ape.
> It will not hurt your performance on your 360.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Anthony_Gonatas@ars.aon.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 01:51
> 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
> >
> > 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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