Re: Need Help!

From: TonyC (acellan1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Sat Jul 21 2001 - 16:23:32 EDT


Fast and scared!!
TonyC

-----Original Message-----
From: David Medeiros <orange383@earthlink.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2001 3:39 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Need Help!

>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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