Re: Re: RE: Re: V6 Intake manifold modification????

From: greg conner (dodgeboy93@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Nov 02 2001 - 12:34:37 EST


ahh...I wondered what he needed the template for... ;)
Greg Conner

>From: "Jon Smith" <jon@fast4x4.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: V6 Intake manifold modification????
>Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:49:48 -0500
>
> sorry, I didn't read it all (pre-7am syndrome) it realy depends on what's
>inside the manifold when you open it up. I've not worked on a v6 manny
>yet,
>although I've seen several v8's from '99... some have a divider, some
>didn't. If the plenum divider is there, and it still has the EGR tube cast
>into it (many non-EGR trucks still have this tube inside the manifold.. BIG
>hinderence to flow), have the plenum removed just enough to remove the tube
>(you'll see what i'm talking about when you open the manifold up)
>
>As far as the runners, with stock cam, etc be VERY careful if you remove
>any
>material from them. Make sure to keep their length as uniform as possible,
>and definitely don't take out more than ~2". With stock cam and heads,
>personally I'd remove the EGR tube and 1"-1.5" at most from the runners.
>
>You shouldn't need new injectors, however DEFINITELY do the throttle body.
>Another thing to consider is an aluminum bellypan, there is some fab work
>being done to have these available for sale soon. (I'm pretty sure, would
>the responsible party speak up?) =)
>__________________
> Jon Smith
> Raleigh, NC
>'95 CC 318 4x4 auto
> 344rwhp/424tq
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tim Althoff" <yllwdkta@insight.rr.com>
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 7:29 AM
>Subject: DML: RE: Re: V6 Intake manifold modification????
>
>
>well I have read yours as well as the one listed on the DML homepage. I
>just wanted to make sure that all is suggested when doing V6 mod...I have
>seen what Bernd has done but also wanted to make sure it would work for my
>normally aspirated...
>
>also, what do you think about the rest...TB...injectors...
>
>BTW Thanks Jon!
>
>Tim Althoff
>
>
>

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