yep, see my reply to jay's post :)
thanks for your help steve!
-adam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 1:05 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Exhaust bottleneck?
>
> Yea! That is about the cost. I would opt for that. If Jay W. experience
> some gains then go for it.
>
> The problem with the JET Chip they still retain the limiter for both RPM
and
> MPH. If you like speed then try KRC for a new flash. To bad MOPAR cannot
> produce the chip.
> --------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> C4i System Engineer
> C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> "Never be content with somebody else definition
> of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> your own truths, your own understanding of who
> you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> the unique person GOD has created you to be."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: crm [mailto:tb.crm@verizon.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 10:24 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Exhaust bottleneck?
>
>
> interesting...i dont really have the $300+ to spend on the jet chip though
> :( (yet :) wonder what adding new exhaust or just a muffler would do
to
> up that even more?
>
> btw, just got back from a muffler shop. the guy said he could run 3" pipe
> (single exit) from the back of the cat with a new magnaflow XL for $300
> installed. this would be with aluminized steel...does that sound about
> right? and would that be too much pipe for what i plan to use my truck
for?
> i.e. ---
>
> > You only loose backpressure when applying large exhaust system without
> > proper amount of exhaust.
>
> and could someone clear up the "see-thru" vs. non see-thru concept? i have
> read that a see-thru really isnt any better than any other turbo style
> muffler, just wondering what the performance implications would be...
>
> thanks again steve, you've given me even more to think about :)
>
> -adam
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 11:36 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Exhaust bottleneck?
>
>
> >
> > It all depends of the previous restriction and the new application:
> meaning
> > the flow pattern.
> >
> > The original CAT is crap compared to the added restriction of the main
> CAT.
> >
> >
> > However, the best I have seen is the Flowmaster DELTA flow design. Less
> > restricted and maintains the back pressure for low end and allows the
high
> > flow when pedal is to the metal.
> >
> > To reach the 208HP (or close), is do what I did: 1) 180 degree
> THERMOSTAT,
> > 2) colder spark plugs and running Bosch 4s or 2s, 3) Add REDLINE to the
> > Radiator fluid, 4) Change the intake to the 'Z' tube, 4) added the Jet
> Stage
> > II chip, 4) beta truck for Bruce's 4 inch 68MM TB unit. The truck was
> dynode
> > at 208HP when the MPH limiter hit 97. I did not add the exhaust before
> this
> > or change out the muffler. This included the CA smog CATS.
> >
> > You only loose backpressure when applying large exhaust system without
> > proper amount of exhaust.
> >
> > The HO 4.7 uses the 3-inch exhaust pipes.
> >
> > --------------------------------------
> > Steven St.Laurent
> > C4i System Engineer
> > C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> > MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> > Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> > "Never be content with somebody else definition
> > of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> > your own truths, your own understanding of who
> > you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> > the unique person GOD has created you to be."
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: crm [mailto:tb.crm@verizon.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 9:11 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Exhaust bottleneck?
> >
> >
> > Yep - got the intake, t-stat and plugs scheduled for this weekend. Might
> go
> > with a Fastman TB in another couple weeks.
> >
> > You mentioned headers - but then said i could goose it up to 20X (rwhp)
> > without doing an exhaust system. You mean not changing the muffler or
> cats?
> > I guess I am a little confused...
> >
> > > You will be pushing the truck from the normal 18XHP at the wheel to
20X
> > > without adding the exhaust system.
> >
> > Will I have enough back pressure but still feel a performance boost by
> > adding a new muffler keeping the stock pipes?
> >
> > Thanks for the response!
> >
> > -adam
> >
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