He might mean "got back" 20-25 HP.
When I put my new pipes on, ot feels like I gained that much - to my
butt-dyno at least...
Kyle Kozubal wrote:
>
> You picked up 20-25 HP by adding a new convertor and muffler???
>
> I highly doubt that.
>
>
>> From: Dan Kramarsky <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com>
>> Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: DML: Suspension questions
>> Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:33:54 -0700 (PDT)
>>
>>
>>
>> DML:
>>
>> I finshed my catalytic converter/muffler/exhaust pipe project. Went
>> really well. I used
>> a Walker cat and a DYNOMAX Super Turbo kit. Sounds awesome and I
>> totally picked up 20
>> to 25 HP in doing this project. Partly because the old exhaust was
>> so bad to begin
>> with. ;-)
>>
>> <NOTE: For the following paragraphs I should tell you I have a 4x2
>> with rack & pinion
>> power steering and stock tires and stock wheels>
>>
>>
>> My next project is to rebuild the front and rear suspension. I
>> pulling the whole damn
>> thing apart! All the way to the frame. <grin>
>>
>>
>> Anyway I need some pointers to parts. I want a suspension that
>> handles more like a
>> sports car on the road. This will be a road course truck and a drag
>> strip truck. So I
>> am thinking I will need a rear sway bar since I dont have one. And I
>> want a 2" drop in
>> the front and a 4" drop in the rear. I was planning on buying
>> Western Chassis drop
>> spindles and a W.C. adjustable shackle kit. Any thoughts here?
>>
>>
>> I already spec'ed out all my bushings from Moog catalogs. Gonna order
>> them this weekend.
>> I will also replace the steering gear mounting bushings since those
>> are pretty much
>> shot.
>> Also with the Moog order I will be getting ball joints and the outer
>> tie rods (both RH
>> and LH sides). Any thoughts here? Did I miss something?
>>
>> Is it possible to rebuild calipers? Or is it more cost effective to
>> replace the
>> calipers?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Dan K.
>>
>> 1992 Dakota Club Cab LE with A/C, Cruise, PS, PB, PW, PL, 3.55 rear,
>> 5.2L V8 and a 46RH. Mods: Cool-air intake, 180* T-stat, relocated
>> IAT, DynoMax Super Turbo exhaust.
>>
>> http://static.flickr.com/42/84856795_c18903d10f.jpg
>>
>> Future Plans: March pullies, Improved air intake, 3.91 rear, F&B
>> throttle body, tires
>>
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