Headers/exhaust manifolds for magnums won't bolt up to LA heads. Same with
intake manifolds. My Shelby pulls through 5000 rpm with the stock manifolds
and intake. It has true dual exhaust as well. It will run in the high 15's
if I can ever launch it properly (16.0 to 16.10 with my sloppy launch). I
want to help mid range breathing. The choke pints on these trucks were the
TB (TBI injection) and the exhaust. Hooker used to make a set (maybe they
still do), but the cost is well over $300 and would still need some
fabrication. Shelby used to sell a high-performance kit with a 360 TB, but
those are long gone. I can easily get a 4bbl intake, but adapting the TB is
a problem. I have ample hood clearance.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Block" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 10:38 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Headers/TBI
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tom Byrne
>>
>> What headers might fit my Shelby Dak? Also, how difficult would it be to
>> make an adapter to fit my TBI to a better manifold. Ideally I would like
>> to
>> get a 360 TB.
>>
>> Tom Byrne
>>
>> 1989 Shelby Dakota #233
>
> I can think of no reason why any headers made for a 2 wheel drive, V8
> Dakota, through 1996, wouldn't fit. You might also consider the '92-'93
> magnum manifolds. On a low revving motor they should be just as good as
> headers.
>
> For an intake you might consider the Edelbrock Performer for the LA
> engines.
> You should be able to find someone local to make an adapter but beware of
> hood clearance.
>
> Ray
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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