Should I get an EGR or Non-EGR manifold?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Block" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 11:16 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Headers/TBI
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> (SUM-G9044-- $149.95)? Should be fine.
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> Word to the wise...trial fit the gaskets to the headers and check for any
> overhang into the ports. Likewise against the heads. Trim away any
> offending material you can that won't compromise sealing. Won't make a
> noticeable difference but can't hurt either.
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
>> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Tom Byrne
>> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 9:39 AM
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
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>> What about Summit Shorty Headers for 318 Mags? They are dirt cheap
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ray Block" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
>> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 1:42 AM
>> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
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>> >
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: Tom Byrne
>> >>
>> >> Will Magnum manifolds or shorty headers bolt up to my LA 318?
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>> > I thought I already said that. ;-)
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>> > To clarify....LA and Magnum heads have the same *exhaust* bolt pattern
>> and
>> > the port shape is very close, so you can use early or late
>> > manifolds/headers
>> > on either engine.
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>> > If you get ones made for a Gen II Dakota, your only custom issue will
>> > be
>> > connecting them to the rest of the exhaust system. Since you already
>> > have
>> > duals it should be rather simple.
>> >
>> > The best manifolds are from '92-'93 and can be found easily and
>> > cheaply.
>> > I
>> > was shifting at 5200 and running in the high 14's with the stock
>> > manifolds.
>> > At that point, switching to headers made only a minor difference. Not
>> > really worth the money with that combination. They probably help more
>> > now
>> > that I'm shifting at 6000....and running high 12's, although I've never
>> > uncapped them so all I know is how it runs through a full single
>> exhaust.
>> > :-)
>> >
>> > Ray
>> > http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
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