RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI

From: Ray Block (bpracing@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Sun Jul 08 2007 - 17:49:53 EDT


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Byrne
>
> I may want to do a cam as well. I know Comp cams makes computer compatible
> cams, but only the 254 duration cam can be used with the oem computer.
> Comp Cams says stronger valve springs must be used.

That's usually the case with cam swaps. Is that an issue for you?

> Would the oem 360 cam make a difference and where can I find one?

Depends on the specs....which I don't know. Consider though, in magnum
engines, year for year, 318's and 360's used the same cam.

Ray

> ----- 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
>
>
> >
> > (SUM-G9044-- $149.95)? Should be fine.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >> -----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
> >>
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> >> From: Tom Byrne
> >> >>
> >> >> Will Magnum manifolds or shorty headers bolt up to my LA 318?
> >> >
> >> > I thought I already said that. ;-)
> >> >
> >> > 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.
> >> >
> >> > 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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