No emissions in my area. However, if there is no substantial performance
gain for going non-EGR I will keep it. Also, because I want to retain the
factory a/c I have to go with the Edelbrock Performer.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Block" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 4:59 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>
> I guess that depends on whether you need to keep your EGR functional for
> emissions checks.
>
>> -----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 3:30 PM
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> >
>> > (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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