I am doing the headers and intake manifold right now (possibly cold air
induction as well). I have true dual exhaust with twin cats already. The cam
would be the last piece done. I don't think I will be having the engine
rebuilt any time soon. With compression between 170 and 175 pounds between
all 8 cylinders and the truck running very low 16s (16.10 two weeks ago),
the engine doesn't appear to be too tired. I will be using an Edelbrock
Performer Manifold as it matches the 318 ports really well and has the
offset water neck which allows me to retain the OEM a/c. The adapter from
Jon Steiger should do the trick with the mounting of the TB. I would love to
find a 360 TB, but they are few and far between. Is the Hughes cam still in
production?
----- Original Message -----
From: "russell toalson" <rtoalson@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 6:31 PM
Subject: DML: Headers, TBI, now cam
>
>
> For the throttle body use a 360 model. It is larger than the 318 version.
> Use a factory gasket to scribe the correct opening on the intake manifold.
> Shop here in my town charged $20 to do the machining. This is what was
> done on the MP Shelby Performance kit to adapt the larger tb to the
> intake.. On my Shelby I used a Hughes Engines HEH 1928 AL cam. 489/524
> lift, 219/228 duration at .050 I had no computer issues with this cam and
> it performed well. Increased power right up to the too low rpm limit.
> Slightly choppy idle and no loss of fuel mileage. If you are not planning
> on doing the heads, cam, timing set, exhaust together I would wait until
> it is time to pull the engine and save the cost and effort of the cam
> change alone. There just isn't enough of a gain to change only the cam
> and leave in the low po valve springs and timing set in my experience.
> Good luck.
> Russ
>
>>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net (DML Digest)
>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>To: dakota-truck-digest@twistedbits.net
>>Subject: DML Digest V5 #3085
>>Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2007 00:00:04 -0400
>>
>>DML Digest Monday, July 9 2007 Volume 05 : Number
>>3085
>>
>>
>>
>>The subjects discussed in this digest are:
>>==========
>>DML: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>DML: RE: owwwww!
>>Re: DML: Re: 94 5.9 into a '92 Dak
>>Re: DML: owwwww!
>>DML: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>DML: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>Re: DML: OT: Outboard Repair Question
>>DML: Custom graphics?
>>Re: DML: owwwww!
>>DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>Re: DML: owwwww!
>>DML: RE: Headers/TBI
>>Re: DML: OT: Outboard Repair Question
>>Re: DML: owwwww!
>>Re: DML: FS: Diesel Liberty
>>Re: DML: owwwww!
>>DML: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>DML: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>DML: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>DML: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>Re: DML: owwwww!
>>DML: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>Re: DML: Custom graphics?
>>Re: DML: owwwww!
>>RE: DML: OT: Outboard Repair Question
>>
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 00:45:46 -0400
>>From: "Tom Byrne" <kerib@ptd.net>
>>Subject: DML: Re: RE: Headers/TBI
>>
>>Will Magnum manifolds or shorty headers bolt up to my LA 318?
>>- ----- 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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