Re: Thorley's are done...

From: KARL MOLTZAN (kmoltzan@mymail.net)
Date: Sat Aug 16 1997 - 22:54:19 EDT


On Sat, 16 Aug 1997 14:32:38 -0400 Sean Meldrum <spm@c3net.net> wrote: >At 10:07 AM 8/16/97 -0700, you wrote: >>I see allot of you use Doug Thorley Headers for your Dakota's are they any >>better than any other brands? Are they the same ones you get through the >>dealer? Are they just the best priced ones? >>Are all headers created equal? >>Glenn. >> > > The Doug Thorley's are a Tri-Y design. 2 pairs of primarys are run >into 2 >collectors, and then those two collected pairs are joined into the final >collector. Good torque producing design. Not necessarily the best for >flat out racing but I don't see anyone offering full length headers for >Daks. The closer you get to a full length header with the primary pipe's >size optimized for your particular combination, the more power you'll make. > >They're not necessarily better or worse. Just depends on what you're >looking for. Mopar headers *were* made by Thorley. Not sure who does 'em >now. Not bad price considering you get a better Y-pipe with them. >Shorties would require use of the dinky stock Y-pipe or a custom bent unit. > >All headers are *not* created equal....8^) >****************************97 Dakota Sport************************* > sean meldrum > > email: Home: spm@c3net.net (list subscription) > Work: sean_p_meldrum@auto.ittind.com > > Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/7875/ > > Black, 318, 5spd, 3.55SG, reg. cab, 2wd, buckets, >No graphics, GTS HLC, FABM, PTB, Blue Max wires, MSD 6A >Blaster 2, DynoMax Race Magnum, Pioneer DEH-435 > ******************************************************************** Tri-ys make more torque and horsepower than other designs up to 5500 rpm. Our magum engines fall off above 5200 so the Doug Thorleys are best for us. 92 CC 4X2 5.2L 4/5RT(stock cam) 1.7Crower, Electric Fans DTs,Jacobs Omnipac B&M Shifter 4200lbs 15.054@90.124 kmoltzan@mymail.net

 



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