Thanks for your response.
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> From: James Bird <BirdJD@internetmci.com>
> To: 'dakota@ait.fredonia.edu'
> Subject: RE: Finally got my headers
> Date: Sunday, August 17, 1997 3:15 PM
>
> I always do first. But when I mess up and start in second, it's not much
> of a difference. First will take me to 15-20 mph during normal driving.
> So you are correct, it is low. I have the 3.55 because of the limited
> slip and the occasional towing.
> ______________________________________________
> James Bird BirdJD@InternetMCI.com
> '97 Dakota CC, V8, 4x4, 5sp, loaded, No labels
> K&N, Gibson, Dual mandrel bent pipes, 500w of serious sound
> ____________________________________________
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dick Campagna [SMTP:campagna@nothinbut.net]
> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 1997 10:20 AM
> To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> Subject: Re: Finally got my headers
>
> I test-drove a '97 Dak V8/5-spd yesterday and first gear was so "low"
that
> it would be impractical to start out in first unless you're on a hill,
> really loaded, or pulling a load. I don't know what rear it had, but I
> will order a 3.90 rear in my '98. With your 3.55 rear, do you ordinarily
> start out in first? Or is your first gear real low, too?
>
> ----------
> > From: James Bird <birdjd@internetmci.com>
> > To: 'dakota@ait.fredonia.edu'
> > Subject: RE: Finally got my headers
> > Date: Saturday, August 16, 1997 9:06 PM
> >
> > Ouch!
> >
> > I gave up on waiting for the headers and had my Gibson 3" in/Dual 2.5"
> out
> > installed today. My original intent was to install the headers and
> exhaust
> > together so I can have all the pipes welded at once. So instead, I
went
> > ahead w/ the muffler and pipes first. I had dual Mandrel bend pipes
> > exiting the passenger side. No chrome tips, no fancy jazz. Just a
> > conservative looks and a great deep rumble. It's much quieter when I
get
>
> > on it than at idle or slightly above idle driving at 25 mph. This
seems
> to
> > be the opposite of the FlowMaster. I need to get more time with her to
> see
> > how she sounds. The startup sounds like a mighty giant waking up from
a
> > nap.
> >
> > >From all the FlowMasters I have listened too, including going to the
> > Flowmaster Headquarters, I have to say I'm happy w/ my Gibson. She's
> > deeper and doesn't bark. Not to say the bark is bad, it's just not
what
> > I'm looking for.
> >
> > There seems to me no noticeable noise at highway speeds. With the
> windows
> > open, the wind is much noisier than the exhaust. Even when I get on
her,
> I
> > barely hear it over the wind. With the windows closed, I can hear a
> little
> > more of the deep resonation, but it's not bothersome. I so seldom
drive
> > without the tunes, I doubt I'll ever her it from the inside of the cab.
> >
> > The shop charge me $175 for the dual custom mandrel bent pipes, the one
> 3"
> > pipe of that cat, and the labor for the muffler. The muffler cost $99
> mail
> > order from Truck Performance.
> >
> > Now I need my headers.
> >
> >
> >
> > James Bird - BIRDJD@InternetMCI.COM
> > '97 Dakota CC, 4x4, V8, 5sp, 3.55, loaded, 500W of serious sound
> > K&N, Gibson 3"/dual 2.5", Dual mandrel bend pipes
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: WillTier@aol.com [SMTP:WillTier@aol.com]
> > Sent: Saturday, August 16, 1997 4:29 AM
> > To: dakota@ait.fredonia.edu
> > Subject: Re: Finally got my headers
> >
> > In a message dated 97-08-16 01:17:02 EDT, you write:
> >
> > << 97 Dak headers are not available for the 5 speed >>
> >
> > Just one more reason to buy a Auto
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
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