At 11:57 AM 5/11/98 -0700, you wrote:
>James,
>I got the K&N filter that drops right into the stock air box from summit
>racing (1-800-230-3030). Part # KNN-33-2084 it was $42.39 compared to
>$57.50 from Mopar performance for the exact same air filter. I received
>it 2 days after I ordered it over the phone. Definitely made a
>difference. I also just ordered BFGoodrich Comp T/A Drag tires for the
>rear (P275/40R-17). Summit listed the tires for $167.96 but BJ's
>wholesale ordered them for me at $137.99 each. Hopefully this will help
>my traction problem getting off the line. I checked into headers for
>the R/T but Thorley said they don't make any headers for 97-98 dodges
>(thanks to everyone for the info on thorley anyway). Mopar performance
>said some company named Leach?? makes the headers for MP and that
>headers for the R/T will probably be available in Aug-Sep 98. Once I
>put the drag tires on I'll take it to the track again for some numbers.
>Mike Catlin
>
>Mike,
>I dynoed my 5.2-liter with the stock element and the drop-in K&N (this
>was almost a year ago) and there was absolutely no difference on the
>dyno. Slightly altered sound on the revv, but no horsepower increase.
>The only way to improve this is not completely remove the stock airbox,
>bonnet and intake ducting for good. The bonnet and tubing are the
>culprits behind the stock intake restriction...
>Lance L. Martz
>LanceM@mcmullenargus.com
>
>
>What are you saying Lance,to go to a round element? And what's going
on with your project?
Tony
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