Re: Performance concerns

From: Hoopgj@aol.com
Date: Sun Jun 14 1998 - 00:29:06 EDT


In a message dated 6/13/98 7:11:06 PM Central Daylight Time, jmiller@eramp.net
writes:

<< I am still not satisfied with the way my new truck runs. It is a 98 reg
cab swb 5.2L auto, 3.92 sg Mopar headers but stock exhaust behind it with 400
miles on it. Today I put the Mopar FABM on it and tried a couple of 0-60
runs. I was quite >>

Calm down, it will be ok. My 96 did the same thing when it was new. I didnt
start to see the full power out of the v8 until I hit about 1500 miles. Also
when doing mods to a vehicle somtimes you loose a little before you gain alot.
When I added the cat back on my truck, I actually lost 1tenth in the qtr, and
my 60 foot went way up. Then i added the headers and wow, pull my head off the
back glass. What I am saying is the right combo will produce, but until you
get that combo ya just gotta keep adding.
Besides ya shouldnt be beating on an engine with 400 miles on it.
George



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