Re: V6 w/ a V8 TB

From: Jules Glogovcsan (jghunter@nol.com)
Date: Thu Jul 09 1998 - 21:34:57 EDT


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> From: Rekker21@aol.com
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: V6 w/ a V8 TB
> Date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 5:47 PM
>
> this is copied from the July '97 issue of Mopar Muscle;
>
> Throttle castings start to get a
> little thin in the venturi past that point. Even at .080, the body will
need
> minor filler in the venruti.

not true...

 V6 owners have another option----install a V8
> throttle body.

not best for driveability... and piston life...too lean

. A sixer will need to have the manifold's throttle bore
> holes enlarged to 2 inches

not true...

 . Spinning a Magnum to 5400 RPM is
> borderline, 5800RPM too much, and above 6000RPM can be the kiss of death.

very true!

> What happens is the heavy lifters crack the casting, start to wobble, and
the
> valve train self-destrucks.

never seen it yet!

j/mpi

  



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