I think the reason 5.2 headers will not fit the R/T is that it has duals up
to the cat. The Mopar Headers have a "Y" pipe that dumps into a single
exhaust into the cat. To use the Mopar headers on an R/T one would have to
also change the cat to single in single out. Right now the cat is dual in
single out.
Dan
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> From: Bruce Bridges <bbridges@alarismed.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Headers for 98 RT
> Date: Friday, July 10, 1998 11:17 AM
>
> Jack,
> Your logic is impeccable. I was more worried about yesterdays post re:
no
> performance parts from Mopar for the 98s. And that from a Mopar perf
tech
> line worker... Arrrgh. Im mainly concerned about fit in the engine
> compartment, Id hate to have to "move things around" to get the 97
headers
> to fit. I am ignorant of the changes between 97 and 98 model years...
One
> of the reasons I am a MOpar guy is that they offered basically any engine
in
> any body style From 225 slant six to 426 elephants, all wihtout chassis
mods
> beyond motor mounts and K memebers. Thats the philosophy I love. Thats
> also why Im not slamming a 380HP/360 crate Dak transplant concept. It
fits
> the "tradition"...
> What about a v10 in the Dak?
> BKB
> At 11:04 AM 7/10/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >Well , I don't claim to know for sure , so you might wanna call the
MoPar
> >tech line .
> >
> >The reason I am assuming thatthey are the same is that the heads on the
318
> >and 360 are identical , except for obvious internal differences . That's
> >why the valve covers for the 318 and 360 Magnum engins are the same .
> >
> >I don't have anything in writing , I just know from playing around with
> >MoPars over the years . It's just like pretty much everything from the
318
> >, 340 , 360 "A" engine family should all be interchangeable . I know
alot
> >of guys that take things like exhaust manifolds from a 340 and put hem
on
> >either a 318 or a 360 because they bolt on , but they are a better
design .
> >
> >Like I said , I sure as hell don't know everything about all this stuff
,
> >but who does ?
> >
> >If I were you , I would get it confirmed by someone at MoPar just so
you'll
> >learn a little about it if nothing else . You can probably get em to
give
> >you the basic idea of which engines are all compatible and
interchangeable
> >too . It never hurts to know a little more .
> >
> >I am going to order the MoPar Performance headers for my '98 R/T when I
get
> >the money......whenever that is .
> >
> >I also want the M1 intake , the cam , mechanical roller rockers , and
what
> >about those ported heads for the Magnum engine ?
> >
> >OK , I'm rambling now......Good luck Bruce !
> >
> >At 07:39 AM 7/10/1998 -0700, you wrote:
> >>Jack,
> >>Not doubting yor "word"...But since I am in the market for said
headers,
> >>What indications are you using to provide this advice? IE: How do you
know
> >>this... It is not apparent from my catalogue...
> >>BKB
> >>At 07:24 AM 7/10/98 -0400, you wrote:
> >>>They should fit .
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>At 10:20 PM 7/9/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >>>>Anyone with an RT installed headers yet? If so, which ones? Anyone
> >know if
> >>>>the Mopar perf headers for the 97-98 Daks will fit the 360? I am
going to
> >>>>start calling around soon, but wanted input from the list first.
> >>>>
> >>>>Thanks,
> >>>>Donny
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>W . Jack Hilton III
> >>>
> >>>HEMI@mindspring.com
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >Jack Hilton
> >
> >Black '98 R/T Club Cab
> >
> >http://www.mindspring.com/~hemi/jbd1.html
> >
> >
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