Re: Questions, and thoughts

From: Jim, Donna, Erin, and Brian (leefam@wcc.net)
Date: Thu Aug 13 1998 - 15:52:49 EDT


> I would like to hear from anyone who has put headers (50 state
>legal) on a 96 Dak 318. I can't seem to find a manufacturer that
>supplies the complete set with Y pipe. How hard/easy was the install?
>Approximate cost?

Mopar Performance has a set w/ a y-pipe. They are around $500. I don't
know about installation problems, though.

> Same Question on the Cat back system. Anyone install one that
>exits in front of the rear tire? How much did the interior noise
>increase? Duals vs Single out let?

A set-up like that off a Challenger T/A or 'Cuda AAR would look COOL!!

> How did this affect gas mileage, and HP?

Headers and a cat-back will INCREASE gas milage, and HP.

> I am planning on headers with Y pipe, free flow cat, and 3" cat
>back system. This all needs to be California street legal.

The MP headers are Cal legal. Look at a Gibson, Dynomax, Flowmaster, etc.
cat-back.
        
> I have seen a lot of discussion on wheels. I think the bottom
>line is that you can get most any wheel you want, but with our 6 bolt
>pattern it'll cost you. I mail ordered mine. It took an extra two weeks,
>but no extra charge. By the way, has anyone checked into whether this is
>the Mitsubishi 6 bolt truck pattern. I seem to recall the mention that
>this pattern came from the D50 which was a Mits pick up with different
>labels.

My friend has a Mighty Max truck. The bolt pattern looks identical to me,
but I never measured it or anything.

> I have the 4spd Auto Trans, and I would like to know if anyone
>has can recommend a shift kit for it. I've seen some advertised, but
>would like to hear from someone who has actual experience.

A bunch of us on the DML are trying to buy a Trans-Go shift-kit. This is a
group-deal thing where you can save $$$.

> I have heard that our trucks had an optional "limited slip"
>rear. Does anyone know how to identify this from the label under the
>hood?

Under the hood should be a sticker that has the options on your truck. It
should say Sure-Grip, or limited slip differential. Something along those
lines. It also has the gear ratio that is in your truck on the sticker.

> Speaking of hoods.... Has anyone installed pneumatic hood
>supports and done away with the support which always seems to be in the
>way? Which ones did you use?
>
> I've been told that 2" lowering spindles won't work with 15"
>wheels. Anyone use 2" spindles, coils, or A arms? Pros/cons? Also, any
>recommendations on sway bars? Stay with the stock front sway bar?
>Replace with Heavier one? Add rear sway bar? How about shock
>recommendations??
>
>Too many questions??
>Hope not.
>Thanks in advance for your feed back.
>
>Jon H

Anything that went unanswered, I don't know much about. You can never have
too many questions.

Brian



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