Re: Re: RE: GOT MY TRUCK!!!

From: Jason & Sarah (Jpm699@email.msn.com)
Date: Mon Oct 19 1998 - 01:24:32 EDT


I had a stock exhaust for about a month before I put on a flowmaster. But
then there was still no performance increase. It almost feels a little
sluggish actually. Like the engine is doing alot of work but the truck
isn't moving like I think it should.

Jason

>I'm assuming you have a cat back? I don't think I'd expect any improvement
w/
>headers into stock exhaust.
>I got a lot more power off my headers, and it really kicked after my open
>element air filter.
>Later,
>Robert
>
>Jason & Sarah wrote:
>
>> As for myself I cannot reccomend headers. After installing the JBA's I
have
>> noticed absolutely no performance gain whatsoever. The truck runs just
>> about the same as it ever has. The biggest performance gain I felt from
an
>> aftermarket item was from the open air K&N filter.
>>
>> Jason
>> 98, SLT+, CC, 318...
>>
>> >Congrats! Sounds just like mine only I got the 3:55 rear. What color did
>> you
>> >get?
>> >My first suggestion would be to replace the exhaust manifold with some
>> >headers. It adds not only a little perf gain but starts wwwaaaayyy
>> smoother,
>> >especially in the mourning.
>> >
>> >Joel
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >Hey everyone,
>> >
>> > Just wanted to introduce myself to the list. My name is Doug Myers
and
>> I
>> >live in Clinton, MD near Washington, DC. After a 6-week wait, I'm
finally
>> >the proud owner of a black '99 Dakota Sport RC, 4x2, 5.2/5-speed/3.92
>> >suregrip. Its got everything! Tire & Handling package, Infinity
>> CD/cassette,
>> >power windows/locks, factory alarm, you name it!
>> > Even though the truck is brand new, I'm very anxious to start adding
>> >performance. I really like the Doug Thorley headers, JET chip, and
Gibson
>> >split-exit cat-back. What experience have you guys had with these
products,
>> >and more importantly, will they void my warranty? What other things can
I
>> do
>> >to get more power?
>> >
>> >Doug
>> >
>
>
>
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