Test truck will remain unknown but it was not a Dakota.
Each system was tested 3 times on the dyno.
Source Power Output Tone
stock 161.9 hp 227.9 lb-ft very quiet at low rpm
noticeable, unimpressive
sound at higher revs
Gibson 170.5 242.4 quiet at idle
deep, smooth exhaust
note under load
Hedman 171.1 243.6 dull throb at idle
steady, throaty sound
under load
Borla 171.5 243.9 quiet at idle
deep, smooth exhaust
note under load
Jardine 175.4 246.1 low, brumbly sound at
idle
smooth, rumble under
load
Bob
Burlington, Ontario
'97 CC Sport, 5.2L, 3.55 auto., flame red
Gibson duals, KN drop-in
Coloured-keyed grille guard, running boards
and hard tonneau cover
Deflectors, grille insert
AR-211 15x7 rims (4.75" backspace)
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