H.P. Cat

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Thu Nov 12 1998 - 11:45:06 EST


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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