I have installed the flowmaster 50 series SUV muffler. It's a little bit
louder than stock. I have'nt had any performance gains whatsoever in the 2
months that it's been on. Save you money!!! The stock one works just fine.
Jason
98, 4X4, V8, CC, SLT+
>Need some advice. I have a 97 SLT Dakota 318 V8. I was
>thinking of putting a Flow Master, SUV 50 series three
>chamber Muffler on to increase my performance. I don't want
>a real loud muffler, and am not sure if it would be better
>to stay with the single tail pipe or go duals. Does any one
>any advice on this.
> Thanks
> Charles C. Talbott
>
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>
>
>
>Dear Homer. IOU one emergency donut. Signed Homer.
>Bastard! He's always one step ahead.
>-- Homer Simpson
>
>
>
>---DML Digest <owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net> wrote:
>>
>> DML Digest Monday, November 16 1998 Volume 04 :
>Number 004
>>
>>
>>
>> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
>> ==========
>> Re: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Frank
>> DML: Re: Re: 4.7L Shift Torque Management... was: Farewell Chrysler
>> Re: DML: Re: Dyno numbers
>> DML: Seattle international auto show
>> Re: DML: Sunday at the Drags(Dan)
>> DML: RE: Seattle international auto show
>> DML: Digest Problems
>> DML: TB status
>> DML: new to the list
>> DML: Leach Headers Group Header Purchase ATTN: John
>> DML: Dyno numbers
>> DML: icq members list
>> DML: Re: DML Digest V4 #2
>> DML: Re: Dyno numbers
>> DML: FABM and check engine light
>> DML: RE: Digest Problems
>> Re: DML: FABM and check engine light
>> DML: Carlsbad Drag results
>> Re: DML: new to the list
>> Re: DML: Carlsbad Drag results
>> [none]
>> RE: DML: TB list, stage ONE
>> DML: RE: Carlsbad Drag results
>> DML: Re: FABM and check engine light
>> Re: DML: Carlsbad Drag results
>> DML: RE:Gas Mileage
>> Re: DML: Decorating the Dak
>> re: DML: speedo & tires
>> DML: REMOVE ME FROM LIST!!!!!!
>> Re: DML: LakeWood Traction Bars
>> Re: DML: Farewell Chrysler
>> [Fwd: DML: Carlsbad Drag results]RE:
>> Re: DML: Re: FABM and check engine light
>> DML: Washshing the JETII
>> [Fwd: Re: DML: Re: Dyno numbers]
>> RE: DML: TB list, stage ONE
>> Re: DML: Farewell Chrysler
>> DML: ATTN: Audiophiles
>> DML: polishing R/T wheels ?
>> DML: reset computer
>> Re: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Frank
>> DML: Stood up for Mother Mopar ;-)
>> Re: DML: reset computer
>> DML: Re: ATTN: Audiophiles
>> DML: Re: polishing R/T wheels ?
>> DML: RE: polishing R/T wheels ?
>> RE: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Frank
>> Re: DML: big tires
>> re: DML: speedo & tires
>> Re: DML: TB list, stage ONE
>> DML: Where are the Stickers?
>> DML: TB Mods
>> RE: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Frank
>> RE: DML: TB list, stage ONE
>> DML: RE: TB Mods
>> DML: which TB should I get? attn: Bruce and Frank
>> DML: ATTN: Audiophiles -Reply
>> DML: reset computer -Reply
>> DML: Re: polishing R/T wheels ? -Reply
>> DML: RE: which TB should I get? attn: Bruce and Frank
>> Re: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Frank
>> DML: RE: which TB should I get? attn: Bruce and Frank -Reply
>> DML: Stage 1 confirmation attn:Bruce
>> Re: DML: ATTN: Audiophiles
>> Re: DML: Re: polishing R/T wheels ?
>> Re: DML: ATTN: Kyle
>> DML: Vortech R/T support
>> Re: DML: ATTN: Kyle
>> DML: speakers--> Kyle
>> Re: DML: ATTN: Audiophiles
>> Re: DML: big tires
>> Re: DML: Washshing the JETII
>> Re: DML: speakers--> Kyle
>> Re: DML: ATTN: Audiophiles
>> DML: RE: Vortech R/T support
>> Was DML: Farewell Chrysler----NASCAR
>> Re: [Fwd: DML: Carlsbad Drag results]RE:
>> Re: DML: polishing R/T wheels ?
>> Re: DML: speakers--> Kyle
>> Re: DML: Vortech R/T support
>> Re: DML: Stood up for Mother Mopar ;-)
>> Re: DML: Re: polishing R/T wheels ?
>> Re: DML: Washshing the JETII
>> Re: DML: ATTN: Audiophiles
>> Re: DML: ATTN: Audiophiles -Reply
>> Re: DML: Re: Dyno numbers
>> DML: RE: TB status
>> DML: RE: Vortech R/T support Attn Dan
>> Re: DML: RE: TB status (Frank)
>> DML: Re: DML Digest V4 #3
>> DML: Re: DML Digest V4 #3
>> DML: RE: speakers--> Kyle
>> DML: Re: DML Digest V4 #3
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:57:37 EST
>> From: BlKV8Dkota@aol.com
>> Subject: Re: DML: TB list, stage ONE Only!Attn Frank
>>
>> Sounds great but isn't your truck a Ram SS/T with a 360? What could
>you
>> expect form a 98,318 Dak with only a K&N and a 180 thermostat? Will
>this give
>> me low end twist to get off the line? And how can I pay? Do you
>have any way
>> to take visa? Or can you only take checks? And what exactly do you
>do for a
>> stage two and what is the differece beteween the stages? Sorry for
>all the
>> questions but I just want to Know what I am buying?
>>
>> Josh
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 21:58:30 -0700
>> From: Gary Shook <gary.shook@mci.com>
>> Subject: DML: Re: Re: 4.7L Shift Torque Management... was: Farewell
>Chrysler
>>
>> >For smooth shifts and to extend component life, the PCM (now called
>a JTEC
>> >plus; ed) uses something called shift torque management. During
>upshifts
>> >(sounds to me like spirited useage... ) near wide-open throttle,
>the PCM
>> >retards spark and shuts off fuel to every other cylinder. To protect
>> >components, the PCM also practices engine rpm management in
>relation to
>> >transmission stall speed. This helps protect components if an
>operator
>> >rocks the vehicle or if the transmision is shifted into Drive from
>Neutral
>> >at higher rpm."
>> >
>> >a drawing representing the pcm... shows inj# 1,4,6,7, lit up with
>inj#
>> >8,3,5,2 shut down (dead)
>> >
>> >caption: figure 47 - During upshifts near wide-open throttle, the PCM
>> >retards the spark and shuts off fuel to every other cylinder.
>> >
>> >my source:
>> >
>> >4.7L Engine Highlights
>> >page 15
>> >#9, September '98
>> >MASTERTECH
>> >Chrysler Motors
>> >
>> >i take such publications seriously...
>> >
>> >did i read it wrong... or possibly mis-quote...? don't the tech
>center guys
>> >have access to this info from cc... i'm just a bump on the log
>downtown
>> >here in greaseville and i got it... :-) (no flames intended,
>please, 'cept
>> >maybe at myself :))
>> >
>> >my prediciton: a drag racer's future creed... "... love that new
>shift
>> >torque management engine rpm management system!, shore 'nuff do!"
>"if an
>> >
>> All kidding aside (and I do think it's funny...) it sounds like this
>is all
>> accomplished within the timeframe of the upshift... so their
>transmissions
>> can be built even wimpier, and not slip during a shift....oops...
>there I
>> go... to 'smooth' the shift (read soften).
>>
>> I for one would like to see more 'software' modification equipment out
>> there... like a little switch that would remove this 'feature' and
>firm the
>> shift up... like is available for brand 'C'
>>
>>
>> Gary Shook
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:02:28 -0600
>> From: jim miller <jmiller@texnet.net>
>> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Dyno numbers
>>
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>>
>> > Subject: DML: Dyno numbers
>> > I need some help here to compare dyno # with
>> > somebody else that have dyno tested a complete
>> > stock R/T 5.9 and a regular 5.2. I dyno tested
>> > my -99 R/T CC 5.9 today and got really
>> > disappointed. Here are some numbers: 3700rpm /
>> > 247ft/lb torque4700rpm / 189 HP Please get back
>> > to me with some # that I can compare with, I
>> > think the factory have installed a 5.2 in my
>> > truck. I will check it at work on Monday, and if
>> > they have..............well lawsue comes to
>> > mind, because they charge me $1585 extra for a
>> > 5.9I would like if you could e-mail me direct
>> > instead of to the list. Swede at Huffines Dodge
>> >
>> Sometimes I wonder the same thing about my 99 R/T RC.
>> Everybody tells of their traction problems with the R/T and
>> the Motor Trend video showed an R/T smooking the tires quite
>> easily. Mine doesn't. The only way my R/T will burn rubber
>> is if I power brake it or really stand on it from a stop and
>>
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