Since I have the V6 in my '97 Dak, the 14" would be too big. I tried both
the 12"x3" and 10"x2.5" versions and immediately noticed a decrease in
performance as well as gas mileage. The system may work great on large
displacement engines but not on smaller engines. The system I use also has
a "Ram-Air" effect since I used one of the fog light openings for an intake
passage (Used a dryer duct tube for the routing). I normally drive on the
highway during my commute so this system functions like it should. I still
have the plug for the opening so I can easily close it during rainy days or
off-road trips.
Regards,
Bernd
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Elmer
> Hanhart
> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 11:54 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: FABM and gas mileage?
>
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> >
> > Yup. Same here. (1997 Dakota SLT V6 - Medium Mods)
> >
> > I decided to use an alternative intake system that blows away the FABM!
> >
> > http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/btoys.htm
> >
> > It costs about $120.00 to make but is well worth it. (My MPG went UP)
>
> You live in P'ville correct? I live in Leander. Have you tried the FABM
> yet to be able to compare? If you haven't, I have a 14x2.5" FABM on my
> truck w/ a paper air filter. I wouldn't mind getting together to compare
> the diff. systems on each of our trucks. I think this will possibly put
> and end (probably not) to your style vs. an FABM. Tell me what you
> think.
>
> Erich 98 ext. cab V8 5spd.
>
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