Hey Alan,
I've got a 97 CC 5.2 automatic. Appreciate the warning. So what's the deal
guys? Has anyone installed the Leach/Mopars without welding on a truck similar
to mine? Maybe those walker/dynomax band clamps would work if the OD's are not
too dissimilar.
dadoctah@worldnet.att.net
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>From: Alan Short <ashort@flash.net>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: JBA header buy
>Date: Wed, Dec 30, 1998, 5:18 PM
>
>Patrick Delgado wrote:
>>
>> Hey dudes(and dudettes),
>>
>> I called Internet Racers Supplies today and inquired about the JBA
>> headers.
>> The lady that answered connected me to someone that could give me a
>> volume
>> discount. The man said unless they were all shipping to the same
>> address he
>> couldn't give me anything off. Not only that, in the middle of Dec.
>> the headers
>> went up to $398. Not a good shopping trip.
>> It seems like I'm going with the Leach headers. You guys promised
>> more HP and
>> no welding(muffler clamps OK). If this is true count me in on the
>> group buy.
>> One can't go wrong with more power.
>> So far I've got Gibson split duals cat-back, K&N FIPK, Triple
>> platinum splitfires
>> and Taylor cables. Can the stock computer work good with the header
>> addition?
>> dadoctah@worldnet.att.net
>>
>
> Doc, tell me again about your Dak. What cab style, motor/trans, year. I
>installed my Leach headers by myself except for welding. I think clamps
>won't work, at least in my application ('98 R/T). If you call Leach
>directly, ask his opinion. I have a reg cab and had to cut off all but
>2" of pipe going to the cat inlet. The Y-pipe outlet wasn't a close
>enough fit to clamp, and if it were, the Leach pipe is thick and
>chromed. I dont think it'll crimp very well. The slip joint in the
>drivers side Y-pipe runs very close behind the oil pan and there isn't
>room for a clamp, and once again, it's chrome. If you clamp a chrome
>pipe, the chrome cracks and flakes off. I don't have to tell you about
>rust, I'm sure you're familiar with that. Also, you'll need access to a
>lift and a sawzall to complete the install. About a 4hr job. Alan S.
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