Re: RE: Y - pipe (Joel)

From: bnich@bellatlantic.net
Date: Fri Feb 05 1999 - 19:06:16 EST


dakota_5sp_v8 wrote:
>
> Yes, it did give a noticeable perf gain in the low end. However, your
> mileage may vary. I had JBA headers and was happy. Then installed a 3" mopar
> cat back and took a perf hit. After the Y pipe install I was back on the
> saddle plus a pony or two. I have some after pics that I need to put up but
> the before pics are on my site. If you dont have headers, try the mike leach
> setup. The headers come with a Y pipe. This could be a cheaper, more
> efficient route. I paid 200. for a custom 2 1/2" Y pipe.
>
> Joel
>
> http://www.zracer.com/dakota.htm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bnich@bellatlantic.net [mailto:bnich@bellatlantic.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 1999 5:50 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Y - pipe
>
> I know we've talked about this before but I just got done changing my
> oil and looked at that little shity y-pipe again. I know someone on the
> list has changed it and has some pictures up of it. Did the new pipe
> give much of a performance gain? What about the sound of the system did
> it get louder? Does someone make an aftermarket pipe or do I have to
> have the local shop make me one? Thanks Bob Nichols

Joel, When you say "milage may vary", did tour MPG go down? Bob



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