dakota_5sp_v8 wrote:
>
> I said your mileage may vary because we all don't experience the same
> increase/decrease in horsepower after installing the same part because of
> existing configuration. For example, I had headers and a cat back then got
> the 2 1/2" Y pipe for a nice increase.
>
> If someone installs that same Y pipe in the same truck without headers or
> cat back they might (will) experience something different because they have
> more back pressure.
>
> Joel
>
> http://www.zracer.com/dakota.htm
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bnich@bellatlantic.net [mailto:bnich@bellatlantic.net]
> Sent: Friday, February 05, 1999 4:06 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Y - pipe (Joel)
>
> 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
So true. My R/T was just starting to get 15 mpg when I installed my
headers/y-pipe. After the install it went to 11 mpg! Hey, I thought I'd
get better mileage! Well, 2 mos. later, I installed a modified T/B and
the mileage is now back to 14-15. Makes sense when you think about it, I
just never considered matching the mods, intake/exhaust. Alan S.
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