I think that's the cubic inches talking. The 5.9L can utilize that extra
breathing by virtue of the fact that the cylinders can hold (and pump) more
air thru for a given time period. An engine is nothing but an airpump :^)
-----Original Message-----
From: GSWillhite <GSWillhite@ualr.edu>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, March 02, 1999 11:32 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Done it.. (Die CAT!=) Check this out..
Has anyone noticed, there seems to be a real difference in the reaction
between the 5.2L and the 5.9L when removing the cat. Some say the 5.2L
loses Hp and torque at low end, while the 5.9L *wakes up*. Surely on the
5.2L the powerband has just moved up?? I know some are running the 5.2Ls
w/out the cat and w/high flow muffler, is this your conclusion as well?
The 318 seems to be more sensitive to less back pressure than the 360.
I'm thinking if theres little or no INTAKE, TB mods the worse the
reaction. (does this make sense?)
GS -
98 5.2L 5spd
> Despite the objections, I went ahead and tried it. I cut off the cat
> and installed a y-pipe, 3" pipe, edelbrock 304 13" muffler, and *2* o2
> sensors. This 360 not only breaths MUCh better it sounds incredible!
> I have NO adverse affects, and no Check Engine light. It runs hard!
> DO IT!
>
> I know there are supposed to be 4 o2 sensors.. There aren't. only two,
> just like my 97 5.2.
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