I'm not %100 sure Jason, but when my headers were installed the second time
I had the shop dyno before and right after. And I gained 18hp and almost
28ft/lbs. of torque. Now keep in mind I do have a flowmaster behind these,
and the Mopar SBEC, FIPK, and 180 stat. But these headers are designed to
increase torque. Will a new y on you jba's make more torque? I don't
really know, but my "guess" would be probably. Maybe someone else who knows
more about that setup can help you out. Good luck!
---Mike, near Houston.---
My sig file=====> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/signature.txt
My Dakota page==> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/dakota.html
Dakota Webring==> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/webring/ring.html
----- Original Message -----
From: Jason & Sarah <Jpm699@email.msn.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 1999 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Performance Improvement Ideas
> Yeah I have thought about it, my concern is that I would loose some low
end.
> I'd like to use my truck for some off roading and some towing someday. Do
> you think that I would loose some or any low end with a new y pipe???
>
> Jason
>
>
>
> > Jason have you thought about getting a better Y-pipe? That seems to be
> the
> > big restricion on our trucks.
> >
> > ---Mike, near Houston.---
> > My sig file=====> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/signature.txt
> > My Dakota page==> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/dakota.html
> > Dakota Webring==> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/webring/ring.html
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Jason & Sarah <Jpm699@email.msn.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 4:49 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: Performance Improvement Ideas
> >
> >
> > > I have the JBA's. I also have a flowmaster and I haven't noticed any
> > gains
> > > there either.
> > >
> > > Jason
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > I'd have to disagree Jason. Did you get the Doug Thorley or the
> JBA's?
> > I
> > > > have documented proof of significant gains with the Doug Thorleys.
> > > However
> > > > some members seemed disapointed in the JBA gains. The two headers
are
> > > very
> > > > different. For me the headers were worth it.
> > > >
> > > > Blake, what I suggest would be the same items Jeff suggested.
However
> I
> > > > would not do the headers until you have some type of cat-back
exhaust.
> > > The
> > > > exhaust is usually the first thing done. You can do the headers
with
> > the
> > > > stock exhaust but that's putting the cart before the horse. After
the
> > > > tstat, computer, exhuast, and headers you might think about a shift
> kit.
> > > > Don't need one but you may want it. That's pretty much all you can
do
> > in
> > > > the $700 range. Some more mods would be throttle body mods. Either
> > port
> > > > and polish yourself or get the B&F throttle body for $90.00 or the
one
> > of
> > > > the MPI models. Underdrive pulleys, electric fans, limited slip if
> you
> > > > don't already have it, better gears maybe. By then you'll probalby
> want
> > > to
> > > > start looking at handling mods, sway bars, better springs and
> > shocks.....
> > > It
> > > > goes on and on... it's a sickness.
> > > >
> > > > ---Mike, near Houston.---
> > > > My sig file=====> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/signature.txt
> > > > My Dakota page==> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/dakota.html
> > > > Dakota Webring==> http://web.wt.net/~mclark/webring/ring.html
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Jason & Sarah <Jpm699@email.msn.com>
> > > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > > Sent: Monday, March 22, 1999 6:45 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: DML: Performance Improvement Ideas
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Headers did'nt do any good for me, if I were you I'd avoid them.
A
> > new
> > > > > computer would be good though as well as a shift kit, definitely a
> > K&N.
> > > > >
> > > > > Jason
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > In a message dated 3/22/99 4:30:41 PM Central Standard Time,
> > > > > > boydmcguire@mindspring.com writes:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > << I have a 1993 Dodge Dakota 2x4 with a 318 automatic. I have
> $700
> > to
> > > > > spend
> > > > > > on
> > > > > > improvements, and everything I have is stock. What do you all
> > > suggest?
> > > > > > >>
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 180 t-stat ($12)
> > > > > > Mopar Performance SBEC ($240 or $140 if you return your old one)
> > > > > > K&N FIPK ($110 or $60 if you use just a 14 inch K&N Filter and
an
> > > > > Edelbrock
> > > > > > can)
> > > > > > Doug Thourley Headers ($470)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Jeff
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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