I agree with ya on that. Too much can cause the same effects as not
enough. I found (in my application) that the ignition, chip, plugs, wires,
exhaust, and TB all work well together. However, I didn't go overboard
with the TB (i.e: V8 TB on a V6...or 52mm bores) which gave the truck a
noticeable gain in HP, TQ, and MPG.
I've heard that others on the DML have installed the V8 TB's (and Modified
TB's w/52mm bores) that have suffered either HP numbers (on the Dyno) or
slower ET's in the 1/4.
I do see performance problems with the truck (not only mine, but also a
co-workers '98 5.2L) during hotter than normal days which tells me that the
engines don't like running too hot. This may be slightly corrected with
Cold Air boxes, Ram Air systems that pickup the cooler air from underneath
the front cowl, or Phenolic Blocks/Spacers.
At 05:37 PM 06/17/1999 +0000, you wrote:
>Alan, Bernd, All..
>Is it possible that the decrease in performance for some people is
>caused by the compensation of more fuel... especially in stock applications?
> It almost seems as though the stock applications are
>suffering losses while those with ignition, plugs, exh.,.. etc. are
>seeing gains.. What do you think?
>Thanks,
> -Blair
>
>
>>From: Alan Short <ashort@flash.net>
>>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>>Subject: Re: DML: Ram air setups (long)
>>Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 12:10:39 -0500
>>
>>Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>> > On the TB/manifold Heat problem, has anyone tried a Phenolic Block
>>(riser
>> > plate) to compensate for some of the heat transfer. This used to work
>> > great on the old Holley Carbs.
>>
>>I wonder about the intake itself though, It gets super hot because it
>>gets hit from underneath with engine oil unless the lifter valley has a
>>tray seperating the 2.
>>What is a "phenolic" spacer?
>>I have tried a 3/4 aluminum spacer (Helix power bridge), it just takes
>>up underhood space and makes a "woosh" sound.
>>I've seen the large, flat heat shields that mount like a gasket and
>>shield radiant heat from the engine. Once again, the manifold would more
>>than compensate for any heat sheild.IMHO.
>> Alan S.
>>
>
>
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1997 Dodge Dakota SLT/CC (V6)
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