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Mikes99Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2004
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If I were to put some Mopar PPH or an aftermarket type header on my 99 RC 318. How would clearance issues go as far as trying to take things out like replacing the head gaskets or transmission or what Im asking is Would I have to pul the motor just to put these things on? Has anyone tried this install and how painfull is this???
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Mike
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Sneezer
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2004
10:29:29
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You do not need to pull the motor to put the headers on. You should also be fine on pulling the heads after the headers are installed. I have not heard of any clearance issues at all on the GenIII Dakotas. Some headers do make auto transmission fluid changes a little more difficult since it is more work to drop the pan. Worst case you just have to disconnect the Y-pipe.
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CDAK
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10/28/2004
10:31:21
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I put Mopar headers on with out any problems, The hardest thing was getting the bolts and studs out. Run your truck for a bit and use penatrating oil to get them out. I had to use a vise grip and slowly work the studs out while applying lube. Its a two man job. Make sure you wipe them clean before starting up. I made that mistake and some stains burnt in.
98 Dak 318 4x4 Club Cab
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Mikes99Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2004
13:04:46
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Thanks for your replies....thats good news I
like to hear.
Now where can I get some headers and or y-
pipe and what all do i need for a setup like
this?
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rtdkota
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10/28/2004
17:31:02
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I am a distributor for PPH.
http://www.socaldakota.com/performance_mopar_dakotadurangoram_engine_headers.html
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
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Mikes99Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2004
11:07:28
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Hey RTDakota....explain to me please on if the pph headers that says for the 5.9L, it will also fit 5.2?
510 shipped....not bad guess i better start saving!
And what do you reccomend for a setup like mine with the y-pipe?? (diameter exhaust...etc...?)
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Haligan9
Dodge Dakota
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11/01/2004
11:41:39
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I reccomend the pph headers. Plan on spending a day to get it all in. The passenger side is the worse because the motor offset to the passenger side. The only thing I will warn you about is what cdak said, be sure you have the headers extremely clean before you start the truck for the first time. Also be sure to follow the tightening instructions and recheck the bolts for the first few weeks. Craftsman makes a cool little ratcheting wrench that makes install/tightening easier.
Hal
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rtdkota
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11/01/2004
13:47:40
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For a 5.2L, a single 3" works well--- going more than that can hurt your low end performance--- all depends on what mods you plan on doing, and what you have done.
My little 5.9L w/small valve RT heads and small cam, M1-2bbl, Crower valve train, PPH headers w/Y pipe and 3" exhaust--- 300 rwhp, 348 torque... ran a 13.507 @ 102.60 in PHX 2 weeks ago.
that's with the stock cat in place too--
:^)
www.socaldakota.com
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Mikes99Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2004
10:14:57
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DAMN!!!!! So I if buy this setup would everything completley mount up right and i wouldnt have any custom work to do other than frustration.Will i notice a power difference and sound difference. I would only hope this would give my truck a more aggressive sound. I can spare a day but not more than that I have college and work to go to. BTW What about some headers i see on ebay from S.S. Autochrome. They seem aufully cheap for headers but have not had any experience with them?
Thanks!
Mike
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N56629
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2004
13:24:26
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" BTW What about some headers i see on ebay from S.S. Autochrome. They seem aufully cheap for headers but have not had any experience with them?"
Look down the page a bit further and you will see a pair of cheap headers for sale. The dents in them are a good indication of how much trouble the guy had fitting them. They might all look the same, but they don't all fit the same and some are made of inferior material. Stainless steel ones are a good example. Depending on the grade used, you could end up with badly warped flanges once they heat up. Stainless can be really bad that way.
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Mikes99Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2004
02:02:23
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"The dents in them are a good indication of
how much trouble the guy had fitting them.
They might all look the same, but they don't all
fit the same and some are made of inferior
material."
WOW...umm I guess that answered my
question quick....guess I better stick to the
better name brands like Mopar
PPH...hehe...ThanX!!!
Mike
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