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Halo3
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5/11/2002
08:17:45
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 Subject: ?? following JBA header install
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After much deliberation, I finally decided to do my JBA Cat4Ward "Rams Horn" header installation yesterday. I've got a write-up on the install up on the web site...JBA Header page...finished it this morning.
But the install did lead to some questions. I am still running the factory/OEM Y-pipe, catalytic converter, and air box. The air box will be going bye-bye with the Shaker hood install that will take place two weekends from now, but I'm wondering what, if any, gains I could see from exchanging the Y-pipe & catalytic converter. The Y-pipe is my primary concern, as it narrows down a little in the corners.
I've heard conflicting things about the Y-pipe. Some say that you won't see any gains in going to an after-market unit. While others say that it is the only way to go. And to make it even more interesting, I've heard that there are different Y-pipes on these rigs, and that it depends on which Y-pipe you have.
So, here's the question: The Y-pipe on my 2000 Quad cab w/5.9L meets in an over-under shotgun style. Is a JBA (or equivalent) Y-pipe going to buy me any additional performance gains?
Semper Fi,
Halo3
'00 Lt. Driftwood 4x4 SLT DQC w/5.9L
http://home.attbi.com/~quadcab
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DaveR
Dodge Dakota
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5/11/2002
09:12:19
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If the Y pipe on yours is anything like the one on my 94' it should give some gains. Mine has an awful crimp in it right befor the Y. I beleive this is where it is heald at the factory for bending. I ordered a new one from Mopar and it looked exactly the same except shiny. Anyone know what KRC whats for one of their Y pipes?
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RTjohn
Dodge Dakota
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5/11/2002
14:02:35
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I went with the Mopar performance headers on my R/T and would never install headers w/o a free flowing Y-pipe. The fact of mounting up JBA's or the Mopar(Positive Performance) headers to a factory, highly restricted, Y-pipe is a waste of money. I would definitly get a new Y-pipe, the headers made a substantial difference in hp and Torque on my R/T.
RTjohn
99 R/T
MP computer, MP headers, MP 7.5 mm wires, Cold air intake, 180 t-stat, Dumped dynomax exhaust, 3923's, sir michaels roll pan
2-bbl intake/50 mm flowmetrics TB/ 1.7 RR comming soon!
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