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JU1CY-1
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10/15/2001
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hey guys...i just happened to come across this site and maybe you folks can help...I own a 2000 reg.cab R/T and having installed a supercharger and NOS kit...question is...is it wise to leave Y-pipe and add headers and free-flow exhaust or can i go tru-dual with headers and 40series flowmasters out the back as i planned on doing...main objective:don't want to lose low-end torque...any help on this would be great as the R/T is getting worked on as I write...thanks..



kota on 20s
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10/16/2001
09:58:26

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i know a guy that has a R/T with a supercharger, M1, heads, and a lot more. and he is only running a single exhaust, with headers and a aftermarket y-pipe.
I dont think i would do the dual's

Eric



JU1CY-1
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10/20/2001
12:49:12

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Sorry for not responding any sooner...so y-pipe it is...is duals off a single muffler going to disrupt performance???...just that i'm not crazy about single exhaust..LOL...also whats the best shift improver out there for the 46re...can't seem to find one...parts for this truck are hard to find...coming that i use to run Mustangs...and parts falling out of the sky for these cars...LOL

JU1CY-1



JU1CY-1
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10/20/2001
12:50:01

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Sorry for not responding any sooner...so y-pipe it is...is duals off a single muffler going to disrupt performance???...just that i'm not crazy about single exhaust..LOL...also whats the best shift improver out there for the 46re...can't seem to find one...parts for this truck are hard to find...coming that i use to run Mustangs...and parts falling out of the sky for these cars...LOL

JU1CY-1



kota on 20s
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10/20/2001
14:39:22

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a single muffler with 2 pipes comming out of it should not hurt performance.

for the shift kit i have heard trans-go is the best. i dont know for sure, i have a 5speed ;-)

Eric



JU1CY-1
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10/20/2001
21:16:44

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I heard trans-go myself...i bought this truck with 30k on her and shes pretty solid...this trucks got plenty of potential so i thought i help bring the "muscle" out of it...after i'm done, no SVT Lightning or any other NEW muscle(mustang,camaro)hell even that GMC typhoon...(well, maybe...I have repect for them i use to own a 87'GN so i know what turbo-six's can do)will be able to walk away from me lol...thanks for your help,,,greatly appreciated :'}

JU1CY-1



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11/07/2005
22:47:14

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u ngrs are gay..proove dodge is better than honda... you can IM me at Jawbreaker438

honda=power
dodge=powder



DUALS bro
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11/07/2005
22:53:10

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Go for TRU-DUALS Bro! They will give you at least 35-40rwhp... These guys dont are not dodge technicians as myself and I can tell you a set-up like that on an R/T would be bad... They gave you no sound advice on what wrong with true duals? Run an x-pipe to get teh best scavenging even though some may not classify the use of a x-pipe as being true duals..

Kevin Williams
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(770) 725-5956



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11/08/2005
09:49:30

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For best performance you can run a single exhaust with larger piping coming off the headers or true duals. Running 2.5" true duals with an X pipe with mandrel bends will probably yeild the best performance.

Nothing flows like a straight pipe

hawkmoon
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11/12/2005
14:33:24

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Hey Kevin "DUALS bro", my dad has has a '99 5.2L dakota with K&N intake, what would be his best bet on exhaust? I'd appreciate any help, he wants his done right as opposed to my truck which has a generic high-flow muffler...
Thanks

Terry



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11/12/2005
15:31:17

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For maximum performance, I'd tell your dad to pick up so free flowing mandrel bent headers and 3.5 piping to an x-pipe to allow for the best flow and scavenging. After the x-pipe, continue with 3.5 pipe to a high-flow muffler and exit with a SLIGHTLY smaller pipe. Maybe 3.00 inch to create a small bit of back-pressure.. That will give him the bet HP output but also allow him to keep good tourque.

Kevin Williams
San Diego, Texas Dealership#2109
(770) 725-5956




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11/12/2005
15:37:02

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He can't afford/doesn't want to do headers (now), what would be best in that case? Would cat-back duals be pretty decent? Thanks for your help.

Terry



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11/13/2005
00:39:37

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ya, a system like that should give him plenty of power!



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11/13/2005
01:22:50

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Thanks a bunch Kevin.



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11/13/2005
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I say no way on the 3.5" pipes. 2.5 is all you need!

Nothing flows like a straight pipe

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11/14/2005
21:29:47

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no way 3.5 inch pipe is needed with this engine unless you are gunna go forcedinduction. a single 3 inch or dual 2.5 is PLENTY. this is a smallblock remember. plus look at the size of the heeder flanges where they go into the y pipe. that is your bottle-neck. if it's 2.25 then 3 inch pipe on either side is just gunna be bigger, heavier, and more expensive



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