Dynatech Supermaxx
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I'm working on verifying how accurate the delivered engine or trans torque is in HPTuners - but I heard they were surprisingly close to rear wheel power. (engine/trans data are both within a few ft/lbs of each other)
Example: with my other mods, the most I'd scan was 350-360ft/lbs. The truck is supposed to have 380 stock.
So, I put my headers on Friday. I'm scanning gains of 40-50 ft/lbs.
The truck doesn't really respond like an animal or anything, it just mundanely gets up and goes noticeably quicker. Especially when rolling on the throttle on the highway, or kicking it down a gear. It's like I lost a couple hundred pounds of weight.
Example: with my other mods, the most I'd scan was 350-360ft/lbs. The truck is supposed to have 380 stock.
So, I put my headers on Friday. I'm scanning gains of 40-50 ft/lbs.
The truck doesn't really respond like an animal or anything, it just mundanely gets up and goes noticeably quicker. Especially when rolling on the throttle on the highway, or kicking it down a gear. It's like I lost a couple hundred pounds of weight.
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Thanks for the feedback! My Dynatechs were supposed to be installed today but it ain't gonna happen...maybe tomorrow. Man, I can't wait! I'm also hoping to do a cam and PCM upgrade soon, and a TC.
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No problem!
I like the headers a lot. Are you installing them yourself?
I think I'm still chasing down some exhaust leaks downstream of the cats - that's my only real issue.
I'm interested in hearing about your exhaust note - mine got a lot louder. That really surprised me.
I like the headers a lot. Are you installing them yourself?
I think I'm still chasing down some exhaust leaks downstream of the cats - that's my only real issue.
I'm interested in hearing about your exhaust note - mine got a lot louder. That really surprised me.
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I'm going to bite the bullet and have a local shop install them. At 52, it hurts WAY too much for me to be crawling around underneath my truck...lol!
Of course, I hope the exhaust note/tune sounds good; that's pretty much what I'm expecting anyway. Call me a redneck but I can't wait to get into the parking barn downtown to hear the sound of the engine backing down thru the headers/Magnaflow!
Of course, I hope the exhaust note/tune sounds good; that's pretty much what I'm expecting anyway. Call me a redneck but I can't wait to get into the parking barn downtown to hear the sound of the engine backing down thru the headers/Magnaflow!
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Originally Posted by TarheelZ
I'm going to bite the bullet and have a local shop install them. At 52, it hurts WAY too much for me to be crawling around underneath my truck...lol!
Of course, I hope the exhaust note/tune sounds good; that's pretty much what I'm expecting anyway. Call me a redneck but I can't wait to get into the parking barn downtown to hear the sound of the engine backing down thru the headers/Magnaflow!
Of course, I hope the exhaust note/tune sounds good; that's pretty much what I'm expecting anyway. Call me a redneck but I can't wait to get into the parking barn downtown to hear the sound of the engine backing down thru the headers/Magnaflow!
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Originally Posted by TarheelZ
I'm going to bite the bullet and have a local shop install them. At 52, it hurts WAY too much for me to be crawling around underneath my truck...lol!
Of course, I hope the exhaust note/tune sounds good; that's pretty much what I'm expecting anyway. Call me a redneck but I can't wait to get into the parking barn downtown to hear the sound of the engine backing down thru the headers/Magnaflow!
Of course, I hope the exhaust note/tune sounds good; that's pretty much what I'm expecting anyway. Call me a redneck but I can't wait to get into the parking barn downtown to hear the sound of the engine backing down thru the headers/Magnaflow!
I fixed that exhaust leak I mentioned, and the truck *IS* an animal now. I left a stop down the road here, and got caught off-guard with how quick I was going before the next corner (which I don't usually have to slow for very much).
I'm loving the new exhaust note.
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Originally Posted by Seeing Red Again
I installed my headers and magnaflow last weekend. It's a definate gain, but takes a while for the computer to adjust. I can light the tires up at will now!
I've got a new Lunati 55003 cam & springs on the way, along with some slightly reworked 5.3L heads. My order is in for a Wester's tune to tie it all together so I'm hoping for some seriously Happy Holidays!
Originally Posted by marc_w
...and the truck *IS* an animal now.
I'm loving the new exhaust note.
I'm loving the new exhaust note.
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I have Supermaxx with the free flow cat and corsa sport cat back....
No issues and sound great......Sound Clip
No issues and sound great......Sound Clip
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