Is this normal?
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Is this normal?
My truck seems to have plenty of power at takeoff. It will almost peel out on dry pavement. I can beat a little honda to 20 mph, but man it really seems to bog after that. It accelerates ok, I guess, but is the lack of power in the top end the result of the restrictive intake and lame exhaust?
I mean, is there something else wrong? It runs great and has power, but is just feels like I'm towing something after it first gets moving.
I mean, is there something else wrong? It runs great and has power, but is just feels like I'm towing something after it first gets moving.
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If you want more kick at higher RPM's, gotta get a turbo or at least propane injection...my propane injection works best @ 2100 RPM "empty"....pulling my 5th, all propane gets me is better MPG's
Last edited by bc6.9; Oct 19, 2006 at 04:29 PM.
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From: Marengo, Iowa
Before I reworked my exhaust, I had good power, but it dogged easier on hills. Now I climb them practically without losing speed if it isn't a real bad slope and I am way heavy. Definitely open up the pipes in and out... I won't win any races, but I can run with the big guys.
