From: James Shanks (n1vbn@bit-net.com)
Date: Wed Feb 11 2004 - 19:47:52 PST
The LDT is the latest version of the Multifuel...if the condition of the
vehicles is the same I would go with the LDT. A muffler if get the correct
type of muffler that won't restrict flow of exhaust gases through the
muffler will quite it down considerably with no difference in performance.
At 05:32 PM 2/11/2004, Grant Stockly wrote:
>Would a muffler take away enough power to worry about? I don't care about
>the neighbors, just myself on a 3 hour drive.
>
>1C=60A Alt, Flame Htr at Front of Eng
>1D=Improved Head Gasket, Pistons
>LD=N.A., LDS=Turbo, LDT=Turbo "Clean-Air"
>
>Which is better? LDS or LDT?
>I've got a collection going on engine types. It appears as though all
>engine specs are not created equally. :)
>
>LDS-427-2:
> HP (net) 130 @ 2600
> TQ (net) 330 @ 1400
>
>LDS-465-2
>HP(gross) 195 @2,800 rpm
>TQ(gross) 425 @2,000 rpm
>
>LDS-465-1:
> HP (gross) 126 @ 2600
> TQ (gross) 300 @ 1400
>
>LDS-465-1
>HP(gross) 175 @2,600 rpm
>TQ(gross) 425 @2,000 rpm
>
>LD-465-1C:
> HP (gross) 126 @ 2600
> TQ (gross) 300 @ 1400
>
>
>LDT-465-1C:
> HP (net) 130 @ 2600
> TQ (net) 305 @ 1400
>
>LDS-465-1A
>HP(gross) 175 @2,600 rpm
>TQ(gross) 425 @2,000 rpm
>
> > Oh yeah, my turbo has that same exhaust. If it wasn't turbo, the pipe
> > would be coming up from under the passenger side of the cab, where a
> > muffler was mounted. In this case, it comes down from the turbo,
> > through that dip, and out the stack. THis improves air flow, reduces
> > smoke, and make more music for the neighbors.
> >
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