From: Ray Fougnier (rfougnier@comcast.net)
Date: Thu Feb 12 2004 - 14:53:07 PST
I don't think a muffler would take away too much power, but forget about
it anyways. Get a bag of earplugs and then you are all set. I'm
going to find a way to attach that sound absorbing foam to some areas of
interior.
This Newb says LDT is better.
Ray
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.
>>
>>The truck looks good, but I'm a newbie too. That's about what I paid
>>for mine....
>>
>>Ray
>>
>>Grant Stockly wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I found an M35 for sale locally in Alaska. Looks like a Reserve truck
>>>in good condition. Can anyone tell me what the funny canister looking
>>>thing sticking out of the passenger side front under the headlight is?
>>>
>>>http://users.superford.org/bronco85/Misc%20Pictures/2.5%20duce/IMG_1535.JPG
>>>
>>>Also, I distinctly remembering something about being able to tell winch
>>>engine is in it from the exhaust setup. Any ideas?
>>>
>>>http://users.superford.org/bronco85/Misc%20Pictures/2.5%20duce/IMG_1506.JPG
>>>http://users.superford.org/bronco85/Misc%20Pictures/2.5%20duce/IMG_1509.JPG
>>>
>>>Here is a grand listing:
>>>http://users.superford.org/bronco85/Misc%20Pictures/2.5%20duce/
>>>
>>>I didn't look at it in person because my schedule is really tough right
>>>now, but will if it looks promising. I like the condition its in,
>>>compared to a lot of other decues I've seen running around town. Any
>>>opinions out there? The guy wants $4200, which is a good deal compared
>>>to the used truck sales lot in town. Does USARAK mean US Army Reserve
>>>Alaska? One weekend a month? Is that why its in good condition (just
>>>my observation, I really don't know).
>>>
>>>Thanks for your help,
>>>Grant
>>>
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