Increased Engine Power?
I have a Gas Workhorse 8.1 with Allison 6 speed and want to increase power. I have added Banks Power exhaust systems on 2 coaches in past and was very pleased in Mts and on short entry ramps. I now ...
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I talked to my friend yesterday about his methanol system which is on a 1998 Dutch Star DP. He is a retired auto mechanic. He bought the one from Banks which is a 50-50 system he only uses it for hill climbing, claims it added 75 HP and works great. Said he would install it on a gas MH also. He said he paid about $800. As far as a mpg saving's with headers and having the increased MPG pay for the system I would not count on that. Most everyone that I hear about say they get a good increase in performance but no MPG improvement. Sounds like your looking for the most you can get from that eng, but if you look at it from a HP/$ comparison you can install the header system for $4000 at pick up 49 hp or the methanol system for $1000 and pick up 75 hp. Numbers are in gross terms, you can get the exact figures and make an informed decision.
