Re: DML Digest V4 #1401

From: Gene & Renee Rivers (webmaster@mopars.net)
Date: Fri Jan 14 2000 - 00:26:34 EST


Lets do it!...........under 14 sec for you Richard............I can't wait
for a good heads up race! But we kow Mike is da man w/ da fast Dak!

Gene

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Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 11:00 PM
Subject: DML Digest V4 #1401

> DML Digest Friday, January 14 2000 Volume 04 : Number
1401
>
>
>
> The subjects discussed in this digest are:
> ==========
> DML: HRP Friday Night
> DML: Dak rear @ kammer
> Re: DML: Wheres My Sig File? ATT: ALAN!
> RE: DML Cards was: DML: license plates
> Re: DML: SAD DAY FOR THE VIPER
> re:DML: Warranty Work
> DML: RE: must install headers
> DML: RE: Stock Bumper Removal
> Re: DML: Why is everyone pinging?!?
> Re: DML: Re: Anti-Freeze was: Fluctuating guages
> RE: DML: Why is everyone pinging?!?
> DML: TEST
> Re: DML: RE: Re: Dodge Intrepid R/T NASCAR!!
> Re: DML: Why is everyone pinging?!?
> Re: DML: RE: must install headers
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:01:07 EST
> From: V8dakLECC@aol.com
> Subject: DML: HRP Friday Night
>
> It's official.
>
> I got a Kitchen pass for HRP Friday night.
>
> Mike, Gene, anybody else. I should be there between 6 and 6:30.
>
> Cool night, moderate humidity, I think I smell an under 15 second pass.
>
> Richard Lewis
> 92 LE CC, 318, Auto, MP-SBEC
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:02:24 EST
> From: Mtbfed@aol.com
> Subject: DML: Dak rear @ kammer
>
> I was just checking out kammer & Kammer's website.
> http://www.kammerracing.com/
> They have a Dak rear w/ 3.90's and L.S.D.
> It's at the bottom of "New and used parts"
> I know someone is looking for one.
>
> Marc Federici
> 99 SLT+ CC 5.2 5sp 4x2 3.55sg
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 21:57:33 -0600
> From: Richard A Pyburn <rap777@juno.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Wheres My Sig File? ATT: ALAN!
>
> Hey, Ed. What octane is that gas?
> Richard in San Antonio
> On Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:55:56 -0800 Ed Estoppey <98dakota@home.com>
> writes:
> >hey alan,
> >hows this!!!! he he
> >
> >Ed
> >--
> >Visit my Webpage @
> >http://www.MoparEd.com Best 1/4 Mile Time 16.887/80.11MPH
> >1998 Dodge Dakota GTS, RC, SB, 239 Auto, Intense Blue, 1/4 Tank Of
> >Gas, 33
> >Lbs Tire Pressure, Full Tank Of Washer Fluid, Antifreeze Good And
> >Full, Brake
> >Fluid Topped Up, Engine Oil Right On Tha Mark, Xenon Body Kit,
> >ProGlass Hood,
> >Street Scene Hood Cowl and Mirrors, Blue Engine Wire Loom, Gts
> >Painted
> >Headlight Covers, Painted V-Tech Tailight Covers, Painted Dash Bezzle,
> >Door
> >Handles and Window Cranks, Painted TailGate Pop&Lock, Jc Whitney
> >CatBack Dual
> >Exhaust, ASP 3 Peice Underdrive Pulleys, Mopar Performance 8mm Plug
> >Wires,
> >K&N Gen II, Quick D Throttle Body, Checkmate FX Flush Mount Tonneau
> >Cover,
> >GroundForce 2/4 Drop, Concept Neeper Chrome 18x8 "N7" Wheels, Dunlop
> >SP Sport
> >8000 P255/45zr/18's, Smokin Dakota Grille Treatment, Avital "Phoenix"
> >Security System, Remote Starter, JVC KSRT-515 Remote Tape Deck (paint
> >matched
> >to my Dak), and a 12 Pack CD Changer.
> >
> >
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:02:23 -0800
> From: "SmokinDakota" <webmaster@smokindakota.com>
> Subject: RE: DML Cards was: DML: license plates
>
> Yeah, color copies are a bit more expensive. They usually run around 97
> cents per page, but I can get them cheaper. Let me know what you want to
do.
>
> Steven 2me
> http://www.smokindakota.com
> AOL IM = SmknDakTrk
> ICQ = 42763370
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of GS-
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 10:58 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML Cards was: DML: license plates
>
>
> Thanks Steven, I'll try a printer here and if it doesn't work
> out, I may have to send you an e-mail. 10,000 is a heck of a
> lot :) doubt if I could use them all. Not a bad offer except,
> I would want you to cut them. Color may be in order as I would
> want to grab their attention and depending on cost it might be
> more practical to go B&W.
>
> Thanks again
>
> GS -
>
>
> SmokinDakota wrote:
> >
> > Well if you don't want them to fancy, i.e. just black and white. I can
do
> > them for real cheap. I figure you can fit 10 on a sheet of card stock.
To
> > copy that in black in white it would cost around 4 cents if you order
more
> > than 1000 copies. So thats 1000 copies 10 up on a sheet = 10,000 cards
for
> > $40. However, if you want us to cut it there is an additional charge. If
> > anyone needs copy work check out my works website
www.alternativecopy.com.
> >
> > Steven 2me
> > http://www.smokindakota.com
> > AOL IM = SmknDakTrk
> > ICQ = 42763370
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:05:45 -0600
> From: Richard A Pyburn <rap777@juno.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: SAD DAY FOR THE VIPER
>
> Dang, Jon! Don't tempt me like that! Where's my checkbook?!? =8^)
> Richard in San Antonio
>
> On Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:38:29 -0500 (EST) Jon Steiger
> <stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu> wrote:
>
> > Check out the 12/99 issue of Mopar Action for the full scoop. Its
> >
> >intercooled and uses 2 Garrett T4 turbos running at 15psi. (CR is
> >8.5:1)
> >It gets a new crank, rods, pistons, and the heads are ported to be
> >able to
> >use bigger valves. (2.02" intake, 1.6" exhaust) The intake is
> >extrudehoned, and of course its got a custom exhaust, headers, etc.
> >It
> >uses a custom computer that you can program via a laptop. Injectors
> >are
> >rated at 50lb each. The half shafts were replaced with CV joints and
> >a Dana 60. It still uses the T-56 tranny which has been beefed up a
> >bit.
> >
> > They didn't give any exact times, but its supposed to run 9's in
> >the
> >quarter. (This is with 3.07 gears and a suspension set up for road
> >racing.) Supposedly, this much power is about all the stock chassis
> >can handle; if you want to go faster, a tube frame with the same
> >drivetrain is good for 7's.
> >
> > The Mopar Action article says it has 1100hp, but according to SVS's
> >web site, its 993 bhp and 1142 lb-ft. The nice thing is that its
> >totally streetable.
> >
> > All this for only $120,000, installed. :-) If you'd like to
> >place
> >an order, their web site is at http://supervipersystems.com/
> >
> >
> > -Jon-
> >
> > .--- jon@dakota-truck.net -- or -- stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu
> >------------.
> > | Jon Steiger * AOPA, DoD, EAA, MP Race Team, NMA, SPA, USUA *
> >RP-SEL |
> > | '92 Ram 150 4x4 V8, '96 Dakota V8, '96 Intruder 1400, '96 FireFly
> >447 |
> > `---------------------------- http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/
> >---'
> >
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 19:39:02 -0600
> From: "Gene & Renee Rivers" <webmaster@mopars.net>
> Subject: re:DML: Warranty Work
>
> >>>. They also recommended a TB cleaning ($13 for the kit and
> $60 for labor) and an oil change (I just changed it Dec 30 maybe 500 miles
> ago). >>>>>>
>
> What a rip off! I would document this and notify the GM of the dealership
> and tell him if it happens again you will call the BBB and notify DC
> regional.
> You might be surpridsed to learn that he is unaware of these practices
going
> on in his dealership.
>
> Gene Rivers
> 99 R/T, CC, DA
> ICQ#23787964
> www.mopars.net
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:22:42 -0800
> From: "SmokinDakota" <webmaster@smokindakota.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: must install headers
>
> Thats a rip. It shouldn't take more than 2 hours of labor. All parts are
> supplied. If you figure $60 an hour for labor, it should only be $120. My
> buddy just got them installed at an exhaust shop and they only charged him
> $120. Call around to another shop in town, if there is one.
>
> Steven 2me
> http://www.smokindakota.com
> AOL IM = SmknDakTrk
> ICQ = 42763370
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> fdedip@whale-mail.com
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 7:43 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: must install headers
>
>
> I was thinking that the header install looked beyond me, so I decided
> to call an exhaust shop and see what they would charge to do it for
> me. $160 per side?! Guess I'll be gaining some skills....
> I thought the guy I talked to was kind of funny though, because the
> first thing he said was "why do you want headers?" Uhhh.... Is that
> a trick question? Then he asked if I'd done the exhaust (yep), K&N
> (yep), underdrive pulleys (nope). I decided to forestall him, by
> volunteering that I need to get a ported TB, but hadn't done it yet
> because I got a deal on the headers. He did say that he had a Dodge
> truck himself, so maybe he was just looking for ideas.
> Flip
>
> http://www.care2.com - Homebase for people who care about the Environment!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:24:39 -0800
> From: "SmokinDakota" <webmaster@smokindakota.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: Stock Bumper Removal
>
> Its real easy. Hard part is getting the bolts off. Just look under the
> bumper, disconnect the license plate light wiring, and unbolt the 3 bolts
on
> each side. It helps if you have extra hands available. Don't want the
bumper
> to come crashing down on your stomach. Also helps to have someone around
to
> help line it up.
>
> Steven 2me
> http://www.smokindakota.com
> AOL IM = SmknDakTrk
> ICQ = 42763370
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ben Vaughan
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2000 7:57 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Stock Bumper Removal
>
>
> My Street Scene roll pan is in the shop getting painted today and I am
going
> to pick it up tomorrow so I am planning on installing it Saturday morning.
> I was glancing over the instructions and they say "remove stock bumper".
It
> would be nice if they at least gave you a hint on how to do this...I
haven't
> even looked at the tailgate and bumper yet so it may be really obvious and
> easy, but does anyone out there wanna share some knowledge on removing it?
I
> know that either Truckin, Sport Truck, or MiniTruckin did an article a
while
> back on removing it..does anyone remember what issue that was? Any help
is
> appreciated!
> Thanks,
>
> Ben Vaughan
> webmaster@dakattack.com
> http://www.dakattack.com
> ICQ: 558772
> AOL: AttackDak
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:24:36 -0600
> From: Elmer Hanhart <hanharte@swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: DML: Why is everyone pinging?!?
>
> Hey Bernd,
> I'm working at Berlis body shop now (on Grand Ave. Parkway), and my
truck
> still has a slight ping on 89 octane. I have the 180 thermo, exhaust, cold
air
> using stock airbox, and one range colder spark plugs (motorcraft-don't
give me
> crap about having Ford plugs, these things are the best plugs I've had in
it)
> and brand new Taylor Spiro-Pro's. Taking off my 14" open element
eliminated
> most of the pinging on 89, it is now only at WOT (w/ the open air cleaner
I
> MUST run 92 or better). Since you live in P'ville and wanted to run it on
> someones pinging truck feel free to stop by.
>
> I like my new job, my boss has an SS/T (which I drive more than him),
a
> Durango and a Stealth. John Neff knows this shop well :(. Like the new job
on
> the tailgate John?
>
> Erich 98 ext. cab V8 5spd.
>
> "Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> > I'd love to hook up my KalTools Scanner to one of the "pinging Dak" and
see
> > what the hell is going on. Seriously...it's really weird.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > At 04:03 PM 01/13/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> > >I understand the theories behind pinging. Why is my 98 5.2 pinging on
> > >anything lower than 92 octane? Is it because chrysler tweaked this
engine
> > >too far? (230hp)
> > >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:32:32
> From: Bob Tom <tigers@bserv.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Anti-Freeze was: Fluctuating guages
>
> At 11:11 AM 1/13/00 -0500, you wrote:
> > <snip>
> >P.S. Somebody wrote that they use distilled water to top off their
battery
> >(which is the right thing to do). That's a blast from the past --I can't
> even
> >remember that last time I saw a non-maintenance free battery!
>
> I have one in my '70 Challenger ... costed a fortune!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:36:41 -0600
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> Subject: RE: DML: Why is everyone pinging?!?
>
> DAMN!! That's right up the street from me. (I35/Dessau Exit)
>
> Email me privately and i'll see about getting together this weekend.
>
> - - Bernd
> bernd@texas.net
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Why is everyone pinging?!?
>
> Hey Bernd,
> I'm working at Berlis body shop now (on Grand Ave. Parkway), and my
> truck
> still has a slight ping on 89 octane. I have the 180 thermo, exhaust, cold
> air
> using stock airbox, and one range colder spark plugs (motorcraft-don't
give
> me
> crap about having Ford plugs, these things are the best plugs I've had in
> it)
> and brand new Taylor Spiro-Pro's. Taking off my 14" open element
eliminated
> most of the pinging on 89, it is now only at WOT (w/ the open air cleaner
I
> MUST run 92 or better). Since you live in P'ville and wanted to run it on
> someones pinging truck feel free to stop by.
>
> I like my new job, my boss has an SS/T (which I drive more than him),
a
> Durango and a Stealth. John Neff knows this shop well :(. Like the new job
> on
> the tailgate John?
>
> Erich 98 ext. cab V8 5spd.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:42:22 -0600
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> Subject: DML: TEST
>
> Is this Double Posting??? Just checking something.
>
> Bernd D. Ratsch
> Pflugerville, TX
> 1997 Dodge Dakota SLT/CC - 2WD
> http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
> http://www.mopars.net/dak/bernd/
> bernd@texas.net
> ICQ: 39320084
>
> "Have I gone too far...Or has Toyota not gone far enough!"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:48:14 -0600
> From: "mrdancer" <mrdancer@camalott.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Dodge Intrepid R/T NASCAR!!
>
> The Winston Cup cars are limited to 358 cu. in. displacement. MoPar's
> engine of choice for the circle track (since the big-blocks were outlawed)
> is a 355 cu. in. version of their small block. This engine has TONS of
> circle-track engineering and experience behind it. It will be interesting
> to see if DC uses this tried-and-proven engine, or if they will use the
> newer 5.7L Hemi in an effort to market the new engine.....
> - --
> '92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
> '84 GoldWing Interstate
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:52:25 -0600
> From: "mrdancer" <mrdancer@camalott.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Why is everyone pinging?!?
>
> Hmmm, my truck has NEVER pinged (now has 147,000 miles on it). I did have
> the intake manifold gasket removed and replaced with some RTV back around
> 60k miles - the engine didn't ping before that, but I did notice it was
> losing some oil (from the blowby) and it failed the pressure test.
Whether
> that bit of maintenance prevented future possibilities of pinging, I don't
> know..... but the truck runs just great yet :)
>
> Btw, I do run some injector cleaner thru it every 10k or so, just to keep
> carbon deposits from building up in the combustion chamber (which would
> increase effective compression ratio and lead to pinging).
> - --
> '92 Dak CC 2wd 318 3.55
> '84 GoldWing Interstate
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 23:52:00 EST
> From: Dester223@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: must install headers
>
> Don't get mad. A guy once quoted me 500 dollars to have an upgraded
Y-pipe.
> After yelling at him for his stupidity (you know how hard it is to use a
> muffler bender machine?" "Yes, I've worked on one all summer in
Louisianna,
> it's just I don't have access to one right NOW, that's why I'm paying you
to
> do it."
> "still, it's difficult"
> "for people like you it is"
>
> - -Dester
>
> << I was thinking that the header install looked beyond me, so I decided
> to call an exhaust shop and see what they would charge to do it for
> me. $160 per side?! Guess I'll be gaining some skills....
> I thought the guy I talked to was kind of funny though, because the
> first thing he said was "why do you want headers?" Uhhh.... Is that
> a trick question? Then he asked if I'd done the exhaust (yep), K&N
> (yep), underdrive pulleys (nope). I decided to forestall him, by
> volunteering that I need to get a ported TB, but hadn't done it yet
> because I got a deal on the headers. He did say that he had a Dodge
> truck himself, so maybe he was just looking for ideas.
> Flip
> >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of DML Digest V4 #1401
> **************************
>



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