Re: Durango vs Dakota

From: Dak (dak.4x4@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Thu Mar 16 2000 - 17:52:07 EST


My wifes Durango pulls away every time I shift. But above 60 mph I will eat
her lunch every time.

----- Original Message -----
From: <dakman@freewwweb.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Durango vs Dakota

> Who can run faster? - A 150 lb. man in running shoes, or
> A 250 lb. man in work boots.
>
> Also I have seen a 4.7 Dak CC beat a R/T CC on the street. No mods, just
> a couple of guys having fun. You will be the WINNER if you don't brake
> torque out of the hole. D
>
> "Steven T. Ekstrand" wrote:
> >
> > Okay guys I need some benchracing opinions!
> >
> > First Goliath:
> > My buddy has a 99 Durango 4x4 with the 360.
> > It has Mopar Headers, Mopar Catback, and a K&N air intake.
> > He has the ram air hood but its non functional right now.
> > I don't know the gearing. But those white viper stripes he
> > put on it must be worth a coupla tenths!!!
> >
> > Now here comes David.....
> > My new '00 Dak, SLT+ Luxo Club Cab
> > 4.7L Auto
> > 3.92 gears with (pick one) Sure-Grip, Limited Slip, Trak-Lock, or
Anti-Spin
> > 255-65-15 Goodyear Eagle LS's (Wide but, hard compound)
> > I have a Gibson Catback with no other mods (yet!).
> >
> > The Street Legal drag season at Pomona Raceway will be starting up soon
and
> > I'm sure I'll be challenged. Not sure if I should hide or not. He's
got a
> > bigger engine and more mods, but I would think the Durango is quite a
bit
> > heavier. I'm thinking my Dak would have the advantage. Gotta get him
> > soon, before he swaps cams, ports heads, and puts in the MP computer.
> >
> > Steve Ekstrand, Pasadena, CA Driver: '00 Dakota CC SLT+ 4.7L 3.92SG
255's
> > Stacey's Driver: '00 Inferno Red Intrepid ES-3.2L-24V Autostick
w/Leather
> > Race Car: 69 1/2 Road Runner 440-6 (ex-NHRA SS/GA future B or C/SA???)
> > Project Car: 69 Barracuda Notchback (Orig. 318, now 360w/Edelbrock
Heads)
> > Homepage: http://sites.netscape.net/professormopar/homepage
>



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