Re: Whats a stock R/T run??

From: Dave and Charlene (popcorn123456@email.msn.com)
Date: Mon Apr 10 2000 - 18:17:24 EDT


> I'd think a 5.9 Jeep G.C. would have a slight edge on a Dak R/T when it
comes
> to a drag race (stock vs. stock). The Jeep is lighter by a few hundred
pounds
> even when compared to a regular cab, thanks to its uni-body frame
> construction compared to the full frame of the Dak. Let's not forget the
> advantage of the full time all wheel drive of the Jeep for off the line
> traction. I remember reading a magazine road test on a 5.9 Jeep GC and
> remember that the axle ratio was 3.73 : 1. Does anybody know if they were
> avail. with 3.9 gearing??

The Jeep weighs about 4400 pounds. And the 5.9 was only avail. with the
3.73s.

                          Dave St.Louis
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            88 SHADOW ES Intercooled 2.2 {12.89@107}
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