5HP....why go through the effort. If it were something like 15-20 i'd do it
too...but 5HP?!?
I've got a CA Dak and i've driven a TX V6 Dak (Federal)...I sure didn't feel
any difference at all.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 9:47 AM
Subject: DML: RE: 4.7 HP Ratings and free stuff.
> Flash your Computer Chip and you will have back the 5 HP for Federal Smog
> standards versus CA.
>
> ----------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> Tel: (760) 725-2296
> stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> mailto:Saint1958@home.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blackdak [mailto:blackdak@twcny.rr.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 6:18 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: 4.7 HP Ratings and free stuff.
>
> I never saw the offical announcement of HP ratings for smog states so here
> it is. I found some stickers at the local dodge dealer (while I was
getting
> new rotors on my 2000 Dak) that stated:
>
> The 235 horsepower rating for the Dodge Dakota next Generation 4.7L Magnum
> V8 engine does not apply in the following states: CA, CT, DE, MA, MD, NH,
> NJ, NY, RI, PA, VA, VT and the District of Columbia. The 235 horsepower
> rating for the Dodge Durango next Generation 4.7L Magnum V8 engine does
not
> apply in the following state: CA. The correct horsepower for those
vehicles
> in the respective states listed is 230.
>
> Dealers were suppost to stick these on the brochures. I also found some
> stickers that had Quad Cab - Sport truck of the year and Four Wheeler Pick
> up truck of the year. To top it off they were giving out free road atlases
> with trip maker software and also free Mopar car detailing kits (car wash,
> widow wash and vinyl protector).
>
> Gary
> 2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4 SLT PLUS
>
> Exterior Color: Black Clear Coat w/Light Driftwood Satin Glow
> Interior Color: Agate, Interior Seats: Cloth High-Back Buckets
> Rear Gear: 3.55
> Engine: Next Generation 4.7L Magnum V8
> Transmission: Multi - Speed Automatic
> Optional equipment: EVERYTHING, except Full time 4 wheel drive, and 4
wheel
> anti-lock brakes, and leather interior.
> Mopar Accessories: sill guards, bug deflector, folding bed cover, spare
tire
> lock,
> mud flaps.
> Mods: PowerTrax No-Slip extreme traction differential, Silibalde Wipers
> 100/80W Hella Bulbs w/30 amp headlight relays.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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