This is why I am going back to the manual version for a truck not auto. But
if they throw in the 6 speed auto (clutchless version), I would take that.
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Steven St.Laurent
Test Engineer
Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Mohammad Ackbar [mailto:attackdak@ameritech.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 4:45 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Mark Kuzia and all
Steven.
I agree, but I hate doing that. The thing I enjoy about a manual is "I"
am driving the truck, not the tranny. Theres just more about it being a
machine when you control the gear its in!
Mo
96 in the making
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 11:20 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Mark Kuzia and all
> You can run your automatic like a manual but watching the RPM gauge is a
> killer when racing.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mohammad Ackbar [mailto:attackdak@ameritech.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 10:51 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Mark Kuzia and all
>
> Sorry about that,
> My first name is Mohammad, not Ho! But, I can laught that one off, I
> normally have a good sense of humor.
>
> My Dakota is a 96, It is currently stripped completely. Totally gutted.
I
> have the interior out of it, its in primer, the rear end is out as well as
> the original motor! I bought if from some guy near my home who totally
> abused it. He thought he could build it, but ran out of cash and needed
> money asap due to a new baby on the way! My luck.
> I bought it and stripped and recently bought a Mopar Crate motor for it.
I
> also have a 70 challanger quick change rear end that is going in it this
> weekend. I am having a custom exhaust going in as soon as the crate goes
in
> (also this weekend), as well as possibly a custom lightweight drive shaft.
> That depends on if I can afford it right now. As far as interior, Im not
> sure what I want to do there. It had the bench seat. Dont like it. It
> came with an auto, but I much prefer manual trans, so I have a little
> searching to do about that. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?!??!?!?
> Im also going to have to put a new suspension in it as well. Basically
> rebuilding it all! wouldnt it be cheaper to just buy a cool car!? I love
> daks though!
> Mo, not to be confused with Ho Mo!!!!!
> 96 in the making
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <SEMIHEMI01@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 7:01 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Mark Kuzia and all
>
>
> > Ho Mo,
> > There's one thing about the guys on DML they have had all the
> experience
> > in the world and 99.99% of them will help you anyway they can. Post all
> the
> > info on your truck when you ask for help. (year, engine, transmission,
4x4
> or
> > 4x2, rc, cc) all the basics.
> >
> > SEMIHEMI01 (Bill C.) 2001 QC, 4.7L, 5spd. 3.55 LSD, K-N Cool-Air,
> SilBlades
> > <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/semihemi01/">"THE DAK"</A>
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