Welcome Philip,
Always great to have a new member. There is another member from Hawaii.
Don't remember if he's from your island of Oahu but he's around there
somewhere.
Modifications are dependent upon the amount of money you have to invest. I
will let you know what I did and you can judge for yourself. Other R/Ter's
on this list may give you better insight than I can because mind is not an
R/T though it may have gone beyond already, however, R/Ter's will never
accept my QC as an R/T. That's ok though, cuz' I got more room than they
have....
1) Intake: I have AirAid but it definitely is not the best...probably
changing to QuickD soon http://www.quickd.com
2) Exhaust: Borla Catback-definitely loud, around $375 but warranted for
life made of T304 steel
3) Headers: Positive Performance (same as Mopar) marketed by Mike Leach $430
coating would cost an additional $225 Lowers the resonant sound of the Borla
exhaust
4) MP HP PCM: replaces stock PCM forces you to use premium unleaded 92+
octane fuel adds ~25 hp advances timing different fuel tables, eliminates
speed limiter, not recommended for towing, ~$300
5) MSD6 Ignition and Blaster SS Coil and 8.5 mm Spark Plug Wires: ~$300,
definitely an HP booster, someone on the list has dyno sheets before and
after, get the universal harness (makes wiring and backout easier)
6) Autolite 3923 plugs, BW Cap and Rotor: ~$20, makes your engine run
better, if you do step 5, you should do this step....what the heck, do this
step anyway
7) Synthetic motor oil: Most on the list use Mobil 1, I use Castro
Syntec....I get mine at Costco ~$20 for six qts.
8) Throttle Body: QuickD ~$250, see step 1.
9) Lowering: Definitely Hotchkis ~$1200, includes coil springs front, leaf
springs rear, Bilstein shocks, and new sway bars front and rear
10) Roller rockers: Crower 1.7 ratio + pushrods, ~$535
Well, that should get you started. Good luck.
Ron
00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Philip Giusto
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 10:33 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Some are leaving and some are new
Hello DML List
I am the proud new owner of a 00 R/T with all the goodies :) The dealer
just had four on the lot that he had to get rid of. So after three visits
and a final 6 hour haggle match I got it!
As a former sport compact car owner, I have a speed bug that needs fixin and
a few questions...
First off, an intake: Not looking for the cleanest install, but most HP (of
course)
Exhaust? Good muffler? Cat back? Brand recommendations?
Lowering kit? Something on the aggressive side, lower stance... the truck
will sometimes go to the track
And how is that thunderform box? Really great sounding? With which MTX sub
series will you have the best fit/ sound?
And about me . . .
age 23
occupation army
station hawaii
toys 85 suzuki rm 250, 00 buell cyclone, 87 prelude (beater),
and the R/T
any owners out in oahu? need a club to roll with :)
thanks in advance... i am here to learn!
giusto
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