looks like you're pretty much covered all the bases Kyle.
~Josh
>From: "Kyle Kozubal" <grndak4x4@home.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: MPG/Tune-Up/Questions......
>Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 16:45:17 -0600
>
>Ok, well I just couldnt do it and even stop by the dealership to see how
>much they would give me for my Dak. I am an addict, what can I say. The Dak
>is here to stay. I have the following 'performance' mods', and would like
>some help from anyone and everyone on this:
>*MSD 6-Offroad Ignition, MSD RFI Noise Filter, MSD Universal Wiring
>Harness, MSD 8.5MM SuperConductors, Accel Super Coil, Borg Warner
>Select Brass Cap/Rotor, Autolite Copper Plugs(.050), QuickD Throttle Body,
>Ford Motorsport #19lb/hr Matched Injectors, 'PoBoy' Homebrew Cold Air
>Intake Kit Using GenIII Dak Air Hat, K&N #RE-0920 Cone Filter(900+ CFM),
>K&N Breather Filter(PN#62-1520; All Metal), Flowmaster 3Chamber Delta-Flow
>Muffler
>
>How long do the Autolites typically last for with the MSD system? I have
>had
>them in for 6,000 miles and have typically replaced them at 8,000. Anyways,
>I am going to splurge and spend $6-$7 and get some new Autolite Copper
>spark
>plugs. I am also going to spend the $12 and get a new Borg Warner Select
>Brass Cap and BW Select Rotor. How long have caps/rotors lasted for
>everyone
>else? I checked the ratings on all the MSD 8.5MM Super Conductors today,
>and
>found that all were indeed perfect. They have been on my truck for 30,000
>miles(since Feb-'99). So the wires are fine. As Jon found out, and
>recommends now, I am also going to swap out the Accel coil for the stock
>coil. The Accel coil has been in since 101,375(Feb-'99). So the stock coil
>does have 101,000 miles on it. I might price a new coil if the stock one
>acts up and just go for the stock one, price pending. I think the Accel
>coil
>ran me $60 when I bought it. Will I still be able to run a larger spark
>plug
>gap with the stock coil? If so, should I stick with the .050 gap or go a
>tad
>smaller? What gap will give me the best performance and gas mileage?
>
>I am going to put in a new pvc valve, for $2 whynot. Current one has been
>on
>since109,950 miles, so it is time for a new one anyways. I typically
>replace
>the fuel filter every 15,000 miles. The current one has 13,000 on it, so
>once again I am just going to spend the $13 and get a new one. Hopefully by
>putting all these new, and CHEAP, parts on my Dak I am start to rule some
>things out if the mpg doesnt increase somewhat. I mean for $40 I can get
>new
>plugs, dist.cap, dist.rotor, pcv valve, and fuel filter.
>
>Ok now onto a bit more expensive part, the O2 sensor. Since my original 02
>sensor lasted for 100,000 miles, I just bought another for $85ish and put a
>Mopar sensor back in. This was at 105,000 miles and I just dont think, or
>dont want to think, that it could be bad this fast. Any thoughts?
>
>I am also going to do a thorough cleaning on my QuickD TB(and sensors),
>with
>Gumout's Throttle Body Cleaner. Anything else that may be worth checking
>and
>replacing? Thanks alot for any info at all which may help me and my Dak.
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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