RE: Unanswered question

From: Darin (quidomax@cablespeed.com)
Date: Fri Jan 19 2001 - 09:57:57 EST

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I asked this a few days ago, but got no response. I guess the right person
didn't see it so I'll ask again...can anyone out there give me any advice on
how much of a hassle it will be to upgrade my worn out 4 cyl in my 1988
Dakota to a V6? Also, any info on parts interchangeability lists available?

Thanks,
Darin

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 9:00 PM
To: dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net
Subject: DML Digest V4 #3160

DML Digest Friday, January 19 2001 Volume 04 : Number 3160

The subjects discussed in this digest are:
==========
DML: RE: Friend had a problem with DC...
Re: DML: Got A few Q's
DML: RE: Re: 87 vs. 89 Octane..What a Difference...
Re: DML: Dakota Radio Question
DML: New list member and some questions.
Re: DML: Cheap Mods
DML: Manteo
Re: DML: Re: Intake cleaner Additive...Opinions???
DML: RE: Re: Intake cleaner Additive...Opinions???
DML: HELPPPPPPP
Re: DML: anyone with an extra air hat?
DML: RE: Manteo
DML: 79 Dak with Twin-trubo
DML: RE: HELPPPPPPP
DML: RE: 79 Dak with Twin-trubo
DML: RE: HELPPPPPPP
DML: I'm back

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 19:50:19 -0800
From: "Steven St.Laurent" <saint1958@home.com>
Subject: DML: RE: Friend had a problem with DC...

Jodi, when that happens, you stop and go and call the Police. Then let them
arrest the man for break and entering and threatening the woman. Or just
call me and I will come over and BEAT THE %@#$@ out of him.

- --------------------------------------
Steven St.Laurent
2000 Dakota Hemi 4.7 (WRECKED!!)
2000 Ford Roush Mustang Stage III - TT version (sold)
1999 Chebby (gone in 2003)
1993 Tracker (still going-going-going...)
- --------------------------------
Aspiring for now:
2003 Dakota Hemi 5.7 or a V-10 mod
2003/4 Viper GTS-R

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Peanut
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 8:00 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Friend had a problem with DC...

Hey everyone. You know how it goes, bad press goes
around more quickly than good press. A friend of mine
here at work lost her brother Thanksgiving weekend.
He has a massive heart attack, it was unexpected.
Anyway, the brother had a Chrysler vehicle (not a Dak,
I'm sorry to say) and did not have life insurance.
There was about $2K left to pay off the vehicle. My
friend, as his sister, had been in constant contact
with Chrysler regarding what to do with the vehicle.

On Tuesday afternoon there was an "investigator" that
showed up to my friend's mother's house (her brother
had lived there as well), when the mother answered the
door the "investigator" (my friend was on the phone
with her mother as this happened) pushed his way past
her into the house, began interrogating her as to the
whereabouts of the vehicle and scared the s*** out of
her. My friend talked to him over the phone and told
him to get out and that she would talk to him from his
office.

Well, last night at about 1am a tow truck pulled up
and hauled away the vehicle. My friend had to run out
in her pajamas to gather the last of her brother's
belongings before they towed it off into the sunset.

My friend spoke with these people constantly and they
were nice over the phone. The way they treated her as
she was attempting to sort out his possessions was
inexcusable. I would suggest for anyone and everyone
to be sure a plan is in place "just in case." I am
only 24 but still have one. The lady told me "oh, you
won't need that...you're healthy" but I made her
reprint the paperwork to include the life insurance,
"just in case."

For anyone who has ever lost a loved one, I am sorry
for the pain and sorrow... but also for this abuse you
must endure. I don't wish it on anyone.

Sorry for the long and sad post, but I am pissed that
my friend is at work with tears streaming down her
face from this incident. I am so angry for her, I
just wanted to scream to someone. Thanks for letting
me vent.

Jodi

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:01:52 -0600
From: "Lenny ." <quick6dak00@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Got A few Q's

I just painted the black piece around my guages and radio...i scuffed if
real nice with some 220 grit sandpaper and then cleaned it with denatured
alcohol. The paint took really nice.
Josh
00 CC V6
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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 20:04:05 -0800
From: "Steven St.Laurent" <saint1958@home.com>
Subject: DML: RE: Re: 87 vs. 89 Octane..What a Difference...

Nope.....talk to Bernd...

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Roger Lokay
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 7:22 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: 87 vs. 89 Octane..What a Difference...

I was planning to have the fuel system cleaned and to
have all the carbon-build up removed with the tune up
on Saturday, but the stuff to do it was not
available..so I will have to get it done soon. I am
thinking about putting 89 or 93 octane in it all ther
time, since it helped so much...

TTYL

=====
Thanks,
Roger W. Lokay
Proud Owner-
1990 Dodge Dakota 4x4
V6 3.9 Long Bed

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:07:18 -0600
From: "Lenny ." <quick6dak00@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Dakota Radio Question

if you can afford it go with eclipse...nifty 6 disc in dash changer 1 DIN
size...very cool it controls everything else and has a remote as well, about
5-600 if i remember right where I saw it.
Josh
00 CC V6

>From: Mike Styer <dakotamike@netzero.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Dakota Radio Question
>Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 00:21:57 -0500
>
>Definitely go with a cd changer you can control with you in dash receiver.
>I have a pioneer unit and 6 disc cd changer. My unit has a remote that
>controls everything, so I can pop the music in and not touch ever touch the
>deck. The absolute best safety mod I ever got for my truck. You don't
>realize how much trouble it is to change cd's while your driving or even
>adjusting the volume until you don't have to do it anymore. Personally, I
>will never by a car stereo again w/o a remote and a multidisc cd changer.
>
>My .02,
>Mike Styer
>93 Dak
>
>Andy Levy wrote:
>
> > I have an Alpine CDA-7839 head unit in my '99. It's a 1-DIN (we have
> > the lovely 1.5-DIN dashes), so there's a black mounting bracket all
> > around it. It doesn't look factory but it looks fine to me. I had
> > installed by the shop I bought from.
> >
> > Most CD changers can have an RF modulator hooked up to them which lets
> > you "tune into" the changer through your stereo (it puts out a signal on
> > a very low or very high FM band). However, I would recommend against
> > this if you can avoid it. You're better off getting a head unit that
> > can control a CD changer directly and has the direct signal input.
> > You'll get better sound quality and far fewer problems. The down side
> > is, almost ever manufacturer has their own proprietary setup, so you may
> > have to buy the changer and head unit from the same maker. No big deal,
> > IMO. Alpine costs a little more, but their Ai-Net technology lets you
> > connect most of their audio devices on one network - changers, tuners,
> > etc. - so
>
>
>Shop online without a credit card
>http://www.rocketcash.com
>RocketCash, a NetZero subsidiary

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:02:14 EST
From: SulichJr@aol.com
Subject: DML: New list member and some questions.

I've just connected to this list and already have a couple of questions.=20=
=A0I=20
just bought a '91 5.2 liter Dodge Dakota 4X4 extended cab truck at a
local=20
dealership. =A0So far so good. =A0Transmission cooling lines were leaking
ba=
dly=20
(tightened to fix), =A0and fix some other little problems. =A0I would like
t=
o=20
replace the "front spoiler" because the one on the truck is cracked off
on=20
one end. =A0Anyone have a good point of contact for a replacement? =A0I
just=
=20
moved to this area and haven't found a salvage yard yet so I haven't
tried=20
that route yet. =A0Second question. =A0The upper left hand device driven
by=20=
the=20
"fan belt", I would call it a smog pump, is making noise. =A0What is the
rea=
l=20
name for this part and does anyone have any idea what the part would cost
to=
=20
replace. =A0Third question..... the maintenance required light is on
(truck=20=
has=20
117,000 miles on it), what does this mean and can I fix it myself. =A0I'm
su=
re=20
the owners manual would have this info. but the truck didn't come with
one.=20
=A0Fourth and final question is this. =A0The speedometer has just started
ma=
king=20
noise and jumping. =A0The odometer seems to be working fine. =A0I'm
assuming=
that=20
the speedometer is going out. =A0Anyone have a good point of contact for
a=20
replacement for that? =A0I didn't pay that much for this truck and it
seems=20=
to=20
run really well, so I'd like to fix these few things and see if the truck=20
will last me a couple of years. =A0The body is a little dinged but the
paint=
is=20
good and no rust. =A0The engine and trans seem good despite the 117,000
mile=
s.

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:19:00 -0600
From: MATTHEW N INTIHAR <challengerman@juno.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Cheap Mods

I'm in the process of making my own folding tonneau cover. Some plywood
and exterior grade vinyl to cover it. The final product will be an
interesting sight :)

Matt
92 CC 3.9L 4x2

On Wed, 17 Jan 2001 22:11:48 -0500 Chris Lambert <mopar88@efortress.com>
writes:
>... Ok who wants to be next to share? I am basically
> looking for
> a way that we can all customize our trucks whether it be for looks
> or
> performance or whatever for a reasonable price with a little time
> and
> ingenuity. Lets see how many good ideas we can come up with.
>
> Chris

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:18:04 -0500
From: "Mike Johnson" <kota4bye@ec.rr.com>
Subject: DML: Manteo

Well, the bags are packed, the dog is drugged(for his pleasure), cooler is
cold, truck filled up, we'll be on the road by 900 AM. Jon, I hope we
haven't passed out by the time y'all show up! See ya in the PM!

Mike J
Swansboro NC
99 4x4 Spt 5.2 cc
AirAid, Gibson Split Rear CatBack
Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Black Diamond Tread Tool Box
31x10.5 BFG MT's, 3in Performance Accessories Body Lift
Mopar PCM, Cobra 29 LTD Classic

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:33:23 -0500
From: Matt Tharp<henryrollins@springmail.com>
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Intake cleaner Additive...Opinions???

I know that they used to say chevron was the best. I would not buy anything
by Slick 50 after there class action lawsuit. STP has always made good
stuff. Are you going to run cleaner though your gas tank or are you going to
take the Air claener of and clean the TB?

Matt Tharp

On Thu, 18 Jan 2001 21:37:38 -0600 David Digney
<dodgedakotaquadcab@hotmail.com> wrote:

Ok,i gonna spray my TBI tomorrow morning.

My choices on an Intake cleaner are:

Chevron
STP
Slick 50

any opinions,preferences,etc???
like to know before i fill up tomorrow.....

>From: Matt Tharp<henryrollins@springmail.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: 87 vs. 89 Octane..What a Difference...
>Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 17:38:39 -0500
>
>Octane is the rating at witch fuel burns the higher the rating the slower
>it burns. What is happening is you have high combustion temps. They do this
>to lower emissons. But when they get to hot combustion starts on it own and
>not buy the plug then the two flame fronts meet( 1 combustion by the spark
>plug and the other on is started by the high temp.). What you have as
>pinging is the two fronts meeting. This is very hard on motors it can burn
>vavles and pistons and do all sorts of nasty things. There are a couple of
>things you can do to prevent this. ( In the old days you would turn the
>timing down a little) But today with computer controls and stuff you really
>can not do this.
>
>The best thing I can think of is to run a cooler plug (there has been alot
>of posting on the Colder Autolite plugs lately). You can also have some
>carbon build up on you vavles and carbon holds alot of heat.
>
>I would try some intake cleaner. I run factory heat range campion plugs and
>my truck did the same thing just started knocking a little under load. I
>cleaned the TB, Intake and vavles and it stoped my knocking.
>
>You also have to recall that the Gas company change there froumla's around
>in the winter. They do that to save money. If it is colder you do not need
>the stuff that helps pinging cause of lower intake temps. But in the summer
>you need more cause of higher intake temps.
>
>Hope that helps It might be hard to understand because of my abuse on the
>english langange and bad spelling. So if you need more info or need me to
>explain again I will
>
>Just let me know
>Matt Tharp
>
>
>
>On Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:03:59 -0800 (PST) Roger Lokay
><weatherman80@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>Hey Guys,
>
>My V6 Engine has been knocking uphill a little, so I
>had a tune up done this Saturday and it was still
>knocking. I had been putting octane boost in with the
>87 and it still knocked. So today, I just put 89 in
>and it DID NOT knock at all. I am still surprised at
>the difference.....
>
>=====
>Thanks,
>Roger W. Lokay
>Proud Owner-
>1990 Dodge Dakota 4x4
>V6 3.9 Long Bed
>
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List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:30:28 -0600
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
Subject: DML: RE: Re: Intake cleaner Additive...Opinions???

Don't forget to remove it for a proper cleaning.

Any of those will work just fine.

- - Bernd

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of David Digney
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 9:38 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: Intake cleaner Additive...Opinions???

Ok,i gonna spray my TBI tomorrow morning.

My choices on an Intake cleaner are:

Chevron
STP
Slick 50

any opinions,preferences,etc???
like to know before i fill up tomorrow.....

David Digney
President-Wisconsin Chapter of the DML
List Moderator: "DodgeDakotaQuadCab@egroups.com"
00'QC,SLT+,3.9,42RE,3.55,
K&N Home-Brew,Dynomax Super Turbo,Mobil 1 10w30

"My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Kicks Ass...Magnum Power!"

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 20:36:26 -0800
From: "Steven St.Laurent" <saint1958@home.com>
Subject: DML: HELPPPPPPP

I need a history of the beginning of the HEMI ENGINES? Anyone knows a link
to such a site on the web?

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:50:34 -0500
From: AlexReed <alexreed@home.com>
Subject: Re: DML: anyone with an extra air hat?

I have one for a '99 with the 318 V8, will it fit yours?

Chuong Nguyen wrote:

> Okay, I screwed up my stock air hat (I would advise against pulling the
> bracing out of it for "improved air flow") is there anyone that has an
> extra one laying around collecting dust because they went with a custom
> setup or went to a K&N Gen 2 or a mopar performance setup that would like
to
> get rid of it? I believe I'm leaking air all around the air hat because
> it's cracked pretty badly.
>
> If anyone has one to get rid of, PLEASE contact me and name me a price and
I
> can write you a check, run it to you by paypal, however you want funds.
>
> thanks
> -Chuong
>
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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:42:01 -0500
From: "Jon Smith" <jon@fast4x4.net>
Subject: DML: RE: Manteo

excellent! I won't get out of here until late in the afternoon... they're
talking around 7pm ish, which is waaaaay too late for me, but what can i do
:( oh well, that'll put us in there between 11 and 12, closer to 1 w/ the
wimmin.... I forget what rooms we're in, but you'll figgure it out :) My gf
is bringing her 2 dogs, thankfully NOT in my truck :)

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www.fast4x4.net
jon@fast4x4.net
��

- -
- -Well, the bags are packed, the dog is drugged(for his pleasure), cooler
is
- -cold, truck filled up, we'll be on the road by 900 AM. Jon, I hope we
- -haven't passed out by the time y'all show up! See ya in the PM!
- -
- -Mike J
- -Swansboro NC
- -99 4x4 Spt 5.2 cc
- -AirAid, Gibson Split Rear CatBack
- -Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Black Diamond Tread Tool Box
- -31x10.5 BFG MT's, 3in Performance Accessories Body Lift
- -Mopar PCM, Cobra 29 LTD Classic
- -
- -
- -
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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 20:50:48 -0800
From: "Steven St.Laurent" <saint1958@home.com>
Subject: DML: 79 Dak with Twin-trubo

Check out this 79 Dak with a twin turbo unit...
http://www.scotech.com/hemi/fs/870/

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Chuck Robbins
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 2:36 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Check this Dak out

Try this link http://kathy_carton.tripod.com/dak1/ Kathy contacted me a
while ago and I've had her/their Dakota on my New England Dakota Directory
page for over a month. They take their Dakota to Epping quite often so I'll
be sure to keep my eyes open for it when I go. I agree that it is one sharp
Dak ;-)

- --
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com

> > This person contacted me via the Toycrusher site and asked me to put up
a
> > link to their trucks website from mine. This thing is very clean and I
> > actually like the looks of it...for a lowered truck, that's saying a
lot!
> > :)
> >
> > http://kathy_carton.tripod.com/dak1/dak1_001.htm
> >
> > Wonder when they're going to join the DML. They've got a lot of stereo
mods
> > and interior/exterior mods on their '96 SLT and i'm sure they may have a
few
> > tips for those who are interested in the stereo installation stuff.
> >
> > - Bernd
>
> How come I can't access it???
> Bob
> --
> Lowered 1998 Metallic Red Extended Cab
> Western Chassis 2/4" Drop, Gibson Cat Back, Lund Roll Pan, Lund Wiper Cowl
> S/S Sport Mirrors, Lo-Pro Hard Tonnue over a Custom Bed, Home Grown K+N,
F+B TB,
> Stillen Bumper Cover, Sony CDX-7850, Three sets of Infinity Kappa's,
> Three MTX 275x's, MTX Thunderform with 10" 7000's and a MTX 2130
> Visit my Dak at http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/factory/7995
> New Pictures "by Chuck" at http://www.intense99dak.com/bob.htm
>
>

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:52:54 -0600
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
Subject: DML: RE: HELPPPPPPP

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/hemi/Hemicntr.html

- - Bernd

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: HELPPPPPPP

I need a history of the beginning of the HEMI ENGINES? Anyone knows a link
to such a site on the web?

- --------------------------------------
Steven St.Laurent

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 20:54:00 -0800
From: "Steven St.Laurent" <saint1958@home.com>
Subject: DML: RE: 79 Dak with Twin-trubo

D-100 not a Dak...sorry

- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Steven St.Laurent
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 8:51 PM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: DML: 79 Dak with Twin-trubo

Check out this 79 Dak with a twin turbo unit...
http://www.scotech.com/hemi/fs/870/

- --
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:54:41 -0600
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
Subject: DML: RE: HELPPPPPPP

Ok...i'll make it easy:

"Hemi. Few words in the automotive world are more instantly recognizable
than this legendary term. From its original stock car roots to its eventual
domination of the world of drag racing, the 426 Hemi has left an indelible
stamp on automotive history.
Chrysler produced their first engines with hemispherically-shaped combustion
chambers in the 1951, but these early motors (301, 331, 354, and 392 cu.
in.) share nothing in common with the 426 except for spark plug location and
basic valve train arrangement. These "old style" hemis were primarily
passenger-car motors, although later versions did power the legendary
Chrysler 300 "letter cars" until 1958. Chrysler referred to these engines as
the "Red Ram", "Firedome" and "Firepower" motors throughout their
production. Horsepower peaked in 1958 with a 2-4bbl version of the 392 rated
at 390 hp. Today, these motors are difficult to find, and those which aren't
in restored vehicles are most often found in fuel dragsters and funny cars,
running on alcohol.

When the 426 Hemi was introduced in 1964, it was strictly a racing engine.
On February 23 of that year, four Hemi-powered Mopars swept the Daytona 500,
finishing 1-2-3-4. This single event caught the racing world by surprise and
eventually prompted NASCAR to impose stricter production rules on Chrysler.
Instead of producing only a few blueprinted Hemi motors each production
year, they would instead have to produce several thousand and sell them in
"ordinary" production vehicles. Fortunately, Chrysler didn't throw in the
towel on the hemi after this (although they did sit out the 1965 season),
and the end result was the slightly detuned street hemi which first appeared
in 1966 B-body Dodges and Plymouths.

The street version differed from its racing cousin by virtue of a lower
compression ratio (10.25:1), milder valve timing, and different intake and
exhaust manifolds. For reliability, cast iron heads were used instead of
aluminum. Very little changed inside the 426 Hemi throughout its eight-year
production life; only differences in camshaft design (more duration was
added in 1968, and a hydraulic bumpstick was used beginning in 1970) really
separate the model years. Chrysler never changed the engine's advertised
horsepower and torque ratings, which stood at 425 hp at 5000rpm and 490
foot-pounds of torque at 4000 rpm.

To list the races which 426 Hemi-powered cars have won would be impossible.
Although the motor was basically legislated out of NASCAR in the 1970s, and
emissions laws, high production costs, and the insurance industry stopped
production of the street version in 1971, the motor still dominates the top
drag racing classes more than twenty-five years later. Additionally,
aluminum versions of the block power virtually all top fuel dragsters and
funny cars, and are often used in drag boats and "monster" trucks. Restored
Hemi musclecars carry astronomical prices.

Although it's been a quarter of a century since the last Hemi-powered car
rolled off a Chrysler assembly line, and the chances of finding a Hemi car
in a used car lot or junkyard are slim to none, all is not lost for the
modern-day Hemi enthusiast. In 1993 Mopar began manufacturing a new Hemi
block, and since then almost all of the other Hemi parts have also been
re-introduced. Although complete engine assemblies are not available, a
competent engine builder can now assemble a complete, brand-new Hemi engine
for around $10,000.

[Allpar note: in 2002 or so, Chrysler is expected to bring out a new 353
Hemi for use in trucks and some cars]."

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/hemi/hemi.html

- - Bernd

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:57:34 -0600
From: "Will Coughlin" <willcoughlin@hotmail.com>
Subject: DML: I'm back

I have been lurking for a while, but I am active again! I have moved back to
Tennessee and was trying to get all my stuff figured out up here.I'm sorry
if I've missed anybody's questions directed at me or anything.TTYL,

Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/hd5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html

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