Re: Lightning Controversy

From: Mark Pryer (mark_pryer@hotmail.com)
Date: Sat Feb 10 2001 - 03:38:01 EST


We will probably never know. anyway those engines were specifically built
for the blower anyway. They are pretty stout inside.
Mark

>From: dwmagnum <dwmagnum@interlynx.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Lightning Controversy
>Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 02:30:46 -0500
>
>Kathy - What a great question = IF YOU REMOVED THE SC FROM AN "L" HOW
>WOULD IT DO AGAINST A 318 DAKOTA? At 4600 lbs. 240/250 HP?, My guess
>would be, 16.5 in the 1/4 Mile. My 94 318 with a K&N Filter and MP
>Computer turns cosistant 15.0s. Before the mods it ran 15.4s. Gee
>talking about "Ls' can be fun - if you own a Dak. Great question! DW
>
>Kathy Carton wrote:
> >
> > So I joined this group recently because in the few months we've had our
>Dak
> > on the web, we've met some interesting folks who seemed to be quite
> > knowledgeable on the Dodge truck subject, and who own some pretty nice
> > rides. We, (Chris and I) like most of you, take pride in the work we
>have
> > done to our ride, and may in the future garner some wisdom from one of
>you
> > when we run into a problem. I got the impression that this was a group
>to
> > share ideas, and where appreciation would be shared for the efforts of
> > other's. I have to say that having not only spent hard earned money on
>our
> > Dak, but also the many hours involved in the changes we've made, not to
> > mention the many more hours to come in a few months, have made us just
>that
> > much prouder of our work, and would assume that those of you who have
>done
> > the same would agree. I'm certainly not knowledgable with regards to
> > Lightning's, I do know they are fast. But if you were to remove the
> > supercharger from said vehicle, how would it really stand up to a
>"stock"
> > 318 Dakota? Some people just choose to buy their way into a fast truck,
>and
> > I would assume that creates the lack of pride issue that this man
>obviously
> > has. That's the only reason I can think of that this person feels the
>need
> > to knock us and our vehicles. Having said this, I'm preparing for the
> > inevitable barrage of insults our own vehicle will take.
> >
> > Kathy & Chris Carton
> > 1996 Club Cab Dakota
> > http://kathy_carton.tripod.com/dak1/

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