I say go for # 2..we need more fast dakotas out there. :)
Mark
91 cc 5spd v6
>From: "Jon Smith" <jon@fast4x4.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: "Dakota-Truck@Buffnet.Net" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: DML: decision time....
>Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 19:44:27 -0500
>
>i'd like to get the DML's opinion on these 2 choices I see for my dak....
>I'll be rebuilding the motor in a turbo'd talon next week, so the dak will
>no longer be my only means of transportation. Now the way I see it, I've
>got to make up my mind :)
>
>1) Remove the MPI manifold, build the 318 for max LOWEND grunt... perhaps a
>360 swap for more lowend... rid myself of the street tires and jack her to
>the sky :) I'm thinkin 33's at least, maybe 35's or 36's...
>
>2) <original, more unique plan..> rebuild the tranny, race prepped. swap
>in
>fulltime transfer case for AWD. lower the front end, flip the rear axle
>(2"-3" drop all the way around). Build a 408 stroker with either a SuperC
>or juice... probably juice at this point due to expenses...
>
>either way I go, I figgure on 1-2 years for either project to be completed
>since I'll have to build in steps... I'm leaning toward #1 since I'll have
>the DSM runnin faster than a scalded dog anywho..
>
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