Re: decision time....

From: Mr. Plow (adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Feb 12 2001 - 14:40:09 EST


Jon, in all seriousness, if you don't JACK THE SHIT OUTTA THAT DAK!!!!
I think you'd be making a huge mistake.
You can use the Talon for strip racing, it's much better suited. That way
you'd have a street rod with the Talon, and an off-road beast with the Dak.
Clearly the best of both worlds!!!

The Adam Blaster

>
>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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