Tom:
I run the MP Computer with the S/C with no problem (except traction, like
you). I wouldn't go back to the stock since the MP Computer for my year
('95 was 25HP and 20 Lb/Ft. of TQ).
Richard in San Antonio
On Sat, 07 Apr 2001 00:43:42 -0500 Tom Slick North <prodog@swbell.net>
writes:
> I'm wondering if it's the modified intake that has caused me to lose
> a
> little bottom end...had the runners shorted by Jon Smith...
>
> traction is a problem when I launch from 2000+rpm..... but, I didn't
> launch
> it like that...actually launched from just above idle...
>
> She doesn't seem to have the low end torque that she used to have..
> I am
> going to try a few other things, too....
>
> I did compare the runs from my last two outings to my all time best
> run in
> my Dakota... the only thing that I've actually gotten faster on, was
> the 1/4
> mph...only by .13mph... here is the rundown..
>
> 60' : -0.172
> 330 : -0.336
> 1/8 : -0.401
> mph : -0.260
> 1000: -0.404
> 1/4 : -0.428
> mph : +0.130
>
> Anyone think that trying the stock computer again (instead of the
> MP
> computer) might make a difference...
>
> Bernd, the torque converter is factory... I do think a higher stall
> converter should help ...and a shift kit... she's got 3.55 gears...
>
> Later,
> Tom "Slick"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of DAK4JLB@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 12:04 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Drag Racing - Part II; or What the hell?!?!?
>
>
> For one, you need to do something about traction. Also, you said you
> have
> bumped the timing since last time and no gains but what are the
> differences
> in track conditions? For that 1/4 ET your 1/8 seems a little slow I
> think
> which would mean your bottom end is off.
>
> Zeus
>
>
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