----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: DML: No more Dak :(
> If you're looking to get a '00 or newer, you cannot get the 318 in a Dak.
They
> dropped it after the '99 model year. And the 360 can only be had in a QC
or R/T
>
I probably going to look for a '97 to '99 with LOW miles. I'm going to be
very picky.
> The engines are *basically* the same, as far as mods go. Check out any
parts
> catalog - there are a lot of things that bolt onto either engine (like
> headers). The 360 will get less gas mileage, but neither is going to be
> spectacular in that department.
I figure that too, but anything close to 18-19 mpg will be acceptable.
Obviously, more the better.
> Just a warning, building up an engine for speed could hurt you in the
winter
> where you need to be able to feather the throttle lightly and have that
extra
> control - an experience like Jon Steiger posted about his first ride in
his
> 'Cuda is not what you want in 6" of snow. Jon's car will be a screamer in
the
> summer, but I doubt he'll drive it on anything but the clearest of days in
the
> winter.
I'm not looking to break sound barrier, but it'd be nice to make a good show
at drag races.
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