Hi Mike,
Welcome.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: netwrxman@earthlink.net <netwrxman@earthlink.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Saturday, August 04, 2001 7:33 PM
Subject: DML: New owner intro and questions
>Hello fellow DAKkers...
>
>I've been subscribed to the List for a bit now and thought I'd introduce
>myself, along with asking a couple questions.
>
>My name's Mike Bender and I recently purchased a '01 CC 4x4 4.7L. I'm a
>long-time Dodge owner- born and raised. My Dad just recently retired from
>Chrysler after 34 years of service at the Belvidere, IL plant.
>
>Previous list of vehicles:
>'98 Durango 5.2L
>'93 Shadow ES conv. 3.0 V6
>'90 Eagle Talon TSI AWD
>'83 (yes, '83) Shelby Charger- 1 of 50, still wish I had that one...
>'70 Dart Swinger
>
>I've also got 5 motorcycles, including a '99 Suzuki SV650 that I
>roadrace. I'm pretty good mechanically, but I'll be the first to admit
>that I've not done any major automotive work since '88 when my Dad and I
>rebuilt my Shelby's motor. And bikes are quite a bit different than
cars...
>
>This brings me to the first of my questions...I've been paying attention to
>some of the mods which you gentlemen (and ladies) have done to your Daks,
>but most of you own the 5.2 and 5.9L motors. I've not seen many mods
>available yet for the 4.7L. Since I bought this one (I leased the
>Durango), I've decided to hop it up a bit. I even bought the MP catalog,
>but that seems to be pretty worthless for the 4.7L.
>
>I think I'd like to start with a K&N FIPK, but I called them and there's
>not one available yet. They told me about 2 more months. Can the 5.2 kit
>be modified to fit the 4.7? I noticed the TB Hat appears to be quite a bit
>different.
>
>Next is exhaust. It seems the preference is for FlowMaster. I'd like some
>recommendations if you don't mind, along with some specifics about
>installation and such.
>
>Being a racer, I'm not afraid to spend a little extra to get good
>performance, so I'd like some good suggestions from you guys. So far I'm
>quite impressed with the motor, but it definitely pulls quite a bit
>differently than the 5.2L did in the Durango. Can I realistically expect
>another 100hp without mods like a SC?
>
>Thanks, Mike
>
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