Re: Re: Re: gen 1 gen 11 gen 111 ???

From: Mark Kuzia (flyboy01@mediaone.net)
Date: Mon Aug 20 2001 - 09:33:58 EDT


> yes and no... the grill was changed in 91, but the engine was still
premag.
> That's why we say Gen II is 92. In 92 they went to the composite headlamps

No, that's not true, the body style change occured in 91, the front end was
lengthened to make the V-8 fit better, the composite headlamps were
available on higher trim models, the standard headlamps were available on
base models all the way through 1995, and the cooling system was upgraded.
It is true that 91-93 most Daks came with the base model because it was the
sport package introduced in 92 that made the Dakota more popular. If you
don't believe me, go get you self a 91 grille and try to bolt it on a 90.
All of the sheetmetal before the firewall was changed, the six lug and new
wheels was introduced also. I believe that the electrical system was also
upgraded in 91. Its true that it is a pre-Mag, but it is also a Gen-II. It
is the same reason we don't call 00' Dakotas Gen-IV, just because they use
the new 4.7L with the new obd-III engine management system.

Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)

----- Original Message -----
From: "miggitymike" <miggitymike@fast4x4.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 1:48 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: gen 1 gen 11 gen 111 ???

> >>1990 was the last of the Gen I's. The grill was
> changed in 1991. 1990 was also the first year of the
> Club Cab.<<
>
> yes and no... the grill was changed in 91, but the engine was still
premag.
> That's why we say Gen II is 92. In 92 they went to the composite headlamps
> and magnum line of engines. Totally different fuel system too.
> You're right about the CC year being 90... and it was also only available
in
> 4x4 trim... no CC premag Dakota Sports were ever made to my knowledge,
they
> were WS, SE, and LE trim....
>
> -miggity
>



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