Re: V10 swb Ram chassis cab(Will?)

From: Jon (jonram@megalink.net)
Date: Tue Nov 20 2001 - 15:13:48 EST


Not Will, but...
The shortest chassis cab you can get is a regular cab, long bed.
You can get a 1500 with a regular cab/short bed combo, but once you move up
into the 2500 and up the only model they offer with a short bed is the
club/quad cab.
They only offer stock chassis-cabs in 3500 models, since most people that
mount flatbeds and stuff want the dual rear wheels.
Also, if you do go with a 1500 and remove the bed, you sacrifice the V10, as
those are only offered in the 25/3500.
Sorry!
Later,
Jon
jonram@megalink.net
The Dodge Diesel Website
http://www.dieseldodge.com
1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle
----- Original Message ----- >
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 06:28:05 -0400
> From: Patrick Delgado <dadoctah@vitelcom.net>
> Subject: DML: V10 swb Ram chassis cab(Will?)
>
> Will-
> You said you keep up with the chassis cab scene; I would love a V10, RC
> short bed. What's the shortest/lightest chassis cab with an available V10?
> If Dodge wont make it maybe it's a DIY thing. All I'd have to do is put in
> the bed.
> Patrick Delgado
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 09:57:46 -0500
> From: "Doug Myers" <dougmyers@starpower.net>
> Subject: DML: speedometer and tire diameter
>
> Hi,
>
> If I were to change my tire diameter, say from 28" to 29", how would I
> correct the speedometer?
>
> Doug Myers
> - -------------
> '99 Dakota RC/SB 5.9L/5-speed/3.92SG - 14.320@98.46mph (with stock TB)
> K&N Gen II FIPK, Fastman 51.75mm TB, Comp Cams '604 cam, ProGear timing
> chain, MP 2-bbl MPI, MP 1.92" R/T heads, Hughes' roller rockers, MP
polished
> valve covers, ASP crank pulley, MP Headers, 3" Dynomax cat, 3" Flowmaster,
> Magnecor KV-85 8.5mm Race Wires, Melling HV oil pump, Centerforce Dual
> Friction Clutch
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:08:53 -0500
> From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-ns.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: where to find pulleys?
>
> John,
> March manufactures aluminum pulley sets. I've never seen them, so I
cannot
> testify to the quality. Mopar has aluminum pulleys also, but I don't
> believe they are under-drive.
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Pukeloser@aol.com [mailto:Pukeloser@aol.com]
> Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 6:49 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: where to find pulleys?
>
>
> Hey all,
>
> I want to get some underdrive pulleys for my dak and was hoping someone
> made
> aluminum underdrive pulleys, Iknow that asp makes steel pulleys are there
> any
> manufacturers of auminum ones?
>
> John S.
>
> 95 cc 5.2 auto, transgo shift kit, Thorley headers,gibson exhaust (3" from
> headers back, no cat), MSD digital 6+ ignition, MSD wires, Brass
cap&rotor,
> autolite 3923's, Hughes 1418 cam, hughes stage 2 intake, 1.6:1 roller
> rockers, Hughes stage 2 throttle body, K&N X-stream filter, ! quart oil
> filter (trans-dapt relocated), auburn LSD, 4.10 gears, superior axles,
> speadtweaks IAT adjuster
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 09:23:57 -0600
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: where to find pulleys?
>
> March Pulleys (Aluminum) Magnum 3.9/5.2/5.9L 1992-1999:
>
> P/N# 10510 - Crank/Waterpump/Alternator
> P/N# 10511 - Crank Pulley Only
> P/N# 10515 - Crank/Waterpump/Alternator (Smaller pulley for charging
> system performance correction)
>
> 10510 and 10515 run $225.94 (Jobber) and the 10511 Pulley runs $91.96
> (Jobber).
>
> - - Bernd
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Wisotzkey, Rich
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 9:09 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: where to find pulleys?
>
>
> John,
> March manufactures aluminum pulley sets. I've never seen them, so I
> cannot testify to the quality. Mopar has aluminum pulleys also, but I
> don't believe they are under-drive. Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Pukeloser@aol.com [mailto:Pukeloser@aol.com]
> Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 6:49 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: where to find pulleys?
>
>
> Hey all,
>
> I want to get some underdrive pulleys for my dak and was hoping someone
> made
> aluminum underdrive pulleys, Iknow that asp makes steel pulleys are
> there any
> manufacturers of auminum ones?
>
> John S.
>
> 95 cc 5.2 auto, transgo shift kit, Thorley headers,gibson exhaust (3"
> from
> headers back, no cat), MSD digital 6+ ignition, MSD wires, Brass
> cap&rotor,
> autolite 3923's, Hughes 1418 cam, hughes stage 2 intake, 1.6:1 roller
> rockers, Hughes stage 2 throttle body, K&N X-stream filter, ! quart oil
> filter (trans-dapt relocated), auburn LSD, 4.10 gears, superior axles,
> speadtweaks IAT adjuster
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:22:01 -0500
> From: Bob Tom <tigers@bserv.com>
> Subject: DML: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
> Now that I've had time to recover from an extremely long, but
> extremely pleasurable and satisfying 3-day venture to Cecil,
> here's some of the things that stand out in my memory.
>
> 9 or 10 Dakotas (that I was aware of) that made it to the track
> on Sat. You Yanks must love the 5.9L as only 3 were 5.2L
> and I was the only club cab.
>
> 2 of the Daks were supercharged and showed that bunch
> (5?) of modified Lightnings what Daks can do when the playing
> field is levelled.
>
> The huge number of race cars that showed up for what was
> essentially a time trials day.
>
> The huge number of 8 to 10 sec. race cars. (We have only
> a handful up here at the Cayuga track on t&t day).
>
> The juiced Chevy that blew its hood off (not as high up in
> the air as the one up here at Cayuga though) at the starting
> line and was shooting flames up the carb.
>
> The magnificent view of the whole track from the staging
> lanes which are up on a small hill leading down to the starting
> line, and the sight of the track that just seems to drop
> out of sight right after the finish line.
>
> The emphasis for helmets by the tech person. How did
> Shane Baker run all those 13s without one :-)
>
> Personal bests by Shane Baker in his unmodified 5.9 engine
> and by Wayne Swanson in his supercharged 5.9. Maybe
> others that I wasn't aware of?
>
> Doug Myers giving his newly-transplanted, modified 5.9
> its first baptism (14.3s, I think). Soon to be 13s, I'm sure.
> [Thanks for the '96 5.9L heads ... very clean and smooth
> ports!]
>
> Thanks to Rich Wisotzkey who made the trip in his super
> clean '96 and wisely decided not run with a soon-to-be replaced
> tranny and clutch. BTW Rich, I've decided your diy, MAP
> Adjuster (a very, professional-looking, pre-production unit #2)
> will be tried on the '85 Shelby Intercooled Turbo Charger
> first.
>
> With all my gawking at the modded Daks and talking with owners,
> I was able to get in only 7 runs.
>
> Temps. started off at 52F and rose to 66F.
> Humidity started at 63% and fell to 39%.
> Wind start as 5 mph left to right crosswind and then
> became a headwind on my last 3 runs.
>
> Except for a far better baro. reading, conditions were close to those
> at Cayuga on Sept. 15 when I ran a 14.70.
>
> Unfortunately, I experienced shift problems (1st time in
> a long time) and hit the rev limiter (many times) in 3
> out of the 7 runs ... 1 via driver fault, 1 unknown reason,
> 1 because I went too far and unlit the pre-stage bulb,
> put it in reverse, looked to see that it was in reverse,
> glanced at the tree to see the bulbs lighting, slapped
> gear into 1st and took floored it (rt .883).
>
> On the clean runs:
> 14.452 @ 93.04
> 14.401 @ 93.88 probably a 14.3x run as I got a couple of
> small misfires that noticeably "hiccupped"
> the Dak just before crossing the
> finish line
> 14.489 @ 93.07
> 14.403 @ 93.50
>
> In 6 out of the 7 runs, I got 60' times ranging within .007 of
> each other with a pb of 2.019 (great launch pad!!). One run
> was a 2.159 60' time and that came on the run where I was
> still in reverse when the ' flag man ' started the tree.
>
> A 5.897 330' time was a pb. and I was extremely close on
> my pb 1/8 time of those 4 runs. The biggest differences from
> when I ran 14.313 on Oct. 28 at Cayuga was in the last
> 1/8 mile when it was 15F cooler and there was a 15 mph tailwind
> at Cayuga. Any headwind is a killer when you're running
> a 3900 lb brick (without driver).
>
> Just a super day to end the track season for me ... good
> company, good track, good times!
>
> I would go back to Cecil at Rising Rev (uh, Sun) MD
> in a heartbeat if I could ever find it again :-)
>
> Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
> '97 CC Dakota, 5.2L, 4x2, 44RE, 3.92SG, 4,075 lb (racing weight)
> RW: 231.2 hp 340.0 torque PB: 14.313 95.05 mph
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:53:47 -0800
> From: "Jon" <jonram@megalink.net>
> Subject: DML: DML 2002 Calendar?
>
> Have they come out yet? I may have missed the post. My apologies if this
> is so.
> Later,
> Jon
> jonram@megalink.net
> The Dodge Diesel Website
> http://www.dieseldodge.com
> 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 11:17:21 EST
> From: Y2KDakuda@aol.com
> Subject: DML: 2002 National Meet Update and website
>
> Well we are planning a 3 day event Friday-Sunday. Friday we are trying to
set up tours at the Bud plant and Daimler Chrysler warehouse then have a
cruise that night. Saturday will be the truck show in the am then racing in
the afternoon and night (pending what the track will let us do) and then a
awards presentation back at the hotel. Sunday will be the BBQ and the off
roading. We are trying to set up with a place just outside of St Louis that
has 1800 acres of Offroading including 800 acres of sand flats. We have many
different types of Dakotas 2wd, 4wd ect. so we have to have something for
everyone to do. Sat the 4X4 guys can show there truck and watch racing and
run if they want and Sunday if you don't have a 4X4 hop in with someone that
does and go offroading. We currently have 3 sponsors that will be giving
away parts and helping with the event and we are waiting to hear form many
more. We want this to be the best meet ever with something for everyone and
the time to meet!
> and hang with fellow owners and
> friends. here is the National meet website it is in the early stages so
keep checking back for updates. This will be a all dodge event so if the Ram
guys would like to join as well thats ok with us.
http://www.speedtweaks.net/dakotausa_meet.htm also if more than just Dakotas
show up we will add classes to the Truck Show. This will be one big ass
event with the focus mainly on Dakotas but all dodge trucks are welcome as
well as PTs and Jeeps
>
> Chris Lambert
> Dakota USA
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 11:58:49 -0500
> From: "Erwin Mendoza" <dakota99slt@hotmail.com>
> Subject: DML: Shock Absorber replacement
>
> My Dak now has 60,000 on it, the front shocks are just about spanked, I
need
> a good recommendation for replacement and or upgrade ones, please try to
> remember, my money tree is in full bloom but its already set aside for
> Christmas presents so hopefully something not too costly can be
recommended
> to me, BTW its suspension is stock and no mods are done to it, thanks!!!
>
>
> Erwin Mendoza
> '99 SLT CC 4X4 V-6
> Edison, New Jersey
> mailto:dakota99slt@hotmail.com
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 11:10:37 -0600
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: Shock Absorber replacement
>
> ProComp ES9000's
>
> - - Bernd
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Erwin Mendoza
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 10:59 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net; DMLOfftopic@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: DML: Shock Absorber replacement
>
>
> My Dak now has 60,000 on it, the front shocks are just about spanked, I
> need
> a good recommendation for replacement and or upgrade ones, please try to
>
> remember, my money tree is in full bloom but its already set aside for
> Christmas presents so hopefully something not too costly can be
> recommended
> to me, BTW its suspension is stock and no mods are done to it, thanks!!!
>
>
> Erwin Mendoza
> '99 SLT CC 4X4 V-6
> Edison, New Jersey
> mailto:dakota99slt@hotmail.com
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:52:05 -0500
> From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-ns.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
> Hi Bob,
> Thats Super! Glad you had a great weekend. Aside from talking to you,
> Shane, and Rick, I didn't get around to meeting anyone else. Guess that
was
> my own fault for parking at the other end of the strip. Well, there are
> four more weekends left this year. If I get that clutch broken in before
> then, I'm going back over. :'B I'll keep you informed.
> Rich
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Tom [mailto:tigers@bserv.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 10:22 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
>
> Now that I've had time to recover from an extremely long, but
> extremely pleasurable and satisfying 3-day venture to Cecil,
> here's some of the things that stand out in my memory.
>
> 9 or 10 Dakotas (that I was aware of) that made it to the track
> on Sat. You Yanks must love the 5.9L as only 3 were 5.2L
> and I was the only club cab.
>
> 2 of the Daks were supercharged and showed that bunch
> (5?) of modified Lightnings what Daks can do when the playing
> field is levelled.
>
> The huge number of race cars that showed up for what was
> essentially a time trials day.
>
> The huge number of 8 to 10 sec. race cars. (We have only
> a handful up here at the Cayuga track on t&t day).
>
> The juiced Chevy that blew its hood off (not as high up in
> the air as the one up here at Cayuga though) at the starting
> line and was shooting flames up the carb.
>
> The magnificent view of the whole track from the staging
> lanes which are up on a small hill leading down to the starting
> line, and the sight of the track that just seems to drop
> out of sight right after the finish line.
>
> The emphasis for helmets by the tech person. How did
> Shane Baker run all those 13s without one :-)
>
> Personal bests by Shane Baker in his unmodified 5.9 engine
> and by Wayne Swanson in his supercharged 5.9. Maybe
> others that I wasn't aware of?
>
> Doug Myers giving his newly-transplanted, modified 5.9
> its first baptism (14.3s, I think). Soon to be 13s, I'm sure.
> [Thanks for the '96 5.9L heads ... very clean and smooth
> ports!]
>
> Thanks to Rich Wisotzkey who made the trip in his super
> clean '96 and wisely decided not run with a soon-to-be replaced
> tranny and clutch. BTW Rich, I've decided your diy, MAP
> Adjuster (a very, professional-looking, pre-production unit #2)
> will be tried on the '85 Shelby Intercooled Turbo Charger
> first.
>
> With all my gawking at the modded Daks and talking with owners,
> I was able to get in only 7 runs.
>
> Temps. started off at 52F and rose to 66F.
> Humidity started at 63% and fell to 39%.
> Wind start as 5 mph left to right crosswind and then
> became a headwind on my last 3 runs.
>
> Except for a far better baro. reading, conditions were close to those
> at Cayuga on Sept. 15 when I ran a 14.70.
>
> Unfortunately, I experienced shift problems (1st time in
> a long time) and hit the rev limiter (many times) in 3
> out of the 7 runs ... 1 via driver fault, 1 unknown reason,
> 1 because I went too far and unlit the pre-stage bulb,
> put it in reverse, looked to see that it was in reverse,
> glanced at the tree to see the bulbs lighting, slapped
> gear into 1st and took floored it (rt .883).
>
> On the clean runs:
> 14.452 @ 93.04
> 14.401 @ 93.88 probably a 14.3x run as I got a couple of
> small misfires that noticeably "hiccupped"
> the Dak just before crossing the
> finish line
> 14.489 @ 93.07
> 14.403 @ 93.50
>
> In 6 out of the 7 runs, I got 60' times ranging within .007 of
> each other with a pb of 2.019 (great launch pad!!). One run
> was a 2.159 60' time and that came on the run where I was
> still in reverse when the ' flag man ' started the tree.
>
> A 5.897 330' time was a pb. and I was extremely close on
> my pb 1/8 time of those 4 runs. The biggest differences from
> when I ran 14.313 on Oct. 28 at Cayuga was in the last
> 1/8 mile when it was 15F cooler and there was a 15 mph tailwind
> at Cayuga. Any headwind is a killer when you're running
> a 3900 lb brick (without driver).
>
> Just a super day to end the track season for me ... good
> company, good track, good times!
>
> I would go back to Cecil at Rising Rev (uh, Sun) MD
> in a heartbeat if I could ever find it again :-)
>
> Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
> '97 CC Dakota, 5.2L, 4x2, 44RE, 3.92SG, 4,075 lb (racing weight)
> RW: 231.2 hp 340.0 torque PB: 14.313 95.05 mph
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 14:45:29 -0500
> From: "greg conner" <dodgeboy93@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
> Hey Rich
> Sorry about missing ya on saturday. I was outside working on the dak
and
> tthe stupid cell phone never rang....I just caught your too messages
around
> 8pm. Ah well, I'm sure there will be another dak event where we can meet
> up.
>
> Greg Conner
>
> >From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-ns.com>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> >Subject: DML: RE: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
> >Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:52:05 -0500
> >
> >Hi Bob,
> >Thats Super! Glad you had a great weekend. Aside from talking to you,
> >Shane, and Rick, I didn't get around to meeting anyone else. Guess that
> >was
> >my own fault for parking at the other end of the strip. Well, there are
> >four more weekends left this year. If I get that clutch broken in before
> >then, I'm going back over. :'B I'll keep you informed.
> >Rich
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Bob Tom [mailto:tigers@bserv.com]
> >Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 10:22 AM
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
> >
> >
> >Now that I've had time to recover from an extremely long, but
> >extremely pleasurable and satisfying 3-day venture to Cecil,
> >here's some of the things that stand out in my memory.
> >
> >9 or 10 Dakotas (that I was aware of) that made it to the track
> >on Sat. You Yanks must love the 5.9L as only 3 were 5.2L
> >and I was the only club cab.
> >
> >2 of the Daks were supercharged and showed that bunch
> >(5?) of modified Lightnings what Daks can do when the playing
> >field is levelled.
> >
> >The huge number of race cars that showed up for what was
> >essentially a time trials day.
> >
> >The huge number of 8 to 10 sec. race cars. (We have only
> >a handful up here at the Cayuga track on t&t day).
> >
> >The juiced Chevy that blew its hood off (not as high up in
> >the air as the one up here at Cayuga though) at the starting
> >line and was shooting flames up the carb.
> >
> >The magnificent view of the whole track from the staging
> >lanes which are up on a small hill leading down to the starting
> >line, and the sight of the track that just seems to drop
> >out of sight right after the finish line.
> >
> >The emphasis for helmets by the tech person. How did
> >Shane Baker run all those 13s without one :-)
> >
> >Personal bests by Shane Baker in his unmodified 5.9 engine
> >and by Wayne Swanson in his supercharged 5.9. Maybe
> >others that I wasn't aware of?
> >
> >Doug Myers giving his newly-transplanted, modified 5.9
> >its first baptism (14.3s, I think). Soon to be 13s, I'm sure.
> >[Thanks for the '96 5.9L heads ... very clean and smooth
> >ports!]
> >
> >Thanks to Rich Wisotzkey who made the trip in his super
> >clean '96 and wisely decided not run with a soon-to-be replaced
> >tranny and clutch. BTW Rich, I've decided your diy, MAP
> >Adjuster (a very, professional-looking, pre-production unit #2)
> >will be tried on the '85 Shelby Intercooled Turbo Charger
> >first.
> >
> >With all my gawking at the modded Daks and talking with owners,
> >I was able to get in only 7 runs.
> >
> >Temps. started off at 52F and rose to 66F.
> >Humidity started at 63% and fell to 39%.
> >Wind start as 5 mph left to right crosswind and then
> >became a headwind on my last 3 runs.
> >
> >Except for a far better baro. reading, conditions were close to those
> >at Cayuga on Sept. 15 when I ran a 14.70.
> >
> >Unfortunately, I experienced shift problems (1st time in
> >a long time) and hit the rev limiter (many times) in 3
> >out of the 7 runs ... 1 via driver fault, 1 unknown reason,
> >1 because I went too far and unlit the pre-stage bulb,
> >put it in reverse, looked to see that it was in reverse,
> >glanced at the tree to see the bulbs lighting, slapped
> >gear into 1st and took floored it (rt .883).
> >
> >On the clean runs:
> > 14.452 @ 93.04
> > 14.401 @ 93.88 probably a 14.3x run as I got a couple of
> > small misfires that noticeably "hiccupped"
> > the Dak just before crossing the
> > finish line
> > 14.489 @ 93.07
> > 14.403 @ 93.50
> >
> >In 6 out of the 7 runs, I got 60' times ranging within .007 of
> >each other with a pb of 2.019 (great launch pad!!). One run
> >was a 2.159 60' time and that came on the run where I was
> >still in reverse when the ' flag man ' started the tree.
> >
> >A 5.897 330' time was a pb. and I was extremely close on
> >my pb 1/8 time of those 4 runs. The biggest differences from
> >when I ran 14.313 on Oct. 28 at Cayuga was in the last
> >1/8 mile when it was 15F cooler and there was a 15 mph tailwind
> >at Cayuga. Any headwind is a killer when you're running
> >a 3900 lb brick (without driver).
> >
> >Just a super day to end the track season for me ... good
> >company, good track, good times!
> >
> >I would go back to Cecil at Rising Rev (uh, Sun) MD
> >in a heartbeat if I could ever find it again :-)
> >
> >Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
> >'97 CC Dakota, 5.2L, 4x2, 44RE, 3.92SG, 4,075 lb (racing weight)
> >RW: 231.2 hp 340.0 torque PB: 14.313 95.05 mph
>
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:41:56 -0500
> From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-ns.com>
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: greg conner [mailto:dodgeboy93@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 2:45 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
>
> Hey Rich
> Sorry about missing ya on saturday. I was outside working on the dak
and
> tthe stupid cell phone never rang....I just caught your too messages
around
> 8pm. Ah well, I'm sure there will be another dak event where we can meet

> up.
>
> Greg Conner
>
> <snip...>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:44:11 -0500
> From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-ns.com>
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
> See what happens when you click the wrong button?
>
> Anyway, no problem Greg. If I can get the clutch broken in before Cecil
> shuts down for the season, I'll be over again. If not, like you
mentioned,
> another meet sometime, or there is always UPS. Talk to you later.
> Rich
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: greg conner [mailto:dodgeboy93@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 2:45 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
>
> Hey Rich
> Sorry about missing ya on saturday. I was outside working on the dak
and
> tthe stupid cell phone never rang....I just caught your too messages
around
> 8pm. Ah well, I'm sure there will be another dak event where we can meet
> up.
>
> Greg Conner
>
>
> <snip...>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:44:19 -0600
> From: Michael Meyerhoff <mikemeyerhoff@kc.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: transmissions
>
> At 05:14 AM 11/19/2001 +0000, you wrote:
> >i am looking at doing the same thing next spring/summer. the
> >transmissions i have narrowed it down to is either from levelten.com or a
> >mopar performance A518 or A500. i can find the part numbers if you need
> >them.
> >but i think the A518 list for like $1600 and the A500 for $1400 or
> >so. the level 10 is a little more... let us know how the V8 swap
> >goes... i'm very interested...
>
> A little more... $2200!
> Their performance rebuild kit is $506 and "hydro system" shift kit upgrade
> is another $150.
>
> As I've neared the point where I have the financial means to do the 360
> swap I've started to worry about my A500 also. To me it makes since to
> beef up the tranny first instead of having a nice 360ci Dakota that
doesn't
> go anywhere. $650 dollars plus time doesn't seem like a bad price for
> what they promise as a "high performance", "bulletproof" trans. Anybody
> have any thoughts on making our older autos more race ready?
>
> mm
>
> ____________
> // | | \\ Mike Meyerhoff
> { }|| | | ||{ } mikemeyerhoff@kc.rr.com
> [=============] 92 Dakota SLE Club Cab
> | D O D G E | Magnum 3.9l V6 4X2 3.55
> [|=============|]
> [_] [_]
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:54:52 -0500
> From: "miggity" <miggitymike@fast4x4.net>
> Subject: Re: DO IT! Re: DML: Stuffed R/T again
>
> >>DO IT! That would rock. An ultra-short R/T? It would be utterly unique,
> plus a
> weight savings, giving you an edge over other R/Ts. Plus, the shorter
> wheelbase
> means better weight distribution, better weight transfer at the track,
> better
> cornering(less understeer), wow....I want to know how much it weighs when
> you
> are done.<<<
>
>
> hhhmmmm... wait a minute.... shorter bed... you could cut the roof off and
> make it roadster-esque. Mold the bed to the cab, make it all smooth and
> BOOM! Sidewinder!! minus the V10, but that can be remedied =). 20's up
> front, 22's out back. Damn!! That would look TIIIGGGHHT!
>
> - -miggity
>
> - ---> slammed 88 Dakota!
> miggitymike@fast4x4.net
> http://surf.to.Project13s
>
> "It may be slow, but at least it's LOW!"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:58:33 -0500
> From: "miggity" <miggitymike@fast4x4.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: shift kits??????
>
> >>Hey guys whats your opinions on shift kits for the 518?What are your
> expirences with them manufacturer to manufacturer.<<
>
> Transgo or Level10 ... no 2 ways about it
>
> - -miggity
>
> - ---> slammed 88 Dakota!
> miggitymike@fast4x4.net
> http://surf.to.Project13s
>
> "It may be slow, but at least it's LOW!"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 19:02:39 -0500
> From: "miggity" <miggitymike@fast4x4.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: Re: Panhard rod
>
> >>You only need a panhard rod when you go to air bag suspension<<
>
> sorta'... panhards don't really help much in a leaf-spring rear suspension
> because the leafs limit the axles side-to-side motion a lot, which is all
a
> panhard does. A lot of bag setups retain the leafs, but use a single
> de-arched leaf spring. Here, once again, the panhard isn't really worth
the
> cost since the leafs are still present (and it limits the amount you can
> dump the truck). If you decide to go to a 3link or 4link setup then you
will
> benifit from the panhard a lot more since the axle is more likely to move
> side-to-side.
> With stock suspension, to be honest, they are a waste of money =(
>
> - -miggity
>
> - ---> slammed 88 Dakota!
> miggitymike@fast4x4.net
> http://surf.to.Project13s
>
> "It may be slow, but at least it's LOW!"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 19:08:57 -0500
> From: "miggity" <miggitymike@fast4x4.net>
> Subject: DML: Re: Which is BEST for SC engine? M1 2b. or 4b.
>
> >>which will have 8lbs of boost VORTECH, Mopar Headers,
> Mopar PCM, <<
>
> don't use the Nopar PCM with a blower.... too much timing... unless you
like
> to change headgaskets and pistons. Get a custom burned computer just for a
> supercharger... you'll be A LOT happier =)
>
> - -miggity
>
> - ---> slammed 88 Dakota!
> miggitymike@fast4x4.net
> http://surf.to.Project13s
>
> "It may be slow, but at least it's LOW!"
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 16:41:42 -0800
> From: "Woodruff, Jason P" <Jason.Woodruff@West.Boeing.com>
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: Panhard rod
>
> Or pull over 1.5G.
>
> I'm moving the axle at least 3inches and it needs to stop.
>
> So how do I go about doing this. The one I saw set up looked pretty home
> made except for the rod it self. Are there generic kits? or are the
> application specific?
>
> Will this have effect on my handling. Just looking at it I'm guessing
it'll
> add a little to my swaybar.
>
> Jay W
> 4.7L Auto Sport+ C.C. 2wd Black
> Mods Profile page at
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Re5X8z5la@Ix2/profile.htm
>
>
> >Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 21:40:37 -0600
> >From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> >Subject: DML: RE: Re: Panhard rod
> >
> >Or Four-Link. ;)
> >
> >- - Bernd
> >
> >- -----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of kwreimer
> >Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 8:30 PM
> >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >Subject: DML: Re: Panhard rod
> >
> >
> >You only need a panhard rod when you go to air bag suspension.
> >- ----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Jayson Woodruff" <woodrufj@yahoo.com>
> >To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> >Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 5:59 PM
> >Subject: DML: Panhard rod
> >
> >
> >> Anyone here ever use one. Especially on a Dakota, especially on a gen
> >>
> >> III?
> >>
> >> Jay W
> >>
> >>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 19:53:32 -0500
> From: Patrick and Kelly Engram <patrickandkelly@erols.com>
> Subject: DML: stuffed/wrecked R/T
>
> "DO IT! That would rock. An ultra-short R/T? It would be utterly unique,
>
> plus a
> weight savings, giving you an edge over other R/Ts. Plus, the shorter
> wheelbase
> means better weight distribution, better weight transfer at the track,
> better
> cornering(less understeer), wow....I want to know how much it weighs
> when you
> are done."
>
> - -I vote for the shortening the frame, putting the quad cab box on it,
> then dropping the suspension 3 inches front and rear minimum. By the
> time you are done, it'll be like a little go cart (but with a 360!)
> Patrick
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:39:17 -0500
> From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: speedometer and tire diameter
>
> http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html
>
> Doug Myers wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > If I were to change my tire diameter, say from 28" to 29", how would
I
> > correct the speedometer?
> >
> > Doug Myers
> > -------------
> > '99 Dakota RC/SB 5.9L/5-speed/3.92SG - 14.320@98.46mph (with stock TB)
> > K&N Gen II FIPK, Fastman 51.75mm TB, Comp Cams '604 cam, ProGear timing
> > chain, MP 2-bbl MPI, MP 1.92" R/T heads, Hughes' roller rockers, MP
> > polished valve covers, ASP crank pulley, MP Headers, 3" Dynomax cat, 3"
> > Flowmaster, Magnecor KV-85 8.5mm Race Wires, Melling HV oil pump,
> > Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
>
> - --
> - -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
> Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:41:34 -0500
> From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: DML 2002 Calendar?
>
> No, Jon's still putting the finishing touches on. Which reminds me, I
> probably ought to get a writeup about my Dak sent in to Jon for inclusion.
>
> Jon wrote:
>
> > Have they come out yet? I may have missed the post. My apologies if
this
> > is so.
> > Later,
> > Jon
> > jonram@megalink.net
> > The Dodge Diesel Website
> > http://www.dieseldodge.com
> > 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle
>
> - --
> - -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
> Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:43:03 -0500
> From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: Shock Absorber replacement
>
> I'm really liking my Rancho RS5000s. If you're looking for a super-plush
> ride, though, skip 'em.
>
> Erwin Mendoza wrote:
>
> > My Dak now has 60,000 on it, the front shocks are just about spanked, I
> > need a good recommendation for replacement and or upgrade ones, please
try
> > to remember, my money tree is in full bloom but its already set aside
for
> > Christmas presents so hopefully something not too costly can be
> > recommended to me, BTW its suspension is stock and no mods are done to
it,
> > thanks!!!
> >
> >
> > Erwin Mendoza
> > '99 SLT CC 4X4 V-6
> > Edison, New Jersey
> > mailto:dakota99slt@hotmail.com
> >
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________
> > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at
http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
>
> - --
> - -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
> Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 17:56:26 -0800
> From: Jayson Woodruff <woodrufj@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: Panhard rod
>
> Or pull more than 1.5G. I'm getting at least 3inches of axle movement
> during autoX and it needs to stop.
>
> So how do I go about doing this? The one I saw set up looked mostly
> homemade except for the rod itself. Are there generic kits or are they
> application specific?
>
> Jay W
>
> P.S. I sent this before, but I think the DML server was choking.
>
>
>
> "Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
>
> > Or Four-Link. ;)
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of kwreimer
> > Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 8:30 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: Panhard rod
> >
> > You only need a panhard rod when you go to air bag suspension.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jayson Woodruff" <woodrufj@yahoo.com>
> > To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2001 5:59 PM
> > Subject: DML: Panhard rod
> >
> > > Anyone here ever use one. Especially on a Dakota, especially on a gen
> >
> > > III?
> > >
> > > Jay W
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:51:32 EST
> From: Packed318@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
> Bob, it was great to meet you and I think we all had a great time. I ran
a
> personal best of 12.79 @ 106.22 but my truck is a supercharged 5.2, 5
speed,
> not a 5.9. Also, I think Anthony got low ET of the day with a 12.70 with
his
> blown R/T (a tenth ahead of me again like last time). Regardless, you did
a
> great job on the recap and it was a good day for almost everyone. Hope to
> see you again. Wayne
>
> In a message dated 11/19/2001 9:34:15 AM Central Standard Time,
> tigers@bserv.com writes:
>
>
> Now that I've had time to recover from an extremely long, but
> extremely pleasurable and satisfying 3-day venture to Cecil,
> here's some of the things that stand out in my memory.
>
> 9 or 10 Dakotas (that I was aware of) that made it to the track
> on Sat. You Yanks must love the 5.9L as only 3 were 5.2L
> and I was the only club cab.
>
> 2 of the Daks were supercharged and showed that bunch
> (5?) of modified Lightnings what Daks can do when the playing
> field is levelled.
>
> The huge number of race cars that showed up for what was
> essentially a time trials day.
>
> The huge number of 8 to 10 sec. race cars. (We have only
> a handful up here at the Cayuga track on t&t day).
>
> The juiced Chevy that blew its hood off (not as high up in
> the air as the one up here at Cayuga though) at the starting
> line and was shooting flames up the carb.
>
> The magnificent view of the whole track from the staging
> lanes which are up on a small hill leading down to the starting
> line, and the sight of the track that just seems to drop
> out of sight right after the finish line.
>
> The emphasis for helmets by the tech person. How did
> Shane Baker run all those 13s without one :-)
>
> Personal bests by Shane Baker in his unmodified 5.9 engine
> and by Wayne Swanson in his supercharged 5.9. Maybe
> others that I wasn't aware of?
>
> Doug Myers giving his newly-transplanted, modified 5.9
> its first baptism (14.3s, I think). Soon to be 13s, I'm sure.
> [Thanks for the '96 5.9L heads ... very clean and smooth
> ports!]
>
> Thanks to Rich Wisotzkey who made the trip in his super
> clean '96 and wisely decided not run with a soon-to-be replaced
> tranny and clutch. BTW Rich, I've decided your diy, MAP
> Adjuster (a very, professional-looking, pre-production unit #2)
> will be tried on the '85 Shelby Intercooled Turbo Charger
> first.
>
> With all my gawking at the modded Daks and talking with owners,
> I was able to get in only 7 runs.
>
> Temps. started off at 52F and rose to 66F.
> Humidity started at 63% and fell to 39%.
> Wind start as 5 mph left to right crosswind and then
> became a headwind on my last 3 runs.
>
> Except for a far better baro. reading, conditions were close to those
> at Cayuga on Sept. 15 when I ran a 14.70.
>
> Unfortunately, I experienced shift problems (1st time in
> a long time) and hit the rev limiter (many times) in 3
> out of the 7 runs ... 1 via driver fault, 1 unknown reason,
> 1 because I went too far and unlit the pre-stage bulb,
> put it in reverse, looked to see that it was in reverse,
> glanced at the tree to see the bulbs lighting, slapped
> gear into 1st and took floored it (rt .883).
>
> On the clean runs:
> 14.452 @ 93.04
> 14.401 @ 93.88 probably a 14.3x run as I got a couple of
> small misfires that noticeably "hiccupped"
> the Dak just before crossing the
> finish line
> 14.489 @ 93.07
> 14.403 @ 93.50
>
> In 6 out of the 7 runs, I got 60' times ranging within .007 of
> each other with a pb of 2.019 (great launch pad!!). One run
> was a 2.159 60' time and that came on the run where I was
> still in reverse when the ' flag man ' started the tree.
>
> A 5.897 330' time was a pb. and I was extremely close on
> my pb 1/8 time of those 4 runs. The biggest differences from
> when I ran 14.313 on Oct. 28 at Cayuga was in the last
> 1/8 mile when it was 15F cooler and there was a 15 mph tailwind
> at Cayuga. Any headwind is a killer when you're running
> a 3900 lb brick (without driver).
>
> Just a super day to end the track season for me ... good
> company, good track, good times!
>
> I would go back to Cecil at Rising Rev (uh, Sun) MD
> in a heartbeat if I could ever find it again :-)
>
> Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
> '97 CC Dakota, 5.2L, 4x2, 44RE, 3.92SG, 4,075 lb (racing weight)
> RW: 231.2 hp 340.0 torque PB: 14.313 95.05 mph
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:02:04 -0800
> From: Jayson Woodruff <woodrufj@yahoo.com>
> Subject: DML: OEM 2wd shocks FS
>
> Anyone need some stock 2wd shocks. Off a sport+ clud cab with tire and
> handleing package. Used about 8000miles then I replaced the suspension
> and they've sat in my room for a year.
>
> Make me an offer, or they're off to ebay.
>
> (can someone tell me if the tire and handleing shocks are different than
> the standard package?)
>
> Jay W
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 21:11:43 -0500
> From: Andy Levy <andylevy@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: DML: OEM 2wd shocks FS
>
> Pretty sure they're the standard shocks. If the tire & handling package
> has upgraded shocks, I hate to see (feel) the "regular" ones.
>
> Jayson Woodruff wrote:
>
> > Anyone need some stock 2wd shocks. Off a sport+ clud cab with tire and
> > handleing package. Used about 8000miles then I replaced the suspension
> > and they've sat in my room for a year.
> >
> > Make me an offer, or they're off to ebay.
> >
> > (can someone tell me if the tire and handleing shocks are different than
> > the standard package?)
> >
> > Jay W
>
> - --
> - -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
> Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 21:08:09 -0800
> From: "Jon" <jonram@megalink.net>
> Subject: DML: Awesome Decals link
>
> http://www.awesomedecals.com
>
> Later,
> Jon
> jonram@megalink.net
> The Dodge Diesel Website
> http://www.dieseldodge.com
> 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 21:15:11 -0800
> From: "Jon" <jonram@megalink.net>
> Subject: DML: Awesome Decals link (SORRY!!)
>
> >From the main page of that site, I thought it'd be pretty cool, so I shot
it
> out... Never judge a book by it's cover. Not only are they obsessed with
> fords, the only decal that has anything to do with Dodge is Calvin peeing
on
> one! Arrgh!
> Later,
> Jon
> jonram@megalink.net
> The Dodge Diesel Website
> http://www.dieseldodge.com
> 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:25:27 -0800
> From: "kwreimer" <kwreimer@msn.com>
> Subject: DML: Re: OEM 2wd shocks FS
>
> I believe all Daks came with the standard gas shock.
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jayson Woodruff" <woodrufj@yahoo.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 6:02 PM
> Subject: DML: OEM 2wd shocks FS
>
>
> > Anyone need some stock 2wd shocks. Off a sport+ clud cab with tire and
> > handleing package. Used about 8000miles then I replaced the suspension
> > and they've sat in my room for a year.
> >
> > Make me an offer, or they're off to ebay.
> >
> > (can someone tell me if the tire and handleing shocks are different than
> > the standard package?)
> >
> > Jay W
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 18:33:18 -0800
> From: David Kysar <kysard55@home.com>
> Subject: DML: pre magnum roller 318's
>
> Does anyone have any info on good ways to increase performance out of
these 88-91 roller tappet pre magnum 318
> motors( for off-road non-emmissions.) I am considering adding a mopar
performance camand intake with an edelbrock
> carb. I can imagine the linkage may be diffficult going from 2 barrel to
4.
>
> thanks,
>
> Dave kysar
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 21:41:23 EST
> From: Sbak1320@aol.com
> Subject: Re: DML: HiLites @ CECIL Track (long)
>
> Bob, good to see you survived the long and probably gruelling drive back.
If
> you ever want to come back again, I'll gladly to the Dillsburg thing
again.
> If there was one thing that was missing from this outing, it was the lack
of
> better atmospheric conditions, especially for mid-November. Thanks for
being
> a part of my "fun" day.
> Shane Baker
> '98 Dak R/T RC
>
> > Now that I've had time to recover from an extremely long, but
> > extremely pleasurable and satisfying 3-day venture to Cecil,
> > here's some of the things that stand out in my memory.
> >
> > 9 or 10 Dakotas (that I was aware of) that made it to the track
> > on Sat. You Yanks must love the 5.9L as only 3 were 5.2L
> > and I was the only club cab.
> >
> > 2 of the Daks were supercharged and showed that bunch
> > (5?) of modified Lightnings what Daks can do when the playing
> > field is levelled.
> >
> > The huge number of race cars that showed up for what was
> > essentially a time trials day.
> >
> > The huge number of 8 to 10 sec. race cars. (We have only
> > a handful up here at the Cayuga track on t&t day).
> >
> > The juiced Chevy that blew its hood off (not as high up in
> > the air as the one up here at Cayuga though) at the starting
> > line and was shooting flames up the carb.
> >
> > The magnificent view of the whole track from the staging
> > lanes which are up on a small hill leading down to the starting
> > line, and the sight of the track that just seems to drop
> > out of sight right after the finish line.
> >
> > The emphasis for helmets by the tech person. How did
> > Shane Baker run all those 13s without one :-)
> >
> > Personal bests by Shane Baker in his unmodified 5.9 engine
> > and by Wayne Swanson in his supercharged 5.9. Maybe
> > others that I wasn't aware of?
> >
> > Doug Myers giving his newly-transplanted, modified 5.9
> > its first baptism (14.3s, I think). Soon to be 13s, I'm sure.
> > [Thanks for the '96 5.9L heads ... very clean and smooth
> > ports!]
> >
> > Thanks to Rich Wisotzkey who made the trip in his super
> > clean '96 and wisely decided not run with a soon-to-be replaced
> > tranny and clutch. BTW Rich, I've decided your diy, MAP
> > Adjuster (a very, professional-looking, pre-production unit #2)
> > will be tried on the '85 Shelby Intercooled Turbo Charger
> > first.
> >
> > With all my gawking at the modded Daks and talking with owners,
> > I was able to get in only 7 runs.
> >
> > Temps. started off at 52F and rose to 66F.
> > Humidity started at 63% and fell to 39%.
> > Wind start as 5 mph left to right crosswind and then
> > became a headwind on my last 3 runs.
> >
> > Except for a far better baro. reading, conditions were close to those
> > at Cayuga on Sept. 15 when I ran a 14.70.
> >
> > Unfortunately, I experienced shift problems (1st time in
> > a long time) and hit the rev limiter (many times) in 3
> > out of the 7 runs ... 1 via driver fault, 1 unknown reason,
> > 1 because I went too far and unlit the pre-stage bulb,
> > put it in reverse, looked to see that it was in reverse,
> > glanced at the tree to see the bulbs lighting, slapped
> > gear into 1st and took floored it (rt .883).
> >
> > On the clean runs:
> > 14.452 @ 93.04
> > 14.401 @ 93.88 probably a 14.3x run as I got a couple of
> > small misfires that noticeably "hiccupped"
> > the Dak just before crossing the
> > finish line
> > 14.489 @ 93.07
> > 14.403 @ 93.50
> >
> > In 6 out of the 7 runs, I got 60' times ranging within .007 of
> > each other with a pb of 2.019 (great launch pad!!). One run
> > was a 2.159 60' time and that came on the run where I was
> > still in reverse when the ' flag man ' started the tree.
> >
> > A 5.897 330' time was a pb. and I was extremely close on
> > my pb 1/8 time of those 4 runs. The biggest differences from
> > when I ran 14.313 on Oct. 28 at Cayuga was in the last
> > 1/8 mile when it was 15F cooler and there was a 15 mph tailwind
> > at Cayuga. Any headwind is a killer when you're running
> > a 3900 lb brick (without driver).
> >
> > Just a super day to end the track season for me ... good
> > company, good track, good times!
> >
> > I would go back to Cecil at Rising Rev (uh, Sun) MD
> > in a heartbeat if I could ever find it again :-)
> >
> > Bob Tom Burlington, Ont., Canada
> > '97 CC Dakota, 5.2L, 4x2, 44RE, 3.92SG, 4,075 lb (racing weight)
> > RW: 231.2 hp 340.0 torque PB: 14.313 95.05 mph
> >
> >
>
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