Jeff,
Water injection isn't really practical for a daily driver... and by the way,
that is a lot of money for only 500hp...
I do know that someone is working on a twin turbo kit for the 5.2's and
5.9's.
Later,
Tom "Slick" North
96 Dodge Dakota 5.2L RC
71 Chevelle Malibu 350
71 Porsche 914/2.0L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Trithart" <homesteadworkshop@shaw.ca>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 8:03 PM
Subject: DML: Need some input from those in the know on the stuffed R/T
(LONG)
> As you all know, I am rebuilding the stuffed R/T. I have a local speed
shop
> wanted very badly to be part of this build up. I talked to him today for
a
> few hours and this is where you guys come in. He wants to build up the
5.9
> and install a twin turbo set-up. He guarantees me that I will have very
> usable 500 HP at the rear wheels!!! What do you think? A little
background
> on this speed shop: I have personally seen and ridden in a few of the
cars
> they have built motors for. One in particular is a 72 Chevelle that puts
> 900HP to the ground! I was there during test and tune when it was on the
> chassis dyno and the numbers are real. He says the truck will be fuel and
> water injected, air to air intercooled, balanced and blueprinted,
basically
> built to the nuts using the original R/T motor. All for $20,000 bucks!!
> This is Canadian coin so bear that in mind, but is this a deal or what?
The
> tranny is my concern when this much power is going thru it. The term
usable
> is another, yeah, it might be usable but is it streetable, he says yes!!
> This power level requires a whole bunch of chassis mods which I am aware
of
> and they are not a problem.
> This opens up a whole new avenue on where to take this truck, what do you
> guys think? should I go this route or just shorten it like at first and
> take it from there as a streetable truck or turn it into a power freak of
> nature?
>
> Looking for some input, let me know
> Jeff Trithart
> homesteadworkshop@shaw.ca
>
>
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