RE: help w/ intake mod

From: Stlaurent Mr Steven (STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL)
Date: Wed May 29 2002 - 09:52:06 EDT


Rob, when it comes to knowing the absolute on V-6, talked to Bernd. The Dr.
Dodge of the V6sssss.

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Steven St.Laurent
C4i System Engineer
C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
"Never be content with somebody else definition
of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
your own truths, your own understanding of who
you are. Never be content until you are happy with
 the unique person GOD has created you to be."

-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Cooley [mailto:rcooley@uplink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 6:35 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: help w/ intake mod

Hi,

I have an aging 94 Dak (110,000 miles and chugging) with the 3.9 V6 and I am
interested in making a "home brew air intake" for it. Could somebody please
help me with a "parts list" for this project? What will I need to put it
together? I know I'll probably need a different K&N, a cone shaped one, but
what else will I need?

Also, my engine pings like crazy at certain times, even with 93 octane.
(Like when you first mash the throttle starting up a hill in 2nd or 3rd
gear, lower RPMs, or in 4th or 5th on the highway when you depress the gas
pedal to accelerate some, or when you're just easing along with barely any
gas in 4th or 5th on the highway). Why? Will a 180 T-stat help? I know I
can't adjust the timing, so what's the deal? Is it a byproduct of my K&N
confusing the computer and changing the mixture?

Thanks for your advice,
Rob Cooley

Emerald Green Ext Cab Dakota Sport, 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5 spd manual, Magnaflow XL
muffler, K&N OEM replacement air filter, 31" Michelin XC LT4s.

Planned mods: Jet Chip Stage 2, low restriction catalytic converter, IAT
adjust, home brew intake, 3" lift kit, Edelbrock IAT Shocks, hi performance
rotors & calipers, ARE truck cap.
Future, future mods: replace 3.9 with 318 V8 :)



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