I' ve been only using FEL-PRO gaskets on my car's and trucks since I've been
hot rodding, I prefer the perm-torque line of gaskets over any other, I've
never had a failure with these.
Bernd from SPEEDTWEAKS set up the performance package on this truck, he
supplied a FLOWCOOLER waterpump,SUPERCHIPS icon timing controller,JBA
headers, CARSOUND cat, and a bottle of RAD RELIEF coolant additive, ACCELL
ignition,50mm F&B
billet TB,JBA plug wires,BORG-WARNER cap, IAT adjuster, and a polished
POWERDYNE supercharger.
The installation was handled by KARNUT'S auto center
in UNIONTOWN, PA.
We have also added a set of COMP CAM's roller rocker arms and pushrods(0.080
wall thickness) stockers
are about 0.050 wall thickness.
'00,'01,'02 DAK's use a upperhose with the rad cap located in it due to a
cooling system redesign for the '00
model year, it's very heavy duty, and more than likely very expensive to
replace, GOODYEAR,GATES, etc do not even list the hose in their catalog yet
for a replacement.
as far as the cooling system goes I need another bottle of
RAD RELIEF from Bernd but there is no time to get before saturday, so I'll
order it later next week if all goes well. The stock radiator and hoses seem
to be fine and it
maintains a temp on the low side of the gauge so for now
I think it's good to go.
Ron-
2001 Dakota Sport 3.9 supercharged br silver
e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
website: www.scsilverdak.com
---- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 10:19 AM
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Dyno Challenge at Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals
>
> Ron, I did replacing with anything that had a paper type gasket with the
> cooper version with the exception of the heads. Found that paper is
> worthless under extreme heat and high-output.
>
> Another consideration is getting a high-volume water pump, Hi-Flow
radiator,
> and look at reinforcing the rubber water hoses. Maybe some Bernd
> recommendation of a added radiator coolant to keep the temperature in
check.
>
>
> --------------------------------------
> 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: Ronald Taylor [mailto:scsilverdak@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 6:59 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Dyno Challenge at Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals
>
>
> believe it or not, I've not had one problem with head gaskets on this v6
> yet(knock on wood) Bernd's right, this thing is very stable under boost
> conditions, instuments are all stable, no spiking,temp and oil pressure
> readings were all very stable, the dyno operator at the hot rod
> supernationals was very impressed by the v6's performance,it just wouldn't
> hold boost very long due to the belly pan gasket and discharge
> pipe leakage,we've sealed up the intake and replaced the plastic pipe with
a
> new 3" aluminized pipe made from an exhaust tubing u-bend. As far as the
> engine is concerned we have only replaced gaskets on the water
pump,intake,
> valve covers, t-stat,and belly pan.
>
>
> >From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >To: "'dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net'" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> >Subject: DML: RE: Dyno Challenge at Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals
> >Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 06:25:48 -0700
> >
> >
> >This is something most flat heads will do when trying to boost the motor.
> >I
> >have learn that by adding a small seat around the head, along with a
o-ring
> >head gasket, the chances of blowing a head gasket is slim to none. Then
> >you
> >can increase the boost pressure even higher if you have the correct
> >crankshaft, rods, valve train, pistons (8.0:1), and so on.
> >
> >--------------------------------------
> >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: scsilverdak [mailto:scsilverdak@hotmail.com]
> >Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 4:27 PM
> >To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >Subject: DML: Dyno Challenge at Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals
> >
> >
> >Just for fun I was wondering if any DML'ers who were
> >attending Carlisle this weekend were planning to test their
> >DAK on the dyno?
> >My DAK is currently in the bodyshop having the damage repaired and the
MBRP
> >Cuda-Style rollpan and exhaust installed,we have repaired the belly pan
> >gasket with a billet repair kit from SPEEDTWEAKS, and a FEL-PRO
> >intake set, and fabricated a new discharge pipe for the
> >POWERDYNE to cure the boost problem.
> >I plan to dyno so I can see if I can get the 200+ rwhp
> >from my Magnum v6.
> >We dyno tested the DAK the day the accident occurred and recorded a
result
> >of :
> >187-RWHP
> >249-RWTQ
> >I hope to break the 200 rwhp barrier on saturday.
> >Anyone want to venture a guess as to what it will do?
> >first test had about 2-3 lbs boost due to blown gasket and
> >bad tube leak. It's pushing a solid 5-6 lbs now with more expected to
build
> >on the dyno pull.
> >
> >Ron-
> >2001 Dakota Sport 3.9 supercharged br silver
> >e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
> >website: www.scsilverdak.com
> >
>
>
>
>
> Ron-
> '01 Dakota Sport+ 3.9 Supercharged
> website-www.scsilverdak.com
> E-mail-scsilverdak@hotmail.com
>
>
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