Well for starters he said the heads were redone, also had arp head studs,
and high comp head gasket along with the flash. Was told he had it upto 140
in the desert after the rebuild/flash. I don't recall what else he said. He
was a real talker, I was overwhelmed with everything he was telling me.
Marty
http://members.cox.net/got-speed
""Ronald Wong"" <ron-wong@cox.net> wrote in message
news:NDBBIHDGKKJOIJDEOCBMCEGBFOAA.ron-wong@cox.net...
>
> Lots of people build things for SEMA. You're right though, Mike Leach
does
> make the Mopar headers. I know Mike and I have a set. As for the PCM,
Mike
> doesn't do them personally. They're done by Ron Zimmer in association
with
> Mike Leach. Transmission computers are for 45RFE's (4.7's) only. All
> others use the PCM and sensors on their respective transmissions. $5K for
> the power train and SC is a pretty good deal depending on what HIPO parts
> were put in the engine. Where is he located?
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Got-Speed
> (Marty)
> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 6:39 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Wow info overload !
>
>
>
> I just spoke with a guy by the name of Joe Verdone, owner of Truck
Creations
> by Verdone.
> This guy know seems to know ALOT about our trucks.
> He told me that the mopar headers are actually made by Mike Leech and he
was
> going into detail about transmission computer reflashes and keeping your
> motor from blowing apart from too much boost. Apparently he built a
Durango
> for Dodge to use at SEMA and now he is parting it out. Do a search on ebay
> for "Durango parting". I have allready claimed the wiring harness I need,
> the SS electric mirrors, and the front bumper kit for $250 ! He wants too
> much for the hood at $380 though. Motor (rebuilt with HiPO parts), tranny,
> vortech SC and pcm reflash is going for $5000 with only 7000 miles or so.
> Not bad if you want a SC motor !
> I highly suggest you contact this guy if you want a good deal on parts or
> info.
>
> BTW - I don't know this guy personally, just posting a good find.
>
> Marty
> http://members.cox.net/got-speed
>
>
>
>
>
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