just a heads up...the v8 rods dont fit the v6 crank without having the crank
journals enlarged, the v8 rods have about an 1/8th in bigger "perch" where
they sit on the crank journal.
Greg Conner
1996 RC
3.9 hybrid
>From: "Gary Hedlin" <ghedlin@theramp.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: winter projects...
>Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 00:20:02 -0600
>
>Well, the beauty of my future engine is how were setting up the rotating
>mass. Were using an offset crank, keith black pistons, manley rods...
>anything to make the rotating mass as light as possible. By doing this,
>we'll have a higher RPM limit and a torque converter to put it to the
>wheels.
>
>As for numbers, ask Ron Taylor. My only job is to cut the checks :)
>
>
>Gary Hedlin
>"The Crazy Quadraplegic"
>ghedlin@theramp.net (business)
>ragingquad@yahoo.com (personal)
>Webmaster For
>http://garyhedlin.com
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>
>""Gabriel A. Couriel"" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com> wrote in message
>news:LGEHJPEPBFBBEPPBEOFMMEIOCCAA.BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com...
> >
> > gary,
> >
> > how about torque? i eventually plan on a serious project with my V6,
>and
> > i'm trying to balance horsepower, torque, and a blower (maybe even some
> > custom engine work... but that's when the JD comes through, and i'm
>rolling
> > in cash). i was thinking of getting the cam and 1.6's, but if that
>kills
> > the bottom end too much, then i'll stick with the stock cam and 1.7's.
> >
> > oh all the things to think about, and no money to think about them
>with...
> >
> > Gabe Couriel
> >
> > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
> >
> > ---
> > 1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport
> > 3.9L V6
> > 5-Speed Manual Transmission (AX-15)
> > 3.21 Open Rear End
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Gary Hedlin
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 10:01 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: winter projects...
> >
> >
> >
> > The comp cams 1.6 ratio cams (part no 1424-KIT) will work perfect. They
> > also are significantly cheaper than the crowers. The 1.7's really don't
> > give you that much HP compared to the 1.6's. If your doing the rocker
>arms,
> > I'ld recomend a camshaft too. a Comp Cams 504/.512 Lift, 200/206
>Duration
> > (part no 3310) should work nicely, thats what I'm using for my new V6.
> >
> > Gary Hedlin
> > "The Crazy Quadraplegic"
> > ghedlin@theramp.net (business)
> > ragingquad@yahoo.com (personal)
> > Webmaster For
> > http://garyhedlin.com
> > http://importslayer.com
> > http://socaldakota.com
> > http://scsilverdak.com
> > http://assistivetechnologies.com
> > ...And Many More!
> >
> > ""Tim Althoff"" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com> wrote in message
> > news:000601c28607$0bbca280$6400a8c0@computer...
> > >
> > > hey, I was going to email you just b/c I knew you know a lot about the
> > 6ers!
> > > what roller rockers would you suggest, 1.6-1.7? what are the benefits
>and
> > > drawbacks of each. I plan on keeping my truck N/A with no nitrous...
> > >
> > > Tim Althoff
> > > 99 SY 3.9 5-Speed 'Customized' RC Dakota
> > > http://www.yllwdkta.com
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of
>ScSilverdak
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 9:01 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > > Subject: DML: Re: winter projects...
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tim...........
> > >
> > > call Marty at KRC performance, he has a couple cams, and the roller
> > > rockers,.....or contact me in a month.....and I'll see if I can help
>on
> > the
> > > stuff you need....a new venture is currently in progress in the perf
>parts
> > > business,......more later on!
> > >
> > > Ron-
> > > '01 Dakota Sport 3.9 Supercharged
> > > website:http://www.scsilverdak.com
> > > e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tim Althoff" <talthoff@yllwdkta.com>
> > > To: "'dml'" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 8:48 PM
> > > Subject: DML: winter projects...
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > no one replied to help me!
> > > >
> > > > Tim Althoff
> > > > 99 SY 3.9 5-Speed 'Customized' RC Dakota
> > > > http://www.yllwdkta.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Tim
>Althoff
> > > > Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 10:52 AM
> > > > To: 'dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net'
> > > > Subject: DML: winter projects...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ok guys, I need some help picking out the perfect parts for my
>winter
> > > > project. I plan on adding roller rockers, cam, and if money, and
>the
> > > better
> > > > half says it's ok, like to port/polish my heads, and i guess add
>headers
> > > > while i'm there. also i will be adding the billet belly pan to help
> > seal
> > > > things up a little.
> > > >
> > > > CAM
> > > > what cam do i get. i would like very nice gains but also like a
>little
> > > > lope, I want people to be able to tell i have a cam in it!
> > > >
> > > > ROLLER ROCKERS
> > > > what roller rockers do i get. 1.6 or 1.7? What brand is the best.
> > > >
> > > > please make sure you include everything i need to create a great
>setup.
> > > > Thanks guys!
> > > >
> > > > hey Ray Block, did you ever talk to that guy about machining heads?
> > > >
> > > > Tim Althoff
> > > > www.yllwdkta.com
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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