but when it all comes down to it, i think what i'm going to be building up
is a really high-powered V6. however, we all know the serious LACK of
performance parts out there. so i have to squeeze whatever i can out of the
ol' factory stuff, and add some other premium bolt-ons.
i will be stroking the engine (i know, probably cheaper to go V8), but
there's something appealing about a unique stroker V6, that can probably
roast a couple of unsuspecting V8's, as well as hand it to any ricer that
comes along my path.
that, and i plan on keeping the truck as original-looking as possible, so i
would like to keep things as close to factory (and matching #'s) as
possible.
i'm not to worried about having the numbers match on the rear-end, because
i'll have to change the gears from the stock 3.21's, to 3.92's or 4.10's,
and add some form of posi in the back. but if i go TOO high, i'll have to
start looking into a new tranny, and i don't want to have to change that
out.
thanks for the advice y'all...
Gabe Couriel
http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
--- 1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 239ci V6 - 175hp 5 speed - AX15 8.25 Rear-end w/ 3.21 open differential- Modifications -
Flowmaster 40 Cat-back Exhaust K & N Drop-in Air Filter w/ front shield cut-out Autolite 3923 Spark Plugs Mopar Performance 7.5mm Spark Plug Wires Mobil 1 15W50 Synthetic Motor Oil w/ Mopar Performance Oil Filter
-----Original Message----- From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of dwmagnum Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 5:00 PM To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net Subject: Re: DML: Dana 80 Rear end - SAINT
Steve - Do you mean DANA 60? The DANA 60 started life in HEMI 4-speed B-bodys in the 60s and are one of the most expensive factory rear ends to purchase if you can find one. DW
Saint wrote: > > Gabe, if you are looking into a serious added HP & TQ levels, look for a > non-destructible rear axle system. With the next Dodge Ram SRT-10, they are > using the Dana 80 rear versus the 1500 rear axle system. On the new 03 > 2500/3500 Rams, they have these along with solid front axles and rack & > pinion steering. What a great match up Gabe. I hoping the next Dakota R/T > will get them also. These Dodge rear-ends are indestructible and well worth > the money. The down size is that they are 8 lug versus 6-lug on Dakotas or > 5-lug on 1500. > > However, this is my 02 cents, go for the Dana 80. You can find them at the > local salvage yards. > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Steven > 2003 Dodge Quad Ram Hemi 5.7 (FOR SALE-wife) > 2000 Dodge Dakota S/Hemi (Some idiot hit the vehicle) > 2000 Roush Ford Mustang (1 of 2 beta vehicles) > 1999 Chevy Astro (A.K.A. GM Junk) > 1993 Geo Tracker (Amazing vehicle that keeps running) > PROJECT CAR: > 1992 Suzuki Swift GT 1775lb) Intercooled Turbo - 350HP > --------------------------------------------------------- > FUTURE PURCHASES: > 04 Dodge Ram SRT-10 or 05 Dodge Dakota SRT-8(replace the Dakota) > 04 Dodge Hemi Durango (replace Hemi- wife) > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Gabriel A. > Couriel > Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2003 9:27 AM > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net > Subject: DML: RE: RE: power numbers > > bernd, how much did the DANA rear-end cost you, and where did your get it? > > also, did you change to a solid drive shaft (from out 2-part drive shafts)? > would you recommend that for a high HP/Torque engine? > > finally, have you had any problems with your AX-15 with that much power > running through it? i know your truck is a daily driver, and i'm interested > in building something very similar to yours (with a possible stroker kit > added on). > > i'm going to start on my truck when i have some money, and turn it into a > show truck. > > thanks for your help (and eventual business!) > > Gabe Couriel > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0 > > hey everybody... > > along the way, i've been considering what i would need to fully develop > a killer V6 Dakota. now, i won't be making any major mods anytime soon, > but i am looking at what i can do down the road (as well as any special > deals that may come up). > > with that said, does anyone know the maximum power that an 8 1/4 rear > end can handle? i am not sure exactly what i am going to put through > the rear end, but if i end up really bulking the engine up, i want to > know if i should look for a 9 1/4. > > also, does anyone know the maximum power numbers that the AX-15 can > handle? i'm reluctant to pick up a shifter if i will have to change the > tranny out for an NV3500 down the road. > > again, i need the numbers (preferably out of some manual or proven > numbers). i REALLY want to keep this truck matching #'s, so its very > important to me to keep these original components, but i'm more > concerned with making something that will hold up to the power i'll end > up putting down on the floor. > > thanx, > > Gabe Couriel > http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0 > > --- > 1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab > 239ci V6 - 175hp > 5 speed - AX15 > 8.25 Rear-end w/ 3.21 open differential > > - Modifications - > > Flowmaster 40 Cat-back Exhaust > K & N Drop-in Air Filter w/ front shield cut-out > Autolite 3923 Spark Plugs > Mopar Performance 7.5mm Spark Plug Wires > Mobil 1 15W50 Synthetic Motor Oil w/ Mopar Performance Oil Filter
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