Re: RE: next mod?->V6

From: ScSilverdak (scsilverdak@hotmail.com)
Date: Sat Feb 15 2003 - 08:28:12 EST


A simple modification with good bang for the buck is the 48mm TB from either
F&B or APS, and a set of JBA headers.

www.muscletrucks.net offer a tune-up package with plugs, wires, cap and
rotor that should help out to.

The ACCELL 300+ is also a good modification, put's more spark energy to the
plugs and smooths out the idle
quality.

Check my website for V6 modifications, there is also a link to my Drag truk
profile that has a lot of detail too.

Ron-
'01 Dakota Sport 3.9 Supercharged
website: http://www.scsilverdak.com
e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gabriel A. Couriel" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 2:12 AM
Subject: DML: RE: next mod?->V6

>
> "Accel 300+ ignition system (with the coil and adapter)
> (OR similar MSD setup, dont wanna cut any wires tho)
>
> jet stage 2
>
> a venom 400 (anyone tried this?)
>
> IAT relocation-> not enough slack in the wire to relocate it and i cant
put
> it in the intake tube because of the IP intake (I heared something about a
> "BOX" that was being sold for 30 buck that did this, but cant find it
> now[?])"
>
> Correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think the Accel system will do much
> because you aren't running a very powerful system. also, save the money
> and skip the jet stage 2 (same results as stage 1=none). the Venom 400 is
> not built for our trucks (not sure what the hell it does, and anything
that
> boasts "up to 25% increase in horsepower through 1000-5000 RPM Range"
sounds
> a little fishy to me). the IAT relocation is probably the best deal
going,
> but don't sweat it yet. if you feel daring enough, build an adjuster
> yourself (instructions are on speedtweaks.net). there are a lot of
> different things that can be done to this engine... just gotta look.
>
> depending on how much $ you have, you may want to look at changing out the
> gears (to 3.92's), as they help your acceleration.
>
> I'm sure you are going to be getting a lot more advice than me at this
> point, but if you are "against exhaust, electric fan, and anything too
> complicated like manifolds, injectors, ect." then you are ruling out a lot
> of helpful mods. don't forget, this engine isn't a torque monster, so you
> are limitted in the number of things you can add. i would suggest an
> exhaust as a means of adding some (small) amount of power. if you are
> interested in increasing power and MPG, then the electric fan is
definitely
> the way to go.
>
>
> Gabe Couriel
> http://frontpage.tripod.com/fijigabe0
>
> Doing my best to cure ignorance since 1980!
> ---
> 1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab
> 239ci V6 - 175hp
> 5 speed - AX15
> 8.25 Rear-end w/ 3.21 open differential
>
> - Modifications -
>
> Performance: Homemade Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster 40 Cat-back Exhaust,
> Autolite 3923 Spark Plugs, Mopar Performance 7.5mm Spark Plug Wires, Mobil
1
> 15W50 Synthetic Motor Oil w/ Mopar Performance Oil Filter.
>
> Audio: Sony Mobile CDX 4180 AM/FM CD Player (40Watt x 4 Channel), Sony
Xplod
> XS-R1610 6½ 3-Way Speakers (160 Total Watts)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Edward
> Falsename
> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 12:31 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: next mod?->V6
>
>
>
> [long]
>
>
> I sit here pondering my next move, so let me get down to it.
>
> so far:
>
> Intense Performance Stage2 Powerstack 7"
> fastman TB
> jet stage 1 (purchased 'bout 2 years ago)
> flowkooler Waterpump (done out of necessity, stock one failed at 21000
> miles)
> 180 Tstat
> spiro-pro wires, brass cap/rotor, autolite 3923's
>
>
> I ended up removing the Jetchip as after i installed the Intake, the truck
> was chugging off the line. Also, after so much time i belive the PCM did a
> re-learn and was no longer fooled by the stuff the Jetchip was sending it.
> either that or damn thing is broken, because i cant feel a difference
> anymore. I also went from 215/75/15 tires to 220/70/15's which KILLED MY
> POWER throughout the RPM band.(first time i drove it, felt like i was
> driving a tank.)
>
>
> It has more power now, but I wanted to do three things before i cleaned up
> the paint and turned my attention (and money) elsewhere. The first two,
the
> TB and intake are already done, and my final spending "item" budget is
about
> 300$. I had purchased the bolt-on coil from MSD but the yakazi harness
> doesnt fit the coil which is up to '96 and ended up returning it. Im now
> looking for something that will give me more than just a coil could.
>
>
> I was thinking:
>
> Accel 300+ ignition system (with the coil and adapter)
> (OR similar MSD setup, dont wanna cut any wires tho)
>
> jet stage 2
>
> a venom 400 (anyone tried this?)
>
> IAT relocation-> not enough slack in the wire to relocate it and i cant
put
> it in the intake tube because of the IP intake (I heared something about a
> "BOX" that was being sold for 30 buck that did this, but cant find it
> now[?])
>
>
>
> Primary concern:low-end torq. secondary: midrage. tertiary: idle
quality(it
> sucks) and MPG (I really dont care about top end).I want to avoid anything
> that would physically alter the appearance of the truck as i dont know how
> much longer im gonna keep it. (so basically against exhaust, electric fan,
> and anything too complicated like manifolds, injectors, ect.)
>
>
> help me...
>
> msnbcnnbcbs
> 99 RC V6 Auto
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