i think everybody here has made something a little different. insead of
detailing it all, i'll just refer you to my website, it's under "current
modifications." in essence, it's 3" exhaust tubing and a K&N cone filter.
oh, i don't plan on installing any of this on my own. i'm definitely taking
it to a specialist.
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 Dakota Reading List Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 5:18 PM To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: rear-end saga continues
If you're not experienced setting up rear end gears, the price of the installation is quite reasonable.
It doesn't really require any special tools, even calibration guages, if you know what you're doing.
I use lithium grease to indicate the tooth lap as I adjust the rings and gears. I've stopped working on cars (hard to reach much from a wheelchair!) but I know enough about most problems to identify the problematic components. None of the differentialI set up ever cmae back with a problem or complaint, and that included several different rear ends with varying ratios that my boss used in his Winston Cup cars.
By the way, what did you make your cold air intake from? I'm toying around with my Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, and I'd like to improve the air duct on it. So far, I've lowered the intake air temp by 6 degrees by insulating the factory air tube, and I'd buy one of the gorgeous custom air tubes if they didn't cost more than the car!
I'm looking at getting come 3" (88mm) aluminum tubing and hydrobending it to fit. My little brother welds for a living, so he could set in the take-off tubes for me.
If you have an easier or better idea, I'd like to hear it.
Thanks!~ and Good Luck!
Steve Stanfield Ridgecrest, southern California
""Gabriel A. Couriel"" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com> wrote in message news:EBECKDIPEINIPDKFHLMIKEKPCEAA.BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com... > > i'm going to a professional place... they specify in GM F-bodies, so i think > they are trustworthy for my rear-end. they come highly recommended. > > 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 Punch > Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 5:52 PM > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net > Subject: DML: Re: rear-end saga continues > > > > > ""Gabriel A. Couriel"" <BigGabe@fiufiji.com> wrote in message > news:EBECKDIPEINIPDKFHLMIGEJECEAA.BigGabe@FIUFIJI.com... > > > > sorry to keep bugging with this, but i'm trying to get the best deal > > possible for the best parts. i made some calls today (Randy's > > ring-and-pinion, Jegs, Summit, and a local speed shop). here's what i was > > told. > > > > Randy's Ring and Pinion > > 3.90- $187 (Yukon Gear) > > Trac-loc- $201 > > Install kit- $70.27 ($130.27 w/ bearings) > > who is doing the install, from what I have read on the net, to properly set > them up you need professional tools, and calibration equipment. > > Punch > > >
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