I run electric fans on my 5.2 and get about 3 more mpg and a much quicker
response, well worth it to me. Just my 2 cents.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of RayB
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 11:12 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: RE: Summer Projects - Need opinions...
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of Kyle
> Vanditmars
>
> I'm thinking of replacing the clutch fan with an electric unit to
> free up a
> few ponies.
>From the truth in advertising dept........ :-)
If that's your only motivation and your clutch fan is operating properly you
might want to save your money. I went to electric fans to enable quicker
cool down between rounds at the track but saw absolutely no difference in
performance.
> Going to the wrecker's, finding a Dak, swiping the TB, and playing around
> with removing those giant pillars on the deck surface -
Those "giant pillars" aren't going to hurt you all. I had the opportunity
last year to try a F&B 50mm billet TB for a couple months. I have a Hughes
cam, M1 2-bbl, headers, etc. and shift at 6000 rpm yet the F&B showed me no
gain over my mildly ported stock TB. Mine still had the original "pillars"
and was only machined to the full 50mm inside.
> A proper tube/fin transmission oil cooler, so that my 11-year-old
> A-500 will
> last longer.
Always a good choice. You might find one in the junkyard as I ordered my
Dak with the trailer towing pkg and it came with one. Otherwise, any of the
aftermarket ones would be fine.
> My question is whether it's worth my time to try
> to find a
> diff at the wrecker's and rebuild it, or if I should just buy a
> new unit for
> about $250 from Summit.
> Thanks guys,
> Kyle
I'd recommend going with a new unit. My Mopar parts manager friend says
there's no rebuild kit for the OEM units. I would recommend a synthetic
lube that contains the limited slip friction modifier.
RayB
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