FWIW, I'm running both the Mopar computer and a 50mm F&B TB (original mod'd factory) AND I
tow occasionally. In fact, today, I had a little over 1000 lbs. of concrete and other such
materials in the bed while running 87 octane fuel! No ping. Gotta love this cool weather
:) I'll be back to 91 octane gas as the temps push past 85, but for now, it's not an
issue. I have pulled about 3K lbs during the summer with the Mopar computer and not had
any problems while running 91 octane. YMMV.
You can install a new TB in about 20 minutes. A computer will take you 5. Both are
excellent options, but I think I have to lean towards the TB. On my truck, I felt more
with the butt dyno. You can do a straight bolt on with either item. No mod'ing of anything
else required.
John
http://jndneff.home.texas.net/dakota/dakota.html
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Now you have me intrigued. Changing out the throttle body would be
substantially easier. What are we looking at cost-wise as compared to the
$400 rocker upgrade kit? I'm just looking at a single upgrade. Computer
upgrade is out. I don't want to be strapped to premium fuel, and I do
sometimes pull a trailer. That would not be a good choice. Bernd stated that
I could see 15-18 RWHP with the rocker upgrade. Do you think that a throttle
body upgrade could equal or better that number? If that's truly the case,
maybe I SHOULD be considering other options. That's where this list sure
comes in handy !!!! I'm open to other DML comments from owners of GenIII
Daks with a 5.2L/auto package. Okay guys. John seems to be MORE than
impressed with this approach. I'm open for suggestions of what to look
for/what to avoid. Would this require me to have to change out or modfy
brackets, linkages, or anything else? Thanks all.
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