Hey, thanks for that info, I appreciate it.
I have even looked at a GM 502 engine...go figure.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of srp@cox.net
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 10:08 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Power Programmer III
Just an FYI on the crate motors--- they are reman'd, and a good friend of
mine that does all the heavy line work for a local dealership says "stay
clear" of the 300 & 380 hp mopar crate 360s... Even the 360 MPI motor is
bad. They've had a 40% failure rate on these motors over the last year--
both purchased, and warranty replacements (MPIs for a 5.9L ram, and an RT
5.9L).
The reman'd motors are made by catapillar, in MI or Canada (can't remember
which)-- and with low quality parts, and terrible QC.
The low price is attractive-- but the ram(ha)afications blowing a motor
throw that out the window. They've had bad bearings, connecting rod caps
failures, and generally bad motors (one MPI in particular-- at idle had a
wicked vibration, and at 2500-3000 could be seen visibly- shaken-- out of
balance).
Find a good block, have it checked-- build it right.
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
>
> From: "Rick Barnes" <barnesrv@attbi.com>
> Date: 2003/04/07 Mon AM 08:38:17 EDT
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: Power Programmer III
>
>
> That is interesting that you did that Doug, sorry but I do not have the
> answer about the PPIII, but I am thinking of replacing my 318 with a crate
> motor. I have looked at a 300 hp 360, but think I may want to go a little
> larger than that. I have just started looking around.
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Doug Myers,
> Jr.
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 8:31 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Power Programmer III
>
>
> Hi guys,
>
> I sent an email to Hypertech about this, but I know the DML will
> probably give me an answer alot quicker than they can. Anyways....
>
> I have a '99 Dakota that was originally equipped with the
> 5.2L/5-speed
> setup. I've replaced the 5.2L (318) with a 5.9L (360) and all the
> traditional "hop-ups" (i.e. cam, headers, intake, roller
> rockers,thermostat, etc). Will the 50004 Power Programmer III work with
> my truck? I read on their website that the PP-III reads the VIN stored
> in the computer to determine which engine I have and uploads the
> optimized program based on that. Is there a way I can tell it that I
> have a 360 and not a 318? I need to tune the computer to work correctly
> with the new engine.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Doug Myers
>
>
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