Re: Re: New Best Time on the V6

From: Jon (jonsdak@midmaine.com)
Date: Tue Apr 29 2003 - 02:18:49 EDT


Bernd,
Yeah, that's what I meant, that your numbers at the wheels are comparable to
the factory ones (at the crank).
Thanks for the info!

-- 
-Jon
jonsdak@midmaine.com
http://jonsdakota.tripod.com
1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.25 axle, "BackRack"
Headache Rack,  Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front
license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund
BugShield, Jensen MP-3310 CD/MP3 Receiver, Pioneer TS-G1347's in front,
TS-A5713's in rear, Bulldog RS-82 Remote Starter
""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
news:000401c30df5$914a2550$090aa8c0@homenet.com...
>
> I'm putting out the rear wheels at what the engine was rated at the
> crank (factory).  Factory 175/230 was at the crank, not the rear wheels.
> RWHP is right about 130-140 from the factory (driveline depending).
>
> Keith Black Pistons, CompCams Custom grind (sold via KRC), custom
> Headwork (mild porting and bowl cleanup), APS 50mm TB, JBA Headers,
> Crower Lifters, custom length pushrods, 1.7:1 Crane Rockers, custom PCM
> flash (ASE Chips), Fuel Controller (APEXi SAFC-II), custom 3" exhaust
> w/2.25" y-pipe and MagnaFlow "TurboXL" muffler, and 3.90:1 gears (DANA
> Heavy Duty Unit).
>
> Engine was put together with ARP studs and bolts (main and heads).
> Clutch used to be a Centerforce-II but needed one quickly after last
> year - went with BW "Brute Force" for now.  Transmission is stock AX-15.
>
> - Bernd
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jon
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 11:08 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: New Best Time on the V6
>
>
>
> So you're right about at the factory ratings (175HP/230 lbs-ft.)
> naturally aspirated and without nitrous.  We've probably heard before,
> but what mods does your engine have?  I suspect a cam, at least.  What
> about the drivetrain?  Do you need a stronger clutch with the nitrous?
>
> -- 
> -Jon
>
>



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