OK; I get the point.. When he suggested moving it.. I started thinking along
the lines of fitment.. not function.
I do tend to carry quite a bit of loads with my Dak, in which case.. moving
weight forward wouldn't be that bad of a thing.
We'd just noticed the extra 6 inches(no comments from the peanut gallery on
that one) in front of the motor.. and that the cylinder head was stuffed
about into the firewall.
I don't think stock handling was that much of a concern.. or MaMopar would
have given the Daks some stiffer springs and better(on those lucky enough to
have them) sway bars. My Dak with it's stock suspension corners like a
canoe on the high seas.
Aaron Wyse
94 RC WS 2.5L 5spd
86 Shelby Charger Turbo
84 RamCharger 4X4 5.9L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Droo" <03dakotacc4.7_4x4@comcast.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:35 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Turbo Dakotas
>
> On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 19:52:52 -0800, Jon <jonsdak@midmaine.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > I'd have to say that I don't think moving the engine forward is a good
> > idea
> > either. It's a RWD, very-light-in-the-rear truck to begin with (I often
> > have trouble launching without breaking the tires loose on anything less
> > than dry pavement, with my bone-stock six-banger), moving the engine
> > forward
> > will exacerbate that, and especially with a stick, you're either going
to
> > experience traction issues, or clutch ones if you play the clutch to
> > minimize the traction issues. With an automatic, you're going to have
> > TC/VB
> > issues, instead of clutch ones (obviously).
> > Turbos are serious power, even on a little 4-cylinder.
> > This doesn't mean that I think it's a totally bad idea (*insert Tim
Allen
> > grunt* More Power!), but it needs work. I simply don't think moving the
> > engine forward is a great way to stuff a turbo in there, as it will
> > further
> > upset an already-frail traction ability (these Dodges already have too
> > much
> > power to keep them hooked up!) :-).
>
> Just do what they do on Monster Garage. Punch holes in the hood to make
> more room. Twin turbos sittin' in the open air. Why not? :D
>
> --
> -Droo
> Email: 03dakotaCC4.7_4x4@comcast.net
>
> 2003 Dakota Club Cab 4x4, V8 4.7L, Manual Transmission
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