Re: more performance questions

From: Josh Battles (jbattles@bankfinancial.com)
Date: Mon Aug 18 2003 - 14:06:43 EDT


""garett"" <hiltigarett@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:LAW15-DAV40V6uPDVni00025fa5@hotmail.com...
>
> first of all i want to thank everyone on this mail list. every question i
> have asked has recieved several quick responses. you all know your stuff
> and are generous with that knowledge. now on with the questions:
>
> not trying to open up a potential can of worms here but who makes some
nice
> headers for the 3.9? :) would running single 3" pipe be too much?
>
> also, what is the best option for upgrading the PCM? i heard that the jet
> chips dont provide very good results.
>
> what are my chances of getting a 3.9 RC to run at least 14.xx's in a 1/4
and
> keeping it naturally aspirated? i hope im not daydreaming here.
>
> finally, do any of you 3.9 guys have a website of your truck and its mods?

I don't see a 3.9 getting anywhere near 14 seconds without serious help.
Lots of N2O or forced induction are going to be the best bang for the buck
choices. Although, you could build a motor from scratch and get a nice cam,
rockers, pistons, and a lot of polishing. That would probably get you into
the 16's and you could add from there.

-- 
- Josh
Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
www.geocities.com\lenny187\dakota.html



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