I'd stay away from big torque in a truck that didn't originally come with a
360. Even with a 360 as a base motor, the big torque will take its toll in
parts as Bob has already said.
Now, it you can find a wrecked V10 4x4 Ram for a donor drivetrain you just
might be in business ;-)
Breaking parts in the name of performance upgrades for too many years.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: John Bell <john_bell_2@hushmail.com>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2003 5:54 PM
Subject: Re: DML: injectors
>
>Good point.
>
>What about a 408 running in tow/RV tune? I see KRC has a 408 kit that is
set
>up for stock intake/manifolds/PCM/ignition/etc.
>
>What are your thoughts on running one of those in a 4x4? Specifically,
>running one of those torque monsters against stock drivetrain?
>
>Just curious as to whether -any- stroker kit is worth it for the 4x4 Daks
or
>not. I saw a project truck set up once that dropped a crate hemi into a
2000
>Dakota QC that was running a full time transfer case (it was the only way
to
>get power to the ground!), but obviously the whole drivetrain had some
>serious work done on it.
>--
>JB
>
>""Bob Mankin"" <bob@coralfarms.com> wrote in message
>news:01f301c36995$c5d881d0$6401a8c0@BOBHOME...
>>
>> Ron, not to rain on the parade, but big HP 408 in a 4x4 will just start a
>> domino effect of broken parts. Transfer cases, rear ends, etc not meant
to
>> handle that sort of HP.
>>
>> If you're looking for a street screamer, it's best to start from
something
>> that has the major components that are up to the task. Otherwise it
>becomes
>> a $$$$ black hole.
>>
>> Was going to hotrod my '98 318 SLT, but soon realized nearly everything
in
>> the drivetrain needs upgrading. Finally gave up and sold it to buy my
>> current R/T.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of
>> > scsilverdak
>> > Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 7:00 PM
>> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> > Subject: Re: DML: injectors
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Actually that is part of my plan down the road,
>> > but first I want to explore the v6's limit on power, and see
>> > how far I can
>> > actually push it.
>> >
>> > (the following is probably a pipe dream)
>> >
>> > Once I figure out how to go about swapping the 6 for a 8 (wiring, PCM,
>> > making it all work in the '01 3.9 chassis)
>> >
>> > Then I'm gonna screw together a 408 and install a 46RE that
>> > will take some
>> > real punishment!................
>> >
>> > Then I'll need to fit it with a cage or roll bar!
>> >
>> > Ron-
>> > '01 Dakota Sport RC, 4X4, 3.9
>> > Street ,Strip, and Show
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Tony Cellana" <acellan1@tampabay.rr.com>
>> > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>> > Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 9:20 PM
>> > Subject: Re: DML: injectors
>> >
>> >
>> > >
>> > > V8s are an option ;-)
>> > >
>> > > TonyC
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > From: scsilverdak <scsilverdak@hotmail.com>
>> > > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>> > > Date: Friday, August 22, 2003 5:18 PM
>> > > Subject: Re: DML: injectors
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > >
>> > > >I may (or may not) put my foot in my mouth
>> > > >with the following comment........
>> > > >
>> > > >I have seen the tables for fuel and spark on the
>> > stand-alone management
>> > > >systems and Yes they are very intimidating to say the least!
>> > > >
>> > > >I can only imagine what the tables look like on the DC,
>> > GM, and Ford
>> > stock
>> > > >PCM's.........
>> > > >
>> > > >So a experienced tuner with the software needed to properly tune a
>> > > >customer's car or truck would be money well spent......$500.00
>> > > >would be a bargain..........
>> > > >
>> > > >I do have a legit question.......
>> > > >
>> > > >BUT what do you do when you have an application (Magnum
>> > v6) and no one
>> > > >currently has a flash?.........and yes, I do know there
>> > are somethings
>> > > >currently being developed.
>> > > >
>> > > >Are your only options the dreaded "magic box"
>> > > >devices such as Superchips Race ICON or the Apexi A/F
>> > controllers, and
>> > > >billet FMU's to control the fuel curve?..........
>> > > >
>> > > >I've had to resort to these help tune my combination and I
>> > will need to
>> > > >retune soon.
>> > > >
>> > > >So I'm looking at my options.......
>> > > >
>> > > >Ron-
>> > > >'01 Dakota Sport RC, 4X4, 3.9
>> > > >Street ,Strip, and Show
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>>
>
>
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