Ron,
Keep us informed as to that project. I'm wanting to start doing some things
to the Dak and performance parts for the V6 aren't so easy to find around
here. Summit Racing, which is like 10 miles from here, doesn't seem to take
the V6 Dak people seriously.
Jerod
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2001 Dakota CC V6 4x2
2001 Malibu V6
----- Original Message -----
From: "ronald bruce taylor,jr" <taylor9565@msn.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 12:51 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Dakota Mods
>
> Peter-
>
> If you placed the order thru "Speedtweaks" you won't be getting a response
> because they closed last Spring!
>
> The parts are available thru "Muscletrucks", and it maybe a few days till
> Chad get back to you.......And Gary's on Vacation till next week.
>
> I'm no longer with "Muscletrucks" as of this past September due to some
> creative and financial issues that forced my hand to resign.
>
> This time it was for good, I'm looking at the possibility of starting
> a website for performance parts on my own or adding a page to my current
> website www.scsilverdak.com that will enable v6 owners to buy
> performance parts for the Magnum V6 thru my site......
>
> This will not be up and running till Spring/Summer 04'
>
> Ron-
> 01'Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
> Street,Strip,and Show!
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Grace" <pgrace@fierymoon.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 12:23 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Dakota Mods
>
>
> >
> > You have no idea how pumped I am -- I really, really, really want to try
> > the Mud Pit with my Dak.. Do people usually bring their normal
> > every-day drivers for some offroading? I'm wondering if it's a good
> > idea. If I'm stuck in Forestville, I'm sure I would never hear the end
> > of it from my wife... Then again, I'm trying to talk her into going
> > too....
> >
> > Hopefully by that time I'll have some of the modifications I've wanted
> > to make done, as well as repairing the front passenger side axle --
> > apparently I've only got 3wheel drive at the moment :)
> >
> > About the plugs -- is using teflon tape a viable alternative to
> > antiseize compound? Just asking because I know I have teflon tape
> > around...
> >
> > Another question... In the pics of the 2k3 BBQ, I noticed that Mike has
> > straps going from his front and rear bumpers going somewhere -- What's
> > the purpose of this? In case he gets stuck?
> >
> > Dreaming of mud pits,
> > Dirty Pete
> >
> >
> > Terrible Tom wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Peter Grace wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >> Hey guys,
> > >>
> > >> I haven't posted to the list in a few months -- it looks like the
> > >> newsgroup is the best bet for me now! (Wayyy too much traffic for my
> > >> e-mail account.) Anyway, I've got a couple questions that maybe some
> > >> people can answer...
> > >
> > >
> > > Newsgroup = goood
> > >
> > >>
> > >> 1) I just bought the plug kit/jba wires from speedtweaks (That is, if
> > >> they ever get back to me -- ordered 'em on sunday and still no word
> > >> yet.) How hard is it for an absolute newbie to change plugs/wires?
> > >> Should I get a mechanic to do it for me? I understand from reading
> > >> other posts that the orientation of the cap/rotor is important.. I
> > >> don't have any way to lift the truck, short of a hydraulic jack and
> > >> some jack stands (when I can head to auto-zone.)
> > >
> > >
> > > Plugs and wires are easy - points to remember - do the plug wires one
at
> > > a time to prevent accidentally attatching the wrong wire to the wrong
> > > plug. Use Dielectric grease on the plugwire boots, use antiseize on
the
> > > plug threads.
> > >
> > >>
> > >> 2) Reading the DML meet reports, it sounds like a lot of people are
> > >> having problems with getting water in the cold air intake
> > >
> > >
> > > Water in the cold air intake, water in the engine , water in the cab,
> > > water everywhere!!!!!!
> > >
> > >
> > >> I've > personally been itching to get snorkel attachments! Has
anyone
> > >> else considered that as an idea? I saw it in that movie dante's peak
> > >> and thought "That's about the damned coolest idea I've ever seen!"
> > >> I'm wondering if anyone's thought about it with their Dak...
> > >
> > >
> > > After this year's BBQ - Ohh yeah - - its snorkel time!
> > >
> > >
> > >> With all the rain we've been having lately, I absolutely love taking
> > >> the Dak through some of the standing water that accumulates near my
> > >> office's building. I've even taken some co-workers for rides too..
> > >> ("Woo Hoo's!" and "Hey, can I keep my window down?" "If you want to
> > >> get wet!")
> > >>
> > >> 3) Finally -- I'm going to have some extra money soon (hooray for
> > >> vehicl e mileage when you're a consultant! I get to drive from
philly
> > >> to Marion, Ohio!
> > >
> > >
> > > Wonderful little town, Marion is. Been a long time since I was there.
> > >
> > >> Thanks guys,
> > >>
> > >> Dirty Pete
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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