Re: Dakota Mods

From: ronald bruce taylor,jr (taylor9565@msn.com)
Date: Thu Nov 27 2003 - 21:40:43 EST


of COURSE there is Bernd's EXPERTISE as well!.......

I've just gotten quite a few e-mails asking questions on my Parts
combination.......so I'm going to post the info to the most commonly asked
questions...

Ron-
01'Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
Street,Strip,and Show!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 9:33 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Dakota Mods

>
> Psst: http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.html
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of ronald bruce
> taylor,jr
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 7:57 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Dakota Mods
>
>
>
> You can also look at my website for ideas for your 3.9, everything I have
> on
>
> mine can be applied to a NA 3.9, or used with a mild NOS kit.
>
> I'm BIG on NOS on a 3.9, most V8 kits can be adapted to a 3.9 and with
> some
> minor upgrades can give big results!
>
> My plans will more than likely result in a page on my site with tips and
> tricks for moding a 3.9,5.2,5.9 Magnum......
>
> And I'll just provide some consulting services to guy's that need idea's
> or
> where to go find the parts that will work....
>
> Check www.scsilverdak.com for the list of parts I have on my 3.9 along
> with
> my dyno pages, you'll see about what you can expect with similar parts
> combinations.....
>
>
> Ron-
> 01'Dakota Sport 3.9 4WD
> Street,Strip,and Show!
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jerod J. Husvar" <jerodh@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:10 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: Dakota Mods
>
>
> >
> > 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
> > ---
> > Jerod J. Husvar - eBay: DreamWvrOH - I can list for you! - I leave
> > feedback,
> > do you?
> > 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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